The Veteran's pleural plaques consistent with asbestos exposure have not resulted in FVC of 65 percent predicted or less, DLCO (SB) of 56 percent predicted or less, maximum exercise capacity of 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption or less with cardiorespiratory limitation, cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or a requirement of outpatient oxygen therapy. Therefore, the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for pleural plaques associated with asbestos exposure has been denied.
The deciding factor: The pre-bronchodilator FVC and DLCO values did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6833 (General Formula).
- Claimed conditions
- pleural plaques
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2018
- Citation
- 1805449
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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