*Jimka2 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I have a 30% rating for asbestosis, 4 years ago. Now breathing much worse VA walking breathing test indicated 89% Can not walk farther than 100 feet with out breathing difficulitys. Does home oxygen given by the VA mean 100% rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 vetquest Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) *jimka I cannot say if home oxygen gives you 100% but this is out of 38CFR. Having this condition I hope that you can better understand this than I do. I am interested in the statement "or requires outpatient therapy" for a 100% rating. I hope this helps. 6825 Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis). 6826 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis. 6827 Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. 6828 Eosinophilic granuloma of lung. 6829 Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis. 6830 Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis. 6831 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis). 6832 Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.). 6833 Asbestosis. General Rating Formula for Interstitial Lung Disease (diagnostic codes 6825 through 6833): Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) less than 50-percent 100 predicted, or; Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO (SB)) less than 40-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity less than 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation, or; cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or; requires outpatient oxygen therapy............................. FVC of 50- to 64-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 40- 60 to 55-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity of 15 to 20 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation.......................... FVC of 65- to 74-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 56- 30 to 65-percent predicted.............................. FVC of 75- to 80-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 66- 10 to 80-percent predicted.............................. Edited April 23, 2018 by vetquest spelling Vync 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted April 23, 2018 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 23, 2018 Welcome to Hadit! Based on Vetquest's post, please note that the 100% criteria has a lot of or's in it. That means you need only meet the criteria for just one. Check out the last one... Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) less than 50-percent predicted, or; Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO (SB)) less than 40-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity less than 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation, or; cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or; requires outpatient oxygen therapy Good luck! vetquest 1 "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Take a run at the 100% Increase based on the"OR" Factor. My 04/2016 SA Increase (50 to 100%) was Denied 07/16, however; it was overturned by a Sr Rater doing a Quality Control Review 11/2016. The basis for the Increase, 02 Concentrator required at night and 1 other "OR," Cor pulmonale. The SA C & P Dr said I was wasting his time, thinking I was eligible for an Increase from 50%, then the Rater agreed with his negative DBQ and Denied the Claim. The Quality Review Award hit just as I was starting my NOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Forgot to mention, do a BVA Decision search for 2015 & 16 using Supplemental Oxygen + your specific DX. If you have a problem, let me know. I believe I have a couple Docket Numbers for "Supplemental 02" Increase Awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 *Jimka2 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thanks very much Chief, but I do not understand what BVA and "specific DX means. . Please give me the docket numbers for 02 supplemental increase awards. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 When you open the BVA Decision search, you'll see about 5 Criteria Lines. on the 1. search Decisions where any of the following words appear. Supplemental oxygen use and whatever your SC "DX" Diagnosis is listed as. That should pull up a couple from 14 -15 and 2016. Might take me a bit to locate the (2) I mentioned. Keep in mind, generally, BVA Decisions don't become "President Setting." However, if you found a Remand or outright 100% Award, mirroring your exact situation, referencing it in your Claim or Appeal could be a Deal Maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a 30% rating for asbestosis, 4 years ago. Now breathing much worse VA walking breathing test indicated 89% Can not walk farther than 100 feet with out breathing difficulitys. Does home oxygen given by the VA mean 100% rating?
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*jimka I cannot say if home oxygen gives you 100% but this is out of 38CFR. Having this condition I hope that you can better understand this than I do. I am interested in the statement "or requ
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Welcome to Hadit! Based on Vetquest's post, please note that the 100% criteria has a lot of or's in it. That means you need only meet the criteria for just one. Check out the last one...
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