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Anxiety
Hi I'm am 10% disabled due to anxiety, I was not on any meds at the time of the rating, but recently filed an appeal to my letter within the one year time limit because my symtoms are getting worse. I am wondering by physc put me on paxil for anxiety/panic attacks, but also gave me wellbutrin for depression because she says 40% of all case anxiety cases become depressed becasue of anxiety. My questions is should i put in a seperate claim for depression since its caused by my anxiety or send in both meds as proof for my anxiety claim? Also if you had to guess what do you think my rating will be after they revaluate it, meaning will it go up from the 10% and if so how much …
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Tdui Forms
Anyone ever have any problem getting former employer to sign 21-4192 when employment was 4 years prior to filing TDUI? Can you write on the form employer refused to sign? Danang_1969
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Re: *** "surviving Veterans Resolve" (svr) On The "stardust Radio Network"
fwd from: Mike Hello All, I just noticed the wrong time was listed on my last email: >> * 5:30 to 7:00 pm eastern time Every Wednesday The actual broadcast time is: 6:30 to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Sorry... Warm Regards, Mike Harris Business: http://www.legaciesofhonor.com Personal: http://www.riverinesailor.com Webmaster: http://www.mrfa.org Webmaster: http://www.pointman101.org
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ptsd Reconsideration On Ptsd And Sleep Apnea
Is there any rule that the VA will not accept an IMO on a reconsideration for an increase in percentage. I need this info, if they won't, I'm ready to submit, if not, I need to wait a couple of weeks and submit the IMO from the private Dr. Danang_1969
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Mrgrg And Military Retiree Health Care Make The News
fwd from: Colonel Dan Send your questions/comments to María Félix-Ortiz, 4301 Broadway, Box 355, San Antonio, TX 78209 or e-mail mfelixortiz@gmail.com San Antonio Express-News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James Ret [mailto:alamostation@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:46 AM To: Dan Cedusky Subject: MRGRG and Military Retiree Health Care Make the News Several weeks ago I forwarded several articles concerning the military health care situation as published in the San Antonio Express news by Dr Maria Felix-Ortiz. I also requested that you drop her a line explaining more about the s…
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Tribute To Marines
fwd from: Mike Harris Alright Marines.....front and center...! This USMC Tribute will charge you up. I'm placing several former Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel as well as some civilians as Blind Copies on this email. They will all be applauding you so listen up closely. You have many reasons to be proud: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3f3i1_nm...on-theater-film God Bless, Mike
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Pay In Vets' Work Program Ruled Tax-free
Recent VA News Releases To view and download VA news release, please visit the following Internet address: http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel Pay in Vets' Work Program Ruled Tax-Free Ruling on Compensated Work Therapy Retroactive Three Years WASHINGTON (January 7, 2008) -- Payments provided to veterans under two specific programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -- the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) and Incentive Therapy (IT) programs -- are no longer taxable, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Veterans who paid tax on these benefits in the past three years can claim refunds. Recipients of CWT and IT payments no longer receive a Form 1099…
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Handbook Outlines Benefits, Bureaucracy For Wounded Vets
fwd from Colonel Dan Handbook outlines benefits, bureaucracy for wounded vets By Karen Jowers - kjowers@militarytimes.com Posted : January 14, 2008 http://www.armytimes.com/issues/stories/0-...PER-3281855.php A new handbook designed to help wounded warriors and their families navigate the bureaucracy to get the benefits they have earned is now available. The 149-page “A Handbook for Injured Service Members and Their Families” was prepared free by a New York-based law firm for two nonprofit charities — the Wounded Warrior Project and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. It can be downloaded for free at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org and http://www.fallenh…
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Helping Injured Troops Get Trauma Injury Pay
fwd from Colonel Dan Helping injured troops get trauma injury pay By Tom Philpott, Special to Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Saturday, January 5, 2007 http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section...mp;archive=true Too many severely injured troops and their families haven’t been getting the bedside help they need in preparing applications to qualify for up to $100,000 in traumatic injury insurance. But that is going to change, says Army Col. John Sackett. Sackett heads the Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) branch within the U.S. Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, Va. More than 6,600 claims for TSGLI have been filed by wo…
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New Va Office?
Just got off the phone with the 1800 joke number. I was told that my claim is in the authorization office. Has anybody ever heard of that office? Or is it a new term to get me off of the phone? According to the 800 number its been with that office since January 5 08. Thanks for any info Jim
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ptsd Forensic Pychiatrist Extemely Nice! See Him Friday
Berta and All, I changed this from IMO to IME and sent to Cr. Crowley Forensic Psychiatrist. He was pleased I emailed this to him. I also emailed him a copy of the VA Mental ( except PTSD and Eating Disorder) Examination Sheet) I sent him everything as you guys said, the SOC and all the SSOC , both C&P's, Personnel Records, Military Medical Records, Post treatment records from 1965 - date and letters by Dr. Payne, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Campion with envelope, Buddy Letter, which is stamped by the VA. Letters by Pastor. B. O. B, BVA Remand. Is there anything that I need to carry for reference myself? Format of an IME. The IME (ind…
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Nexus Letter
A link to writing a Nexus letter from VA Watchdog. Nexus Letter Happy Trails Paul
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