The Veteran's asbestosis resulted in forced vital capacity (FVC) of 94 percent predicted or more, and diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide by the single breath method (DLCO (SB)) of 89 percent predicted or more prior to July 29, 2016. On and after July 29, 2016, the Veteran's asbestosis resulted in a FVC of greater than 50 percent predicted; a DLCO (SB) of greater than 40 percent predicted and a maximum exercise capacity greater than 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation. The Board finds that neither period warrants an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asbestosis did not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating prior to July 29, 2016 and in excess of 60 percent thereafter effective July 29, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1745970
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