Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for residuals of lung cancer, status post right lobectomy and a TDIU effective May 28, 2019.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's lung cancer symptoms as reflected in pulmonary function tests and his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of lung cancer, status post right lobectomy, Rheumatoid arthritis of bilateral knees and hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009355
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