The VA denied an increased rating for the appellant's pulmonary disability, maintaining a 30 percent evaluation since July 23, 1998. The evidence did not support a higher rating based on current levels of lung function and clinical findings.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the appellant had FEV-1 values above 55% predicted and FEV-1/FVC ratios above 55%, which do not meet the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 4.97, Table IV (Bronchial Asthma).
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial Asthma, Restrictive Lung Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2001
- Citation
- 0126010
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