The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic bronchitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's body rash, presumed due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam, is remanded for further examination and medical opinion regarding its etiology.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not show that the Veteran’s chronic bronchitis has been manifested by FEV-1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second) of 40 to 55 percent predicted; or FEV-1/FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) of 40 to 55 percent; or DLCO (SB) (Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method) of 40 to 55 percent predicted, or maximum oxygen consumption of 15 to 20 ml/kg/min (with cardiorespiratory limit).,The Veteran's body rash is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to determine the etiology of his skin rashes.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic bronchitis, body rash (presumed due to herbicide exposure), acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19147454
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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