Recent C&p Exam Report On Asbestosis Claim

[68mustang]

I got a copy of the C&P exam report for the exam I had last week. Since I don't have a scanner I am posting what it states in the

(Standard Examiners Medical Opinion) as follows:

The condition/disability pleural calcification ( asbestos related lung disease) is as least as likely as not (50/50 Probability) caused by or a result of asbestos exposure based on military occupational specialty.

Rationale for Opinion Given:

The veteran's occupation in the military involved working in areas with high concentration of asbestos. His work in shipyards during this period of time is a documented environmental risk for acquiring asbestos related lung disease. Due to the history of a high risk occupation and the current CT scan findings which are typical of asbestos related lung disease, it is likely that his present chronic disability from lung disease (pleural calcification) is related to his occupation while on active duty.

Reference:

Speizer,FE. Environmental Lung Disease. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 15th edition pages. 1469-1470.

Just like to see if anyone has any input as to whether this would help with my claim for asbestosis. I don't know if this would be rateable or if rateable at what percentage. Thanks for any info that you can provide.

68mustang

[Papa]

68,

How have you been? I take it that you use a CPAP. I know you have a pulmonary specialist, but do you have a Sleep Doctor? If you do, go ask him/her. Or, change to another pulmonary specialist.

Papa

[68mustang]

68,

How have you been? I take it that you use a CPAP. I know you have a pulmonary specialist, but do you have a Sleep Doctor? If you do, go ask him/her. Or, change to another pulmonary specialist.

Papa

Papa

Good to hear from you. Yes I do use a CPAP machine. I don't have a sleep doctor and the pulmonary specialist is the one that gave me an overnight sleep study. It is worth a try going to another doctor. Thanks.

68mustang

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