The Veteran's asbestos-related pleural disease was found to have Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV-1), FEV-1/FVC, or diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide by the single breath method (DLCO or DLCO(SB)) above 80 percent predicted. As a result, an initial compensable rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability evaluations did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as per the General Rating Formula for Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos-related pleural disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1802708
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's respiratory condition, including asbestosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary asbestosis, asbestos-related pleural disease, asbestos-related pleural plaque, pneumoconiosis, and pulmonary fibrosis, is granted for accrued benefits purposes due to the probative evidence showing exposure to asbestos during service.
- Granted
The Veteran's lung condition, including asbestos-related pleural disease, is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lung condition, characterized as pleural effusions, is related to service, including asbestos exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a respiratory disorder secondary to asbestos exposure due to inadequate examinations and opinions. The case will be returned for further evaluation.
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