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Great C&p Exam
I had my C&P exam yesterday and I'm left feeling very hopeful. My exam lasted about 1-1/2 hours. The doctor said she had no doubt that the onset of my MS occurred in service. She told me that she would get her report to the RO the same day so I could get what I need. I am very pleased with the outcome. Now to see what the RO does. Thanks so much for all of the advice.
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Waiting On Intial Descision From The Va
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any advice for helping speed up the intial descision process. I filed a claim in July 2009, was done all my C&P appts. in Aug 2009, and seperated from active service in Nov 2009. I have called the VA repeatedly and they have told me the best estimate they have in that I might hear something in May 2010. Is this the norm, or is there some other way to go about it? I was enrolled in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program, and was led to beleive that I would hear something soon after discharge. My rep at the DAV doesn't seem to care either. He just tells me to wait longer. I am about to lose my house in less than 30 days bec…
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C&p Yesterday...have One Question ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I had my c and p exam yesterday and they examine my foot and ankle which i had a cliam in for...My question is the exaimner used the measuring thing to see the degrees at which i could bend my foot down and up..? Now i am already receivng benfits for degenrative ankle disease and achillis tendnitis and i am just wonedering why he measure the degrees becasue ankle is and achiliis tendnitis isnt awarded for degrees of movement? Do i might get rated under foot which is awarded under degrees of movement???????????
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Looking To File Another Claim....
Hi Fellow Veterans, I would like to file a claim with the VA. I am currently 70%+IU (Being paid at the 100% rate) I have also been awarded Social Security Disability, based on my VA medical records. How would I need to word my claim in order to received Total & Permanent with Chapter 35 benefits, like ChampVA for my spouse, (as well as other benefits from my State)? Thanks, CHerie33
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A Bva Case That Would Make Anyone Want To Run
http://www4.va.gov/vetapp09/files2/0915238.txt Citation Nr: 0915238 Decision Date: 04/23/09 Archive Date: 04/29/09 DOCKET NO. 07-13 249 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in No. Little Rock, Arkansas THE ISSUES 1. Whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for entitlement to service connection for nerve and muscle damage due to surgery, right groin (to include right pelvic/hip damage causing the right side to be shorter than the left). 2. Whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for entitlement to service connect…
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Question Regarding Spinal Injury
I have question regarding issues I'm having with my back. Background In 1989 a bad spinal tap landed me in the hospital for 8 months in a body cast with ruptured and infected disc and blood poisoning due to the infection. After surgery my surgeon informed me i now have a narrowing of my spine. Upon release they gave me 10 % rating. In 2001 I requested a rate increase and the rating doctor said i had disc degeneration with mild osteoporosis and I was given increase to 20%. Now I'm having problems daily and I have a job that requires me to stand for 8 hours and I cannot do it. I have since asked for a rate increase about a month ago but I'm not sure what I should e…
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What Does This Really Mean
RO stated your positive opinion was not considered because he did not have your complete claims file. How do you fight that statement (anyone knw of any rules or regs to negate this statement) What does it really mean? (is it just a cop out to deny when you have a positive opinion) Thanks Ruby
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Varo Non Transparent
Hello All hope All Is Well. My concerns are that the VARO whom has jurisdiction of my claim. Has not forwarded pertinent documentation as an example to BVA for a DRO review which was remanded by BVA back to VARO for service connection. When I provided to BVA clearly showing in my STR that this is in fact occurred in the service. How does one address such an act?Once again I say NO ACCOUNTABILITY!!!! As for TIME FRAME GOING ON YEAR FIVE for these issues. IMAGINE
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Shinseki Announces Winners Of Innovation Competition For Improving Claims Processing
(lets hope we don't get screwed in the process...) Shinseki Announces Winners of Innovation Competition for Improving Claims Processing http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1852 VA to Implement Employees’ Ideas to Transform Services WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs selected 10 winners in a competition that solicited ideas from VA employees and co-located Veterans service organizations to improve claims processing and provide greater transparency to Veterans. “I commend the innovative employees who submitted these creative ideas,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “The men and women of VA and the veterans ser…
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Amc Nightmare.....
I have an appealed claim for IU due to mood disorder because of TBI that was sent to BVA then remanded to AMC with a statement to expedite the process(whatever that means). My VA psych's notes were sent to them stating that I am unemployable due to my condition and the meds I take. It has been there for about 7 months. After numerous calls to 800#, I was told by someone that called me from AMC, that they are waiting for a response from the SSA to see if I am receiving any benefits. I told them that I am not receiving any benefits, but they said they needed SSA to tell them that. After a few months I contacted SSA and told them what was happening, and they said that th…
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Shoulder Mri Question - Anyone Know What This Means?
Good evening. I have a question and I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on what this means and or what may happen. I am currently 70% for anxiety. Had a recent C&P for my shoulder, which I injured in basic training in 92. I've never really had a diagnosis until now. Was told back then I sprained it and it gave me trouble since. I didnt complain much about thinking it just goes with the job. As I'm getting older it's worse (join the club right) so I finally was told by the Doctor who did my C&P that she thought I might have a tear and something is definitely wrong so she sent me for an MRI. Just received the results and it states as follow…
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Any Mod
Could someone move the posts under How Do I? CAVC or Equitable Relief to Claims Research? This vet won a CUE but now has a very unusual situation. We need more input on what he should do. Thanks!
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