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Cold Hard Facts
Just sitting around without anything to do so I decided to do a little research. Looking at the Monday Morning Report is what go me started. The Stats for my VARO are as follows: Percentage of rated cases sent to appeals: 57% This does not mean that they granted 43% of the cases received. You have to also take into account those that are denied and the vet simply forgets it, those that the VARO award at a lower level in which the SO convinces the vet that they go a good deal and those in which the vet died while claim was pending at the RO level. Based upon the high percentage of appeals I decided to take a look at the BVA rulings on these cases. Surely …
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diabetes Rating Code 7913
Does anyone have a copy of the original Diabetes Mellitus code 7913? I found that they made changes to this code only once. I wanted to see exactly what the diffinition of "large" or "moderate" insulin dosage was vs the percent levels assigned back then. This is the current 7913. 7913 Diabetes mellitus Requiring more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted 100 diet, and regulation of activities (avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities) with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring at least three hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider, plus either progressive…
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The True Meaning Of Brotherhood
A few weeks ago while in HIOT THerapy I lost it and walked out of the room. None of the staff came to see if I was ok. A brother vet came out to check on me and we walked the halls of the hospital and talked. I ended up back in the pysch ward that day, he came and visited me while I was in there. The other day at the hospital I was standing looking at some hats they had for sale and I feel a tap on my shoulder, I turn around and the guy says remember me I said hell yes (He was in the pysch ward both times I was in there, I think he tried to commit suicide) Anyway he said get me to a doctor. He was all wet, he looked like someone had punched him in the eye, he had stick…
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Evidence-
I cant believe how long it took me to find this- 38 CFR describes evidence but M21-1 expands on evidence and tells VA how to evaluate it. This is the Dec 13, 2005 guideline for VA Raters etc- in M21-1MR,Part III,Subpart iv, Chapter 5. About 9 pages- This might help someone who is not getting their evidence addressed. It says they have to consider medical treatises- but when I have sent them for my claim they were listed simply as "letters" from the claimant- yet in many other cases, medical treatises have helped VA make proper awards- Then again it states that even "letters" from the claimant have to be weighed as to potential probative value.A claimant…
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Va Loans
I posted this in another topic about the Vet's commission survey that Jesse posted but maybe I should post it here too- I have been getting emails that say VA LOANS in the Re: and today it said VETERANSLOAN SOURCE. This is not from the VA at all- and seems to be someone or some company drawing out veterans or widows who are eligible for VA loans. I have never gone to any game site on the web-dont know where they got my email addy- but the email addy for these ads is 157901921@knockoutgamesmail.com. I guess the scammers come out this time of the year and I guess they just randomly send this stuff but still- has anyone else here been getting stuff like this?
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ptsd C&p Exam Consist?
What type of things are done to check for tinnitus? What type of things are done to check gerd,barretts esophagus,hiatal hernia? What can they do to check for insomnia? My c & p appointment notice never mentioned what I was being examed for I am just taking it for granted that all claims will be checked. There isn`t a chance of getting a c & p for my higher rating appeal of ptsd is there? Can I call and ask what this c & p appointment is for? Cavman
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Received C & P Appointment
I filed my new claims in the Detroit office just as I did the first ones. I took my C & P in the Detroit office. The letter came today for me to show up at the Saginaw location for these new claims C & P. Has this happened to anyone? I actually live in between them. Also, should I continue to send new evidence to the Detroit office where I filed the claims? Pretty quick isn`t it....filed in Sept. and c & p in Dec.? Cavman
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Get Your Agent Orange Claim Approved!
I know there are a lot of blue water Navy Veterans as well as Veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam that have had their agent orange cases denied in the past, The only way you will ever overturn these denials is to read the Haas VS. NIcholson decision as promulgated by the US Court OF Appeals for Veterans Claims. I implore you as a Veteran and a Citizen to write yor Senators and Representative and tell them what we want .... This is a representative democracy....Make Them REPRESENT YOU. Make them change the laws on how your claim is decided... Haas Vs. Nichoson decision presently only rquires you to have a Vietnam Service Med…
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A Must Read -- Bye For Now
Well I'm hitting the road in about 2 hrs -- some of my mom's business I have to take care of and then a little R&R. Everyones been getting along really great on here lately and it feels like some of the bugs have been worked out, finally getting comfortable with the new forum. If a flamewar should start while I'm away just email Terry Higgins and I'm sure he will properly adjudicate your flamewar claim. If you are not satisfied with Terry's decision, you may have up to 90 seconds to email Berta with a Notice of Disagreement, in your Notice of Disagreement you must present any additional evidence you feel is of importance in the proper adjudication of your compla…
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C&p Exam
I finally got a letter scheduling my c&p for carpal tunnel. It's next week and gonna cause alot of problems getting off from work. What happens if you have to reschedule???
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Need Help Now!
I just got the big brown envelope and I'm SOOOOOOO CONFUSED! I was wondering if I can call someone (like one of you guys and get a better explanation. You can call me collect or I can call you. I know this is the internet but I'm not a weirso I swear. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
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Whats This ?
Can they award you say.... 60% (30, 10 10, 10 and 10 for another condition) but you get no money? One paragraph says this, "Your overall or combined rating is 60%. We do not add the individual percentages of each condition to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from the most serious to the least serious conditions." On the rating decision page it states the introduction..... then under Decision paragraph it states 1. Service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with depressive disorder granted with the evaluation of 30 percent effective October 1,2005. Then 4 more conditions are granted for 10% ea…
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