The Board denied service connection for pulmonic valve stenosis and denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of pneumonia, right atelectasis and asthma. The veteran's pulmonic valve stenosis was found to be congenital and not aggravated by active service. For the period prior to October 7, 1996, the residuals of pneumonia were rated as moderate disability; since then, they have been rated as severe.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's pulmonic valve stenosis was present at entry into service and not aggravated by active duty. The residuals of pneumonia with right atelectasis and asthma were found to be moderate prior to October 7, 1996, and severe thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonic valve stenosis, residuals of pneumonia with right atelectasis and asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0004571
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