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ptsd Was I Mishandled By My Congressional Office
Hi all out there who can input your opinions or advice, My soul mate my husband of 29 years has PTSD- several diagnoses by the VA_SS_and outside psychs.-claim opened in l998- VA says PTSD- Verified stressor (which was submitted for 2 years before they denied for it,)- on SSDI-NSC PENSION FOR IU-in After all the back and forth- sought out Congress. help- VA sent IU form in 04/07- Congressional aide said they didn't need it- they already had the info.-told him we never had received that form before--after working closely with us- he said everything was in no further evidence. was needed- then he quit or transferred- and now we are back where we were when we first met wit…
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Colonel Dan More On The
(Email from COl. Dan Cedusky) Just when you think you have heard and seen it all.. delay...deny..appeal..deny..delay.. die waiting where is the outrage from the major VSO's? and our congress The article at this web site refers to info below http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_rl...new_way_to_.htm http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfOCT07/nf101307-1.htm NEW VA POLICY COULD CHANGE LARGE, RETROACTIVE AWARDS -- "...New procedures...to follow in cases involving awards with an effective date retroactive eight or more years or that result in a lump-sum payment of $250,000 or more..." The VA has a new policy..."...New procedures...to follow in cas…
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Inpatient Clinical Records
In my claims file, there is a request for information form at the bottom it states Clinical records, furnish active duty inpatient clinical records for back pain. Where would I find this information? I prefer to get it myself than wait for AMC to get it. Happy Trails Paul
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hypertension Hypertension Secondary To Diabetes
Thanks to everyone for all your help on this site. I am getting ready to submit a claim for my appeal for hypertension as secondary to diabetes and am wondering if anyone knows of any favorable court cases. I have tried to do a search for BVA decisions but have not had any luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ruffcreek
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Is Asking For A Review The Same As A Nod
In my claims file copy, I noticed that I sent a letter to the VARO asking them to review my claim. Would this be considered a NOD? Here is the letter, The enclosed statements are from my doctor and my company accident report. Please review these records in relation to my disability compensation claim.
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Cue Claim
I hope not to sound dumd or ignorant but what is a cue claim and what do you use it for?
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100% Or Ui Is Best?
Which of the two is best for a disable veteran UI or 100% ?
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Post Operative Diagnosis?
What does this pre-op and post-op diagnosis mean? I do have sleep apnea but it was diagnoses 2 1/2 years after retirement and the below is while on active duty. I did search and find many meanings for ssa with nasal dyspnea, daytime fatigue. "Clinical diagnosis and history: 38 YO male with alternating nasal dyspnea and daytime fatigue presents for septoplasty and poss turbinectomy. Pre-Operative diagnosis: SAA Post-Operative diagnosis: Operative findings: SSA Post-Operative diagnosis: SAA" Serum Amyloid A? If this does equate to a sleep apnea, this diagnosis while on active duty and my sleep study will be sufficent for a claim? Thanks, y…
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Why Military Doc's Can't Be Sued?
This is why, or should I say is this why? just for your information was looking around the web an ran across this. http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blferes.htm
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Bwvs,thailand,guam,okinawa Vets -etc
Please check into the new Blue Water Veterans forum as all potential types of exposure to AO is being discussed there- go to http://bluewaternavy.org/ but click on the NEW BWV forum. John has links to hadit too of course-----at the BWN site. Haas can clearly eventually bring all of these issues to the forefront-in my opinion- Haas- court oral arguments on November 7th and then a few more months to wait- and then a decision on Haas. I feel it is the most important piece of claims laws and litigation since the VCAA.
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tdiu Statement Of The Case Oct. 7, 2004
October 7, 2004 You filed a notice of Disagreement with our action. This is the first step in appealing to the Board of Veterans Appeals ( BVA) This letter and enclosures contain very important information concerning your appeal. Statement of the Case We have enclosed a Statement of the Case, a summary of law and evidence concerning your claim. This summary will help you to make the best argument to the BVA on why you think our decision should be changed. To complete you appeal, you must file a formal appeal. We have enclosed a VA Form- 9 Appeal to the Board of Veteran’s Appeals, which you may use to complete your appeal. We will gladly explain the form if you…
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hypertension Can Anyone Help This Vet?
The only AO Thailand vet who I am aware of got an AO award in 1995 due to exposure to AO in Thailand-which VA sibsequently tried to take away from him- and then they restored the award: http://www.va.gov/vetapp04/files2/0418252.txt This case show sht eproof that avet needs to succed and I think I sent this to Kurt before (he is member here I think) and will send it again- If anyone can offer some research help or support to him- his email addy is in the letter. "Hello to All Veterans, I would like a brief moment to introduce myself. My name is Kurt Priessman I am a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who served from 1970 to 1990. Much of my career was spent…
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