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?'s On Nod Filing And A Rather Sad Thought That Just Hit Me.
As I sit here in front of my computer, I'm trying like hell to make the best of my case. Only problem is, I can't remember something from one second to the next. I'm trying to get all of my info in place, and I keep forgetting what it is I'm looking for. Ugh, this really sucks, it is kind of comical, but won't be comical if I can't get it all together. Now a question. I'm working on my NOD now, and listing Medications taken, and stuff they missed in my claim last year, such as not contacting my Vet Center, which I've got the letter fromhim that I will be submittting, But if I submit all of this info, and then they don't agree and come back with an SOC, am I s…
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Raters
Hi everyone, My husband received a cal from RO asking him if he has anymore information for his 1958 claim for early effective date. He told them NO not at this time. My question is does this mean if they deny him, and if he gets a hold of more information that he cannot send it to them, even with a NOD? Also, she said she was giving the file to the raters. Does this mean that he will be getting a percentage rating of some sort out of this claim, or does it mean that he can be denied? If he is going to be denied why pass it on to a rater? Thanks in advance for your response.
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M21-1mr - Adjudication Procedures Manual Rewrite
M21-1MR - Adjudication Procedures Manual Rewrite http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1MR.html
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To File Or Not To File?
OK, my fellow Vets and friends, I need you insight as I hope to learn if IU is a realistic option to apply for or not. I am 30% sc for pain and scars from hemangioma (blood tumors) of dominant hand, wrist and forearm. I filed a NOD as 2 MRIs now show condition as "very extensive" and worsened so that writing, typing, lifting and meds side effects are very problematic--all documented. Also, the records clearly state the disease tumors as recurrent, active, progressive, debilitating, inoperable, permanent, degenerative and excruciatingly painful. what are my chances if I file for IU? your thoughts on "loss of use"? will they push Voc Rehab? Thank you for your…
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Secondary Service Connection (berta)
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Association Between Exposure To Fuels, Combustion Products,
the following was taken in part from an IOM 2004 summary. I've included a link at the bottom of this post..............allan PREPUBLICATION COPY-UNCORRECTED PROOFS TABLE ES.1 Summary of Findings Regarding the Association Between Exposure to Fuels, Combustion Products, Hydrazines, and Nitric Acid and Specific Health Outcomes Sufficient Evidence of a Causal Relationship Evidence is sufficient to conclude that there is a causal association between exposure to a specific agent and a specific health outcome in humans. The evidence is supported by experimental data and fulfills the guidelines for sufficient evidence of an association (below). …
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Lowball States - How Will They Manage The Volume Of Claims?
If all these claims are likely to be reopened, and possibly new ones filed, how are they going to deal with the huge volume? Special teams? For NOD's already filed, is it better to DRO (hoping they will get them out of the way fast to clear their desks for the coming avalanche) or to appeal, moving them out of the local office? Joe t
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§ 4.42 Complete Medical Examination Of Injury Cases.
§ 4.42 Complete medical examination of injury cases. The importance of complete medical examination of injury cases at the time of first medical examination by the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot be overemphasized. When possible, this should include complete neurological and psychiatric examination, and other special examinations indicated by the physical condition, in addition to the required general and orthopedic or surgical examinations. When complete examinations are not conducted covering all systems of the body affected by disease or injury, it is impossible to visualize the nature and extent of the service connected disability. Incomplete examination is…
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ptsd To Prove Your Case Under Usc
I would like to state under usc-38 evidence can be applied from any one even your wife stating they knew of your issue as state no medical is accepted so just state knew of foot problem in 1950 or whate date applies-new law all letters must be notarized under usc va must accept this as evident also uss wasp sinking the hobson april 26 1952 can apply for 100% as this fact is listed as worst accident in no war i know this as a fact because my husband was on the wasp in 52 and he is 100%ptsd you do not have prove to va anything your proof will always be there in uss waso history every crew memenber should apply I would also like to state try to get your va fax number fa…
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ptsd Appeals Management Center (amc)
THIS IS A TEXT VERSION OF THE DOCUMENT WITH SEARCH TERMS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED (Black) SCROLL DOWN ENTIRE PAGE TO VIEW THE DOCUMENT Click here to go to the actual document... http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/schedul...05/mwalcoff.pdf Please consider:_____VBA (Veterans Benefits Administration)_____BVA (Board of Veterans Appeals) Statement of Michael Walcoff Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Field Operations Veterans Benefits Administration Before the Committee on Veterans? Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs United States House of Representatives May 5, 2005 Chairman Miller and Members of the Sub…
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Help With Dc 5019 - Please
My brain is fried right now from doing so much research so I really need some input here The following is info from M21-1. Does this mean that if you are already service connected for diagnostic code 5019 you should be receiving a compensable minimum of 10 percent ? Thanks so much for your help everyone, I sure do appreciate it. carlie ************************************************************ e. Rating Cases with DC 5013 Through 5024 Use the table below to rate cases that use DC 5013 through 5024. If the DC of the case is … Then … gout under DC 5017 rate the case as rheumatoid arthritis, 5002. • 5013 through 5016, and • 5018 through 5024 evaluate…
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The Va Told Me About My Current Conditions Years Ago
Years ago, the VA recognized and discussed a few specific conditions that I have claims in for today. I was combing the fine details late this AM and there it was. These conditions I didnt apply for at the time, however the VA brought them to light and decided against them at that time. Question, - when I add this historical research to appeal/additional information for support - how is it viewed? Could the VA interpet its earlier validation of a condition as "more likely than not" for a current claim? Thanks. cg
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