Asthma — all decisions

The appeal for service connection for chronic asthma, chronic fatigue, and chronic rhinitis was dismissed because the veteran withdrew their appeal.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for asthma and spontaneous left pneumothorax was denied. The claim for a higher rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of asthma was granted as August 5, 2021. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was remanded due to missing private treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an initial compensable rating for various respiratory conditions, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, chronic sinusitis, constrictive bronchiolitis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pleuritis, and sarcoidosis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 29, 2017 for the service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and rhinitis, as well as for service connection for right and left ankle disabilities. The Board acknowledged additional evidence but noted that further development is needed.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, bladder cancer, hypertension, bronchitis, and asthma due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for chronic diarrhea but denied higher ratings for other conditions. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, asthma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's appeal for service connection for asthma was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal during a hearing.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for asthma and entitlement to TDIU. The Board will consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran or representative at the hearing or within 90 days following the hearing.

The appeal is remanded to obtain a new medical opinion on the severity of the veteran's asthma during the appeal period.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran was already granted service connection for asthma in October 2023.

The veteran's appeal for direct payment of attorney fees was granted for tinnitus but denied for PTSD and asthma.

The Board granted service connection for asthma based on the Veteran's exposure to dust and chemical pollutants during her service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, dermatitis, bronchial asthma, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to additional development necessary.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of asthma is granted as August 5, 2013.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was denied. Service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted. All other claims were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for asthma and a gynecological disorder to obtain clarifying medical opinions due to conflicting evidence.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because they requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.