The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis was granted, and he is now rated at 100% effective March 26, 2009. Prior to this date, the Veteran had a 10% rating.,For scoliosis of the lumbar spine, the Veteran's claim resulted in a grant of an increased rating to 100%, effective from September 18, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic bronchitis was rated at 100% as of March 26, 2009 due to the requirement for outpatient oxygen therapy.,For scoliosis of the lumbar spine, the rating was increased to 100% effective September 18, 2006 based on the need for home oxygen therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Bronchitis, Scoliosis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0939365
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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