The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of stab wound to the right chest, which includes his chronic bronchitis with COPD, do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show impairment in respiration and/or circulation due to the service-connected residuals of stab wound sufficient to meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of stab wound to the right chest, chronic bronchitis with COPD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2005
- Citation
- 0522638
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected chronic bronchitis with COPD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's request for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis with COPD is being remanded due to the failure to appear for a VA examination. The case will be returned to the Board after another examination is scheduled.
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