The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of inactive tuberculosis, granuloma of the right lung, prior to November 2, 2015, is denied as his disability level does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's FEV-1/FVC ratio was 74% of predicted and most accurately reflected his level of respiratory disability. This finding warranted a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6600 for chronic bronchitis, as he did not use any medications or require oxygen therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Granuloma of the right lung, Residuals of inactive tuberculosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1716633
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