The Veteran's service-connected lung disability was manifested by FEV-1/FVC values between 56 and 70 percent predicted prior to July 22, 2013. The evidence did not show the presence of cor pulmonale, right ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, episodes of acute respiratory failure, or outpatient oxygen therapy.
The deciding factor: FEV-1/FVC values were within the range for a 30 percent rating and no additional criteria for higher ratings were met.
- Claimed conditions
- Status post left upper lobectomy, non-small cell carcinoma left lung, mild obstructive lung disease, residual scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1427783
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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