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What Happens In And/or What To Do,
My claim is currently being looked at, as a claim for reconsideration, does anyone know what happens during the process of this type of claim, and what I can do to either be benefitial or helpful to my claim, while waiting for some sign of activity or signs that show it has reached a certain stage in the process? I do know that I was a patient for three days athe the local VAMC, should I submit a letter making reference to this evidence which is a part of my VAMC records, but may not be a part of my C-File as new and possibly material evidence that may further support my claim. Anything may be of some help while I fight back the Anxiety levels to something more managa…
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ptsd Voc Rehab And The Waiting Game
Well I stopped by the VARO today. To check on status of my Voc Rehab, TDIU? Unfortunately my couselor at VR is on maternity leave for another 2.5 weeks. Well unfortunate for me. (she is a nice lady). She gave me the forms for the Dr.s to fill out about being unemployable. Once they are returned to her she is to evaluate and decide whether I can go through VR or not. More than likely not, hence the reason she asked for the Dr's letters. I asked the gentleman at the VARO today whether I had to file for TDIU right now or not. His explanation was no. Anybody have a clue about this? I'm scared to file it before she gets back, as I don't want the VARO pulling my …
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tdiu A Little At A Time
I finally received a reply from the BVA on my appeal. I was sc for GERD and Right Knee due to Left Knee disability. REMANDED for TDIU. Wants new C&P exams for Left knee, spine for nerve root compression and opinion for TDIU. This is my third remand in six years. Well, it's not a denial so I should be thankful, right? I,m currently Rated 40, 20 (left knee) and 20 for 60%. I can't seem to figure how bi-lateral percentages are figured. Is there a schedule like the combined rating schedule? I'm guessing no more than another 10% for each one. I didn't know if I should post this under success stories or not since it's a remand. Can anyone give me some ide…
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Requested In N.o.d An Increase & A Hearing At My Local Varo
Greetings, on my last ratings for increase I received 2 weeks ago they only address 4 issues (the rest of the issues were deferred until my last 2 C&P exams after the issues with the reckless C&P exams from the N.P who is now fired because I would not let a sleeping dog lay) I sent back to the VARO a N.O.D the same day. In this N.O.D (I adressed the issues they denied and pointed back that the N.P who performed these C&P exams has been fired becuase of incompence and that we should wait until the final report from the C&P exam coming the following Monday. I also requested a Personal hearing before my local VARO) I had also received under FOIA …
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Claims Past 100%
I recently got to 100% SC (NONE IU)- I did not get P&T- I went to the my SO rep who stated it would be hard to reduce my rating now and to give it a year, and we will try to get the VA to look at things from a P&T level I have several 0%, one being sinus problems ( I could not believe it was rated at 0% anyway, half of my 24 year medical records was for sinus problems and even has surgery befor I retired). I am having sinus surgury again in the morning- still have major problems- I asked the SO rep if I should file for an increase in the sinus area as a buffer to help keep my 100% in the future- he said he would not waste the effort, because it is hard to t…
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hypertension Va Diagnosis Wrong
I was looking over my files recently as I was preparing a claim for Hypertensive Heart Disease when I saw reports from Radiology and a Nuclear medecine test, The Xray said the heart was within normal limits. The Nuke scan said the heart appears normal. Left Ventricle is mildly enlarged. No Pulmonary mass left Lung. No Pulmonary Hypertension. No refereral needed to Cardiology. Then I went outside for a second opinion and I underwent a Heart Cath. The results were: Cardiomegaly, Diffuse narrowing of all epicardial arteries, mild pulmonary hypertension, Ejection fraction 50 percent. Chest Xray rounded atelectasis and scarring in the left lung base. Can anyone tell …
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Who Needs A Good Laugh
I called the 1 800 number today to ask why my mail from the VARO is still going to my old address and that since I was expecting an award letter in the next few weeks I would hate for it to be sent to the old address and have the new tenant throw it in the trash or something else like that. Thelma said nope we got your new address right here, so I asked her why is the mail still going to shadblow lane, she said it shouldn't that it showed I changed my address back in Nov. I asked her to look and see if there was any status on the C&P exams they did since Dec 28, She told me I didn;t have any open claims or appeals pending. Needless to say I have a call in to m…
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More Info. Vets Disability Commission
More topics that vets gave testimony for the record on at the St. Petersburg, Fl. Disability Commission were: Blue Water Vets. Wet foot - Dry Foot. BVA - Remands, instructions not honored. Having an attorney from the get-go, and not having to wait until a BVA denial. Transportation cost and reimbursement. - This concerned a much older veteran that traveled all the way from Illinois at his own cost to discuss: his round-trip bus fair to his VA appointments was $5.40 and the VA would not reimburse him for this -- yet between either medicare or medicaid and VA -- they would pay a taxi $60.00 to transport him. He was VERY upset about this Co -payments on healt…
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ptsd Need Help Researching Pov Auto Accidents In Germany
Thanks for any help in advance! Am diligently working my PTSD and I need advice. When I was stationed in Germany, there were two auto accidents that truly affected me; however I dont recall enough of the details of one, name.date. and I dont recall the last name of the other person but have a date(time period) for that one. Are there any databases for USAFE or USAEUR that will list the names or dates of POV accidents?
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For Emily - Dro De Novo
M21-1MR, Part I, Chapter 4, Table of Contents Chapter 4. Hearings Table of Contents 1. General Information on Hearings 4-1 2. General Conduct for Hearings 4-5 3. Scheduling and Preparing for the Hearing 4-7 4. Conducting the Hearing 4-9 5. Additional Issues Raised During the Hearing 4-15 6. Transcribing the Hearing 4-16 7. Reviewing the Evidence of Record 4-18 Chapter 4. Hearings 1. General Information on Hearings Introduction This topic contains information on • the purpose of a hearing • regional office (RO) responsibility for hearings • requesting, canceling or rescheduling hearings • who conducts pre-decisional hearings po…
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Cool Spine Anatomy Chart
Shows where what vertebrae are located. http://www.capognachiropractic.com/anim/anatomy.shtml Hope this helps someone. carlie
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Divorce... And She Wants My Money!
HI! lIKE THE SONG SAID...SHE WANTS MY MONEY..WHEN I'M IN NEED...SHE IS A GOLD DIGGER..A FRIEND INDEED...THAT DIGS ON MEEE ! GOING THRU A DIVORCE AND HER "FRIENDS" SAID SHE WILL HAVE A BIG PIECE OF MY DISABILITY COMPENSATION...AND HALF OF MY RETIREMENT CHECK. I KNOW ABOUT HALF OF MY RETIREMENT BUT.......SHE CAN TOUCH MY DISABILITY TOO?? I EARN THAT AWARD WITH BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS. SHE WASN'T THERE WHEN THE BULLETS WERE FLYING ! THAT INFO CAN'T BE RIGHT. IF IS RIGHT...I GUESS ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST OF HOMELESS VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES. B)
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