The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings than currently assigned for his service connected bronchiectasis has been denied. The RO granted a rating at 30 percent, effective from February 23, 2011. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of bronchiectasis are clearly separable from his COPD and do not meet the schedular rating criteria based on incapacitating episodes or antibiotic usage.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchiectasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20041463
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his COPD with ILD, specifically bronchiectasis and pulmonary nodules as it is a freestanding claim that cannot be filed after a final decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bronchiectasis and CVID on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities began during active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, which grants entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at a housebound rate is moot due to the grant of aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion addressing these issues.
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