The Veteran's chronic cough was denied a higher rating prior to March 8, 2022 and from March 8, 2022 forward. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6602 (bronchial asthma).
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Cough
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22031020
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- Denied
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