The veteran's service-connected residuals of asbestos exposure have been shown to result in valid FVC values of no less than 84 percent of predicted value, which is not sufficient for a compensable evaluation. The Board denied the claim for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The most reliable pulmonary function test (PFT) results showed FVC values of 90 and 84 percent predicted, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6833.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos exposure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0108656
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to asbestos exposure, hearing loss disabilities, and a right knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The cervical spine and wrist nerve disabilities remain under consideration.
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