Partly granted
The Board denied a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for asbestosis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). An increased rating to 60 percent was granted effective April 10, 2025.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asbestosis did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to FVC and DLCO (SB) measurements. The claim for OSA was remanded for further development of evidence regarding its etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestosis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25105081
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