The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent for residuals of lung cancer, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is granted. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residual scar from cyst removal on the left side of neck is denied. The effective date for service connection for residuals of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set at April 12, 2011. The effective date for service connection for residual scar from cyst removal on the left side of neck is also set at April 12, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lung disability was rated based on FEV-1/FVC levels which were found to be within the range for a 60 percent rating. The effective date for service connection was set at the earliest communication received by VA, which was April 12, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), residual scar from cyst removal on the left side of neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18130451
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