The Veteran's asbestosis resulted in DLCO (SB) scores between 40 to 55 percent predicted from July 6, 2010, to January 6, 2016. This meets the criteria for a 60% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's DLCO (SB) scores fell within the range of 40 to 55 percent predicted, which is sufficient to warrant a 60% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.
- Claimed conditions
- Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1804967
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