The Veteran's sarcoidosis with postoperative scars, thoracotomy, and pulmonary fibrosis is currently rated at 60 percent from September 23, 2010. The condition was previously rated as 30 percent prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on September 23, 2010, indicated a slight improvement in pulmonary function compared to the previous year's examination, with an FEV-1 of 81% predicted and DLCO of 53%. The Veteran reported no active treatment for his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- sarcoidosis, postoperative scars, pulmonary fibrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1106703
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not require regular aid and assistance from another person as a result of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is not causally or etiologically related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation from service.
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