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Pulmonary Functions Standards and Tables

These tables are printable versions of 20 CFR 718, Appendix B, Tables B1 through B6.  They list the values that may be used to establish total disability under 20 CFR 718.204(a)(2).  For best printed results, these should be printed in Landscape format on 8.5 x 14 paper.  Two pages will be required to print each section of each table.

The standards to be used to perform pulmonary functions testing are given in the text of Appendix B and can be found at: Title 20 Part 718 Appendix B

Table 1:

FEV1 Males age 22 – 46
FEV1 Males age 47 – 71

Table 2:

FEV1 Females age 22 – 46
FEV1 Females age 47 – 71

Table 3:

FVC Males age 22 – 46
FVC Males age 47 – 71

Table 4:

FVC Females age 22 – 46
FVC Females age 47 – 71

Table 5:

MVV Males age 22 – 46
MVV Males age 47 – 71

Table 6:

MVV Females age 22 – 46
MVV Females age 47 – 71