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AgentOrangeWife
Hello,
My husband's blue button file includes record of an RO requesting a medical addendum opinion. The RO specifically wrote in the request that: "the interview based mets results would result in a lower evaluation".
1. Is this typical wording?
2. Does this seem improper to you?
3. Does it appear that the RO wants a specific answer?
4. I am looking at this in regards to 38 C.F.R. 3.304(c) (2001); see also Mariano v. Principi, 17 Vet.App. 305, 312 (2003) (holding that VA may not order additional development for purpose of obtaining evidence against appellant). What do you think? This might be a stretch but it doesn't seem "proper" that the RO would discuss the effect of the addendum opinion with the VA doctor.
I appreciate all of your opinions!
A/Owife
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Agent Orange: You are overthinking this. While I certainly agree that VA does not always act in our best interests, it is POSSIBLE that it indeed happened THIS TIME. Until you find out bette
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That wording sounds unusual, but there could be a reason for it. Please bear in mind that I am not an expert on heart ratings. In some cases, the RO will indicate a rating is "temporary because y
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