Asthma — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a separate evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone, as it is not legally permissible to assign separate disability ratings for co-existing respiratory disabilities that are rated under Diagnostic Codes 6602 and 6847.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a new VA medical examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bronchial asthma.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, sarcoidosis, and pneumothorax to correct pre-decision duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 10, 2008, for the award of service connection for sleep apnea and asthma based on new and material evidence received within one year of a prior denial.

The Board granted an effective date of September 15, 2017, for the award of service connection for COPD with asthma but denied a compensable rating and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection prior to that date.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, colon cancer, arthritis, a respiratory disability (asthma/COPD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or links to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased rating as untimely, and denied an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for asthma as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asthma.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected bronchial asthma with moderate obstructive defect, and a TDIU for further development.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection of erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for asthma.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of August 1, 2023, for the grant of service connection for sarcoidosis with asthma. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus type 2 was denied prior to March 12, 2024, but a 20 percent rating was granted from that date.

The Board granted service connection for hypogonadism with low testosterone and asthma, both under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis, bronchitis, and asthma based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter or participation in TERA during service. The claim for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis was denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, rhinitis, asthma, severe lower back pain, chronic right knee pain, and chronic left knee pain as there was no evidence of a current disability at the time of the claim or during its pendency.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) prior to June 12, 2024, and denied all other claims including service connection for various respiratory conditions.

The Board granted an evaluation of 30 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected asthma with laryngeal spasms.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected exercise induced asthma, effective March 2, 2022.

The Veteran's service connection for acne and tension headaches was granted, while the asthma claim was remanded.