VA Disability Claims Research

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1. TRAINING LETTER 10-02 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DOES THIS HELP THE VETERAN WITH A CLAIM?

   TRAINING LETTER 10-02 HAS BEEN RESCENDED BY VA AND INCORPORATED INTO M21. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

   Asked by LOUOLDIES, March 23

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3. Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Digestive System Changes Federal Register 03/20/2024

   Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Digestive System Changes Federal Register 03/20/2024 VA amends 38 CFR part 4 Read the Federal Register Announcement Here

   Asked by Tbird, March 22

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4. DENIAL FOR TINNITUS

   i FILED BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 AND WAS DENIED FOR TINNITUS BECAUSE THEY SAY IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG AGO THAT I WAS EXPOSED TO LOUD NOISE TO CLAIM TINNITUS. i WAS IN THE NAVY EARLY 70'S. SINCE THE DENIAL I RECEIVED A FEW BUDDY LETTERS, EMAILS FROM PROFESSORS i FOUND ON LINE THAT CONCUR THAT THERE IS SUCH A THING AS DELAYED ONSET OF TINNITUS. i ALSO FOUND THE SHIP LOGS STATING OUR SHIP WAS AT GENERAL QUARTERS SHOOTING THE 5 IN 38 CAL GUNS. WHAT I DONT UNDERSTAND IS THE VA GAVE ME A HEARING TEST BECAUSE OF THE TINNITUS AND AWARDED ME HEARING AIDS BUT DENIED ME FOR TINNITUS. SHOULD I PURSUE THIS CLAIM EVEN THOUGH ITS BEEN LONGER THAN A YEAR?

   Asked by LOUOLDIES, March 23

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5. Claim medical opinion wait time

   Morning all! How long is normal time to wait for medical opinion on claim? When I ask for status of claim, that is answer I’ve gotten. They are waiting on medical opinion from last April. ”There is no timeframe as to when this evidence should be received.”

   Asked by MMTOTZ, March 20

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6. Should I file PACT Act, Depressed Mood, Coronary Artery Disease, Spine/Neck

   Since 2015 when I retired I've been 80% which includes 60% Chronic Fatigue, 30% Insomnia, 10% Hemorrhoids. My VA psychiatrist (who happens to also be the Hospital Chief of Staff) has strongly advised me multiple times to file for a service connection under the PACT Act. I've strongly disagreed with him since I do not see a PACT Act connection (other than possibly using DEET and as supply troop regularly disposing of toxic substances - none identified in the PACT Act). He, my psychiatrist has told me that it would likely get approved and I should say that toxin exposure has exacerbated my behavioral health issues. I do not feel comfortable filing under the PACT Act ho…

   Asked by RichardZ, March 16

   • cad
   • coronary artery disease
   • depressed mood
   • depression
   • disc
   • neck
   • pact
   • spine
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7. How do I file for chronic multisymptom illnes?

   I’ve done a bit of research and see that’s chronic multi symptom illness is a presumptive condition that the VA recognizes now. I have never seen a physician classify specific items into that group however, I have many of the issues that are considered presumptive under that umbrella. How would I file for chronic multisymptom illness. Would I use that as the title and then provide documentation showing my myriad of issues that fall under the umbrella of presumptive service connection?

   Asked by Kuwaitin08, March 12

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8. Need you opinion on this outcome. Should I be worried?

   VA lawyer opened High Level Review for backpay I should have gotten for years of denials without my permission. I was angry but decided to let it ride. Originally was denied from 2019 to 2022 then got 100% P&T on those denied claims with enough rating to qualify for SMC-S (170%) but didn't get it for some unknown reason. I decided not to "Poke the Bear" because I was more than happy where I was at. Fast forward to a couple days ago and noticed decision was made. Turns out they noticed their error and bumped me to SMC-S with $8000 in backpay. Then looked again and it changed to "Duty to Assist" "We failed to get federal records. We will develop for VAMC …

   Asked by boomerps2, March 18

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   Asked by Tbird, January 26

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10. Community Care TKR-how to file

    Have an upcoming TKR in April and want to get all of the i's dotted and T's crossed. VA sent me to community care. I would like to know what I need from the doctor to file for total disability for 4 months. Thanks.

    Asked by auenone, March 14

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11. VA Approved Power Wheelchair - Any idea what brands or kinds they provide?

    The past few months have been medically challenging. One of the things going on is that my Orthopedic doctor says we have reached the end of what we can do for my knees and shoulder. Because of various risk factors, I am not a suitable candidate for a TKR. The arthritis will continue to get worse, and currently, the pain is so bad I cannot walk; I was on anti-inflammatory meds that helped. Had another ulcerative colitis attack, so no pain meds for me. They don't want me taking anything that has ulcer risks. They said someone would call me to schedule an appointment to see which chair would work best for me. Just curious what I might be looking at. I've heard it…

    Asked by Tbird, March 15

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12. Functional neurological disorders

    I was recently just diagnosed with functional Neurological disorders I was wondering if anyone could explain to me and Lehman‘s terms what that might mean thank you

    Asked by Ken Dillon, March 16

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13. The Creeping Crud

    I have no idea what you call this, so please bear with me while I explain. Many receipt printers use paper that reacts to an electrified stylus, leaving the information behind. Little did we know, this process produces an airborne by-product, albeit in miniscule amounts. Now, imagine a printer 2-feet wide, running 24/7, constantly giving off this residue. Then imagine an array with dozens of these printers. Now the levels of this by-product starts to become significant. Again, imagine a watchfloor containing dozens of these arrays, all running continuously, manned by a team of humans, all breathing in this residue. We OTAs called it The Creeping Crud becau…

    Asked by Wordsmyth, March 14

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