The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma and COPD, based on current symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable disability evaluation criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's respiratory disability manifested by bronchial asthma and COPD resulted in intermittent exacerbations and remissions that responded well to treatment. Pulmonary function tests showed a mixed obstructive/restrictive pattern of mild to moderate severity, with FEV-1 at 67% predicted and FEV1/FVC ratio at 66% or 88% predicted.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0614477
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