The Veteran's asthma/reactive airway disease was rated at 30% prior to January 28, 2009 and at 60% since then. The Board granted a higher rating of 60%, effective November 6, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma/reactive airway disease met the criteria for a 60% disability rating based on his symptoms and treatment needs.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma/reactive airway disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24010236
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