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Tyler, Tried the link, but could not find anything pertaining to migraine headaches. tanker31

I have been helping a Vet. with his claim. Vet. rceived notice to appear for C&P examination in next month. What should the Vet. be prepared for? For example what questions will be asked, etc... What area/subjects should he stay away from? Would like to hear from all, but especialy those who are service connected for Migraine headaches. Thanks, Tanker31

I'm 100% P&T. On 23 Feb. 09 I had a heart attack. Could not make it to the VA hospital in Houston. Went to local hospital emergency room where I was diagnosed as HAVING a heart attack. I was admitted to ICU. My wife and I advised the Hospital reps. that I was a 100% disabled vet and my health care was through the VA in Houston. No problem, they did their job, contacted and advised the VA of my location and medical condition. Va advised no bed at this time. No beds were available for me for approx. 6 days. By then a civilian Cardiologist had performed all tests, scheduled a heart catheterization, and I had grown confident in him and his ability. Long story short, stent was placed in artery ( 99% blockage ), I'm home now. This was all done at the civilian hospital. I have Medicare, so payment was not an issue once I declined the VA bed ( after waiting 6 days ). At issue here is not payment for the hospital stay and procedure(s), I would like to know if I can or if there is a procedure for the VA to work with my Civilian doctor in terms of rehab. and prescription medication my civilian Cardiologist is prescribing for me? I have been advised that I may be on some of these medications for life. Can I get this medicine and rehab. from the VA under my 100% P&T status? Thanks, Tanker31

Can any of the Florida Veterans advise if 100% P&T ( IU )Veterans get any type of brake on real estate taxes in Florida? I am thinking of purchasing a home in Coca Beach Florida. Any other benefits available to Vets ( living in Florida )? thanks. texas tea

Is there a time limit as to when a veteran ( 100% P&T with Chap.35 Benefits ) must apply for the $10,000.00 life insurance policy with premium waiver. If there is a time limit, what is it? If the deadline is missed, is there any reconsideration? Thanks, Tanker31

I'am helping a vet with his claim. So far so good--got 70% first go around, put in for IU--got that also. At this point he is 100% P&T with CHAP.35 benefits. Veteran takes care of his 80 year old mother. He provides room, board, transportation ( all major living expenses ). I believe he can claim her as a dependent through the VA and receive additional monthly compensation. If this is correct, what form should we use, and what additional supporting documents should we include ( if any )? If the VA does allow him to claim her as a dependent, will she be eligable for CHAMPVA? Veteran also has 25 yr. old daughter who has been attending college to obtain her degree in teaching--plans on going untill masters degree obtained. She works part time and attends college . His daughter has been attending college before he was declared 100% with Chap. 35 benefits. We are now applying at the college for her benefits. Is she able to declare/ask for reto. from the time she was eligable ( the date her father[ the veteran ] was declared 100% with Chap 35 benefits and attending school at that time )? Thanks to All Tanker31

Iam OK with one on one but do not like group. I did the group thing one time at the psy.'s request ( 8 weeks, 1 day per week, ran by social worker ). I completed it. I can not understand why I was not included in the decision to change treatment. I take my meds as directed and make all appointments including those for mental health. I think my best bet is to see a patient advocate and have them run interference for me. I do not want to come off as aggressive/uncooperative. Tanker31

My psychiatrist cancelled my appointment ( I had been seeing him every 6 months for 2 and 1/2 years ), and instead I received a new appointment to attend the trauma recovery program. I have come to accept my illness, and am ok with taking the prescribed meds. and living the life I have been delt. Seeing the psychaitrist 2Xs a year is enough. I do not want to attend/participate in the program ( Trauma Recovery ). I have already attended one of the Hospital's courses---group course, met 1 time a week for 8 weeks, run by a social worker. I do not do good in groups. Do I have the right to NOT participate/attend this program. If I do not attend/participate, will my benefits/award be in jeporady? How do I go about letting the Trauma Recovery Program personnel know my feelings about this without getting screwed. Is there a person at the VA Hospital that is supposed to help vets that find themselves in this type of situation? Iam not ducking anything, but what good is a program like this going to do for a guy who suffered with PTSD for 40 years? As you can see from my profile, Iam 100%IU ( P&T awarded last year )59 yrs. old. How do I "opt out" of further MENTAL TREATMENT by the VA hospital, and still maintain my other medical benefits and my award. Thanks, Tanker31

Ladies & Gents., Looking for FACTUAL comments concerning my recent post about being told my psychiatrist appointment being cancelled, and told appointment made for me instead with the trauma recovery program. I/we can speculate all day long--I want input from those that are familiar with the program, or attended same. Would like to know what would happen if I indicate to those in charge of the program AND my psychiatrist that I do not/will not attend ie... do I have a say in my mental health treatment without jeopardizing my current status/award? Thanks to all, Tanker31

I have been seeing my assigned Psychiatrist at the Houston Veterans Hospital ( for PTSD---I am 50% PTSD, 10% Hearing,100% Unemployable--P&T awarded last year )every 6 months for the last 2 and half years. I was scheduled to see him again this month. Today I received a letter cancelling the appointment, and directing me to report to the TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM next month. I have never herd of this program, did not request it,and do not know anything about it. Can anybody shed some light on this program, and why they would cancell my appt. with the psychiatrist and send me there? Thanks to all Tanker31

Funny---I had run in with teller yesterday at Bank of America. I wanted to cash a small chek. The teller wanted 2 picture ID's, a credit card, and thumb print. I told her to Fxxx Off. I went to manager and explained that I had been banking there for over 20yrs ( before BOA ) owned the bank, had 20Xs the amount of the check I wanted to cash in my account. I also told them that I strongly disagreed with their policy to conduct business with illegal imagrants, and that I was an AMERICAN Disabled Combat Veteran---Produced my VA I.D. and said here is my 2nd picture I.D. I then told the manager " here is my check, cash it for me and bring me my FXXXing money in 100 dollar bills or close both accounts my wife and I have here". At this point I looked like, and was acting like the sterotype VN combat vet. Manager jumped up from behind his desk and went and got me the cash. He further advised that his cashiers and he would from this day foreward only need one piece of ID. I thanked him for his time and left

My buddy received notification of his award on February 21, 2007. He was awarded 70% . His award was retroactive to Nov.1,2005. Would like to know how long before he should receive his retro check. Thanks to all, Tanker31

What documents or proof is accepted by the VA in order to claim Mother as a dependent. My buddy just got his brown envelope yesterday---70% service connected for PTSD---effective date of October 05. He supports his Mother and provides room and board. What is the process?

The Et does not go for any PRIVATE treatment. All treatments, including PTSD has been conducted through VA. Should he bring his reports from the treatment he is receiving for PTSD through the VA ( ie.. his PSY doctor treating him for PTSD )?

Everything is complete and verifyable ( documentation has been provided to the VA )