The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected chronic asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema, including consideration of all applicable rating criteria. Additional relevant records from November 2009 forward must also be obtained.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a new VA examination due to changes in his medications and medical equipment since the last examination in June 2007, as well as the need for DLCO pulmonary function testing results and consideration of all applicable rating criteria for both asthma and emphysema.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Emphysema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1213713
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
Your appeal for service connection of chronic asthma has been dismissed as the Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's pre-existing asthma worsened during her military service, and the Board has granted service connection for chronic asthma.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and asthma have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 28, 2012. Effective December 5, 2013, the Board has granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.
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