The VA determined that the veteran's obstructive lung disease does not warrant a rating higher than 60 percent, and her skin condition is currently rated at 10 percent. Both conditions are currently evaluated based on their service-connected status without any presumption or secondary considerations.
The deciding factor: VA found that the veteran’s obstructive lung disease did not meet criteria for an increased rating beyond 60 percent due to her post-bronchodilator FEV-1 and FEV1/FVC ratio, which were within expected ranges for a severe obstructive lung disease with mild restrictive component. Her skin condition was stable but still required treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive lung disease, asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0417366
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