VA Disability Claims Research

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1. Hypertentsive Vasular Disease

   When I retired from the military back in 1984 I was already on meds for HBP. On my exit claim I was SC for Hypertentsive Vasular Disease (7101) at 0%. Is this the same as HBP? Have been on meds since and see the doc every 4 months for all of my ailments including The HBP. The HBP is controlled with meds. How hard would it be to get an increase. They sent me a questionaire to fill out before my C&P for my spine last year and I listed EVERYTHING on that and the meds I take for each one. Does your BP have to be high all the time to get an increase. I have a claim working now so this is for the second round. Just doing research.

   Asked by oldranger821, February 15, 2012

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3. Hadit/svr Radio Program With Carrie Weletz @ Veterans Lawyers

   Carrie Weletz, from Veterns Lawyers, will be explaining the VA and court system. The program will be played in a loop from now 3:30pm CST until 9:00Pm CST. Just click on this Hadit player. SRV Podcast Live Tuesdays's 13:00 CST Click Here to Listen

   Asked by Stretch, February 15, 2012

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4. ptsd Appleal Currently In Review Of Evedince

   I currently have an Appeal under DRO review. Ebenefits states its in the Review of evedence. One of the ccliams reopened is for depression. Since I filed my Appeal the local I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Depression. My last progress notes was veryy detailed, she increased my Meds, Should I send in this new report or will they see this automatically since they are review evidence. Or should I send this last report to give them?

   Asked by patrickj, February 14, 2012

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5. Med Records List Incorrect Limb.

   I've been reviewing my VA stuff due to wanting to pursue having my claim looked at and hopefully getting a higher percentage rating for several issues that have become worse over the past couple of years. One thing I noticed after reading carefully was the fact that the Corpsman who looked at my crushed right foot listed it as being my left foot at the time. I'm having major pain with the right one and they turned me down the first time stating that the left foot was the one that was injured. I've had to have 2 cortisone shots within the past 2 weeks and am now getting orthotics due to the damage and walking incorrectly now. There is constant pain and without the corti…

   Asked by K9MAL, February 3, 2012

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6. ptsd Got My Letter With Ptsd Denial / Non-Sc Pension Awarded

   I started the "Devastated, Worried...PTSD/all denied" thread but decided to start a new one starting with what my letter says. (I received it today.) I am bouncing back from my first response of being depressed and worried. A lot of it is due to all the help here. I truly felt devastated, and very worried. My "unofficial-but-wife" was very understanding and patient with me which helped a lot. I want to say thanks to those of you who have been helping me with ideas: Tbird Carlie SP4RVN1971 Pete53 Hoppy Mystic steve&pat deanbrt 68mustang boomer2 Capt.contaminate I will continue to appreciate any help and response. I have a few questions about t…

   Asked by midnight340, February 12, 2012

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7. Importance Of Taking Medical Records To A C&p Exam

   Wow !! If I had not taken many of my medical records with me to my recent general medical C&P exam for IU. I would have never been able to convince the examiner that events occurred, like times that I have fallen when my legs go out. I said that I have the record and he asked to see it and I showed him the entries about the falls that were highlighted, he said ok I ll give you that one. The mental health examiner used my records to enter everything into the computer. I had highlighted the most important stuff. After he input the info into the computer he read everything back to me to see if I agree. I did I m so happy I took many of my records.

   Asked by hurryupnwait, January 30, 2012

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8. ptsd Stressor Letters

   Just a little information I found while preparing my claim last January. US Veterans Compensation Programs has some very good examples of stressor letters. Once you are at the site, check the drop down on the left about two-thirds down. Three sections to the format: Life Before Military Service: Life During Military Servive and Life After Military Service. Helpful for all PTSD claims including PTSD/MST.

   Asked by #1Cavtrooper, February 11, 2012

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9. ptsd Wife And Caregiver Of Totally Disabled Vet

   My husband is a Vietnam vet. He applied for PTSD 3 years ago and has been denied. He appealed, had another exam about a year ago, still waiting to heal. We are sure that they chalk his PTSD to his other condition. A little history: Over 20 years ago my husband was in an accident and suffered a severe brain injury. The catastrophic injury has left him in a wheelchair and I have to take full care of him. He has severe short term memory problems and needs help with every daily existence. He has no VA benefits because of the, I think 2003 law change about qualifying. I think he can qualify for housebound but not sure. My question is should he wait until we hear about…

   Asked by Caregiverjc, January 21, 2012

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10. Status Change - Preparation For Decision

    My claim status has changed to Preparation for Decision - Along with the status change my file was sent from the Baltimore Regional Office to St. Louis --- any insights as to what this means, is it standard process? Thoughts on time frame from this change to a final decision? Thanks, Art

    Asked by Art J, December 21, 2011

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11. Effective Dates And Va Failure To Adjuticate

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/raybdavisjr/message/1010 While I could not get the citation links to work, these still look good.

    Asked by broncovet, February 12, 2012

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12. What Vets Do While Waiting On The Va To Process Their Claim?

    These guys seemed to find an answer of what to do while waiting on the VA. Sounds like a pretty good idea. http://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/02/11/innovative-veterans/

    Asked by broncovet, February 11, 2012

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13. Can I Use Other Bva Case...

    When filing a claim for something that is secondary to an already service-connected disability, is it allowed, and appropriate, to submit a copy of a BVA case decision which was awarded for someone with the same issues. Will the rater accept this to support the initial claim , or is this something that is only helpful for an appeal ?

    Asked by mrp, February 11, 2012

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