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ArNG11

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ArNG11 last won the day on February 15 2023

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  • Birthday December 29

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    Oklahoma
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    Vespas' Cannabis, Law, Self improvement, Self preservation. Pursuing a stable peace of mind or at least trying.

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    100% P&T
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    USAF, NG ,USA, DOD
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  1. I would suggest consulting with a physician, however, if you use the VA health system I can see how that would become an issue in some respects. I am fortunate to have insurance from federal service and I stopped using the VA health system. Like broncovet stated it is legal. For CBD, I know the threshold is .3 for THC levels to be in the clear. I would still do your homework as with any drug or herbal supplement. There are plenty of health studies on this so it would be worth a look. I can't be an advocate enough. There's too many benefits to not consider it as an alternative. An interesting point in my experiences, my private insurance is Federal along with Medicare. All of my treating physicians know I am cannabis patient and it has not been an issue, however, again it all depends on the docs and state regulations, and a more important note the conditions that you are trying to treat. My hopes are the VA will eventually accept cannabis as an alternative medication and treatment for conditions as other medical institutions have. Much like acupuncture, chiropractic care, and alternative medicines. I believe it will just take time like all things unfortunately. This is just my take on this from my experiences.
  2. It just dawned on me just now while posting on a topic.  4 more years and Had it will have been around for 30 years.  Three decades. Holy moly.  Wow.  This while sipping on some cup of coffee with my new Had it coffee mug.   

  3. Rasky rabbit the VA is, just need a bigger shotgun. The remand code I agree is getting more difficult to navigate, they sure don't make it easy.
  4. To my understanding you still can submit more evidence, whether it is applied to the current decision I can't really say but most likely not. You shouldn't loose your position in line though, unless you change appeal lanes so I would be watchful on that front. This is just my opinion on how things have worked in my claims. Tactics change and you have to adjust accordingly. Hope this helps.
  5. Agreed. Make sure you keep copies and date stamps on submission. In my claims here recently I have found instances where Functional Capacity Examinations ( medical evidence) although submitted and acknowledged conveniently not available when the claim is service connected and rated. Be mindful of this. These are just my experiences, hopefully they won't repeat themselves in your claim but be mindful and keep watch. One last thing whether Pro Se or using a VSO keep meticulous records, tracking and submissions, hopefully you won't need them, but if you do, you got them at the ready. JMO from my own experiences.
  6. More VA games. Surprised at this at higher levels of appeals. Again my comment is WOW, the crap just keeps a coming.
  7. I did find some references on pre and post operative ratings. Depending on whether the body part was service connected and whether it was a major or minor joint. 4 months of 100 % rating if major/ minor is what I have been finding. I still have to see what Muskogee Regional Office is going to do. They didn't rate it in the last decision because they stated they did not have the operative reports, whether they ignored them is another matter, but I know I submitted them in those years of surgeries. I was really just trying to take care of myself since the VA wouldn't so I used private insurance for these operations, not that it should have any effect. Hmm, I may have some pondering to do after the decision Muskogee puts out. Hurry up and wait. Proactive , reactive , obsessed, maybe a little bit of remorse in there as well, I'll just have to wait and act accordingly and try not to let those feelings cloud my judgement.
  8. Thanks Bronco I will look more into this, I don't want to start another battle with the VA but to be frank they started the WAR. Dang if Im not obliged to respond accordingly.
  9. I've been trying to find some guidance on ratings for scars and residual ratings for different grades of damage GRADE 2 and GRADE 3 on knees and hips but now am curious on ratings for all items that have been service connected. Am I wrong in stating that these should have been done when service connections was established and the operative reports were in the VA C FILE. Hips, knees , and Nissen Fundlipication. I am under the understanding that it will be 0 for scarring unless higher criteria is met but pre op and post operative ratings would apply. What I am finding is a 100% temporary rating for the recovery period 4months. Am I wrong in reading this.? 5054 Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis): For 4 months following implantation of prosthesis or resurfacing 100% The knees have the same 100% for 4 months following surgery with resurfacing noted as well. Some guidance or references, I have been look under the CFR Part 4 Subpart B, are there any others?
  10. Man kind of bummed but working on a resolution.  I finally got my very own Had it coffee mug but I received it with the handle in pieces. Got a hold of the vendor, so hopefully a replacement will be in soon.  Still excited about the mug though.  Silly but now I can kind of have coffee in the morning with Had it keeping me company.  I gotta wait till the replacement ships.

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      ArNG11

      Got my replacement mug and I have put to use on the daily.  It is my go to cup now.  Very Happy seasoned guy.   It's the small things that make my day better. 

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  11. I never really thought about it that way as I am still new in the later appeals bracket but the point you bring up is quite concerning. I was weary when VA was promoting the new fast lanes for processing claims, it really was just a bait and switch to get the claims appeals down and lower the benefits due to Veterans in the process, particularly with the effective dates. Smoke screen diversion tactics what the VA does best. I am starting to understand the process more and things are becoming clearer. Thanks Mr. Cue for bringing this post up. Wow.
  12. Congrats myrah. It is a long war with the VA but when the victories do come in the end they put a smile on your face and you have one less worry on your plate. If feels good. I recently won myself on the P&T and that is one of the things I feel. Take care and well fought.
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