The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent prior to January 8, 2021 and at 30 percent from that date until September 26, 2023. Beginning September 26, 2023, the rating for his asthma is increased to 60 percent.,The Veteran's diverticulitis was rated at 30 percent throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for bronchial asthma during the periods prior to January 8, 2021 and from January 8, 2021 to September 26, 2023. However, beginning September 26, 2023, his asthma meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating.,The Veteran's diverticulitis was rated at 30 percent throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial Asthma, Diverticulitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2024
- Citation
- 24010828
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