Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bronchial asthma with COPD and sarcoidosis based on the medical evidence showing FEV-1 percentages that did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The most accurate reflection of the Veteran's level of disability was the FEV-1 of 68 percent, which is consistent with the 30 percent criteria. None of the VA examiners noted the need for monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations or usage of corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094196
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