The veteran's heart disability is not service-connected, and his psychiatric disability appeal was never perfected. The VA has granted an increased rating for bronchial asthma to 60%, denied initial ratings in excess of 10% for diabetes mellitus prior to February 28, 1999, and denied initial ratings in excess of 20% for diabetes mellitus on and after that date.

The deciding factor: The veteran's heart disability was not service-connected due to lack of evidence. The psychiatric disability appeal was never perfected as the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal. The VA granted an increased rating for bronchial asthma, denied initial ratings in excess of 10% for diabetes mellitus prior to February 28, 1999, and denied initial ratings in excess of 20% for diabetes mellitus on and after that date.

Claimed conditions

Heart Disability, Psychiatric Disability, Bronchial Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus (prior to February 28, 1999), Diabetes Mellitus (on and after February 28, 1999)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

Not verified here — check the original decision

Decision date

August 11, 2003

Citation

0319660

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