When I retired in 1988, the VA rated me at 10 percent for a heart condition, a year later the VA changed the rating to cardiac arrythmia. Recently, my Medicare doctor referred me to a Cardiologist because my blood pressure in the left arm is high and the blood pressure in my right arm is low. The Cardiologist did a EKG and told me that the EKG indicated that I have had a previous minor heart attack. The Cardiologist scheduled me for a nuclear stress test and an Echo test. While searching the internet to see what I needed to do to prepare for the nuclear stress test, I came across an FDA warning saying the chemicals used during the nuclear stress test has caused 68 heart attacks and 82 deaths. I immediately emailed a copy of the FDA warning to the Cardiologist and notified the Cardiologist that I would not have a nuclear stress test.
I intend to file for a VA increase for heart condition. My question is the following:
Will the VA deny me an increase because I have refused to have a nuclear stress test? Would appreciate any and all guidance.
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DICK HILL
I intend to file for a VA increase for heart condition. My question is the following:
Will the VA deny me an increase because I have refused to have a nuclear stress test? Would appreciate any and all guidance.
Dick Hill
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