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Is this FTCA worthy?
I know this is in Berta's wheelhouse: I am receiving 100% TDIU (90% SC w/remaining based on IU) since 2014. Saw an APRN from 2010-2016. In that time they (APRN/MD) prescribed Lorazepam at first 2mgs (1mg twice a day). Had already fought VA solo for a decade in getting the diagnosis for SC PTSD and GERD back-dated and had tried a laundry list of prescribed meds but had had no luck. I was asking the APRN repeatedly about dependence on the Lorazepam, side-effects, etc...all documented. Was even told in a C&P by a PhD that the drug is "not addictive." I was told repeatedly the importance of "medication compliance" by the APRN. Despite my life spiraling, all docu…
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How Do IME/IMOs work?
I have done research and found sources such as Dr. Bash, Valor4vet, and other doctors to help veterans with IME/IMOs and DBQs. However do we veterans have to visit them in person? Or do we submit all of our medical records and xrays and tests and they diagnose virtually?
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Is it really an IMO/IME?
When a vet or widow says here that they have an IMO/IME , or significant medical opinion statements , that they feel support their claims .....I run with that....and base my advice here on believing they do have a strong independent medical opinion that covers the criteria here at hadit 0r very strong other evidence, -to make the opinion probative. But the fact is that many of these 'IMO/IMEs' claimants mention here , are not even close to what a true IMO/IME needs to contain. And a brief medical statement pulled from a VA med rec stack might look good to the claimant but have no real significance at all. Next time, before I start to give advice on why the…
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TDIU IMO
Given my health, I'm going to go ahead and post this info: I had Clifford Vocational Services do my TDIU/vocational assessment. https://www.cliffordvocationalservices.com/ He has a video with he and Chris Attig (Veteran's log blog) on his site atm. So another good reference imho. Others here had used and recommended him. The time frame from the day I spoke to him/emailed my documentation to him until I received his assessment was 23 days. This was over the holiday season so very efficient imho. He is polite, professional, knowledgeable, vet friendly and I felt comfortable working with him. I have a lot of medical info/history and he t…
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example of a IMO/IME for ptsd linked to sleep apnea
Does anyone have a copy of a IMO/IME that they would like to share or could send to me messaging me that consists of ptsd and/or deviated septum that is linked to sleep apnea. Thanks
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Opinion on Dr. Anaise
I went in search of the most qualified IMO Doctor I could find. I spent two days combing forums and asking questions. Then I found Dr. Anaise. He’s not only an active Medical Doctor, but also a certified VA Disability Lawyer. I was immediately impressed that he had dual professional expertise to offer. Next, I researched his lawyer side in Citations and found he had won a good number of sleep apnea appeals. I contacted Dr. Anaise to do my Sleep Apnea appeal, and he did not disappoint. I got a 12-page report loaded with graphic exhibits, strong medical rationales, medical literature documenting and connecting my s/c secondaries – rhinitis and sinus – to Sleep Ap…
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Adequate Letter For Sleep Apnea?
I am trying to obtain S/C for Sleep Apnea and would like for one or more (hopefully this is in the correct area for this) to review the atch letter and advise me if anything else needs to be added for an IMO.Sleep Apnea Letter.rtf
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Referral for VA knowledgeable Psychiatrist near GA Please.
This involves GAD, TBI, migraines, tinnitus (but really also includes dementia, water on the brain (NPH), Meniere's disorder, centralized sleep apnea, depression, et. al... all secondary to latent stages of Blast Shock TBI ). I am in the GA area, but am having a problem locating a Psychiatrist IMO expert ANY where. I have also just moved across country and have no VA experts to guide me at all for anything. I used to have a whole TBI department's support which I severely need, and have absolutely no support at all now: period. To be discrete with an actual referral candidate, please PM me. Thank you!
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Dr Robert Coyle - Marine, VietNam Vet, PHD Psycholgist - Indiana
As with all veterans suffering from ailments due to service, and especially PTSD, which can only be awarded after a VA employed C&P PHD level Psychologist opines a DSM5 diagnosis, we are often treated as liars, cheats and beggars by the very institution that has sworn an oath to assist us. I recently had to pay for a private, un-biased, 3rd party IME in order to battle against the VA’s railroad job on my PTSD claim. Because they ignore facts, do not follow their own laws/statutes and 99% of the time re-diagnose PTSD as some other issue, it seems we all must travel this road more often than not. I will be honest, I can more easily afford an IME than many in …
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IMO from Dr. Anaise for PTSD
I did obtain an IMO from Dr. David Anaise for my claim although I'm not sure now it was necessary with the other letter I had from my doctor and the C&P results. I will say though it was well written, eight pages reviewing existing records (with heavy quotations) and an opinion of "more likely than not". While Dr. Anaise is not a psychiatrist I took a chance on him as he's close to where I lived and I've read good results from his clients. I will hang onto the letter and they offered to update it at a later date if needed. The only thing I'd add is more rationale although he did reference and quote the C&P rationale in his opine comments. The letter forma…
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No C&P for Secondary claim
I applied for Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD (Aggravation). I submitted a FDC on 9/17/17 with the following evidence Nexus Letter provided by my VA doctor stating " it is more likely than not Mr. xxxxx Sleep Apnea aggravates his PTSD and his PTSD aggravates his Sleep Apnea". DBQ filled out from my VA Pulmonologist stating "Veterans PTSD and Sleep Apnea is at least additive" VA Sleep Study showing Dx of Severe Sleep Apnea. Evidence showing prescribed CPAP from VA Statement in Support of Claim from Wife, and fellow NCO I served with observing my symptoms. 2 Studies providing link of Sleep Apnea and PTSD in returning Iraq/Afghanistan Vetera…
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IMO/Nexus for Diabeties Type 2
I am currently service connected for herniated disk 20% with radiculopathy 10%, bilateral plantar fasciitis 30%, and PTSD 70%. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in 2015 a year after I was medically retired for my back and radiculopathy. I go to the VA for treatment and can not get a DBQ from the VA, which unfortunately has been the norm for me. So I am looking at obtaining a nexus for diabetes as a secondary condition. My question is do I connect it to the physical disabilities or the mental? I'm looking a more the physical i.e. the herniated disk and radiculopathy as the mental seems to be harder to have approved. Does anyone know who I could obtain this nexus from…
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