The Veteran's disability rating for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the left upper lobe of the lung was initially granted at a 10 percent rate prior to February 2, 2017. As of February 2, 2017, his disability rating was increased to 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PFT results as of February 2, 2017, demonstrated FEV-1 of 29% predicted and DLCO of 32%, indicating severe obstructive and restrictive defects due to the service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the left upper lobe of the lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19129843
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