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Reason My Poa
got the letter: "Since you have not fully cooperated with your state veterans counselor, the Division can not fully prosecute your claim. The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has no option either than to revoke our POA for benefits effective immediately." That was it.No other reasons or bases.
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Disabilty Percentage, Time, And Regional Office
Please answer with your Regional Office, (State), your disability percentage, and how long it took you to get it from start to finish. (Example..you applied in April 2000. Turned down in Feb. 2001. Appealed Mar. 01. Appeal granted April, 03. RO grants May, 05..appealed again..etc...total time is what counts..NOT till first decision) I am from Cleveland RO, Claim has gone on since May, 02 (5 years, 2 months), claim is still pending, but partially resolved (40% SC)
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Process Question
I submiited my claim in mid March and today I called the 1-800 number for status and was told my claim went to the rating board on Aug 16th. How long does the rating process take ? will they make a rating or will they decide if I need a C&P exam for the rating? Thanks, John
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Diagnosis Time Limits
I retired 1 Jan 05. On 22 Dec 05, I had blood drawn and it showed I have hypothyroidism. The doctor told me of this on 10 Feb 06. My service records show tiredness, high triglycerides, and irregular heartbeat--all symptoms of hypothyroidism, but never a test for, or mention of, hypothyroidism. I have probably had this condition for 10 years or more. I recently filed a claim for hypothyroidism in June 07. My claim was denied because it was "diagnosed more than one year from seperation". Do you think this is worth appealing? Thanks
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diabetes Va Ordered To Pay 2 Months Back Pay For Vietnam Vets W/ Diabetes
articles - agent orange Check the date you filed your claim- you may get a bonus just in time for Christmas COURT ORDERS VA TO AWARD 2 MONTHS OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO 25,000 VIETNAM VETERANS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on December 10, 2002 in one of NVLSP’s cases, Lisesgang v. Secretary, that the effective date for diabetes claims first filed between May 8, 2001 and July 8, 2002 should be May 8, 2001 or one year before the claim is filed, whichever date is later and not July 9, 2001 as the VA had directed. The VA estimates that there are 25,000 of these claimants. (Claims first filed earlier than M…
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Court Update
This is an abbreviated copy of my court record. sledge It looks like something is supposed to happen on the 27th. Check out all of the motions for extensions. Date Explanation Received Disbursed Date Filings and Proceedings 9/7/2006 Notice of Appeal (STYGLA) (STYGLA) 9/7/2006 Declaration of Financial Hardship (M - 9/13/2006) (GASKIA) 9/7/2006 Appearance of Kenneth M. Carpenter, Esq., for the appellant (STYGLA)(M - 9/13/2006) (GASKIA) 9/12/2006 Fee Agreement (M - 9/7/2006) (HAYESR) 9/13/2006 Notice of Docketing for Fee agreement w/in 14 days; BVA's decision w/in 30 days; DR w/in 60 days (GASKIA) 9/14/2006 Copy of BVA Decision (STYGLA) (M - 9/14/200…
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hypertension Rvn Bluewater Vet And Ao Prostrate Cancer/ptsd
Berta, I have a challenge. I am helping a fellow Vet whpo has had Surgury for prostrate Cancer. He also has Hypertension, ( Since Service) PTSD, and wort of all an Anurysm ( SECONDARY TO HTN) I am doing the documets for him and walking him through the system. He has the boots on the ground in Viet Nam as the record says he made numerous trips to Denang to retrieve Dead Bodies to put in the reefer on board the ship. Thus his PTSD claim. Under Nehmer, What should the effective dates be for the Cancer, PTSD and Hypertension. The Anyurysm should be 100 percent as it is measured very often and may be inoperable due to the location. If operable mortality rate is o…
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Va Med. Malpractice/1151 Claim & Form 95/attorney
Well, thanks for those who helped with their expertise!! Berta.Lisa,jbasser,Josephine and entropnet[sp?],john...thank you.. I filed the form today[certified]at the St. Pete,Fl. RO and obtained a law firm from VA.[vets4vets] to take my case..Bert/josephine said ask for millions in previous posts, i asked for a "million"[my compassionate side]any way the claim base is 'residual disability' from 1]premature discharge..2]act of omission..3]improper examination..4]failure to provide appropriate"informed consent''.. the nuse paralegal from the ''firm'' said,''you have good cause for negligence" were moving ahead, and i'll keep you all posted..sincerely, will
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My Poa
They said they sent me a certified letter saying why- I think I am much better off without them- however they screwed up my claims enough so I am filing complaint with the General Counsel.
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Unrebutted Medical Opinion?
Hi All The Amc sent my favorable C&P exam back to a different doctor for a clarification and it came back very negative. Would Mariano vs. Principi court case fit this situation? Happy Trails Paul
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Orthopedic Surgeon From Va Called Me Today
I got a call today from the orthopedic surgeon at the VA hospital today informing that they have me scheduled for right knee replacement surgery for January because they are backed up and won't be able to get to me until then and to continue my pain medication regimen (oxycodone 4xdaily and methadone 3xdaily). My right knee is rated at 20% which I believe should be rated higher. My left knee has been fused since 1989 rated at 40% and back rated at 40%. I was told by VA that my right knee was not severe enough for a higher rating butmy medical records and xray showed my knee to be severe and lack stability for daily walking. Can anyone give me information on how to present…
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Records Requested By Dds From Va
Sorry, was kind of angry with the my doc from last post and forgot the rest of my question. However, the SSA DDS also requested records from the VA. Now my question is, do they request the records directly from a particular department and name as I listed on my application or do they request "ALL" the records from the records section? I have all up to June 07 in my possession. Will they take the ones that I have or do they have to come directly from the VA. My Psych is waiting for them to send paperwork to her, but if they are only waiting on the medical records she won't be able to give her impression seperately, is this correct? Can anyone just basically tell m…
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