The Veteran's bronchiolitis with left lung granuloma is rated at 30 percent, the highest non-compensable rating available under DC 6600. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.
The deciding factor: PFTs showed FEV-1 of 94% predicted and FEV-1/FVC of 83%, which do not meet criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6600, but the Veteran's symptoms are more severe than reflected by this rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchiolitis, left lung granuloma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20026954
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for maxillary sinusitis, and service connection for chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining adequate VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted, while other issues were remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis.
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