VA disability claims for Respiratory Conditions can get complicated. Join CCK's VA disability attorneys as we break down common service-connected respiratory conditions, how they're rated, their causes among all eras of Veterans, and how to build a strong claim for disabilities such as Sleep Apnea, Asthma, COPD, Bronchiolitis and more for VA disability compensation.
Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Three Elements of Service Connection for VA Disability
2:55 Common Causes of Respiratory Conditions in Veterans: Gulf War Veterans (Pre- and Post-9/11)
4:10 Burn Pit Exposure
5:20 Sulfur Mine Fire in Iraq and Particulate Matter (PM) Exposure
6:35 Oil Well Fire Exposure
8:45 Gulf War Presumption and Respiratory Conditions
12:34 Agent Orange Exposure, Respiratory Cancers, and VA Disability Benefits
14:10 Secondary Service Connection for Respiratory Conditions
15:49 History of Smoking and VA Claims
17:42 Sleep Apnea VA Claims and Ratings
20:15 Rhinitis VA Claims and Ratings
21:56 Respiratory Testing for Bronchiolitis, Asthma, Emphysema and COPD
25:14 Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV-1) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Testing
26:25 Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO(SB)) and Exercise Testing
28:23 Tips for Respiratory VA Claims from VA Disability Lawyers
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