Iraqi Freedom Question

[gpark009]

So I have been seeing the same civilian doctor since my medical retirement.  I have suffered from various unexplained symptoms. My civilian doctor has now diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Migraine Headaches, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She has reviewed all my soldier medical records, and my Va medical records. After a long talk she feels that these diagnoses were caused from my deployments in Iraq. She has only prescribed me a couple medications for my CFS for muscle and joint pain. After talking she felt it was better i take everything to my VA PCP and get it documented and get free meds from the VA, to help me with costs. Below is the letter she has written for me to take to the VA. Any opinions and guidance on this?

 

Dr. XXXX XXXXXX, M.D.

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RE:          XXXXXXXXXX

                XXX-XX-XXXX

                DOB: XX-XX-XXXX

 

To whom it may Concern:

 

I am writing this letter on behalf of my patient, Mr. XXXXXX, who is under my care for chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome. I am a board certified general practice physician. I have over 34 years of experience as a medical doctor.

I have reviewed Mr. XXXXXX service medical records from August XXXX to June XXXX. Based on my review of his service medical records, I believe his chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome today is more likely than not related to military service while deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2006/2007, as it was likely present and undiagnosed at that time.

Mr. XXXXXX provides a history that suggests symptoms consistent with chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome during his time of military service in 2007. At that time, he was under medical care for neurocardiogenic syncope, which could have contributed to these symptoms, as could have the patient’s medications at the time.

However, I believe that it is more likely than not that Mr. XXXXX XXXXX did suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome at the time of his military service to present day, and that his symptoms, consistent with this disorder, were not recognized due to his other medical problems. It is also my professional opinion that Mr. XXXXX chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome are aggravated by his currently diagnosed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

 

Please feel to contact me for additional information if necessary.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dr. xxxxxxxxxxxx, M.D.

[gpark009]

So i logged onto Ebennies today, and seems most my secondaries were put added. Also they dropped the syncope to 30% but upped the PTSD to 70% which they added TBI under still keeping me at 80%, but I'm now 100% due to disabilities in the UI i guess, i attached a pic. 

I am still gather buddy letters and have a Nexus letter from my PCP, I think I'll leave it alone. How long do I have to file a NOD? 

[Navy04]

Congrats bud, looks like you were granted the IU. Now I just a few weeks ago my Temporary 100% was Granted to 100% Permanent, no future exams. Good news for you, but remember that with the IU you can not work and make sure you do not make any income and you send those forms to the VA every year stating that you have not been Gainfully Employed. Hope you have a good week, and God Bless