The Veteran's asbestos-related lung disease was evaluated at a 100% rating from October 31, 2005 to August 26, 2008 due to marked interference with employment and the inadequacy of the schedular criteria for this disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asbestos-related lung disease resulted in marked interference with employment pursuits and activities of daily living during all relevant periods prior to August 27, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Asbestos-related lung disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1312029
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's asbestos-related lung disease, which was incurred in service, contributed to his death and is therefore service-connected for the cause of his death.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected asbestos-related lung disease has rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment since November 2, 2006. The Board granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective as of that date.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and granted a 60 percent rating for asbestos-related lung disease. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability was also granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's asbestos related lung disease has not been rated higher than 30 percent prior to November 3, 2010.,From November 3, 2010 to September 17, 2013, the Veteran is entitled to a rating of at least 30 percent for his asbestos related lung disease.
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