VA Disability Claims Research

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1. hypertension Project 112 And Shad Vets

   email From Colonel Dan and also Army Times: Vets blast SHAD study Survey left out many sailors involved in chemical weapons tests, group says By Chris Amos - Staff writer Posted : Thursday Jul 5, 2007 6:29:56 EDT http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/07/navy...dtests_070704w/ A group of Navy veterans says that findings from a study of the health effects of at-sea biological and chemical weapons testing on thousands of sailors 40 years ago are flawed because the study ignored those with the highest levels of exposure. The $3 million study, paid for by the Department of Veterans Affairs but conducted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy, took f…

   Asked by Berta, July 5, 2007

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3. I Don't Think This Is The Right Forum

   I don't think this is the right forum but a Vet friend of mine seems to be going through a seperation and divorce. he is SC 50% and his spouse says she will take his disability. I would think that it may be different in various states. he lives in FL. Anyone know.

   Asked by jecsb4, July 16, 2007

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4. Total Payout

   Any more talk about VA paying out a one time payment instead of monthly?

   Asked by maxwell18, July 15, 2007

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5. Doctor Must Give His Opinion If You Ask Him

   question: If a patient ask me to fill a form out for him in order to obtain a drivers license, or obtain SSN or VA benefits am I required to do this. Answer: If you are asked to fill out a form to assit a patient in obtaining disability or pension benefits, you are required to provide a descriptive statement and opinion with respect to that patient's medical condition, employability, and degree of disability. from VHA Practitioner’s Guide to Information Law http://www.vehu.med.va.gov/vehu/vehu2005/p...r-%20FinalA.pdf Allan originally posted this in social chat and only 19 people have read it During my last appointment with new a psychiatrist I wrote him a …

   Asked by betrayed, February 14, 2007

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6. ptsd For All You Smokers

   My husband's claim for lung cancer was NOT based on trying to establish a seconday connection from nicotine dependence developed in service. It is based on asbestos exposure and the fact the cancer began in the service. However, as he had been a smoker - I have kept an eye on the way the Va handles the cases for smokers. Specifically how they are applying the regulation where they can't grant service connection as secondary to smoking, but can grant service connection for conditions that were caused (in whole or part) by smoking on some OTHER basis - for example in service occurance or asbestos exposure. (i.e. so they can NOT deny a claim simply because you smoked - t…

   Asked by free_spirit_etc, July 14, 2007

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7. I Refuse

   I just did it and I regret I did- some of us here I think-are getting a little ticked at this- read the past posts- I simply am not going to answer anyones question again-if I already did. it can be found in the search feature. Not mad at anyone just that we are volunteers here doing our best- I dont do any hand holding and have limited time for this forum.

   Asked by Berta, July 13, 2007

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8. Date Of Claim

   Good Morning All, I hope someone on this site can guide me on the following situation. I went to VSO in Aug 2006 to file a claim, filled out the paperwork and submitted evidence. I continually contacted them VA said they never received any claim I was unable to get a answer as to why they never sent my claim to the VA they kept on telling me I needed to submit a form correcting the spelling of my name. I told them this was done in 1969 when I was out of the service. I submitted the corrected copy to them with the orginial claim. They made me file again for the change. I received a notice from the Army that the correction was previously made in 1969 All thi…

   Asked by majrrich, June 9, 2007

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9. 38 Usc 5110 (g)

   Hi, everyone. Does anyone know if this regulation applies to prostate cancer cases related to Agent Orange? I applied for prostate cancer disability benefits approximately five months after my prostate cancer surgery. I was approved for disability, but the effective date was the date VA received the claim. I assumed the effective date would be the date of the cancer diagnosis or the surgery. Does anyone believe 5110 (g) could apply in my case? Section 5110 (g) states that it "authorizes awards retroactive for as much as one year from date of receipt of claims when awards are made 'pursuant to any Act or administrative issue" . I appreciate any help on this particular reg…

   Asked by donnie, July 13, 2007

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10. Radio Show Change

    and FTCA claims (what I Live for!) The host felt too many vets do not know about this type of claim and I bet he sure is right. we can do the overview of the basics claim process another time- SVR -stardustradio- 6:30 PM EST- and by podcast video

    Asked by Berta, July 14, 2007

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11. Claims Process And Vcaa -dingess/hartman

    for all who are interested- check us out at http://www.stardustent.com/ 6:30 PM EST- hosted by Jerrel Cook. SVR vet broadcast- and please check out those other veteran-active military shows at Stardust. These broadcasts are dedicated to the men and women who have served , who are serving now and to their families. I hope to give some ideas as to obtaining evidence to establishing a service nexus-also the hour goes fast-please feel free to call in with questions or join the chat and type your question on line- and I will read it and answer. toll free -1-877-213-4329 By the way -we dont make any money from these radio shows. It actually costs som…

    Asked by Berta, July 14, 2007

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12. Wife Needs Cancer Surgery

    I was notified today that my wife a retired 1SG and 60% sc has breast cancer and will have to undergo surgery. We have TriCare Prime and are both employed. Both of us will turn 60 this year. Because of my recent triple bypass surgery her leave hours are almost disminished. Will VA offer any assistance such as 100% disability after the operation for a number of months? She does not have any service connection for breast cancer however she has had several cysts removed while in the service. She retired with 20 years in Jan 2003. I was told by my SO at VFW that I will most likely be rated 100% after his reading of my recent C&P. I don't expect that to be of…

    Asked by Jerry_O, June 28, 2007

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13. Just Finished C&p

    I just completed my C&P for a SC increase. The doctor(yes an actual doctor) was very thorough. She went down the list asking how my most recent surgery (2-level fusion 3/15/07) affected my daily life due to pain and motion limitations. She measured me at <20% range of motion for all lumbar tests and <10% before pain during range of motion. She also showed me on computer where she put in how it affected my daily life. Example:(bathing, dressing, sitting, walking, sex life etc). She also noted the numbness from the inguinal surgery(5/2/07). She stated that she made no recommendations on what % I would receive. She said that was done at the ratings board.…

    Asked by skinswin, July 13, 2007

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