The veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and right bundle branch block are rated at 30 percent, while his service-connected chronic bronchial asthma is rated at 60 percent. The decision grants increased ratings for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The March 2005 VA examination results supported the need for increased ratings based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease and Right Bundle Branch Block, Chronic Bronchial Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0527722
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the frequency and severity of his asthma attacks.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions of chronic bronchial asthma, chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, chronic laryngitis, and chronic pharyngitis were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptoms since service.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's chronic bronchial asthma does not warrant a disability rating greater than 30 percent, as his pulmonary function tests did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on PFTs. The preponderance of evidence is against a higher rating.
- Denied
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