The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthmatic bronchitis and service connection for bilateral glaucoma and PTSD were denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating for his asthma, and there is no evidence of bilateral glaucoma or PTSD related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA medical records do not show that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a higher rating for asthmatic bronchitis, and there is no evidence linking bilateral glaucoma or PTSD to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- asthmatic bronchitis, bilateral glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0943620
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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