Required Medical Tests

[DICK HILL]

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.   

 

 

Dick Hill

[Berta]

I think you mean this article:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=175332

And maybe a good idea you told your doctor.

Are you willing to do the ECHO?

 

[DICK HILL]

Thanks for your response.  Yes Berta - I am willing to do an Echo.

 

Dick Hill

[MikeHunt]

4 hours ago, DICK HILL said:

Will the VA deny me an increase because I have refused to have a nuclear stress test? 

No.