The veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted. However, no compensable rating (greater than zero percent) has been assigned.,Prior to September 23, 1999, the veteran's asbestosis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations. After that date, his FVC value of 79% was sufficient to warrant a 10% rating.,The veteran's service-connected asbestosis has been rated at 10% since September 23, 1999.
The deciding factor: Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted based on the positive evidence being in equipoise with the negative evidence regarding whether it is related to noise exposure during military service.,Prior to September 23, 1999, the veteran's asbestosis did not result in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of less than 81 percent of predicted value or DLCO (SB) of less than 81 percent of predicted value. After that date, his FVC was 79 percent of predicted value.,After September 23, 1999, the veteran's asbestosis resulted in a FVC of 79 percent of predicted value, which meets the criteria for a 10% rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0010887
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