VA Disability Claims Research

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1. Submiting Claim

   I am getting ready to send in my claim. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything to make it as easy for the VA as possible. I am filling out a 21-4138 stating what I am claiming. I was then going to provide a letter giving a little more background to my current problems listing them out (just a brief paragraph 5-6 lines) number them 1, 2, etc. Under each item I am going to list the date and location each time I was seen for the disability in my SMR and also after service up to current. I am also going to highlight in my SMRs and private medical records the items relating to my disabilities. I have all the medical records and am providing them to the VA so they don't …

   Asked by Rich W, September 17, 2009

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3. Imo Qualifications/costs

   My interests are very close to Rockhounds I started to add my experience to his thread but didn't want to hijack his thread. Here is my IME person: For Lumbar Injury which the VA denied and has now gone to the DRO and I have requested a conference. I expect zero help from anybody so I'll be toeing the mark alone. If the DAV even shows up they need, no i'll bring my own, crash cart. Her credentials: Mxxxxxx O. Bxxxxxx, M.D. Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Medicine American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency: Physical Medicine, Ohio State University Hospitals Internship: Rive…

   Asked by cannoncocker, September 17, 2009

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4. Venereal Disease

   Has anyone ever had SC for venereal disease? What evidence was used? babyray

   Asked by babyray, September 17, 2009

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5. More Help On Another Reg

   Looking for a reg that states something to the effect that: You do not have to have a confirmed diagnosis of a particular condition shown in SMR's - that symptomology of a disease shown in SMR's a diagnosis at a latter dates and a medical nexus connecting the two, should get SC granted. Thanks, carlie

   Asked by carlie, September 17, 2009

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6. ptsd Need Help From Truckers Who've Been In Iraq.

   A friend was killed, about 6 months ago, when his pickup swerved into an on-coming vehicle. He had been rated 100% P&T, in '08, for PTSD. He had active duty from 9/77-9/80, 3/03-6/03, 6/03-1/04 and Army NG from 3/03-4/04. He'd been to Iraq where he operated trucks, in convoys. His wife put in for DIC, stating his death was caused by him falling asleep due to his VA meds, but it was denied. No surprise. Death certificate states basically multiple trauma due to MVA. Myself and other friends feel he either committed suicide or perhaps was having a flashback to when he was driving in a convoy. He was receiving dialysis and was on his way home, from that, when he c…

   Asked by Philip Rogers, September 17, 2009

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7. Medical Retirement.

   My Brother was hospitalized recently for an emergency and treated by Army Doctors. He lives in El Paso and the closest VA Hospital in in Albuquerque NM. The Army Doctors though that he probably had cancer or was loosing blood. He was diagnosed with psoratic arthritis was given cortisone injections in feet, ankles, back, knees and lower back. Seems like he had severe anemia from it also. Since he has a 10% rating for psorasis and a 10% rating for arthrititus we are going to ask for a higher rating. The Army issued him a walker but hsi condition is not good. He has no energy and is exhausted all the time. He asked his work if he could use his disability insurance but th…

   Asked by Pete53, September 17, 2009

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8. Clarification For Top213

   My dear sir, before you go away being mad at some really outstanding veterans on this site I just wanted to point out a couple of things to you in an effort to assist you in seeing clearly. First your original topic sited TITLE 45. I am sure this is in reference to Title 45, CFR as Title 45 of the US Code covers Railroads. Title 45 my friend pertains to Public welfare. In paragraph (a) it discusses programs or activities which receives FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The VA does not receive federal financial assistance it is a federally funded program. Title 45 was truly written so that state programs such as those under HUD, Health and Human services, Food Stamp,…

   Asked by Ricky, September 17, 2009

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9. ptsd Tdiu Fastrack?

   Long story, everything with the VA seems to be. Anyway after 40 years I have went from 10% with no kiss. To recently 80%, 50% PTSD and 30% GSW (gun shot wound)R (right) arm. So I files for IU (individual unemployability for fellow PTSD'ers) July 14th 2009. Sept 10th 2009 I recieve the standard letter stateing they are working on my claim and giving me 30 days to submit further eveidence. That is less than 2 months, warp speed in my experience with the VA I go to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) at the FT Myers Fl clinic and tell Larry I have the letter, he gives me a questioning look and says already?? In the last 10 years dealing with the VA, I have…

   Asked by jjrbus, September 16, 2009

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10. Eca Initiative Program

    Asked by blanco63, September 16, 2009

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11. tdiu Just Got Perm 100% - Have Questions

    Hi Everyone, After getting turned down by social security twice I figured I couldn't wait the 1 year for the appeal because I needed money. I did appeal the case anyway because I haven't gone back to work as of yet. I had been waiting for my convalescent leave since March for my service connected back. I had filed for TDIU because this was my second surgery and I had a 3 level fusion done with cages, etc. So I start interviewing for positions. I have doubts I can even last an 8 hour day. I can't sit for more than 5-10 minutes without getting nauseous. I worked in the computer field for 14 years after 4 years in the Marines. Mind you prior to today my back from …

    Asked by dav_marine72, September 16, 2009

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12. Need Clairafication

    <_< i am presently 60% sc with primary dx of dm11. On 3/18/08 my claim for reflux disease and to finally get my request for a decision which had been deferred for over a year on my PN in my legs resolved. My PN on 8/21/2009 was denied . After reading my 1st C&P Progress Notes i found on page 21 section 3 that the examiner stated that the lower extremities was most likely aggravatesd by DM. This was also stated for my claim for ED. When i read the reference to 38 of the CFR's it is stated that "service connection "may" be granted for a disease or inlury which resulted from a service -connected disability or aggravated thereby". Unless i am misinterpeting this i…

    Asked by Dick, September 16, 2009

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13. Widow Gets Profane Laced Denial

    http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfsep09/nf091609-3.htm per the Watchdog story: "Make a complaint about government employees, and you – not them –could end up as the target of a criminal probe. That’s exactly what happened to Bessie Krone, a 62-year-old disabled widow from Montgomery, Alabama who recently received a expletive-filled letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Instead of finding out who sent her the vile letter and why, the VA’s Office of Inspector General, Division of Criminal Investigations is apparently investigating her!"

    Asked by Berta, September 16, 2009

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