The Board granted service connection for asthma and an initial 10 percent rating, but no higher, for left knee disability based on limitation of extension. The claim for a higher rating for left knee disability based on limitation of flexion was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma is directly related to his exposure to environmental toxins during service in Southwest Asia, and the limitation of extension in his left knee meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045734
What this means for you
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