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AlMoss99

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  1. Sorry about the mistakes of my prior reply... I was aggravated and forgot to proof read what I wrote. I just received my records from the WPB VA. According to what they entered it stated that I had a pain level of 0 ... when I'm in constant pain and never had a pain level below 6. All my NY VA records reflect this and I've been on pain med's for years. It was also stated that my gait was fine. However, I use a cane, back brace, knee brace and orthotics, to get around (based on lower back, knee and ankle problems).. They failed to note all my problems and stated that they performed exam's e.g. of my legs and ankles and feet. Without ever removing my pants or shoes. How could they possibly do a diabetes test of my feet without taking off my shoes. This could have triggered the C & P Re-exam. What if anything can I do with the false or should I say misleading reports?
  2. I just received my records from the WPB VA. According to what they entered they put in that I had a pain level of 0 ... when I'm in constant pain based on all my NY VA records. They also stated that my gait was fine. When I was a crutch to get around (based on lower back, knee and ankle problems).. They also did not note all my problems and atated that they performed exam's of my legs and ankles and feet. Without ever removing my pants or shoes how could they posibly do a diabetes test of my feet. This could have triggered the re exam. What can I do with the false reports?
  3. I last date of award was 2005 Aug. based on 30% feet, 40% knees and 40% back. Based on that I was awarded 100% IU. (My original VA benefit was 1971 and I received a medical discharge at that time. My wife has been given CHAMPVA effective back 2005 Aug. and we have been receiving CHAMPVA benefits. My VA Rep. thinks they might have made a mistake (there's been a large turnover in the NY regional office because of the way they were handling claims (or I should say not handling claims). I did get a primary care doctor in Florida at the nearest VA facility. Although when I first came down I used a clinic that was subcontracted out by the VA (there care was poor so I requested a change to the VA run facility). Right now I'm in a sit and wait position - regarding the letter for C & p Eval.
  4. I spoke to a number of individuals at the VA and they all claim it's not easy to gain access to the NY files. In a way it's an excuse not to find the files. I just spoke to my NY VA Rep. He was at a loss as to why the are asking for an exam. Claims that 55 yrs. is usually a cut off point for re-evaluation and based on my records and history No exam should have been schld. He said he will check into it and get back to me in a few days (He stored my records for he thought the last ruling finalized my claims). In fact when I received the 100% IU he stopped the apeals on the add'l pending claims.
  5. Thank you all for your responses. As I noticed the FL VA doesn't have easy access to the NY VA records.. I wonder if the NY VA thinks that since I haven't seen a NY VA Doctor I'm recovered. Should I bring my SSD records to the exam?
  6. I move from NY to Fl about six months ago. And I do not have copy's of the records from the Dr's. visits down here. But the notice is was generated from the NY office ref: the exam?
  7. I'm not employed and classified by SS as Disabiled and unable to work.. In the award letter the V.A. letter stated "No future exams. scheduled".
  8. I Just received a letter that they want to call me in for a exam. However, I am now classified at 100% I.U. (No examinations will be scheduled in the future). 27 May 2008 effective Aug 2005. In addition, I am receiving SS Disability Benefits. Has anyone heard of receiving notice of a exam after receiving 100% I.U.? Thank you for any assistance.
  9. The form used for calculating my benefit percentage was very useful except it lacked a way to calculate for Bi Lateral conditions. I currently have 20 /10 /10 and was just informed that it will be changed to 20 / 20 /10 (which is still being challanged under a letter of disagreement). However, I understand that there is a Bi Lateral adjustment the VA uses in their calculations (10 /20 for knees and 20 for my back). Does anyone happen to know what it is so I can properly calculate my disability percentage. Just wondering if I now went from 40% to 50%. Thank you for your assistance.
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