Asthma — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to outstanding records, TERA compliance, and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including shoulder, hand, foot, respiratory, and gastrointestinal issues, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted service connection for asthma pursuant to the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. The claim was remanded for further development regarding entitlement to service connection prior to that date.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected asthma based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and GERD, effective March 8, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of asthma due to insufficient evidence regarding the date of diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for a pulmonary condition, to include asthma and COPD, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder, due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board granted service connection for reactive airway disease (claimed as lung condition and as asthma) but dismissed the appeal seeking a compensable initial rating for left bicep muscle rupture with biceps tendinosis.

The Board granted an effective date of August 5, 2021, for the award of service connection for chronic sinusitis and asthma.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of these conditions or their relation to service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic asthma and LLE femoral nerve condition, granted a separate rating for RLE radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, and denied a compensable rating for sinusitis.

The Board remands the matter to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the September 9, 2023, rating decision.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and a compensable rating for various conditions, including asthma, sinusitis, hypertension, left hip disability, sciatic left lower extremity, right hip disability, right knee disability, and migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and bronchitis, both determined to be related to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War era.

The appeal for service connection for a respiratory disability and heart disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing in February 2025.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than April 13, 2023, for a 100 percent rating for asthma.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for asthma was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was promulgated.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for asthma to ensure a proper VA examination is conducted.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for separate ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and bronchial asthma, as it found that maintaining separate ratings was prohibited under VA regulations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and asthma to schedule new VA examinations due to the Veteran's request to reschedule previous examinations.