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Update Ao Vets
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/march03...t-orange-jr.php John Rossie is the President of Blue Water Navy.Org. This sounds very positive for Blue Water veterans. Let's hope....
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Duty To Discuss Evidence In A Refusal
I think I've done my due diligence in looking for an answer to this . . . Does the VA have a duty to discuss all evidence in a denial of benefits letter. The reason I ask is that in a recent denial letter, the RO touched on a few points in clinicians notes, but failed to discuss most of the evidence presented, which would have proven my case. I'm starting the NOD, and I am looking for any way to ding the RO. Thanks!
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It Took Me 5 Years
Called the VAMC # to check on my appts and suddenly was notified I had one appointment I was not aware of next month. So I proceed to follow up on this and low and behold after 5 years of documentation, validation, doctors IMO's, praying, cursing(not them), yelling, screaming, sending faxes, resending faxes, cert mail,requesting, and requesting, etc are you ready for this??? I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW MEDICAL C&P next month. Double checked with the physician in charge of C&P's and she confirmend it too!! Then she kept shaking my hand congratulating me...5 yrs wait for a new C&P. Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus out there, even in Feb or Mar. Now …
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Travel Pay
I had appts for one day, called last week and found out 3 days in a row now, so requested lodging, they said ok 1 night...I go to my appts today and to the travel window to get my travel, and the FAT Ugly Old Bit*h tells me you got lodging for tonight no travel pay for you...What if I had an empty gas tank, or no $ to eat on...this old BIT*H always fuc*s with vets $$. What about meal $$? So if you get lodging you can't get travel pay for the first day. I'm gonna ask her if she is a VET tomorrow, if she says no I'm gonna say well the VA needs to hire VETS only for these positions, and I think I will ask how a vet can get your job. Will I get in trouble if I call h…
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$250.00
Just givin the heads up the $250.00 that was going to be given for SS and VA recipients was rejected by the senate with a vote of 50 to 47. Not trying to get political just givin an update on what is going on.
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All Vets At Somerset Clinic
Regs. state that you must be paid for travel either at a major facility or a clinic. Somebody out there explain to us how is it that they did't notify us of this fact at Somerset/ Travel clerk at Lex blew a gasket when we told him we weren't. Talked to patient advocate he said couldn't get back pay for this. He thinks it was changed sometime in 2008. E goes twice a month. That's a lot of money!Quote, on somersets part when e asked over the phone, "you have to ask for it(travel pay)". I want all Somerset Clinic Vets to be sure and ask for your dang pay, its yours not theirs. ASK FOR IT! You can take it with you, the voucher, and if you have an appointment at Lex th…
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Non-va Medical Assessments Into Va Med Record?
hey, i've had severla non-VA medical diagnosis/assessments. showed them the to doctor at the VA and he disregarded them. he didn't mention reading them in his notes either. i guess that is his right or business, i'm not sure? is it possible to get them into my va medical record? they are very pertinent in obtaining a diagnosis. i did get them into my c-file. but if/when i go to another va, i would like that info to be in the records. any advice? tia
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Filed At Cavc
Well, my attorney finally filed a brief with the CAVC. In the pre-briefing meeting in January the attorney for the VA told them that although they had sympathy for my case they said that they had to fight me anyway. We expected that as they would not be doing their job if they rolled over and agreed (that sounds odd). Well the brief was about 15 pages and it flowed really well, and I expect to hear something in about 6 months. The best outcome I can expect is a remand to the BVA with instructions, the worst is we file further up the chain. Incidentally, in a recent case Chief Justice of the Supreme Court questioned the VA lawyers about rate that the VA takes the wrong sta…
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Latest Contact Information For Dr. Bash
Anyone know Latest contact information for Dr. Bash
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More On The Vazques-flores Decision
I suspect every claimant will receive a "Vazques-Flores letter" in the future prior to the settlement of their claim or appeal. I received one a couple of weeks ago as have other Hadit members. The letter includes an attachment/extract which describes the exact elements that will affect the rating. The extract is from the applicable 38 CFR Chapter 1 Part 4 such as Section 4.104 for Cardiovascular System (example). Ron ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “DUTY TO NOTIFY” Another recently decided case explained that, although the VA is not required to give a specific notice directed toward the evid…
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Anyone Have Experience Dealing With Rep For Vets?
HI,I HAVE FILED MULTIPLE CLAIMS BY MYSELF WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM ANY SERVICE ORG. JUST MYSELF AND THE HELP OF SOME HERE ON HADIT. I HAVE HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT AM CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF SEVERAL NODS AND APPEALS. I AM STARTING TO GET TO OVERWHELMED WITH THE WHOLE PROCESS. I FOUND A COMPANY CALLED "REP FOR VETS" THEY REPRESENT YOU. BUT CHARGE A FEE BASED ON THE AMT OF YOUR CLAIMS BACK PAY?? CAN ANYONE GIVE ME THERE OPINION OF THIS COMPANY OR OTHERS LIKE IT? ITS WORTH IT TO ME TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH VA CLAIMS TO HELP GUIDE ME THROUGH THE PROCESS AND PAY THEM A FEE. RATHER THEN DRIVE MYSELF EVEN MORE INSANE THEN…
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Need A Little Help
I had MH exam Monday it seemed positive it was to support my depression/anxiety claim secondary to my cancer. I saw physcologist she was nice she did not tell me a Dx however she said part of my issues are pain as a result of the surgeries on my leg, she enrolled me in the pain management program and scheduled me to meet physchitrist to discuss possible meds. I was to enroll in group program as well but because I work out of town she is going to meet with me every 4 to 6 weeks. My question is although; I do not have notes yet will pick them up in a week when I am at VAMC I would like the rater to have them. Will they automatically see them in the computer or do I nee…
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