Pulmonary Needs

[Charles R]

 I've filed a VA disability claim for COPD. I use oxygen while sleeping at night and upon exertion in the day time. I was in Desert Storm/Shield with the burn pits and the oil well fires in Iraq and Kuwait. My FEV is 46%. In  a sleep study, my SO2 was measured below 88% for 305 minutes in a 310 minute test. What rating will I get from the VA?

[ShrekTheTank]

It is very hard to say the rating they will give.  As it can be based on other factors.  Below is what I found

VA ratings for COPD and other lung disabilities

FEV-1/FVC Level	VA Disability Rating for COPD
71%-80% of what is expected	10% VA Rating
56%-70% of what is expected	30% VA Rating
40%-55% or max oxygen consumption of 15-20 ml/kg/min	60% VA Rating
Less than 40% or a number of other issues listed below	100% VA Rating

[ShrekTheTank]

You CAN Get VA Disability for COPD and Chronic Bronchitis (woodslawyers.com)

Here is the article.  It does depend on other things also.