The Veteran's bronchial asthma was manifested by symptoms such as wheezing, breath loss, and fatigue during the period from November 2, 1998 to July 8, 2014. The VA examinations showed FEV-1 of 48 percent of predicted value and FEV-1/FVC of 58 percent of predicted value post-bronchodilator. He managed his disability with use of Albuterol rather than daily use of high dose corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bronchial asthma did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as per Diagnostic Code 6602, which requires FEV-1 less than 40 percent predicted; or FEV-1/FVC less than 40 percent; or more than one attack per week with episodes of respiratory failure; or required daily use of systemic (oral or parenteral) high dose corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1708026
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