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Knee Replacement
I just had a total knee replacement of service connected knee and inform VA of surgery. How long does it take to get benefits?
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Nasal Bone Fracture Service Connected Could The
I just need some insight into this claim... This service veteran retired after 21 years of service... in 1989 during desert shield he sustained a fractured nose...in his VA paperwork that was done at the time of his discharge...(yellow paper) it states "Service connection is warranted for a fracture of the nasal bone and a less than 10 percent evaluation is in order" also...the same paper work states "Service connection for muscle tension headaches" Service medical records show initial complaints of headaches as early as 1983 at which time migraine was diagnosed. Subsequent service medical records show diagnosis of tension headaches or muscle tension headaches a…
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Complex Situation
I have a complex situation here that needs some lead in background before I request your input/answers. Once upon a time there was a person who filed a Tort claim after they realized an error had been made in their medical care. Since the error was a “life-changing event” it was a major claim that was filed. The VAOIG had been involved at one point and the VAOIG´s Acting General Counsel handed the case to the VAMC’s involved indicating the VAMC’s were more suited to investigate the allegations. The VAOIG dropped out of the scene under the guise the VAMC’s Doctors were more capable to investigate themselves. As you might imagine after all the going round, the Tort …
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Offe Vets File Complaint Against
email from Jere Berry -National Director here in NY for Operation Firing For Effect "January 23, 2008 New Haley privacy complaint filed http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/200...aley-priva.html TAMPA -- A veterans' group has filed a patient privacy complaint against the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a forum held by U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa last month. The complaint by Operation Firing for Effect, a Rochester, N.Y., nonprofit group that says it advocates on behalf of veterans, accuses the VA of violating patient confidentiality at the Dec. 28 forum by displaying medical records without pri…
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Second Draft Of Reconsideration Letter
Decision Service connection for Lumbar spondylolisthesis (no diagnostic code) is granted with a evaluation of 10 percent effective November 9, 2001. Reconsideration I would like to have a reconsideration of this rating. After reviewing my latest independent medical examination, October 2007, by Craig N. Bash M. D., Neuro-Radiology, a highly credentialed specialist in the field of my disability. Dr. Bash's exam was a physical examination with a review of my complete claims file. Diagnostic Code 5239 Gives a 40% rating for forward flexion (range of motion) of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less. Mine is 25 degrees. This causes me _____. D…
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At The Post Determenation Time
Finally after over 100 days with the rating team, there was a decission made and my claim is at the Post Determenation Team, How soon do you think I'll get my decission letter? It's been a LONG wait. The decission was made yesterday the 22nd. and I found out today. Thanks for your input. mrstix 25 years retired USAF Msgt 60 % SC
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ptsd Starting To Stink......
Men and Women. Something is just starting to rear it's ugly head and I'm asking all of us to keep an eye on it. I'm starting to see, here and there on Vet internet sites, the VA saying that PTSD is curable, or it's the result of our upbringing. I wondered what the end result of 30% of OIF/OEF Vets coming back with PTSD would be, well, it looks like it's starting. A vet on here, labonte, I believe, had a C&P and the Dr. said their problem was their upbringing. I recently had a Vet center guy try to pull it on me. On another Vet site, a teleconference shrink told a group of Viet Vets that PTSD was curable and that would embark on the "cure" soon. We need to k…
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Question About Ogc
If a Veteran has a question about VA Law, can he ask for an opinion from the OGC, concerning certain aspects of his claim, that may show that the VARO, AOJ, failed or misapplied certain statutroy and/or regulatory prenciples in his original claim, but does not meet the complete terms of CUE, as to how the Veteran may correct these errors, so that his original claim can be properly adjudicated for disability and compensation? Rockhound :)
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More Lawyers Beginning To
email from Colonel Dan Cedusky: http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...2/NRSTAFF/81438 8311. contact: attorney firm at http://www.wcsr.com/ contact: Veterans@wcsr.com Need a veteran's attorney In Michigan.. contact: rpwalsh@sbcglobal.net ---------------------------------------------------------- ---- Article published Jan 22, 2008 Vets get free legal advice for filing claims A local law firm hopes to continue pairing attorneys with veterans during workshops. By Jennifer Fernandez Staff Writer WINSTON-SALEM - James Gaither says he spent four years in the Air Force in Vietnam, running covert missions out of nearby countries. Forty year…
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Qtc Management C&p
I just received a letter and quesionnaire from QTC Management telling me to report on Jan 28th for a hearing loss C&P. I have some questions that I hope you can help me with. 1. Does anyone have any experience or exposure to QTC Management as a contractor for VA C&P exams? 2. On the front page of the questionnaire, it has all of my pertinent info such as name, claim number, claim type and Med Records etc. Under Med Records it says NO. I had a civilian MD whose specialty is ENT examine and consult with me in May, 2007. It was his diagnosis that I had sensorineural hearing loss of combined types (389.18). He said I need hearing aids and he wrote a letter sta…
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Letter From Qtc
Went in for a C&P by QTC on July 2nd got certified letter yesterday that said my blood work showed Anemia and high glucose. I am SC for DB2 and secondary heart disease. Does this Anemia stuff figure in here or is it something I have to claim separate. looks like I am falling apart big time. Stillhere "for now"
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Is This How To Ask For Reopen Of Claim
In accordance with § 3.157 Report of examination or hospitalization as claim for increase or to reopen. I am requesting an increase in compensation and all secondary conditions related to this condition. Or just leave it at 1 and 2 When would I ask for an effective date or do I. 1. Cyst SC 0% 2. Reactive Arthritis- in all joints secondary to Cyst 3. Bilateral Carpal Tunnel secondary to Reactive Arthritis 4. Bilateral Heel entheospathy secondary to Reactive Arthritis 5. Bilateral Achillis tendonitis secondary to Reactive Arthritis
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