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BVA DECISION MADE
My Attorney was successful in getting a BVA grant. It had been remanded back from the Veteran's Court. A CUE reversal. I'm over the moon, but don't know what to expect next. I also had a successful C&P exam for Hypothyroidism. (The newly added disease to the list of Presumptive conditions related to AO.) The Schedule of Ratings calls for a minimum of 30% there. I had asked the BVA for 100% from my present 60% for the tongue cancer, because anything less will not get me needed crucial dental work. I am hoping the combined rating will get me there. Do I now just wait for a RO rating decision? Anybody know how long the wait is? When I was Service Connected for PTSD, it s…
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iu p&t I’m 70% And Temp 100% IU, Should I Fight to be Rated 100%?
I’ll try to keep this as short as possible. About a year and a half ago I was awarded 70% total disabled rating for hearing loss, flexibility of wrist, and PTSD. They gave me IU bc my PTSD prevents me from being employed. I was also awarded Social Security after a long fight. Things have changed since then. I’ve been educating myself on how these things work and unfortunately I have found some new things out recently. My Dr. and I have talked and I have to go to the TBI clinic in my state and be evaluated. I had some minor head trauma recently and someone told me about TBI’s bc I displayed some of the symptoms after. Well not just some, over the years I’ve displayed like …
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Bad Rating issue
I filed a claim. Did a session with a private psychologist and was diagnosed with ptsd. Went to a c and p exam and the examiner did not accurately reflect all of my symptoms. Was given a low rating. Went back to the private psychologist who reviewed my c and p exam paperwork and concluded that one part was inconsistent with another part. He said that VSO scheduled another c and p exam. Just did that one. The va is calling it a request for increase rather than a dispute of the original claim. Below is the letter from the private psychologist after reviewing my case decision my question .... they already sent me back pay to the date of my claim but at a much low…
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How to challenge a C&P exam
Hi Everyone, On January 7, VA contractor, VES, did my C&P exam . After nearly pulling teeth trying to get a copy of the exam from the VA, I finally got it a few days ago. Although the doctor found that I have the condition and found that it was caused by military service, she was way off with her box checks for my symptoms--missing or ignoring several of my symptoms. Also, her assessment of my symptoms conflicted with my privately provided DBQ. It's frustrating because I answered the questions the same way with both doctors. Can I challenge/dispute the VES contractor's C&P findings? If so, where can I find the rules for how to do this? And how …
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C&P exam resulted in decreased rating
5 years ago I was rated at 60% for service connected disability, I was also given IU. Not long after that the VA gave me 2 total hip replacements. Last month I was called in for a C&P exam for my right hip that was rated at 20% before the surgery. I just got the results from the C&P exam and they reduced the rating on my right hip from 20% to 0%. That will result in my overall rating to go from 60% down to 40% and I will lose my IU. As per the rating rules, the minimum rating for a total hip replacement is 30% if it goes perfectly. Does this make any sense to anyone or is it an obvious mistake on their part?
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Hip exam stack question?
I was wondering if anyone know if I get 10% for all three hip codes, 5251, 5252, and 5253. Does that mean I get a rating of 30% for my hip? or does it mean I get 3 separate ratings of 10% each. It makes a difference looking at the VA Math table.
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c&p exam for lumbar back and bilateral knee condition
Hello, I have an upcoming c&p exam with a contractor in the St. Louis area. The company name is LHI. I'm not sure what to expect, so I am looking for any advice I can gather to prepare myself before I go. My appointment is scheduled for April 1st. Thanks in advance.
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Left shoulder secondary to right hand wrist shoulder
Hello, I filed for a compensation exam for my left shoulder secondary to my right service connections (right finger amputation of 1st and 2nd fingers, ankylososis of remaining 2 fingers- 70% for loss of use. Right wrist sprain 10%, right shoulder strain 20%, scars and osteo stumps 10%, and ptsd 50%. I had the amputation from a mortar when I was 19 years old, so my whole adult life I have been over compensation with my left arm and it is finally catching up to me. How do I explain this for my dbq examiner? Or does anyone have a similar condition? Thank you!
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Followup C&P Exam Notification
Hi, I received a phone call (voicemail) asking about scheduling a C&P exam and also a letter saying that a request was filed "on my behalf." From what I understand, don't they send you an appointment date and time in a letter if it's for a followup C&P exam? I'm currently 100% total, but not permanent, however I haven't received a request for a C&P exam in over a decade. Is this normal? I'm absolutely terrified of anything VA related let alone C&P examinations so I'm hesitant to just "schedule one and see what happens" if I don't have to. Would it seem odd if I asked the scheduler if this was due to an unfinished claim that they just go…
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Where can I find instructions for Physicians doing C&P exams, like benefit of the doubt or finding service connectedness
I am in the 8th year of a very legit toxic claim. Exposures admitted. Finally more exams are coming. I would like to find the instructions given to doctors doing such exams. I hope there are instructions like "if the diagnosis is recognized by a respected minority of physicians you can't disallow just because you disagree" (standard rule in medical litigation) also instructions with how they are to deal with benefit of doubt re: occurrence etc. I can't find on Internet.
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Help with C&P undoubtedly upcoming again
Hello everyone, newbie here. So, I filed my claim on 10/25/20 and listed PTSD, Hearing, and Sleep Apnea. To make a long story short, last week I was rated 10% tinnitus, 0% sleep apnea, and PTSD "deferred". Interestingly, the VSR added "high blood pressure" as a disability only to deny it two days later once a decision was made on the hearing and sleep apnea. Has that happend to anyone else? Also, I have researched "deferred" a little and since my claim has now went back to reviewing evidence the past few days to now gathering evidence today, can I assume another C&P exam is coming my way? Also, my Dr. wrote an incredible nexus letter and rebuttal letter …
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CRSC question and amended tax returns
I retired from the Army active duty in 2013 with 25 years and various combat deployments. I found out that I was 90 percent CRSC and 90 percent from the VA for disability. I got my CRSC letter from HRC and got my letter from DFAS about CRSC in 2018. I am wondering since I have been getting CRDP from the VA can I amend 4 years of my last tax returns if I could have gotten CRSC instead of the CRDP I got from the VA since CRSC would have reduced my taxable income? Thanks for any help!
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