VA Disability Claims Research

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1. tinnitus Hearing Loss And Tinnitus

   Is bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus classified as on or would they be classified seperate. I have been reading tinnitus is 10% so would hearing lost be 10% also

   Asked by JohnM, July 28, 2006

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3. Opiod Dependence 304.00

   A few months back I had hadit with my mental health care at the va, so I went and saw a social worker and a pyschiatrist, one appointment with each. I thought the cocial worker was a tird, and I liked the doc. For reasons I wont go into now I have not been back. Anyway I went there two weeks ago and requested a copy of my chart, I got them in the mail yesterday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The social worker on his comprehensice assessment said Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe Without Psychotic Features 296.33 generalized anxiety dis 300.02 GAF 45 ------------------------…

   Asked by betrayed, July 28, 2006

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4. Nicotine Dependency

   at BVA: http://www.va.gov/vetapp01/files02/0112606.txt This might help Debbie (VETNEEDSHELP) and others too- this is under the Allen V Principi decision-1995 "In part: service connection may also be granted for a disability to the extent that it is aggravated by a service-connected disability or disabilities. Allen v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 439, 448 (1995). The Board concludes, therefore, that the evidence indicates that the veteran's nicotine dependence had its origins during his period of active service, and subsequently led to a lifelong use of tobacco products which then caused both his respiratory and cardiovascular disabilities. ORDER …

   Asked by Berta, July 28, 2006

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5. tdiu The Maze Is Killing Me Slowly, Varo Up To Tricks Again.

   Well, I haven't been on lately due to being out of town for death in family with no internet access. I've been checking my bank account every couple days to see if any money had fallen into it from heaven. NO. Here's the current status. I filed an appeal and DeNovoReview back on May 15th to save my 1 year time table, two weeks later, I got a letter from my primary care doc stating "not feasible employment" or something to that effect. Ver batim what the Team should be looking for. This was in a report to the Voc Rehab counselor. She subsequently called up the contractor that was trying to get me a job, and told him it was no longer necessary. This happened on …

   Asked by 10thFO, July 21, 2006

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6. ptsd Ptsd Video On Line

   http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=32...&pr=goog-sl Mike said it is long but very good. Also-the best documentary on PTSD I ever saw-and got a copy from CNN- is called "Fit To Kill". It has PTSD vets from three past wars in it-Vietnam ,Iraq ,and WWII with input from Dr. Shay (VA) and others- excellent-and not easy to see but if this award winning documentary ever comes on TV again- it is well worth seeing it.

   Asked by Berta, July 28, 2006

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7. Question On Helping An Sf Vet Verify A Stressor.

   I was in my Vet Group Tuesday, and we have a knew guy. Seems he was a spook. His problem is they cannot verify his stressors. Did a lot of stuff all under cover. Assumed name and the whole bit. Has anyone ever helped someone like this out. All the operations partaken in were never acknowledged. The guy needs help bad.

   Asked by 10thFO, July 27, 2006

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8. Is This For Real

   NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS NEW EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR DISABLED VETERANS Audio available Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs July 27, 2006 Media contact: Jeff Schrade 202-224-9093 [Audio of Senator Craig's comments runs about 3 minutes. He is introduced by Ken Smith of the Military of the Purple Heart Service Foundation.] (Washington, DC) The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs expressed strong support today for a new program which is providing paid training and, so far, 100 percent job placement…

   Asked by Dorothy Kansas, July 28, 2006

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9. ptsd Ils Info On Debbbie Husband And Great

   Debbie is having problems getting here to post- will try to help her on that-and the PTSD to cigs issue- Thank you all for helping this vet-------here is her email to me- HI Berta, I just tried to post a huge thank you to everyone from Hadit! Jimmy has had some help from ILS, due ONLY to hadit members, as the VA, PVA, etc. told him no. ILS did some adaptions to our home to make it more wheelchair friendly, though it still is not wheel chair accessible. Hope you are doing well and still busy as ever! Jimmy has DVT in his leg (VA about did him in again, at the SCI annual exam, the dr. said the swelling was nothing). Took him to a private ER and the Dr. s…

   Asked by Berta, July 28, 2006

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10. hypertension Appeal Or Request Increased Compensation

    In July 1993, I received an SSB. I subsequently went back on active duty and retired from the army in Sep 2004. In November 2004 I received my disability compensation award of 50% (I received 10% for seven different claims and 0% for 5 other claims although service connected). In March 2005 I filed a NOD regarding the 10% I received for my back and 2 of the items I received a 0% for, to include hypertension. I sent an email message (I guess that is what it would be called) requesting the status of my appeal and was told that they are now up to the appeals for Feb 2004. Because of the SSB, they are collecting most of my retirement pay and I get my disability, although …

    Asked by huskerfanfl, July 27, 2006

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11. ptsd New 3;159 Supports Ptsd

    hi guys i got a ssoc as i am 100% ptsd granted in 2003 i appeald earlier effective date to 52-55 navy in ssoc under 3;159 states c indicates that clamed disabilty or symptoms may be associated with the established event,injury,or disease in service or with another service-connected disability. paragraph 4,1 c could be safisfied by competent evidence showing ptds treatment for a condition,or other possible association with military service,there is a lot more under 3;159,in my case i am going back to air force 46-46 at 100%,ptsd is already granted will apply to 3;159,back to 52-56 my ptsd is 4 -25 -52 wasp sinking hobson.i hope i have given you help with 3;159- dept of…

    Asked by Guest anfrnkie, July 26, 2006

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12. Is This Going To Hurt The Claim

    My son has filed a claim with the VA for Chronic back pain that progressed to back surgury with fusions at the L4-L5, L5- S1 levels with internal hardware. While in the service he injuries his back twice. I just received [sOME] of his MSR which has only one of theses injuries in them. This one has where he was taken from the hanger by ambulance to the base hospital where he was diagnosed with " Acute Lumbar strain/spasm with Myospasm. An Xray was taken of L5 of the spine. In the notes it is writen that " Pt has history of back injury" "Low back contusion without HNP 3 years ago in a football game" [ this was in highschool] The Xray shows a ? L5-S1 narrowing space possi…

    Asked by jessie0054, July 27, 2006

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13. Ball Caps 16 Left

    i have 16 ball caps left, if they sell i'll order 25 more if they don't sell well then you got yourself a collector's item

    Asked by Tbird, July 27, 2006

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