The veteran's left elbow fracture dislocation and degenerative changes, as well as his L5-S1 disc annular tear with lower back pain, are each rated at the highest allowable level. The veteran's bronchial asthma is also rated at its maximum allowed level. However, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his right thumb laceration.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left elbow fracture dislocation and degenerative changes, as well as his L5-S1 disc annular tear with lower back pain, are each rated at the highest allowable level (30% and 40%, respectively). The veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his right thumb laceration.
- Claimed conditions
- Status post left elbow fracture dislocation, status post open reduction and internal fixation of the radial head with degenerative changes (major), L5-S1 disc annular tear with lower back pain, Bronchial asthma, Residuals of a laceration of the right thumb (minor)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0720867
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The Veteran's bronchial asthma has been rated at 30% since January 7, 2004. The Board has now granted a 60% rating effective from November 14, 2024, based on the evidence showing FEV-1/FVC of 40 to 55 percent during the appeal period.
- Denied
The Veteran's bronchial asthma is rated at 60 percent since March 31, 1997. The Board found the current rating of 60 percent to be correct based on post-bronchodilator FEV-1 and FVC measurements.
- Denied
The Veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 30 percent since November 13, 2019. The VA found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6602.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, bronchial asthma, allergies, and a right hip disability due to inadequate medical examinations and the need for additional evidence.
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