VA Disability Claims Research

29,402 questions in this forum

1. Rating Board

   What is the typical time frame of a decision once your claim has been sent to the rating board?

   Asked by chrisbal, February 24, 2010

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3. Cyrosurgery On Foot

   I had the cyrosurgery today on my left foot. Not a big deal. If it helps me I will recommend it to others here with foot problems. They basically freeze the nerves and tissues in your foot which is supposed to radically bring down inflammation and even kill the nerves that are irritated. It is an alternative to more invasive procedures and is done for PF and PN. I know quite a few here have those problems.

   Asked by john999, February 24, 2010

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4. hypertension The Va Goofed?

   I filed a reopen claim in Jul 09 for heart disease/heart bypass secondary to my SC hypertension. The VA rec'd the claim 4 Aug 09. In Sep/Oct/Nov 09, I was scheduled for several C&P exams (stress test, EKG, ECG, x-rays, etc) with QTC. Concurrently with my heart disease exams, the VA decided to reevaluate my migraines, so they scheduled me for a C&P exam with QTC specifically for migraines. On 14 Dec 09 I rec'd a call from QTC saying they were finished with my heart disease C&Ps and was going to transmit their findings to the VA that day. On 15 Dec 09, the VA sent me a decision letter on my migraines, stating that there would be no change to my 30% rating. …

   Asked by AimHigh1986, February 13, 2010

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5. ptsd Ptsd Diagnois, Gaf Score Question

   Ok I finally got my records from the VA re: my mental health eval. She diagnosed me with PTSD. the report lists the following Assessment and Diagnosis: AXIS I: PTSD, cognitive d/o NOS 2/2 TBI AXIS II: none AXIS III: osteopenia; s/p traumatic injuries to knees and T12 spine; hearing loss, asthma AXIS IV: - AXIS V: 65 Assessment: 39 yo M with PTSD due to combat in Iraq...PT tended to minimize symptoms and he may be feeling worse then he indicates. Is 65 my GAF score? What should I ask for when filling for PTSD Service connection. I have always been told to ask for a certain rating percentage, then you can't compain if you don't get it. Reviewing the rating s…

   Asked by Signal6, February 25, 2010

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6. Retirement Pay And Va Disability Pay

   Hi Gurus, I'm hearing different answers on this one from non-retirees/non-VA people. Need help. If I am rated 100% schedular (not mental; can fully work) when I retire, how does this affect my retirement check? I've heard the word offset used when there is a VA check and a retirement check. Or do you get your full retirement check AND your VA % rating check (the money posted on the VA website)? Can someone please tell me how that works or where to find the info? I searched for it, but I keep seeing different answers or posts from years ago. As you can see by my questions, it's kind of hard to word what I want to say, to even search for the answer. In other word…

   Asked by LILS, February 23, 2010

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7. ptsd Sleep Apnea Claim

   I am getting ready to ask the VA for a sleep study, my wife says I quit breathing and snore really bad... I'm guessing I have SA, I have SC ptsd and want to file a claim for SA if diagnosed. Who would I need to write an IMO letter, an independant Dr.??and what type of Dr. would it have to be? thanks

   Asked by highlander1s, February 23, 2010

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8. How Is Chronic Pain Rated?

   Can someone post a link to the scale that VA uses in evaluating chronic pain. Thanks.

   Asked by sawgunner, February 24, 2010

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9. I Talked To Varo About Sah Program Today

   I talked to Waco TX SAH Grant people today. Yesterday I sent an email asking for help. He sent back an email this AM and I called him. He was very helpful as all I really want is a grant to help me change sunken tub into walk in shower. He got my file and asked if I was worse than 1993 since I had a C&P and was awarded 30% for flat feet. He said he could not promise anything but since I have problems ambulating and the VA issued me a rollator that I might qualify for the big grant but even so they were getting close to upping HISA to 6800. I have found someone who will tear out tub replace with a floor and tile for 6000. Maybe I could update fixtures for water also…

   Asked by Pete53, February 23, 2010

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10. Dependents

    i was granted service connection over 30 percent back in 2007 how ever they failed to pay for dependents 22 children I have filed a nod in december of 2009 for tmj and in that i RESUBMITTED the forms prooving dependants. I have called the regional office and the lady states its in review my question is will I be awarded the back pay for dependents and if so will it go back to 2007. thanks I am new at this

    Asked by Medic4849, February 24, 2010

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11. Need Ulnar Neuropathy Decision

    I really need a ulnar neuropathy decision/evidence based on presumption due to discharge (38 CFR 3.309), had mine denied because apparently ulnar neuropathy is not a NEUROLOGICAL disorder!!!

    Asked by alphahec, February 23, 2010

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12. Lead Studies

    Anyone have any links or info on this subject. Thanks in advance J

    Asked by jbasser, February 24, 2010

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13. Trying To Do My Claim But The Va Does Not Have My Records.

    I filed a pension compensation claim for service connected dissability in October. I got a letter from the va saying they do not have my records that are lost. i do not have a copy of them myself but have given them the info from all the civilian doctors I say. I wanted to know if anyone had any reference to people having this situation. Know of anyone with a similar situation that was still rewarded. I am not sure if there is anything else I need to do. Please let me know.

    Asked by Cm Burns, February 7, 2010

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