Prior to January 11, 2012, the Veteran's service-connected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis and asbestosis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,As of January 11, 2012, the Veteran's PFT results showed DLCO less than 40 percent of predicted value, warranting a 100% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 6604 or 6825.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20032793
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's asbestosis disability is rated at 100% from December 2, 2024 to January 16, 2026. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.
- Granted
The Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.
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