The Veteran's initial rating for interstitial lung fibrosis/pulmonary fibrosis was granted at a 30 percent level, effective May 23, 2018. The rating for asbestosis and interstitial lung fibrosis remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's pulmonary function had changed from previous tests, with an FVC of 70 percent predicted post-bronchodilator, which was unchanged despite Albuterol treatment. The rating is based on these updated lung function test results.
- Claimed conditions
- Interstitial lung fibrosis/pulmonary fibrosis, Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23009316
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