The Veteran's lung disability, manifested by spontaneous pneumothoraces with successful thoracoscopic blebectomy, has not resulted in any impairment that would warrant a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination found no clinically significant residuals of the surgery and only minor discomfort with exertion. The Veteran's respiratory condition had no impact on his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- status post spontaneous pneumothoraces with successful thoracoscopic blebectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2014
- Citation
- 1429561
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