The Veteran's residuals of asbestos exposure were initially rated at 30 percent prior to November 1, 2007. As of November 1, 2007, the evaluation was increased to 60 percent.
The deciding factor: Pulmonary function tests showed significant decrease in FVC and DLCO as of November 1, 2007, warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Asbestos Exposure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1206424
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