The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for bronchial asthma prior to August 19, 2023 but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The FEV-1 and FVC results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, but the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchial asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2024
- Citation
- 24002281
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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