The Board denied a rating in excess of 100 percent for asthma, bronchial and dismissed the appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the 100 percent rating. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and chronic pneumonia/bronchitis were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma is rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 6602, and there was no evidence to support a higher rating or service connection for the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, bronchial, Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), Chronic pneumonia/bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027435
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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