The Veteran's service-connected asthma is not manifested by any compensable disability prior to September 11, 2006. From September 11, 2006, to June 24, 2014, the Veteran's asthma is manifested by intermittent shortness of breath and daily inhaler use. Since June 24, 2014, his asthma is manifested by intermittent courses of systemic corticosteroids.,The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine is not manifested by any compensable disability prior to July 24, 2006. From July 24, 2006, to September 22, 2009, his condition is manifested by mild degenerative disc disease and slight scoliosis. Since September 22, 2009, his condition is manifested by forward flexion limited to 30 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions are not shown to meet the criteria for higher initial ratings throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18121254
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several cases related to the Veteran's PTSD, asthma, and other conditions. The issues include increased disability ratings for PTSD and asthma, as well as effective date determinations.
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