The VA has determined that the veteran's asbestosis, which was granted service connection for in August 1994 and rated at 10 percent since January 20, 1994, does not warrant an evaluation higher than 30 percent under either the old or new rating criteria. The most recent examination showed minimal symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's asbestosis has been consistently rated at a moderate level (30%) since January 20, 1994, with no evidence of severe impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2000
- Citation
- 0004613
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was also denied a compensable rating.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 26, 2010 for the award of a 30 percent evaluation for COPD, asbestosis, and lung cancer.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for asbestosis, while remanding a claim for service connection for coronary artery disease.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and a compensable rating for asbestosis.
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