How do you think a rater would handle this contradiction in my claim?

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Ongoing cough for several years. VA orders a PFT, resulting in a Asthma diagnosis.

Though I've been on an emergency inhaler (Albuterol) every day for years, which has been the only thing to stop my coughing, the PFT results says I had no reaction to broncodillators.

My VA provider just prescribed me Wixela for daily use.

I have a C&P exam for the claim I put in, and I'm wondering how the rater/examiner will handle this apparent contradiction: That the PFT says I have no reaction to bronchodillators, and that I've been taking them for years to soothe my cough along with the fact my doctor has prescribed me a daily inhaler.
 
(3) When the PFT's are not consistent with clinical findings, evaluate based on the PFT's unless the examiner states why they are not a valid indication of respiratory functional impairment in a particular case.
 
So, even though I have a diagnosis for Asthma, and am prescribed a daily inhaler + albuterol, my claim will be denied?

Does examiner mean my VA doctor or C&P Examiner?
 
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