Scheduled C & P

[Old 5311]

Please Help..Anyone have experience or tips for a C&P for ASBRSTOS related lung disease. I was a Machinist Mate working with AB nearly every day with no warning or caution of its DANGER. CV-38 1963-1967. Had my Pulmonary Test last week. Thanks, james.work@comcast.com

Edited October 3, 2005 by Old 5311

[Old 5311]

It was a RO decision. MY PFT was good after an hour of huffing and puffing. The MRI did not show Asbestos in the lower areas of the lungs where it is suposedly always found. My condition was determined as Emphesema due to its upper lung location. Went for a second Lung scan and was told the same thing. Therefore I guess the original diagnosis was incorrect. BTY I have 6.5L lung capacity.

[EO2DirtDog]

OLD 5311

I was at Mare Island while you were stationed onbaord HALIBUT and PARCHE. I was a crane operator supervisor and was in the 'OE' program. I also remember the SEAWOLF was part of the program.

Well, its good to see somone from good ole Mare Island. Too bad you are having the problems.

By the way, remember that famous bar there in Vallejo?

[Guest jstacy]

You need to try to get a good IMO from a Pulmonary Specialist or Dr Bash. He can look at your tests and make his own diagnosis. In the meantime, APPEAL. Ask for a DRO Review.

Edited September 10, 2006 by jstacy