VA Disability Claims Research

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1. Missed Appt

   I really need some help. I am part of the BDD (filing VA claim while processing for retirement from military). I had my 1st C/p which was phase 2 of my retirement physical and then my Nurse Pratictioner scheduled me for a Psyc eval for depression. She called and sccheduld the appointment and as she said it I wrote it down. 10:00 today- when I showed up for appointment they said it was scheduled for 10:00 yesterday and I no showed it. Now they say they can not reschedule it until I officially retire and get my initial claim. Some how this does not seem fair. My actual retirement date is not until Aug, which is when the claim will be adjudicated. I know without the C/P exa…

   Asked by LOA, January 31, 2008

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3. When Surgery Is Recommended To Repair Injury

   Taking my example. I had a fractured Nasal Bone, in the service, rated at 0% SC, resulting in a deviated septum, that along with a chronic sinusitis condition, causes blockage of the nasal passages, most of the time. Surgery is recommended to repair deviated septum, only this procedure posses a risk to the Vet for the following reasons. Not a good candidate for surgery due to a autoimmune desease called Sarcoidosis, which could cause scaring more severe than normal because of the over active immune system associated with Sarcoidosis also a condition known as nocturnal hypoxia, associated with minor obstructive sleep apnea, treated with the use of oxygen, supplied b…

   Asked by Rockhound, February 2, 2008

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4. ptsd Some Med Linkage From Tbi

   http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJAN08/nf013108-3.htm These two new reports are very interesting- It seems to me just outright ridiculous to see the high rate of PD diagnosis in newly returning veterans-when in fact they could have PTSD or TBI residuals- or even both. The VA is starting to look into the TBI situation better then they did- they should have done that when we first got into Iraq- an IED is almost like a land mine- in its affects-and I would imagine many Vietnam Vets have TBI due to explosions that the VA still has not diagnosed.

   Asked by Berta, February 3, 2008

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5. I Am Getting The Run Around On Getting A Copy Of C-file

   I am getting the run around from the Chicago Regional office on getting a copy of my c-file. Any ideas had to approach this

   Asked by Will, January 22, 2008

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6. H.r.4986 National Defense Authorization Act 2008

   x x x H.R.1585 was Vetoed by President Bush. However, H.R. 4986 became Public Law. Unfortunately, you'll have to read through most of the Bill to sort out related veterans' legislation for 2008. ~Wings Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (by request) (introduced 3/20/2007) Cosponsors (1) Related Bills: H.CON.RES.269, H.RES.403, H.RES.860, H.R.4986, S.179, S.1547, S.1548, S.1944 Latest Majo…

   Asked by Wings, February 3, 2008

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7. Volunteer Needed To Read For Accuracy

   can i get a volunteer who can read over the attached document for accuracy? The subject is Eligibility and Entitlement it's not near done, but some input now would be good. Track_1_No_Claim_Filed.rtf

   Asked by Tbird, February 3, 2008

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8. Chapter 79 Of Title 10

   x x x x H.R. 4986 Became Public Law No: 110-181, not yet available as Text from the GPO H.R.4986 : To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (1) Committees: House Arm…

   Asked by Wings, February 2, 2008

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9. Dumb Question I Know But

   I'm confused about the Life Insurance for service disabled veteran. Is the first $10,000 free?? Thanks jessie

   Asked by jessie0054, February 2, 2008

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10. Champva Supplemental Insurance ?

    ?Does anyone have a supplelmental insurance that pays secondary to champva? and are they worth getting? My son and wife were in a auto accident last year and even though there is a 3000 dollar cap that is still alot of bills that come our way both are still under doctors care so another three thousand dollar cap will be in palace for this year . Leroy

    Asked by LeroyJohnson, February 1, 2008

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11. My C-file Is With Dro Right Now?

    my claim/NOD for IU is with DRO right now according to a response I got back from Iris and they said it should be done shortly. In VA terms for shortly how long is this usually, months or years LOL???

    Asked by Will, January 31, 2008

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12. Party Time Count Down!

    "Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all" ~ Dale Carnegie We're ROOTING for you!!! Go Josephine! Go! Free

    Asked by free_spirit_etc, February 1, 2008

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13. C & P Medical Exam

    I had a C&P exam last August (gen medical). The VARO deferred my claim for ss records. I had my SS hearing 22 JAN. ALJ ruled in my favor. VARO has received SS records. Got a letter in mail today for a C&P exam on the 11th of this month. same clinic as before but different provider. Seems odd to me that they would spend the money for another exam before adjudicating my claim based on the one I just had. Anyone?

    Asked by Big Al, February 2, 2008

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