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Cue Claim Vet (1976 Cue) Makes
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tdiu Nvlsp Site
http://www.nvlsp.org/ NVLSP has altered their site and it is good! The new AO Blue Water US CAVC stuff is there. Vet reps- Most vet reps get instructions at seminars -they also in most case have to pass the NVLSP BAsic Training Test. I passed my test and got my Certificate in Oct 1997. Look at how the regs have changed since then. Many vet reps who had taken this test even with a few years ago- have to keep up with the latest developments in VA case law and the Schedule of Ratings criteria- Many do not have internet access on their PCS- or if they do , they dont know how to search- What I learned in 1997 is probably all forgotten because I bet…
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Va Clinicians Guidelines
This sure seems different than having a doctor state their opinion and give medical sound reasoning for that opinion. It appears that the VA directs clinicians to NOT state opinions - but just discuss objective findings - which leaves the VA free to decide what the VA examiner's actual opinion was. Then, if the VA exam was in your favor - they can deny claims because the examiner's opinion was only implied, or weak. C&P Service Clinician’s Guide "1.15 Should opinions of merit or percentage of disability be given by the examiner? The examining clinician must avoid expressing an opinion regarding the merits of any claim or the percentage evaluation that should …
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Would These Count As Evidence In Support Of Claim?
We sent quite a few medical articles about cancer in support of our calim. When I was researching cancer and BVA I found quite a few claims that were granted along the same theory that we argued. In my husband's case we argued. 1. He retired in Sept 1998. 2. His cancer was detected at 3.1 cm. in August 2000. 3. Pulmonary adenocarcinoma has a medically established doubling time of 180 days. 4. It takes approx 35 doublings for a tumor to reach 3 cm. 180 days times 35 times is WAY more than 2 years. -- And it is more likely than not that my husband's cancer did not grow to the size that typically takes 17 years to develop in the two years after service. Though ap…
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Eating Disorders
I recently heard a rumor that VA now recognizes eating disorders. Or was I just high on dark chocolate M & Ms? The reason I ask is I underwent 6 weeks of in-patient treatment for eating disorders when on active duty in the Navy, not to mention years of counseling for weight control. Being female, I was blessed with child bearing hips and other woman type body inperfections, played hell on me when the miliutary started getting serious about physical fitness & body mass index :o Anyway, every time I go to mental health lately they harp on my weight. I tell them I have an eating disorder & they look at me like I have grown a 3rd eyeball in my forehead. The o…
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Pick A Diagnosis...
I seemed to have lost my Oops! Wrong diagnosis post. But basically...my husband filed for SC for cervical strain in 1998 - was denied, is in service record, but they said he had no current disbility. He appealed in 1999. Once again - was denied - as they did find a slight space between two of his cervical disks -- but said still did not show current disbility. Then - in 2004, when he had a C&P for headaches (gulf war) they denied THEM as the VA examiner determined his headaches to be cause by his cervical problems - in the SAME place as the other exams - but worse. I plan to file that the cervical condition should be granted retroactive to AT LEAST the 2004 exam. …
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hypertension A Combination Va Stressor Letter And Self Report
This a sample of a combination Stressor Letter and Self-Report of Medical and Mental Conditions. It is a sample and should not be used word-for-word. It is merely a template for veterans to use in developing their own reports. This is an actual history of a Marine who served in Vietnam and is now 100% P and T. STRESSOR LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SERVICE CONNECTION CLAIMS Name: John Doe Smith FILE NUMBER (or SSN): 00-000-000 In support of a claim(s) and upgrade of a claim(s). BACKGROUND: I am currently rated at (% of Disability here, or new claim description) service connected disability with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Diabetes type II, Peripheral Neuropathy…
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tinnitus Federal Circuit Has Ruled On Tinnitus Dc Interpretation
For those interested in the rulings on dual 10 percent ratings for Tinnitus (bilateral), the Federal Circuit ruled on 19 June 2006 that the DVA's interpretation of the rating code is "due defference". Here's a link...http://www.fedcir.gov/opinions/05-7168.pdf I note that the court did not address if application of the supreme court's ruling in Brown v Gardner 1994 that (1) "veteran's are entitled to most advantageous reasonable interpretation of ambiguous statute", (2) "But even if this were a close case, where consistent application and age can enhance the force of administrative interpretation, the Government's position would suffer from the further factua…
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Va Web Site
Did anyone here take the time to respond to their web site survey? Actually I complimented them- the whole site is always good- but the BVA search button- the older one was so much better- Any of you remember the old BVA search format? Haven't had a chance to check it all out-some parts were inaccessible last week-the C & P format looks a little different- it might still be a work in progress-
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What Is Vupd?
on bottom of my c&p award form from my c-file Is a note in "remards" that reads "Dictated Letter Required: Potential Adverse Rating Vital M/R Exists - VUPD is Required" What does that mean?
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hypertension Way Out There
I have been diagnosed with sleep disorder and wondering if hypertension can or has been linked to sleep disorder. The reason I ask? Well the fellow helping me suggested I ask? I don’t have a clue? Anyone, bill
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