Opinion ID: 1436
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 22

Heading: Dr Mark Shockey

Text: On April 4, 2002, the Claimant was examined by Dr. Mark Shockey. (DX 11) The Claimant noted that, since May 1989, he had been employed by the Employer as a safety inspector and shift foreman. (DX 11) The Claimant also noted that, from 1962 until 1992, he smoked approximately one pack of cigarettes per day. (DX 11) The Claimant told Dr. Shockey that he experienced a small amount of daily sputum, occasional coughing, and dyspnea. (DX 11) His dyspnea prevented him from walking more than one mile on level ground or climbing two flights of stairs without becoming winded. (DX 11) Dr. Shockey's physical examination of the Claimant revealed rales and wheezes. (DX 11) A chest x-ray showed COPD and coal workers' pneumoconiosis. (DX 11, DX 16) The ventilatory study report revealed moderate obstruction. (DX 11, DX 15) The arterial blood gas study report revealed low blood gas values. (DX 11, DX 15) Dr. Shockey concluded that the Claimant had coal workers' pneumoconiosis and COPD due to the Claimant's coal mine employment and history of smoking. (DX 11) Dr. Shockey believed that the COPD and the coal workers' pneumoconiosis caused mild impairment. (DX 11) The undersigned finds Dr. Shockey's opinion, which is based upon physical examination, test results, x-ray reports, and the Claimant's work, social and medical histories, to be well-documented and well-reasoned.