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Entitlement - Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims
Once you know you are eligible for Veterans Disability Compensation, the question then becomes are you entitled to it by law. This is where to post those questions. it's OK, if you are feeling confused this is not at all unusual it can be a very confusing system. If you were injured in service and have a question about whether you are entitled to file a claim, post it here. Law 38C.F.R.3.4 (a)
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Dental - Change in Annual appointments
While at the VA Dental office in Texas - I was informed of a recent change. No more annual appointments for routine care. It is now every TWO years, since the system is "inundated with Veterans" - The clerks words, not mine. Just a Heads up.
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Clothing Allowance
Hey there; First time for me filing for clothing allowance and I did so back in late May/early June. I stopped by the Prosthetics department and although they can't say for sure, they told me it was good news and that I would be getting a letter. I still haven't received a letter of approval or denial. Do you get one? If you are approved when are the payments disbursed? TIA
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Overweight and Service Connection to Pes Plantus
Is anyone aware of a case where an individual developed Pes Plantus due to being overweight and running to keep their weight in check to meet the military weight standards. If they have, were they able to get service connection for Pes Plantus?
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Mild Sleep Apnea
Good morning Forum, I am sure this has been answered before but now as I am getting closer to Retirement (currently at 19yrs)alot of confusion is coming up. I recently was diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea after completing a sleep study. The civilian doctor will discuss treatment with me on my ne,the appointment, which also includes the use of a breathing assistance device. Should I ask him for a CPAP machine and do I also need to see my primary care provider to get the results,findings and treatment put in my medical records? I would appreciate any feedback.
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Feet issue
Hi all. Just found out today that i have osteoarthritus in both of my feet. I am currently SC for bilateral plantar fascitis at 30% which i've had an appeal for 18 months and waiting on the hearing to be rescheduled. About to get stem cell Injections so sure i will get 50% one of these years. My question is this... can i get SC also for the arthritis? Thanks in advance for amy help!!
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Secondary Claim assistance
Hello, It has been a long time since I initially filed my claim back in 00 and don't remember it being this complex as I have read. Or maybe I am reading too much into it lol Currently, @20% due to Invertebral disc syndrome (discectomy) Service connected Looking to increase my rating due to a recent Spinal Fusion due to my rated condition and complications that arose during my surgery that was due to initial surgery while I was on active duty. I started my claim and now not sure how to proceed. 1. Can I file for an increase on my own? I have doctors report from the surgery along with the epidurals and other treatm…
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Luana2sea
Really upset ? Treated for skin cancer on base right before retirement. On face and hands. 2007. Continue treatment privately every 4 times or plus a year, have visually open painful wounds, was seen by VA in West Virginia. And was rated 0 with a statement "Now states cancer is on face." Any suggestions??♀️ Served in Africa
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RETROACTIVE FOR MALIGNANT CANCER SECONDARY FOR A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY
ILL TRY TO MAKE THIS AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE. SERVICE CONNECTED FOR SEVERE OLIGOSPERMIA IN 2000 20% ..GULF WAR ILLNESS 15 YEARS LATER..I GET TESTICULAR CANCER....LOST THE LEFT ONE FOR MULTIPLE CARCINOMAS IN APRIL 2015 3 CYCLES OF BLEOMYCIN , CISPLATIN AND ETOPOSIDE.AUG 2015 TILL NOV 2015 (RPLND) RETROPERITONEAL LYPHADENOPATHY TO REMOVE CANCEROUS LYMPH NODES DONE MAY 5, 2017 C&P EXAMS DONE.. ON JUNE 2,2017... AND TESTICULAR CANCER, RPLND AND RPLND SCAR APPROVED FOR SECONDARY SERVICE CONNECTION TO OLIGOSPERMIA. (MEN WITH OLIGOSPERMIA HAVE5 TIMES THE RISK OF DEVELOPING TESTICULAR OR PROSTATE CANCER) IVE BEEN WAITING ON RETROACTIVE 100…
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Mood Disorder Rating
So I just had my C&P exam for depression secondary to my CRPS. Based on the exam can anyone speculate on what rating I would get? SECTION I: ---------- 1. Diagnosis ------------ a. Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder(s)? [X] Yes [ ] No ICD code: F32.89 If the Veteran currently has one or more mental disorders that conform to DSM-5 criteria, provide all diagnoses: Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Other specified depressive disorder I…
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Complications due to previous surgery?
Hello, I have submitted my secondary claim due to a recent surgery that was service connected. And now I am wondering if I could open another claim due to complications from a discectomy I had while in service. I recently underwent a spinal fusion and was it supposed to be a routine surgery (2 hours), but the Doctor ran into complications due to my previous surgery and the surgery ended up taking a total of 6 hours and with a longer hospital stay and recovery time. On top of that, I now have permanent nerve damage. How would I approach this from a claims perspective? Should, I wait until my claim is finished for my increase (awaiting decision), or speak with a VA L…
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Depression Secondary to low back pain or tinittus/hearing loss
I have a VA diagnoses for depression, lower back pain and tinittus, with zero for bilateral hearing loss. All are connected except depression. Which condition would most likely allow for a secondary of depression? thanks
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Heads up IU vets.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/05/23/budget-calls-cuts-va-programs-tradeoff-extending-choice.html?ESRC=todayinmil.sm
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