The VA has granted a 10 percent evaluation for pulmonary emphysema effective May 25, 2005. The veteran's disability did not warrant any higher rating prior to that date.
The deciding factor: Pulmonary function tests showed FEV-1 of 76% and FEV-1/FVC of 105%, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6603, but not exceeding it.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2005
- Citation
- 0520501
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