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Foia Re: Wannabees
He sent FOIAs to the NARA with any information he had to identity the veteran. I forget what topic this should be under- still getting used to the board - I think I can get a reversed order in posts? most recent first? going to try to do that today- I know 2 wannabees and might consider writing an FOIA to NARA like Burkett did- will let you know how that turns out- everytime I start to read this book (Stolen Valor) I get so angry I have never finished it.
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ptsd Calculating For Tdiu
I am 50% SC for my hearing loss. I have 4 claims that have been C & P'ed recently and am hoping I can last long enough at the post office to see some security for my family - possibly OPM disability retirement-SSDI-TDIU route. If they were to low-ball me on PTSD at 30% (I've only had 2 GAF's, both 45 from different people) that would be 50 + 30 = 65, rounded to 70% check. Would that fulfill the 70% requirement? For the TDIU standard do they use a "real math" total (80%), a VA math total, or the amount of your compensation check? My other 3 are being grumbled about (knee, tinnitus, chronic otitis) and are probably all 10%'ers. By VA math they would ha…
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Reasons For Rescinding Sah Entitlement?
The SAH entitlement is subject to review and can be rescinded. Does anyone know the reasons an entitlement might be rescinded? Of course, it stands to reason that a veteran with certain disabilities that improve so that the veteran no longer needs a wheelchair would warrant rescinding the entitlement. But are there other reasons?
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Appeals
Being Terry didn't answer my question from the 17th, will post this to the group, as I really need a answer! How to you appeal to the BVA, what is the wording, as I have claims coming down, that will get turned down, at the local VARO, as just about all my in-service medical files are gone, and can't prove hardly any of my in-service injuries and/or illnesses. I will see your answer in a couple of days, as I have to go down to Iowa VA again tomorrow. for a check-up, but am back now.
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Ms & Gulf War Vets (pacific Northwest)
FWD from MS Vets ................................ Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 06:09:44 -0000 Subject: [MSVETS] PVA Advocacy Hey everyone: I spoke with the NWPVA this afternoon. They have been hearing from PGW veterans with MS! Thank you! Today at their monthly meeting they officially passed a resolution that puts presumptive connection for PGW veterans with MS at the top of their effort list! They are now working with their national council. Our voices are being heard. Finally! They, too, are working to get the current numbers of PGW veterans with MS. Multiple Sclerosis falls under the umbrella of the PVA because of the spinal invol…
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Calculate Your Gfr For Renal Health
If anyone needs to find out how severe their renal function is, try this link for the National Kidney Foundation's calculator for figuring the GFR. http://www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/gfr_calculator.cfm NKF says, "GFR - glomerular filtration rate is the best test to measure your level of kidney function and determine your stage of kidney disease. Your doctor can calculate it from the results of your blood creatinine test, your age, race, gender and other factors. The earlier kidney disease is detected, the better the chance of slowing or stopping its progression." Carrie
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Need Help And Info
I will try to make a long story short. Retired from USAF April 03. Submitted claim Aug 04 Received rating Aug 05. On my initial claim listed Exposure to Asbestoses. On rating Asbestos was not mention. Went to register for the Gulf War registry. I was given complete physical on October 6th. Yesterday I got the results scaring on my lungs due to Asbestos. I had already sent in a NOD on my rating My question for the group does anybody know now what to expect health wise. I mean the VA does not tell me anything and to tell you the truth I am a little worried about scaring of the lungs. Thanks for any info. Jim
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tdiu Claim While Claim At Bva
A friend just told me that he recently submitted a new claim while he had a claim at the BVA. I told him I thought that it might hang up his BVA claim. He is already at 70% going for his TDIU. Any thoughts?
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Imo Letter
I am trying to help my civilian Doctor by advising him as to what to say on an IMO for the VA. I am filing for upper body Neuropathay. A VA Doctor has diagnosed lack of feeling and strength in both hands. I will enclose and highlite those statements. My doctor should state the Neuropathy condition as secondary to DMII, a statement as to why he is qualified to make such a diagnosus (I have treated many Diabetics for many years, experience, etc.). Any other advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Terry Sturgis
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What Happens In The Development Stage
Can anyone tell me what they do with your claim during the deveopment stage of a CUE claim? Even if it is at the VARO level, do they get a legal recomendation? Jim S. B)
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Claim "remand"
Below is address for my remanded claim and it is in Cleveland O at the rating board. I called today and they told me that they were processing my claim and it should be finished by the end of this month or by the middle of next. Please read this at the address below and let me know what do you think? They have had this since Janurary 2005. http://www.va.gov/vetapp03/files/0319243.txt
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ptsd Just Filed Today
Hi! If you didn't see my newbee post, my name is Aimee. I just seperated from the Navy after 6 great and 3 not so great years. I filed with a DAV today. My issues are my back (one of the joints right by your spine) and mental health. (What I believie to be Service aggervated MMD and service connected GAD) The DAV didn't seem to have too much to say as far as me having a good shot at getting anything. Just said he's send the paperwork off with my SMR and that I should hear from the VA in 3-6 months. Luckily I had a MH eval just before I got out, (from a civ p-doc) plus I had plenty of records from a BMC from a few years back, so I have established DX…
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