C&P Exams: Respiratory Conditions

Learn how the VA evaluates respiratory conditions with attorney Casey Walker from VA Disability Group. This video breaks down the process, from understanding the causes to assessing severity and navigating the rating schedule. Gain insights into crucial sections of the DBQ and key indicators of respiratory conditions.

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Relevant Links:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.97
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.96
Link for DBQ:
https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Respiratory_Conditions_Other_than_Tuberculosis_and_Sleep_Apnea.pdf

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Respiratory Conditions
00:15 - Overview and Complexity of Respiratory Conditions
00:41 - Key Regulations: 38 CFR 4.97 and 4.96
01:22 - Compensation for Multiple Respiratory Conditions
02:30 - Diagnostic Codes and Symptoms Review
02:48 - Asthma: Compensation and Treatment Criteria
04:26 - Challenges of Pulmonary Function Tests
06:05 - COPD and Emphysema: Conditions and Compensations
07:17 - Pneumonia and Analogous Conditions
08:04 - Lung Cancer: Temporary 100% Evaluation
08:57 - Exploring the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ)
09:40 - Detailed Walkthrough of DBQ Sections
11:08 - Section L: Cardiopulmonary Complications
11:39 - Final Thoughts on Respiratory Condition Assessments
13:50 - Impact of Respiratory Conditions on Employment
14:16 - VA Presumptions for Respiratory Conditions
15:38 - Importance of Pulmonary Function Tests
16:11 - Secondary Conditions from Respiratory Treatments