The Veteran's service-connected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with emphysema was granted a rating of 60 percent effective November 10, 2014. The Veteran also received TDIU benefits based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's disability warranted a higher rating and granted TDIU benefits as of November 10, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with emphysema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1758367
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