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Diagnosis Section Of C&p
Is diagnosis part of exam subjective or objective? I think it would be objective but just want to make sure. thanks, Frank
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ptsd Mh Exam And Spousal Support
Here goes - uh, I have an mh exam coming up that could be soul baring (mdd/mst/PTSD) and my husband is going with me. Some or many things could be revealed that have stained and changed me. I am taking some notes to guide and remind me of events and issues. I am looking for advice about how to prepare and debrief him. He is my soulmate, a pillar of strength and is aware of many things I've experienced. My concern is how he as a man may take exposure of graphic details that could come out by questioning. Thank you kindly and prayers are appreciated, Cg'up2009!
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hypertension Where To Begin
I am retiring soon after 23 active years in the Navy. I do not know where they will be doing my disability medicalm screening at. I am retiring in Japan and going back home to Tennessee, so I am guessing either at the VA hospital in Murfresboro or Nashville. I have no idea what % if any disability I will be entiteled for, buit have the following issues: Some documeneted hearing loss, not sure of the level Hypertension, on high blood pressure meds for last 4 years Sleep apnea: sleep with the CPAP machine Lower back pain: I have had 2 surguries while on active duty but still deal with constant pain in lower back. 1.) First surgery was a discectomy at Balboa Hospital …
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ptsd C & P Exams
I am scheduled for a C&P for IU on Aug 18 and another C&P for PTSD on August 24. I would have thought that the PTSD would come before the IU exam because the results of the C&P for PTSD would be part of the evidence toward my IU claim. Thanks Bill
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Reexamanation For Iu Claim
<_< Does anyone have any ideas why VA wants to schedule another C and P exam after initial one on the 10 of june. After being told it was initially rated in July. Knees were diagnosed differently than a reconsideration claim in 2007 where I was awarded a 10% increase also same knee was increased 10% in 2006 But, DDD and nerve problem is consideably worse. Can i turn down Exam and what would happen if i indeed turned down the exam Iam tired of the B### S### any ideas and has anyone encoutered the same.
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Just Got An Appt
for psychiatry that i had no idea was being scheduled. im there 2x a wk so i always know what is coming up. is it possible that this is my c&p exam or do they notify u and clearly state that is what its for?
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ptsd Need Opinion Of C&p Exam Results
Hi fellow veterans'. I am seeking opinions from those of you who may have been through the entire process for combat related PTSD, Tinnitus and severe hearing loss. First the PTSD results. In the summary Doctor states "likely he meets stressor criteria A for the DSM-IV manual criteria for PTSD based on his Vietnam war experiences". "Capacity for improvement and remission of his PTSD is limited". Diagnosis: Axis I. PTSD secondary to Vietnam war experiences. Axis II. Deferred. Axis III. Service history of post tramatic brain injury. Axis IV: Stressors; moderate to severe. Axis V. Current global assessment of functioning for the PTSD is 48. Now for the Tinnit…
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Service Officer
I need a Service Office I have called and left messages and emails to my county VA. Servicer Officer, DAV, VFW. No one ever calls me back I can not get a hold of any one. I need to open a new claim and try to get old one uped from 10%. Any help out there.
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Increase For Adjustment Disorder C&p Exam
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts to my adjustment disorder rating. I am currently rated 30% from 2002 and have appealed that I should be rated higher. They are finally getting around to the exam now. I am rated secondary do to my service connected back. My symptoms from the start have been multiple panic attacks daily, lose of work because I have to leave based on the attacks, eight jobs in four years, some I was fired for missing time, others I quit because I couldn't get along with boss and co-workers and was being written up. I have been taking zoloft 60mg once a day, ativan 1mg three times a day (increased from .5 in 2004), buspar 20mg…
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Sc Hearing Lost And Tinnitus Bilateral
First Tinnitus was granted at 10% SC for hearing lost have been established, exam finding: Left Ear Speech Discrimination= 84% dB lost pure tone threshold -1000 Hz = 20dB - 2000 Hz = 20dB - 3000Hz = 60dB - 4000Hz = 40dB Average decibel lost is 35 in left ear Right Ear Speech Discrimination= 84% dB lost pure tone threshold -1000 Hz = 25dB - 2000 Hz = 20dB - 3000Hz = 60dB - 4000Hz = 70dB Average decibel lost is 44 in right ear With these result granted 0% SC. This was my experience with the Audio testing
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Intervertrbral Disc Syndrome Evidence
Hello Veterans, Does anyone have an answer to this? In reference to "Incapacitating Episodes" for Intervertebral Disc Disease, my private doctor has in my file that he prescribed 10-12 weeks of bedrest w/medication for pain over the last year. Does this information have to be in my C file before the C-P exam is scheduled for it to be considered? So far there's nothing in my file about this. I didn't know it mattered until I learned it recently from you good people. I have spent at least 8 to 10 weeks out of every year since 1995 at bedrest w/ meds for pain during flare-ups of damaged nerve irritation, prescribed by a doctor. I wasn't sure if I could just tell the …
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Pension Denied Does This Effect Compensation?
Received letter from VA denying my 21-526 PENSION Claims due to gross earning. Does this effect my claims for compensation? Since the Pension process was pending for 2 years does this mean that my claims are working the way to top of past due file? Thanks for any replies Ken1
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