The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's residuals of lung adenocarcinoma, effective January 1, 2011. The condition is rated under the criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to its residual effects.
The deciding factor: The results of post-bronchodilator pulmonary function tests indicated FEV-1 and FVC values that were better than pre-bronchodilator studies, thus post-bronchodilator results were used for rating purposes. The Veteran's reports of shortness of breath, pain, and muscle spasms at the surgical site supported a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lung adenocarcinoma, residuals of lung adenocarcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20028184
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection for lung adenocarcinoma and a painful surgical scar of the left side of his chest was granted, with effective dates set at September 26, 2019. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the lung cancer residuals is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
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