Well I am not that computer savvy. I was service connected right off the bat for asbestosis
(calcified pleural plaques bilaterally) . On c/p exam fvc was 40percent with restrictive function.was rated at 0 percent and it stated because I didn't have pleural effusions at a rate that was compensationable. Filed NOD stating pleural effusions are not the diesease I have.Just had my BVA hearing in March after 4 years of fighting. I was a welder in the navy.......ate asbestos all the time ....it was everywhere....I am well schooled on asbestos claims and have read every claim that went before the BVA back to 1994. If I can be of help just holler.