The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for asthma with chronic bronchitis as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The October 2023 VA examination findings and medical records did not show the Veteran's condition met the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6602.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma with chronic bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25058025
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the Veteran's disability rating for asthma with chronic bronchitis and COPD is dismissed because the February 2024 decision was not a final determination by the VA.
- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The appeal for increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected conditions was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options.
- Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 12, 2020, for the grant of service connection for asthma with chronic bronchitis.
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