The Veteran's reactive airway disease is rated at 30 percent effective October 25, 2013. His musculoskeletal strain of the lumbosacral spine remains rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's ACL deficiency of the left knee is rated at 10 percent from January 2, 2007 to March 13, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reactive airway disease has been treated with inhalational anti-inflammatory medication since October 25, 2013, warranting a 30 percent rating under DC 6602. His musculoskeletal strain of the lumbosacral spine remains rated at 20 percent as it does not meet criteria for higher ratings. The Veteran's ACL deficiency of the left knee is rated at 10 percent from January 2, 2007 to March 13, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- Reactive airway disease, Musculoskeletal strain of the lumbosacral spine, Left knee ACL deficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1627929
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for mild tricuspid regurgitation, bilateral knee strain, and shoulder strains are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.,Specifically, the AOJ should obtain a new or addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and denied an increased rating for reactive airway disease, while remanding issues related to migraine headaches and restless leg syndrome.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions as they were duplicative of other appeals.
- Denied
The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities. The appellant is denied DIC benefits, survivors pension benefits, and accrued benefits.
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