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Ihd/congestive Heart Failure/atrial Fibrilliation
Hi, I'm new to the forum and not sure how it works. My husband was recently awarded 60% for his IHD. In the last 4 mos. his condition has worsened and he now has a pacemaker/ defrillator due to atrial fibrilliation and congestive heart failure With recommendation from his doctors for home oxygen.(not yet approved by board) My question is: just this week he received appt. dates for medical evaluation for his IHD. Should we file claims for the AF and CHF or will the doctor contracted by VA to do the evaluating include the new issues in his report? I've read many post here, and we are afraid they may try to reduce his 60% rating to much less. Any insight would be …
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Va Office Of Case Management Phone Number
Is this not well known for a reason? You would think this would be posted out there as a sticky. From the posts I've read where people have used it, they seem to have gotten good results. I'm not sure if it's RO location specific, but if it is, maybe they can give anyone who calls the correct number for their RO. Seems like it would be worth a shot for those that have no where else to turn. VA Office of Case Management 202-273-7453
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Parkinson's Disease
i need to talk to someone about parkinson's please! i've had pd for a few years, in stage 3 now. i continued to work until i couldn't work. social security disabled me in 2010 and va diagnosed me with pd in july this year and prescribed carbidopa 10/levodopa 100mg two tablets three times a day. what i want to know is anybody having the same symptoms as i have: bad pain, very very weak (can't do any physical work around the house without paying for it for a few days), wake up at night with arms, hands, legs and feet tingling and terrible cramps and it's starting to bother me mentally. i just need to talk to someone, i'm getting very down just about to give up. there'…
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Is P And T Worth Fighting For When I Have 100% Sc Already?
What are the benefits of being rated P and T over just being 100 % SC. I want to know if it is worth the fight. I am scheduled for another exam in three years. Should I just wait for that? I feel if I didn't have a scheduled Exam I could move to Thailand. But I am hesitant because I might not be able to be treated there or have documentation that VA deem valid of my continued SC disability of mental/mood disorder. Any ideas? Feedback?
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Question On Ebenefits
Hello All, I check ebenefits yesterday and claim went from pending decision approval to "Decision Notification Sent-Development Letter Sent". It also says appeal is possible. Is this normal wording for all claim resolutions or am I to assume the battle continues? Thanks for any input. My anxiety is kicking in. Bro' Gate
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ptsd All I Wanted Was Status!
In June 2012, I went over to the San Antonio VA Benefits Office to get status on the increase for PTSD that I put in 8-2010, and had a C&P 9-2010. He mumbled something, I got pissed and left. I found out on my own that it was at a rater, and was being worked in order. But, I look at EBenefits and it is showing that I put in a request for an increase for PTSD in 6-2012!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you ever wanted too just slap the crap out of someone? Papa
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Major Depressive Disorder
How hard is it to move from 50% to 70%. I have two years of treatment and fit some of the next level of criteria but am uncertain if I want to waste my time filing for a reconsideration or a Nod since I just received the 50% in Febuary 2012 based on a C&P opinion only. Your comments and advice are welcomed.
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ptsd What Does This Mean
So I am told that both my gynecological and my anxiety issues are considered service connected, I have not recieved official word yet, ebenefits says it is "pending dispatch" The DAV tells me that now it will be sent back to the RO and I will have to have exams to figure out what the severity is to rate both of these. Anxiety/PTSD was initially filed in 2002, I was denied during this claim and appealed it, will they go back to this date? Gyno was filed in 2006. But I had information in my service record well before this, which date is relevant here??
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tinnitus Compensation Rating For Theese Condition?
I was wondering if anyone might know the compensation rating for any of the following items I have documented. 1. segmental dysfunction of thoracic region (back) 2. recurrent corneal erosion* 3. bilateral ear tinnitus 4. bilateral ear hearing loss 5. chronic reflux esophagitis* 6. lower back pain 7. tendonitis left shoulder 8. muscle spasms 9. sacroiliac region sprain 10. moderate bipolar disorder 11. bursitis left elbow* *Take medications for condition. Thank you for any help
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Anyone Know About Star Review
I got an email from the VA stating my claim was being reviewed by STAR. The email was dated 8/30 & said they were reviewing my claim & there was no time table on how long it would take, but when they were done my claim file would be returned to Boston RO. I received my initial award of 70% on what they considered a reopened claim from 1977 on May 25, 2012. Why would they be reviewing my claim now. I was just getting comfortable. Any insight would be greatly appreciated Thank You, Bob K
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Eligibility Determination
I just checked ebenefits under new claims and it say Eligibility Determination I havent submitted anything so I have no idea what this is or means can anyone help me thanks
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Monthly Comp
does any one know if monthly comp will be deposited on friday or saturaday this month??? thx
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