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LarryJ I don't doubt you ,I saw the doctor on the VA hospital directory and thought he must be employee,I'm not knowledgeable in this area,My other mistake was stating exam was at winston-salem ,that was where my RO is ,exam was at Salisbury NC

This is the Doctor who did the exam. W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center - Salisbury, NC Site Home > Our Doctors > Ishik Tuna, MDIshik Tuna, MD Field:Surgery Board Certifications:Surgery Thoracic Surgery Education:MD, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Licensed In:Indiana Provider Type:Physician Gender:MaleLocation: [click facility name to view details]Salisbury - W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 704-638-9000

Thanks for the reply but the C&P exam was done by the VA Winston- Salem NC

I was given a C&P exam for IHD, the exam consisted of questions and ekg, on my copy of exam it stated under tests "STRESS TEST" I was not given a stress test only asked questions,how far can i walk etc. The report stated 8 mets,under lvef stated "send c-file to clarify.My understanding is the questions asked is not a stress test.Did anyone else have a C&P for IHD with questions only and have report say they were given stress test and results.

I don't believe the new presumptive claims were being work on by all RO's before the Congressional review ended ,most will probably have to wait a few more months. My claim was filed 10-09 had c&p 7/10 ,according to E-Benefits i'm still in development stage,stated received my medical records 11-09.I filed claim 2003 for heart and denied in decision letter 2004 for IHD.

I received a letter from VA stating letter replaces VA form 20-5455,letter is a summary of benefits to disabled Veterans,what was form 20-5455 and is there any difference between the two.

Pete5353 I am chapter 61 "tricare,military id card" i already have.I'm putting this out there to let other vets know what can happen with IRIS and 800# :D

This message is in response to your inquiry dated April 2, 2010. Our records indicate that you are rated at 90%, being paid at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability. You are not currently rated 100% Permanent and Total (P&T). We are very sorry for any confusion. Veteran's receiving individual unemployability are the exception to the rule that a Veteran must be rated 100% P&T to receive Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. Because the unemployability benefit can always be taken away if the Veteran begins working again, the rating can't be made permanent. Also, unemployability is granted to Veteran's rated less than 100%, so their rating isn't total, total being 100%. With no chance of of the rating being permanent, there is no way to grant Permanent and Total. I will never call 800# or IRIS again they make up there own rules "EXCEPTION TO RULE FOR DEA IF YOUR NOT P&T but are IU .i never heard of exception.

IRIS responded to my question on how i could receive DEA and not be P&T,they stated IU was the exception to the rule and IU cannot be P&T because it can be taken away if a person works again.

Thank You I did call and thank my DAV Service Officer,as others have told me 800# and Iris are looking at a computer screen not reading my decision letter or file,but you think they would know that dependent educational assistance means P&T>

Thanks for the reply i never should have call the 800# and IRIS,different answer each time.

I received decision letter states entitlement to IU and basic eligibility to dependents educational educational is established,90% SC IU 100%, have IHD claim being deferred till regs for ao.Called 800# asked for a letter stating i'm 100%P&T ,i was immediately fax the letter to use for state bennies.I called back the 800# in reference to a state form i needed the DVA to sign stating i was 100% P&T for property tax exemption and was told i had future exam listed next year which conflicted with 100% P&T,I then sent inquiry to IRIS.I spoke to service officer and he stated i was P&T being i was awarded chapter 35 and he told me to fax tax exemption to him and he would walk form across the hall to DVA and they would mail completed form to me.Future exam he stated was probably my IHD claim,I received reply from IRIS stating i'm 90% sc 100%IU NOT P&T.I replied to IRIS how could i have been established dependents educational assistance in decision letter and not be P&T. Does anyone know who's on First? :D

The 5 year rule and the 55 years old rule are worthless for PTSD after reading posts of vietnam vet.being called in for re evaluations.

Having TOILET PAPER hanging from the cuff of your pants will also help. :)

THE VA should base your evaluation on which of the two "METS OR LEFT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION RATE" gives you the highest rating.Example if ejection rate less than 30% and mets 4 your rating should be 100%