The Veteran's COPD with chronic bronchitis and gastric ulcer are currently rated at the lowest possible levels (10 percent), as their symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's COPD with chronic bronchitis or gastric ulcer have required any level of oxygen therapy, which would warrant a higher rating. The current ratings are based on the severity and frequency of their respective symptoms as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with chronic bronchitis, Gastric Ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23062444
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing gastric ulcer disability was aggravated by his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.
- Partly granted
The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left hand middle finger disability, bilateral ear disability, and bilateral foot disability due to new evidence. However, these claims are still denied as there is no direct or secondary service connection.,Service connection for gastric ulcer remains pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his gastric ulcer disorder has also been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of incapacitating episodes or weight loss.
- Denied
The Board denied a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions not precluding substantially gainful employment.
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