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Subj: Multiple Ratings Under Former 38 C.f.r. § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5285 (2003)
Department of Memorandum Veterans Affairs Date: June 23, 2006 VAOPGCPREC 3-2006 From: General Counsel (022) Subj: Multiple Ratings under Former 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5285 (2003) To: Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (01) QUESTION PRESENTED: Does former 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code (DC) 5285 (2003), authorize a single 10-percent additional disability rating based on demonstrable deformity of a vertebral body, or does DC 5285 permit multiple 10-percent additional ratings for multiple deformed vertebrae? http://www1.va.gov/ogc/docs/PREC3-2006.doc
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Asthma Disability Question
Hello, This is my first post on this site, first of all I think it is wonderful that people take time out of their lives to put together a community where vets can help each other, not for profit, but just to help a brother vet. Good stuff. Now my question. I ETS Sept 1, 2007. I was always one of those guys to "tough" it out and not go to the doctor so I don't have that many visits. But a couple months ago I had alot of breathing problems while running, they did a Pulmonary Function Test on me and concluded it was Asthma and on the doctors notes, after reviewing test results and his impression on me he called it "Severe". I have been to the emergency room twice in the …
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ptsd Vietnam Vet Lost In Jungle Of Va Red Tape
fwd Vietnam Vet Lost in Jungle of VA Red Tape This is from Larry Scott’s website at: http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf050707-2.htm As one, Khe Sanh Marine said, if this does not make your blood boil then nothing will. As our senate in judicial matters and wrongdoings hears, hearings spend weeks and weeks on why 8 attorney generals were let go from their job while this Veteran and more like him go through a legal hellhole that is the VA with no one accountable. I guess then the eight that lost jobs are more important than the millions that give almost all they had so that the senate can sit up there in pompous pulpits and act like LA…
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hypertension Post-traumatic Headaches: Subtypes And Behavioral Treatments
fwd: This article was written and published in 1988. Specific information concerning staff and services may have changed since that time, however, as you will see upon reading the article, the content is as pertinent today as when the article was written. Post-traumatic Headaches: Subtypes and Behavioral Treatments Thomas Bennett Chronic, recurrent headache commonly follows head injury, and interestingly, it is seen more often in individuals who have experienced minor head trauma than in those more seriously injured. I will describe subtypes and behavioral treatments of the post-traumatic headache. One must realize, however, that headache is only one o…
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Mike Harris On Stardust Radio Today
Well,,,,what can I say but awesome, Mike Harris is really swinging hard for the Vets. The radio program was so informative. Mr. Kelly, Berta , gave some excellant information and I cannot express how I needed to hear live from them and some of their battles and knowledge. I would like to say that I agree with Mr. Harris and Berta, and Mr. Kelly that we as Vets need to really get organized more and have radio shows and media involved. Jerrel was so good and for him to have this as a show is tremendous. I did not know that it existed. Once again thanks everyone for this time. God Bless, CC
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Question :i Am A Vietnem Veteran With Multiple Spinal Cord Injuries. I Also Have Balance Problem
Most Recently Added Questions Understanding and Diagnosing MS http://www.va.gov/ms/faq/afmfaqs.asp?topicid=6 Question : I am a Vietnem Veteran with multiple spinal cord injuries. I also have balance problem which has been increasisng in severity since I got out of the army. The severity is to my mind extreme, (passing out when I am dizzy). I also have numbness in both legs and hands from my spinal injuries. My question is, How does one know if he has MS and what can he do about it? Answer : The diagnosis of MS requires that no other explanation for the symptoms be found. In order to make a diagnosis of MS, they doctor has to address other possible conditions …
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Research Finds Link Between Military Service, Lou Gehrig's Disease
Posted on Wed, Apr. 28, 2004 Research finds link between military service, Lou Gehrig's disease BY JOHN FAUBER Milwaukee Journal Sentinel SAN FRANCISCO - (KRT) - A large new study has found a puzzling link between Lou Gehrig's disease and men who served in the U.S. military throughout most of the 20th century. The research, presented in San Francisco on Wednesday, is the second large study in the last year to find an unexplained connection between military service and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a rare but invariably fatal neurological disorder. In 2003, a large study of members of the military who were deployed in the Persian Gulf region during the Gulf …
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Dro Sent Me To C&p And C&p Is Sending Me For Mri?
While I was in the Army at Ft. Eustis Va I fractured my left colorbone this was in 1973. I was service conected at 0% 2004. I appealed this and after over 2 years it is now at the DRO (decision reveiw officer). They sent me to C&P this monday. I had xrays and then the C&P with the doctor. I have bad pain shooting from the colorbone into my shoulder. I can't lift shoulder but half way up. The doctor ask me to go for a MRI of course I said yes. My Mri is this coming monday. My question is is there a chance I might get abetter rating than 0%. And why the MRI? Thanks for any help! Les
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Legislation Improving Wounded Warrior Benefit Picks Up Support
fwd NEWS FROM THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS CRAIG'S LEGISLATION IMPROVING WOUNDED WARRIOR BENEFIT PICKS UP SUPPORT AT HEARING <http://veterans.senate.gov/ranking_member_news.cfm?FuseAction=Home.Home &month=5&year=2007&release_id=1017> May 9, 2007 Media contact: Jeff Schrade (202) 224-9093 (Washington, DC) During a lengthy Senate hearing <http://veterans.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.CurrentHearing s&rID=1014> Wednesday regarding 26 bills affecting benefits for veterans, U.S. Senator Larry Craig received positive reactions to six bills he is sponsoring, including…
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S. 847current Law Provides A Presumption That Certain Diseases Manifesting In
FWD: S. 847 Current law provides a presumption that certain diseases manifesting in veterans entitled to the presumption were incurred in or aggravated by service, that is, that the diseases are service connected, even if there is no evidence of such diseases in service. A presumption is provided for certain chronic diseases if manifested to a degree of disability of 10-percent or more within one year of separation from service, for certain tropical diseases if manifested to a degree of disability of 10-percent or more (generally) within one year of separation from service, for active tuberculosis or Hansen’s disease if manifested to a degree…
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Supplemental Statement Of Case
Hi Everyone, hope someone can help me with this. My husband received a Letter with Supplemental Statement of Case dated 4/10/07 attached to it. Letter starts off stating "This is in further reference to the appeal you have filed from our decision on your claim for benefits. It is not a decision on the appeal you have initiated. It is a Supplemental Statement of the Case which contains changes or additions to the original Statement of the Case sent to you on 8/11/2006. A previous Supplemental Statement of the Case was sent on 10/20/06." In the 4/10/07 Supplemental Statement of Case under the heading Decision it states: "Entitlement to an earlier effective date for…
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C&p Done, And At Rating Board
hey everyone, been away awhile just reading the topics, and havent posted in a few months, BUT! i had my C&P's last month. i was told my C file went back to the ratings board on the 19th of march.(it was there Dec 8,2006 but i didnt have a C&P exam so it went back to square 1) i called the 1-800# today,and was told it went before a second rater on April 8th. any guesstimations on how much longer i will be waiting before i hear anything good or bad about the results....thanks..Martin
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