Asthma — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma claimed as breathing problems, and an inner ear disability, to include frequent ear infections, vertigo, and tinnitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for asthma and sinusitis, as there was no evidence of a pending claim or new and material evidence within one year following the respective denials.

The Veteran's asthma was granted a 30 percent rating from January 30, 2024, but no higher or earlier. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and mild degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder was denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for asthma to obtain an addendum opinion that adequately considers the Veteran's lay statements and in-service breathing tests.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and they have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022, based on the PACT Act.

The appellant is eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in February and March 2024 rating decisions.

The Board denied service connection for respiratory disease, to include COPD and asthma, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for respiratory disability, including atelectasis, breathing issues, narrowing of trachea, asthma, and COPD on a direct basis.

The Board granted service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran was exposed to fine particulate matter during his service in Djibouti and had a current diagnosis of asthma.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma due to an insufficient medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma on a direct basis.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for high cholesterol and other conditions.,The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and other conditions.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for asthma and remanded the claim for service connection for cervicalgia.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma to allow the AOJ to consider newly received evidence in the first instance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable rating for asthma, and the Board has dismissed this claim.

The Board granted service connection for an ulcer disability, asthma, sinusitis, folliculitis, and bilateral shin splints.

The Board denied service connection for lower back pain and a higher rating for asthma, but remanded the claim for service connection for a lung condition due to potential in-service exposure.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for asthma and chronic sinusitis was dismissed by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for asthma, as the earliest date available is September 30, 2023.