Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Job Classification

In most duration tables, five job classifications are displayed. These job classifications are based on the amount of physical effort required to perform the work. The classifications correspond to the Strength Factor classifications described in the United States Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following definitions are quoted directly from that publication.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Cancer, Pleura


Related Terms

  • Benign Local Pleural Fibroma
  • Celothelioma
  • Localized Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pleural Cancer

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • General Surgeon
  • Oncologist
  • Pulmonologist
  • Radiology Oncologist
  • Thoracic Surgeon

Comorbid Conditions

  • Chronic lung disease (emphysema)
  • Decreased lung function as a result of surgery or radiation therapy

Factors Influencing Duration

Factors that may influence the length of disability include stage of the disease at initial presentation, presence of concurrent infection, overall health, type of treatment, and other complications.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
163 - Neoplasm, Pleura, Malignant
163.0 - Neoplasm, Parietal Pleura, Malignant
163.1 - Neoplasm, Visceral Pleura, Malignant
163.8 - Neoplasm, Other Specified Sites of Pleura, Malignant
163.9 - Neoplasm, Pleura, Malignant, Unspecified Site
197.2 - Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Digestive Systems; Pleura
235.8 - Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Pleura, Thymus and Mediastinum

Failure to Recover

If an individual fails to recover within the expected maximum duration period, the reader may wish to consider the following questions to better understand the specifics of an individual's medical case.

Regarding diagnosis:

  • Does individual have a history of exposure to asbestos?
  • Are other risk factors present such as chronic inflammation of the pleura?
  • How old is individual? Sex?
  • Does the individual report chest pain, dyspnea, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, cough, fever, bone and joint pain, swelling, and arthritis?
  • Did physical exam reveal diminished or abnormal breath sounds?
  • Does individual have clubbing of the fingers?
  • Was a chest x-ray, CT, MRI, or biopsy done?
  • Were conditions with similar symptoms ruled out?

Regarding treatment:

  • Has individual had surgery, combination chemotherapy, or external radiation therapy?
  • Was it necessary to use radioactive particles?

Regarding prognosis:

  • If necessary, is individual active in rehabilitation?
  • Can individual's employer accommodate any necessary restrictions?
  • Does individual have any condition that may affect ability to recover?
  • Have any complications developed such as metastasis, dyspnea, dysphagia, and vena cava obstruction?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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