The Veteran's sarcoidosis is rated at 30 percent since May 24, 2013. The effective date for this rating remains to be determined as the AOJ has not provided one.
The deciding factor: Sarcoidosis was found to have DLCO (SB) between 56-65% predicted from May 24, 2013 onwards, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6600 based on pulmonary function testing results.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD and Adjustment Disorder), Heart Condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1626465
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