The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and TDIU was denied. The initial rating for reversible obstructive airway disease prior to May 25, 2022 is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 6604-6602. For the period from May 25, 2022, the Veteran's disability remains at 30 percent and no higher rating is warranted. The Board also found that the Veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The PFT results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 6604-6602, as they were consistent with the current 30 percent disability rating assigned. The Veteran's employment status and education level were considered in determining unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- Reversible obstructive airway disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Headaches, Lumbosacral strain, Tinnitus, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22069712
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