The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for residuals of lung cancer, status post right upper lung lobe removed with COPD prior to August 4, 2014.

The deciding factor: Resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, the Board found that his lung cancer residuals with COPD manifested by a DLCO of less than 40 percent predicted value and that his disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria for a 100 percent rating prior to August 4, 2014.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of lung cancer, status post right upper lung lobe removed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

25012432

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