Asthma — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD and a compensable rating for bronchial asthma due to a need for further development, including a VA examination with Pulmonary Function Testing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for asthma, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.

The Board granted the appeal and restored the Veteran's rating for asthma from 10 percent back to 60 percent.

The Board denied separate ratings for sleep apnea and asthma, as well as an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea with exercise asthma. The claim for service connection for left shoulder arthritis was remanded.

The Board dismissed the claim regarding the propriety of the September 2016 rating reduction for asthma, as the Veteran's respiratory disabilities were combined and a 50 percent disability rating was assigned effective January 2015.

The claims for service connection for right jaw disability, asthma disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded for additional development.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for asthma, but remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability and cervical strain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, service connection for asthma, and a higher initial disability rating for OSA and asthma.

The Board granted service connection for asthma, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that it is at least as likely as not related to smoke inhalation during service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected asthma, as the Veteran's pulmonary function test results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal was granted, allowing the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and additional compensation for a dependent.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left wrist degenerative arthritis, migraines, bilateral hearing loss, eye disability, and sciatica of the right lower extremity. However, it granted a 40 percent rating for back disability, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the back disability, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board granted service connection for asthma as secondary to allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and toxic exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis as well as the claims for a TDIU and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to an inadequate VA opinion.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and left lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and gastritis, but denied service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including asthma, respiratory issues, and other musculoskeletal conditions due to the lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses or a link to in-service events.

The Board remands the issues of character of service as a bar to VA benefits, and service connection for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and asthma due to the need for additional evidence regarding the Appellant's mental status at the time of his discharge.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected asthma based on intermittent inhalational bronchodilator therapy.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbosacral strain and asthma, finding that the evidence supports direct causation.