The Veteran's residuals of left upper lobectomy resulted in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV-1) between 56 and 70 percent predicted, warranting a 30% disability rating for the period from January 22, 2013, to June 9, 2014. The Veteran's residual surgical scars were rated at 10%, as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s residuals of left upper lobectomy most nearly approximated the criteria for a 30% disability rating based on FEV-1 results between 56 and 70 percent predicted, which is within the range required for a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 6844.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of left upper lobectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24005589
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