The Veteran's CFS and bronchial asthma are granted with ratings of 30% and 100%, respectively, effective throughout the appeal period. The Veteran's IBS is granted a rating of 30%. Bilateral hearing loss does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CFS and bronchial asthma were found to meet the criteria for the highest ratings based on their severity, with daily use of systemic high dose corticosteroids or immune-suppressive medications required for his bronchial asthma. The IBS was rated at 30% due to severe symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, and more or less constant abdominal distress.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bronchial Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1801181
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