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ptsd ? On Filing An Increase... Back Pain, And Sciatica Has Grown Worse
Hello there, I'm currently rated at 50% for PTSD, and 30% for DDD of the lumbar and thorac spine. 10% for tinunits and another 10% for a compression fracture. Recently (past year) both of my legs have gone numb with my feet. I had an EMG last month that showed nerve damage to my right foot. I also have had an MRI done that shows cervical problems as well. I was denied back in 2003 for Neck Strain, but I have found in my records where the doctor stated that I problably had radiculopathy caused by the neck. I don't know whether to file for an increase including the neck as secondary, or as a service connected because I have found several records in my Service Records …
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ptsd Sample Stress Letters?
Hi I am helping a Vietnam Vet with his PTSD claim (new). Can anyone give me some samples of some stressor letters so I give him some pointers on how to write an appropriate letter? Any other pointers for him would be appreciated too. Does the VA have some new very long form they make vets fill out? 21-256? Is this new requirement? I don't remember filling it out myself when I had my SC claim. Thanks.
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ptsd Dismantling Va
Dismantling VA Larry Scott | September 29, 2005 The Senator's aide chuckled rather loudly and said, "What VA? By the time this administration is done there won't be a VA." Our conversation had begun with a discussion of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) healthcare budget, and quickly came down to a single, simple point. VA is being dismantled. Three reasons why the administration would want to dismantle VA immediately come to mind: VA is a large-scale, publicly funded healthcare system that works: VA works so well it has been used as a model to push the case for nationalized healthcare; something that strikes fear in the heart of every Republican. Re…
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Need A Va Reg For Math
If someone is serviced connected at 50% for sleep apnea and 10% for hearing loss I know in VA math that is 55% but is 55% round up to 60 % or down to 50%. I am jelping one of my students who is SC for Sleep apena at 50 percent and titunits and 10 percent and is rated at 50 Percent. If it is 60 percent where in the reg does anybody know? Want to help this kid out. Thanks Jim "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." - George Washington
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diabetes Still Being Droed
My husband's file was immediately returned to the VARO- when they realised they (the local VAMC)not only cant give a dead vet a C & P but they apparently have no doctor there who has the expertise to diagnose diabetes- (that is- no one there who can provide a quack opinion against a preponderance of medical evidence) My vet rep is very very supportive (after a BIG rigamorale as to my POA-long story) and he suggested they get an expert doctor in VA Buffalo -OK there too- The odd part -and I have his full support on this too- is that I have not been given any weight at all to my medical evidence-under 38 USC 5107 ( by the newby DRO. He fully agrees that I shou…
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Hearing At Va
I was wondering if bringing my wife along to my hearing at the VA would help my cause. If they ask me how I got there I can say my wife had to drive me because of the side effects of VA medications. The hearing is about my DMII and PN. VA is trying to say my PN preceded my DMII so it is not secondary.
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Change In Award After Completing Iu Application
At the VA's request in July 2005 I went for my review of my disablity. As a result my rating went from 50% to 70% and I was asked to complete the application for IU since my disablity affects my employment in the main stream of society. I am self-employed with a net income in 2004 of $3,882. My schedule C was attached to the application. All questions honestly answered. I have heard nothing from the VA as of today but tonight checked my "RAS" online and my pay has been changed. My VA Waiver is less than it was at 50% and now I have taxable income effective Nov. 1, 2005. What happened? Too late to call my VFW rep today. Any input would be appreciated. I am…
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Need Your Opinion,
I'm not sure this is the right forum, since it is both a medical question, C&P maybe, and/or research question. In my records from when I was a patient for a psychiatric episode, I passed out, apparently while taking a shower, memory getting to this point is gone, caput, gone bye, bye. I was examined and tested with an EEG test twice, once shortly after the incedent, but due to being on psychiatric medication, they removed me long enough to remove the drugs effect as a facter in their findings. It was concluded that the fracture of my nasal bone and subsequate concusion, caused a slow wave form of the frontal lobe to register on the EEG test. Your opinion is a…
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Cue Question
IF THE C&P EXAM DOCTOR WRITES THE DIAGNOSIS AS FOLLOWS: DIAGNOSIS MULTIPLE SEBACEOUS CYSTS CHRONIC, RECURRING, OF THE BACK OF THE NECK AND THE RATING SPECIALISTS WRITE ON FORM 21-6796-1 RATING FORM THIS VETERAN FILED A CLAIM SEEKING SERVICE CONNECTION FOR DERMATITUS. THE EVIDENCE OF RECORD SHOWS THAT DURING SERVICE AND SINCE SERVICE AS SHOWN BY THE CURRENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION THE VETERAN HAS MULTIPLE SEBACEOUS CYST, CHRONIC, RECURRING OF THE BACK OF THE NECK. SINCE THESE CYSTS ARE A CONSTITUTIONAL AND DEVELO[MENTAL ABNORMALITY THEY WILL BE DISPOSED OF UNDER CODE 13, AS IT IS NOT SHOWN THE VETEREN HAD DERMATITUS DURING SERVICE. FACT 1: DERMA…
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Additional Stressor Ltr
I submitted my stressor describing the series of events which I encountered while in "Operation Just Cause" Panama. I was in the AF and didn't have a combat MOS. Nevertheless, I was involved in friendly fire situation and got caught in a fire fight were there were causalities. When I wrote my stressor ltr I didn't mention the actual military units involved because I had no knowledge who they were. Recently, thru Army historians Reports I found out what units were involved. Can I resubmit the stressor ltr indicating who they were. Additionally, I just received a Supplemental Statement of the case, from the RO. In which it states that the stressors couldn't be verif…
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Newbe Here Cna You Help?
Hello All, Let me start out by saying that I think what you are doing is a great thing.I stumbled across this site trying to find some info on my claim. While I don't think I deserve as much help as some people on this site I wouls like to see if some of you could ansewer a few questions for me. I had lowere back surgey when i was on active duty. Since then i continue you to have problems with my back. I am still able to work most of the time. But it does effect how I do things in my everyday life. I cannot be as active as I was before the surgery. Even playing with my kids can sometimes cause a problem. I have started my claim and even had a Physical at the VA. But it di…
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Another Mri
Hello Brothers and Sisters, In april my tricare PCM ordered a MRI on my cervacl spine C1_7 for a lot of pain and nummness on the right side of my neck, chest, and right arm, down into my right hand and fingers Results are Damaged areas are C-3,4&5 herneated and degenerative. He would like for me to see a nuro-surgen?? I don't know about that. I have a claim on my lower back, legs and hips, 50% VA disabilty, I asked the Doctor could this be caused from my lower back injury " He said Yes" should I ask him to state that in a letter and request the VA to raise my increse my percentage??? My lower back injury "is service connected"and I will be receiveing CRDP the 1st …
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