The veteran's asthma was initially rated at 10 percent from December 1995 through November 8, 2000. From November 9, 2000 onwards, the VA has not granted a higher rating for his asthma.
The deciding factor: The veteran's asthma did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent under the revised rating schedule effective October 7, 1996. The most recent PFT results showed moderate airway obstruction (FEV-1: 62% of predicted and FEV-1/FVC ratio: 72%), which is consistent with a 30 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Exercise-induced asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2003
- Citation
- 0312547
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