The Board determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating greater than 30 percent, as his disability was considered to be moderate in nature and did not rise to the level of severe impairment required for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had mild dyspnea on exertion with attacks occurring monthly, which did not meet the criteria for a 60 percent or 100 percent rating under the old schedular criteria. The new schedular criteria in effect at the time of his claim were also considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2001
- Citation
- 0109919
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0109919.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, bronchial asthma, allergies, and a right hip disability due to inadequate medical examinations and the need for additional evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the respective rating decisions on appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for sinusitis, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
- Granted
The Veteran's bronchial asthma is rated at a 30 percent evaluation, effective August 3, 2023.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.