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Ebenifits
Went to the SC VARO to do the in person authentication for ebenifits and they told me you still have to wait for the pass word in the mail. I was not expecting that. Can you guys tell me about how long that process takes.
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Smc For Spine
I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION FOR THE FORUM. IF A VETERAN HAS ALREADY BEEN RATED FOR CERVICAL AND LUMBAR INJURIES AND HAS ANOTHER SEPERATE 100% SC CAN THE VETERAN RECEIVE SMC IF THE LUMBAR AND CERVICAL ISSUES ARE CAUSING HIM URINARY, BOWEL AND WALKING PROBLEMS IN THAT HE HAS TO RENT A WHEELCHAIR OR WALKER TO GET AROUND ? THNKS GRT
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Hadit / Svr Radio Has Started Now
Our Hadit / SVR radio broadcast is started now....If you would like to listen...Topic: CPI and COLA Please join SVR Live every Wednesday at 5:30 PM (CST) If you missed a show, don't worry we've got you covered. Archives available here.
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tinnitus Vertigo Secondary To Sc Migrains! Rating How?
How is vertigo secondary to migrains rated? What code is it? Also i dont see any bva cases of it? perephial vestibular disorder is the only thing i see, but that not directly related to migrians? Diagnostic Codes 6100, 6204, 6205, 6260 (2007)." lengthy but worthy reading in total: "The veteran's Meniere's disease was initially rated under Diagnostic Code 6205. Under this code, a 30 percent rating is assigned for Meniere's syndrome with hearing impairment with vertigo less than once a month, with or without tinnitus. A 60 percent evaluation is in order when there is hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring from…
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diabetes Your Opinion
Ok so i called the va today about my claim. they had my claim divided into two different filings. 1) Hearing and PTSD 2) NSC Pension and other items listed on the SC Va Claim. The 1st claim they said they had all they needed and ordered a CNP exam for the hearing and the ptsd. I completed the last of the 2 exams in Mid September and it was then sent in to the va. I called today and they told me that as of Friday Both claims are in the decision phase and this averages from 15-27 days but can take longer. The question I have is this. I am concerned that with all I have on my claim how is all the rest of the stuff in the decision phase when it was in development all th…
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Important Information That May Be Helpful For Female Veterans
www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/.../S4_116.DOC 4.116- §4.116—Schedule of ratings–gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast 4.116- Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast 4.116 Schedule of ratings–gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast 4.116-1 §4.116 Schedule of ratings—gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast. Note 1: Natural menopause, primary amenorrhea, and pregnancy and childbirth are not disabilities for rating purposes. Chronic residuals of medical or surgical complications of pregnancy m…
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Bva Decisions
IM HAVING TROUBLE PULLING UP CASES ON THE BVA SITE I TRY USING SEARCH IN THE UPPER FAR RIGHT AND THEN THE BAR OFF TO THE LOWER LEFT AND NOTHING COMES BACK CAN SOME ON PLEASE HELP ME OR SHOW ME HOW TO LOOK UP CASES FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CERVICAL AND LUMBAR ISSUES ON THE BVA AITE VERY DIFFICULT TO USE I CLICK ALL YEARS NOTHING COMES BACK THX GRT
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What The Evidence Must Show (Wtems) Paragraphs
Hi folks, Does anyone have a good link to all 13 (I think it's 13) of the "What the Evidence Must Show" (WTEMS) paragraphs that VA uses in claims letters? There's supposedly a WTEMS manual out there online somewhere, but I'm not finding it. I just know the second I FOIA them I'll find 87 links and feel stupid :) Happy Tuesday, Bill
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Important Information When Filing A Claim
Remember the character Joe Friday, he would frequently say "JUST THE FACTS PLEASE, JUST THE FACTS" Keep this in mind when you are filing a claim. The claim could be an initial claim, a claim for increase or a claim for secondary conditions, filing a NOD, or filing a form 9. It really does not matter. I am not trying to be insensitive but VA does not care. Try to be specific about what you are claiming. Unfortunately long statements are misunderstood and confuse VA employees so getting to the point as soon as you can will help your claim. This is just my opinion
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No Retirement Physical For Me
I've got about a month until I start terminal leave for retirment (20 years) and I set up my retirment physical with the base hospital. I had a list of all my current and past medical issues that I plan on filing VA disability for. The doc looked at my paperwork and said "if your filing a VA claim we do not give you a exit/retirment physical, the VA will do that". and sent me on my way. Sounds strange but I do see his point if the VA is going to do my physical then maybe an exit physical is a waste of time. Anyone else run into this situation when retiring??
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Bva Case
Citation Nr: 0615044 Decision Date: 05/23/06 Archive Date: 06/02/06 DOCKET NO. 03-12 197A ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Boise, Idaho THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. Entitlement to service connection for a sleep disorder. ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD David S. Nelson, Counsel INTRODUCTION The appellant is a veteran who served on active duty from May 1990 to January 1995, including service in Southwest Asi…
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Ds Login
Is anyone else having problems logging in to get a DS account? I'm already on MHV.
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