The Veteran's asbestos-related pleural plaques have been rated at zero percent since December 24, 2002. The VA Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: VA exam results showed FVC and DLCO values within normal limits, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos-related pleural plaques
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1034990
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- Remanded (sent back)
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