Asthma — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any of the disabilities were related to active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, dismissing or denying all appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, to include asthma, as there was no evidence of a chronic respiratory condition in service or within one year of discharge and the current condition is more likely related to post-service events.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for asthma, dyspnea, and emphysema as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and asthma as they require further development, including obtaining medical opinions.

The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for asthma based on the Veteran's FEV-1 score of less than 40 percent.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, bilateral pain in the hands and fingers, a left eye rash, and macules and papules of the hands and fingers bilaterally.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for asthma, as the Veteran was not medically diagnosed with asthma until July 18, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for left and right ankle conditions, but denied service connection for asthma. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, a left flat foot condition, and a right flat foot condition were remanded.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and granted a 30 percent rating for asthma, while denying service connection for various conditions including allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, lumbar spine pain, right lower extremity sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the bilateral hands, and chronic headaches.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, bilateral pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma and sleep apnea to ensure a complete review of the Veteran's file, including an updated toxic exposure risk activity memorandum, and new examinations that fully consider his in-service exposures.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for 12 respiratory conditions due to a need for additional medical evidence and examinations.

The appeal for service connection for asthma and headaches was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for dizziness, migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and asthma, secondary to a service-connected condition. The claim for an initial compensable rating for syphilis was denied.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma, effective January 13, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory condition, to include asthma, due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during service.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, based on presumed exposure to fine, particulate matter during the Veteran's qualifying service in Southwest Asia.