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bguerrero

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  • Birthday 05/14/1958

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    Marines
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  1. Thank you, your right about information from hadit members, this was the key to my success!
  2. I also use Dr Anaise, sleep apnea IMO for BVA hearing. $1500, and service connected sleep apnea was granted!
  3. It's been a 6 year battle with this sleep apnea claim, but it now over. Just received the letter from Board of Veterans Appeals that service connected sleep apnea is granted. What a bunch of bs I had to go through!
  4. Its Oct 31 and I have not received my clothing allowance yet, do I need to make a phone call? I did apply early and did receive a letter from the Prosthetics Dept. VA La Jolla in May 2013, confirming I was approved. I do have direct deposit and did check ebenetfit and only my VA Comp is schedule for Nov 1st.
  5. Thanks for the info, I am service connected to hypertension.
  6. Just was told I have gout from the VA Clinic. Is it possible to link gout secondary to hypertension? I've been having these gout attacks on my right knee and foot 2-4 times a month for the last 3 years. I always thought they were residual pain from previous stroke.
  7. Next week I have my second c&p for my Migraine. I was awarded 30% because I didn't say the magic word prostrating to the VA Dr. Plus I was under some heavy meds during the exam, I was unable to answer the questions. So I had to file a NOD, which leads to this exam. I have a letter from my Neurologist stating the migraine are frequent, averaging 2-3 times weekly,despite preventive medications. When these are severe they are prostrating, and he is thus unable to function. He has been missing work due to headaches severity and frequency. In the past he had suffered a stroke and as a result cannot be treated with triptan medications. I also gave them a calender for the past year of my migraines. The last VA examiner was alitte rude and was more concern with my stroke and did most of the exam on the residiual of the stroke. I hope I don't get the same Examiner! My goal is to get the 50% rating for the Migraine.
  8. I have10% sc for keratosis pilaris, this is just about on 80% of my body. I just heard on clothing allowance if your clothes get stain due to the cream. Anyone have any insight on how to apply for this?
  9. The stroke is service connected along with the hypertension.
  10. I never had sleep apnea before the stroke. I see my Neurologist on Monday and I'll have her write another letter with "more likely than not".On my C&P exam, the Examiner ask more questions about the stroke than the sleep apnea.
  11. I developed Sleep Apnea after my stroke last May.I had a statement from my Neurologist that the Sleep Apnea was Most likely a result from the Stroke and obstructive sleep apnea is a common sequela after a stroke. The VA examiner opined that left cerebral infarct is not a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea and your sleep apnea was not caused by your stroke. I also showed them 2 sleep studies, one with the cpap and without. I am sleeping with the cpap. I plan on appealing this decision. Anyone have any advise or any experience in this?
  12. Just got the results from my sleep study today, and I have "severe sleep apnea". They said I stop breathing a few times for over 10 seconds. I'll be getting more details nexts week on the mask I have to wear at night, from what they tell me it makes some noise! And yes, its secondary to the Stroke! So, once I get all the copies of the test I'll file another claim with the VA. Anyone have any ideas of the average rating and code for sleep apnea? Still waiting for VA to rate the Migraine.
  13. I have my C&P Exam next Wednesday for the Migraines, I was awarded 100% for 6 months for the stroke. Not sure yet for the residuals. I'm still having issues and not fully recovered. I'm just taking it one day at a time!
  14. Same residuals no more TIA's, the Migraines are are now starting to get treated and down to 6 a month. The migraine are not as bad as before, due to the meds I'm taking. I'm still on limited duty at work, I give 1 1/2 hour of my route away to make 8 hours just to make 8 hours. The B/P is under control. Thanks for asking!
  15. Checked my bank account this morning and the VA deposit over $12,000.00 into it. I guess 4 months of payments!
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