The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent and is denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's back condition was rated at 20 percent and is denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has a noncompensable (0%) rating and is denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's MDD is granted a disability rating of 70% but no higher.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s asthma required monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations or any course of systemic corticosteroids, and his FEV-1/FVC results were within normal limits. The Veteran's back condition did not manifest with forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine measured at 30 degrees or less, nor in favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.,The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s back condition manifested with forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine measured at 30 degrees or less, nor in favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine. The VA examinations did not document any ankylosis.,The evidence does not show that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis had nasal polyps, greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, or complete obstruction on one side. His symptoms were rated at noncompensable (0%) due to lack of qualifying criteria.,The evidence did not support a finding of total occupational and social impairment for MDD.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, Degenerative disc/joint disease, thoracolumbar spine (back condition), Allergic rhinitis, Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26038966
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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