The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for rectocele and service connection for a respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma). The Veteran is not entitled to a separate compensable evaluation for fecal leakage, and her current symptoms do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under DC 7332. Service connection for a respiratory disorder was also denied due to lack of evidence of a current disability.
The deciding factor: The VA C&P examination in May 2004 found no evidence of a current asthma disability based on PFT results, and the Veteran's symptoms were attributed to pharyngitis/possible tracheitis. The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence for service connection due to lack of a current diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Rectocele, Respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2009
- Citation
- 0920416
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