The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthmatic bronchitis, low back strain, and hypertension. The veteran's asthma was rated at 60 percent, his low back strain at 20 percent, and his hypertension at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records did not support the need for higher ratings based on the severity of the conditions or their impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- asthmatic bronchitis, low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2005
- Citation
- 0503277
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What this means for you
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