The VA has determined that the veteran's bronchiectasis and bronchial asthma do not warrant a rating higher than 60 percent, as his symptoms are within the range of what is contemplated for this disability level.
The deciding factor: The veteran's pulmonary function tests have shown FEV-1 values above 40% predicted value and FEV/FVC values above 40%, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the current or former diagnostic codes for bronchiectasis and asthma.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2001
- Citation
- 0104675
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