To anyone that has suffered from COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, you know how destructive this disease can be to the body. COPD is listed under the listings for Social Security Disability as Chronic pulmonary insufficiency, it is classified by the following requirements:
(A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to any cause with specified FEV (forced expiratory volume). Meaning the government uses a height and weight chart along with your performance on a forced breathing test to determine if you qualify under this section. This test relies on the amount of air you can blow out in 1 second.
(B) Chronic restrictive ventilatory disease due to any cause, with FVC (forced vital capacity) . Meaning the amount of air you can blow out of your lungs in one blow, time is not an issue. This is based on your height, weight.
(C) Chronic impairment of gas exchange due to clinically documented pulmonary disease. Meaning a chemical analysis of your gas values in your blood and breath.
COPD can be the result of many other diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, it generally appears in claimants who are 50 years of age and older. I have been able to use the Social Security Grid System to win some of these cases for my clients in the past. The Grid System is very important these type cases.
Should you need assistance with your COPD claim for Social Security Disability, please give the law office a call Monday through Friday at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633. I would be pleased to assist you in your time of need.
Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.