VA Disability Claims Research

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1. Retro Payment

   My buddy received notification of his award on February 21, 2007. He was awarded 70% . His award was retroactive to Nov.1,2005. Would like to know how long before he should receive his retro check. Thanks to all, Tanker31

   Asked by tanker31, February 28, 2007

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3. hypertension Nod Denied

   I finally received the decision on the Notice of Disagreement that I filed last March. I had appealed for my back, blurred vision in my left eye, and hypertension. All three were denied. The logic that they used in the explanation was solid, and I have to say that I agree with the decision. I had hoped that one of them would get approved, but it was not to be. I could appeal, but like I said, I agreed with their assessment. When I filed the NOD, I was not real sure about the rating criteria, but have learned so much since I joined this site that I figured out that the initial rating was correct and was tempted to ask the NOD be dropped but figured I might get lucky. I …

   Asked by huskerfanfl, February 27, 2007

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4. Newsweek Article-returning Vets & Claims Backlog

   New Article- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17316437/site/newsweek/

   Asked by Guest jangrin, February 27, 2007

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5. Va Compensation

   I ran into a guy on this base where I hang around who had retired after twenty years in the Navy. The subject of my 100% SC had not come up and he was unaware of my situation. In a casual conversation I told him that I work online and help veterans with their disability claims. He made a comment that was somewhat disrespectful about people who seek disability from the VA. His comment was not the type you would hear from extremists with bizarre opinions about disabled persons that you will find with some research on google. However, he was pretty much of the opinion that people should go on with their life no matter what happens to them in the military without "leaning" on…

   Asked by Hoppy, February 28, 2007

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6. Disability Code For Carpal Tunnel?

   Where in 38 CFR should I look for the four-digit code for carpal tunnel? I'm not finding it. Thanks!

   Asked by vaf, February 20, 2006

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7. C.f.r Governing Patients Rights During C&p

   Just need a little help and thanks, I have searched, but cannot locate rights of patients concerning C&P'S? It has been brought to my attention, that my rights were violated when I had my last C&P with the two Psychiatrist when they would not allow my husband to be present. I call it an interrogation, not a C&P. It was stated to me by the Patients Advocate that it was their Prerogative to not have anyone present. I placed a complaint within 3 days of the C&P and all letters were notarized and delivered to the Patients Advocate. He did all within his power. I received a letter from the Hospital Administrator that I could seek the services o…

   Asked by Josephine, February 24, 2007

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8. ptsd My Denovo Review Results...

   I had applied for a "De Novo Review" and was denied. I went point for point as to their reasons for denial in the first place...they didn't even mention the original reasons they denied but came up with some new ones. Most of My evidence was not even listed on the SOC...they omited the secondary disabilities, and PTSD that I had asked for their consideration just 3 weeks ago... I will appeal to the BVA...just have to figure how the best way to do it is I will open a new claim for secondary conditions I will open a new claim for PTSD. This way it can't get lost in the paperwork as it deems to have done. It gets harder to stay sane the seeper I get down this rabbit…

   Asked by BoonDoc, February 22, 2007

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9. House Grant

   I ran into a old friend i have not seen for many years, I did not recognize him at all until he hollered at me. He is a 100% DV, he asked me a question I was stumped on, I told him I did not know but would find the answer. As a 100% DV, he has been diagnosed with a NSC disease of PAD of both legs, he stated he had been stented or cleaned out 6 times in 3 years, and the doc told him a bypass is coming soon. If rated by the VA @ 100%, does he have a chance at the house grant because of a NSC Disease?.......he cant walk very far without pain and he fears he must sell his family homestead because of the stairs and move to a ranch style home and his funds are limited. …

   Asked by JR Reihs, February 24, 2007

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10. New Question On Champva

    I know that this is going to be a dump question, and probably know the answer but thought I would check it out anyways, John recieved the letter from champva yesterday, two forms to fill out. The forms he recieved is Champva- other health insurance ( ohi) certification. Is this the complete form or is there another one? Being that he recieved two, does this mean the Veteran is also covered by Champva also? And please tell me if it is worth wild to drop my other insurance coverage, which we care from where John was working. I am so scared of how much insurance is costing us now days I for sure do not want John or myself with out insurance, especially the way…

    Asked by JohnM, February 27, 2007

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11. Home At Last From Knee Replacement

    a few weeks ago I posted i was getting a tkr in west haven ct.Well i had surgery on the 30 or 31 of last month.I was discharged the next day at 2.30,had to wait for the pharmacy to get my meds ready took untill 4.30.Then i had a two hour ride home.After only being home for an hour I noticed I was running a slight fever.Another hour and I was running a 102%.Called the ambulance and was taken to the cdh hospital in northanpton ma.I had a severe infection.I was placed in the care of infectious disease specialist-thank god.Five days later I was sent back to west haven ct.They removed part of my new knee and cleaned out the rest.One more week at westhaven,now I am back home.T…

    Asked by Forest Gump, February 16, 2007

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12. Ao In Okinawa

    Found this in researching for a vet claimant: BVA presumptive AO exposure on Okinawa in the 1970’s Citation NR: 9800877 Decision Date: 01/13/98 Archive Date: 01/21/98 DOCKET NO. 97-05 078 Now, thanks to the diligent Veteran in this case, AO exposure in an area other than Vietnam is ruled presumptive and service connected via proof of assignment, proof of AO in the area, and symptoms arising anytime in the claiming Veterans life! May open the door for you. Ralph

    Asked by Objee, February 26, 2007

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13. Lawyers

    When I filed for SS I was turned down When I filed for SC I gor turned down I got a Lawyer & got both claims approved ( Which were at different times) Does anyone out there agree with getting a lawyer after a BVA denial or to go by yourself? Seems to me government Agencies wake up when a Lawyer is introduced into the scenerio & get a lot more friendly Sure U pay 25% but that's better than 100% of nothing plus U are SC. Any opinions? Thanks for reading post GARY Seems to me the VA is able to brush off a single Vet as oppossed to a Vet with a Lawyer in his corner

    Asked by gdsnide, February 22, 2007

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