The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for bronchiectasis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes or near constant findings of cough with purulent sputum.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate the required impairment for a higher disability rating based on the criteria provided in Diagnostic Codes 6600 and 6601.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0608360
What this means for you
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