The Veteran's bronchial asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as her FEV-1 and FEV1/FVC levels have been consistently above 80%.,The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not support an increase to any higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s current pulmonary function test results do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating as her FEV-1 and FEV1/FVC levels have been consistently above 80%.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial Asthma, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20014957
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma is found to have aggravated his pre-existing cardiovascular condition, contributing substantially and materially to his cause of death.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 30 percent for the period beginning February 2, 2024. The rating was denied as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to inadequate medical examination reports in his previous case. The AOJ is instructed to arrange a new right knee examination, considering the Veteran's incarceration status.
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