The Veteran's asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis required the use of outpatient oxygen therapy from January 15, 2010 onward. From June 14, 2004, his PTSD was productive of more than occupational and social impairment with an occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's use of outpatient oxygen therapy from January 15, 2010 onward met the criteria for a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1103282
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active duty service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance from another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
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