This course delves into the VA’s initiative to introduce a specific diagnostic code for constrictive bronchiolitis (CB) in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Learn about the implications for veterans’ respiratory condition evaluations and the critical role of public feedback in the rulemaking process. Discover how this change aligns with the PACT Act’s objectives and what it means for veterans exposed to toxins during service.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and intent of the proposed rule.
* Recognize the significance of adding a diagnostic code for CB.
* Identify the process for public participation and comment submission.