The Veteran's hypoxia and respiratory residuals of extra gonadal germ cell tumor have been granted a 100 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: Pulmonary function tests showed FEV-1 and FVC less than 40% of predicted value, requiring outpatient oxygen therapy and limiting the Veteran's ability to perform prolonged strenuous activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypoxia, Respiratory residuals of extra gonadal germ cell tumor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029069
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