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Fee Basis Card?
I have been a patient at the New Orleans Va off and on since 1972.However with the recent disater there is a chance that medical center will never reopen due to the excessive flooding. I had my meds renewed by a out of town dr. to the Jackson ,Ms. Va.I telephoned that Va this morning asking for a fee basis card to a local Dr. The lady incharge said she was sending me a package to apply for same. My question, she said I must take it to a local Dr for them to fill out,is it hard to find someone who wants to deal with the beauracrats? If approved does this also include private hospital care should that become a factor? I appreciate any advise on this matter from the bee…
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File Flashed For Congressional Interest...
What does "file is flashed for congressional interest" mean? Is it good or bad?
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Benefit Of The Doubt 38 U.s.c. 3007 (b) (1988)
I found a COVA claim with similarities to mine and I wonder how the VA was able to get away with out consideration being made to benefit of the doubt. My diagnosis was made by a conforance of Navy Dr's at my Medical Board, after reviewing my complete record up till that time, which included my military records and medical records and 24/7 observation and treatment for three months, while hospitalized for same. The VA C&P exam couldn't have been longer than 30-45 minutes in duration and in that time, he not only determined that I had a different diagnosis, but had no residuals from a fractured nasal bone and concusion and couldn't support the diagnosis for which…
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100% And Not Ui
I was PDRL last year at 24 YOS- The VA did ended up rating me at 90% (92)- I have applied for an increase and should be at 100% soon- I want to get my 100% this way for full concurrent receipt now 1. Can a person at 100% NOT UI work 2. Can a person at 100% NOT UI Perm and Total and still work 3. I have not worked since I left- I thought of SSDI but I am not sure if I should what is the best way to approach it- get a lawyer first, etc I know this is a lot of questions but I have been looking high an low for answers and just know found this site Any comments welcome Thanks
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ptsd Va Claims Research One Topic Or More
Should we keep VA Claims Research one big Topic or should we break it down something like Agent Orange TDIU PTSD what do you think more topics? or one big one
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Fee Basis Card?
I have been a patient at the New Orleans Va off and on since 1972.However with the recent disater there is a chance that medical center will never reopen due to the excessive flooding. I had my meds renewed by a out of town dr. to the Jackson ,Ms. Va.I telephoned that Va this morning asking for a fee basis card to a local Dr. The lady incharge said she was sending me a package to apply for same. My question, she said I must take it to a local Dr for them to fill out,is it hard to find someone who wants to deal with the beauracrats? If approved does this also include private hospital care should that become a factor? I appreciate any advise on this matter from the bee…
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Vbm Info On "special Treatment" Regarding Certain Claims
I just received the New VBM- they are again highlighting a point under 12.2.4 which they made in the old VBM. Due to the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (Pub L.No 108-183) during the one year period from Dec 16 2003 to Dec 16 2004 "certains claimants who were previously denied benefits can force the VA to redecide the claim even though the denial has already become final." Thi is not a CUE situation. If these conditions hold- a NEW decision can obtained by requesting the VA readjudicate pursuant to Section 701 of the VBA of 2003: 1.the prior claim was filed after or pending on Nov 9,2000. 2.The VA sent the claimant a letter asking for more evidenece (after N…
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ptsd Knee Exam
I'm going to file for a knee problem (shrapnal behind it and the problems I'm having with that knee). Would you share with me what you filed for regarding your knee and the arthritis you mentioned. Thanks. Also, would someone tell me what 10% tinnitus, 0% right ear, 50% ptsd, and 10% knee adds up to? I can't figure that table out. Thanks. Pete
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Percentage
I was just wondering when they decided on your percentage, how much do you draw then? Just wondering!!!!! thanks Ashley
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tinnitus Need Help With Hearing Claim
can anyone advise please? In October 2001, i filed a claim for tinnitus and hearing loss. I was denied on grounds the hearing wasn't bad enough (yet VA issued me hearing aids and counselled me about Tinnitus). At that time I didn't have a letter form a competent source statining tinnitus was service connected or most likely as a result. The county VA rep said to not fight it. This year, I had another hearing test (private source-audiologisst that is an M.A.). My hearing is worse and the tinnitus is worse. She wrote a letter to VA stating tinnitus and hearing loss was likeley result of service. The county VA rep decided to reopen the case from 2001. However the VA resp…
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Univ Of Phoenix Said They Have
Is there any way this could be ? They are a legitimate on -line school and have asked me to consider them- today they said they have my student files -I guess they mean MCCC and AMU? are student records accessible by any University? Thanks all, Berta I am staying at AMU- this IS however an excellent on line school as far as I know and the enrollment counselor is the same one on their web site.
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Dro
Here's a training letter I had stored in my favorites. Best to all, carlie January 21, 2003 Director (00/21) All VBA Regional Offices and Centers Training Letter 03-01 SUBJ: Duties and Responsibilities of the Decision Review Officer (DRO) Purpose of This Letter The DRO program was first pilot tested in 1997, with permanent implementation in 2000. From 1997 until the present time, a number of things have changed with the DRO position, notably the introduction of the post-decision review process, as codified in 38 CFR 3.2600, and the creation of the Claims Process Improvement (CPI) structure. This letter clarifies the: • Role of the DRO i…
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