The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 30 percent since July 2004 and remains at that level. He is now entitled to a compensable rating for the period of October 19, 2009 to February 13, 2013.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been REMANDED.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent since July 2004 based on the use of inhalational anti-inflammatory medication. The most recent VA examination showed intermittent use of inhalational bronchodilator therapy and daily inhalational anti-inflammatory medication, warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1422174
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