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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1034990
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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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