SpcDearman

Using my PC now. BErta i initially went in for inpingement syndrome on shoulders, bad knees, and calcified granuloma for the claims. All were slapped aside except for the lung issue. As a matter of fact, Carlie even gave me a hint. She said i would worry about the lung issue first. Upon denial of the lung condition-- "There is no question of a nexus between the diagnosis and military sevice but there is no record of treatment. Therefore no rating can be applied." I was so stupid and the examiner put it in plain letters. Now i am being treated for breathing problems. They seem to think either Lymphadenopathy or Asthma. They ruled out sarcoidosis due to me not loosing weight. I am currently on an inhaler for Preventil and Symbicort. I have had 3 ct scans and the final one, in november, showed that my lymph nodes are inflamed where the clacified granuloma is. Keep in mind no entrance exam caught this and it first cropped up in the military at FT. Hood. The examiner didnt deny this. They also gave me pneumonia which is also documented. You guys say never give up. I didnt and i think ihave made a chink in the VA armor.

I have no rating. I went about it wrrr wrrr incorrectly. By the way. Its good to see you doing well. How is Carlie?

Hi all! Long time no type. I was just wondering something. About 3 years ago i was d3nied for a series of claims. One being calcium deposits in my lungs. The denial was basically no treatment for issue first seen in militarY. I am now receiving treatment for calcium in my lungs that was first documemted in the military. The pa did state that there was a nexus but no treatment. I feel confident on refiling but need some advise on where to begin. They did me so rottten on the initial that i want to b3 fully loaxed for this battle. Ask all the questions you need. Thanks in advance.

Also, too bad health insurance doesnt cover IME's. I understan IMO's but do see why IME's arent covered.

Great. Thanks for the contact information. I just peeked at the DRO hearing thread and I probably have some time ahead of me to save up lol. Waco is the location and they are just a bunch of mess right now. Thats what you get when you place a VA facility like this in a small town. No offense but you dont have access to some of the best and brightest. I believe there are smarter people working in the Doctor Pepper Museum than at the VARO. Just my opinion.

Great. It will take me some time. I heard that he does charge quite a bit of change for his services. I do understand why though. If he can link my service injury (duly noted in STR's) and my issues with my shoulders then it is well worth it. I did look online for soldiers with the same shoulder injury. There are several that have injuries worseing and were denied at the RO level. One specifically stated " The soldier has no treatment records after seperation which was overturned by the Judge. One even chastised the VA examiner. " Even if the veteran did not have treatment after seperation there is clear evidence that the shoulder strain was diagnosed in the military. Compensation granted. This always give me hope that eventually they do the right thing.

Hello Berta, It has been quite some time since i last posted here. hello to all that have helped and remember me (jbasser,asknod, carlie, and others that I cannot remember.) I have just received confirmation that my NOD has been received. Thats not my question. Some time ago I was hearing that VA was attempting to deny any IMO's from DR. Bash. Is this still true? I know how much respect that you have for Craig but i want to be sure. I am about to get a sign, recycle some cans, (haha Carlie) and do whatever I can to gain an IMO from him. I hear that he is rather expensive but in your wise words "An accurate IMO is worth any amount of money that it takes if you can assure that the VA grants your claim." (Ok it wanst verbatim but you get the point.) I see now that I have a beast to go up against and I refuse to do this without help. I have my wifes statement (met and married 4 months after seperation. Oh wait this Saturday is our 18 year anniversary) and am currently getting a statement from the NCO in charge of me. He was present for all sick calls and for the tank accident. He actually helped get me out. Ok i am rambling but if he is still good I do plan on seeking his assistance. Guys, have an awesome day and thank you for all of your service.

Ok rdawg, I actually got a response from NPRC and it will be 6-13-13 before i get my records. i laugh at this date hysterically.

I just found a doctor in Texas that specializes in Orthopedics. I am awaiting his response and a response to where my STR's are. I only have one problem. This doctor and my Ortho doctor at the VA have EXACTLY the same name. If it is the same gent then he probably wont give me an IMO.

i actually just received a response from NPRC that they will communicate via email so maybe i will have these records for my doctor soon. I just am making sure that all of my ducks are in a row in the event that my 1 year appeal time gets close. It will be November 1st and I have heard horrible stories about people not having records to properly appeal.

Good morning, I have been speaking with you guys upon my Nod and received some great information. I just wanted to see what a buddy statement would do for a nod. I just found my Sgt that was in charge of me on Facebook. This gentleman knew EVERY time that I went on sick call, the times that i complained and nothing was done, and also how quckly i was pushed out of the Army and not provided a proper exit exam. i was under his watch for 2 of my 3 year enlistment. In the event that the STR's some to close to the deadline and i am unable to get an IMO do you think that a nod with his statement would work?

Yes ma'am i do. I was medevac'd in a black hawk. It was the first time i actually got in one and didn't rappel out. They have not denied this event happened.

I apologize but I could not leave this off after reading further. [i am asked to render an opinion, however after a review of the STR's i cannot render the requested opinion as there was a lack of diagnosis in the str's regarding his shoulder and his knee. there was one entry in basic training in 1992 (which i have stated numerous times to these people that it was not totally the tank issue that brought it up but rather the period where it got really bad) stating that he "hurt his shoulder ", but it didnt say how or which shoulder. Then another stated that he hurt his left shoulder and knee in a tank accident while in active duty. However, it did not say which knee and did not say how his shoulder was injured and no diagnosis was given. So there is no real diagnosises relating his left knee or his shoulders in his str's to allow me to render a requested opinion based on my diagnosis.] This entry was rather odd to me.

I agree with you on this. i have another question since you guys asked for my denial. I actually am looking at my records (minus c-file) as i type. Can you explain this form me? I do not like it. to answer the literal question, the veterans current chest findings are more likely than not related to the cxr findings that occurred while in service BUT it is less likely than no that he has an active process and its also less likely than not that the original findings during his active service were related to any in service injury, illness, or exposure.

Can you be a tad more specific please?