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ptsd connect IBS/Gerd to PTSD
Hi, I guess the question is what do I need to do? I am preparing to do NOD for gerd/IBS secondary to PTSD. What should I get an IME or IMO? I live in NJ and was looking at SEAK website. Can a internal doctor provide the IMO/IME? for secondary IBS/GErd issues? Do they need to fill out DBQ or just a letter relating the two. Should an MH doctor do this? Side note : MH VA doctor just switched my meds, put me on Mirtazapine 15mg. 3 days ago. All sleep problems gone with anxiety way down but as I'm typing fill like falling asleep after sleeping for 12 hours. went to work and can't wait to go to bed again, also fill like I'm starving sorry for the rant.
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Doctor Brian Case IME's
I figured that I may look into this. Brian W. Case, MD, MS Board Certified, Occupational Medicine Diplomate, ABPM IME Examiner http://www.caseime.com/ Specialty Focus: Occupational Medicine Disability Medicine Experience: 12 years performing IMEs >2000 IMEs performed Education: MD, Loma Linda University MS, University of Cincinnati IME Training: SEAK, AADEP, ACOEM, and ABIME
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Secondary carpal tunnal and secondary cubital tunnal injuries
Hi everyone I saw my Doctor yesterday and I asked and received a IMO for carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome secondary to right shoulder injury. A little history I'm receiving 20% Rt shoulder, 20% Lt shoulder secondary due to over use 10% Lt Biceps due to over use I would like to know if this is enough to claim service connection for my hand and forearm due to over use ? Here goes nothing . Work Status: NOT ABLE to work at present. Estimated to be permanently disabled from this injury to the left shoulder. He has night symptoms which keep him up at night. Patient demonstrates weakness and numbness in the left hand and f…
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Nexus letter for dental/jaw condition
Here is a letter written by my dentist. I'd like some feedback from all you big brains out there in Hadit land. To whom it may Concern: I am Dr. Kevin L. Hicks. I am general dentist with 20 years' of clinical experience, including treatment of bruxism and TM disorder. I have been asked to write a statement in support of the aforementioned veterans claim. Mr. XX X is a patient under my care since March 2013. His diagnosis is dental bruxism with associated muscle enlargement and tenderness as well significant wear in patient's dentition. I am familiar with his history and have examined Mr. XXX often while he has been under my care. …
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Dr. Bash (Chris Bash)?
Has anyone actually talked to Dr. Bash in the last month or so? Has anyone heard of his son Chris Bash. Got a phone call from Chris Bash whom said he was working with his dad. I recently sent a package two days ago, but I can not verify that I am actually talking to someone from Dr. Craigs office. I have sent several texts to Dr. Craig Bash phone over the last two months, to which no replys have came back. I called his cell tonight but his voice mail is full. Sorta worried if I am talking to someone in his office or if someone picked up my package with all my personnel information in it.
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Hired Dr. Bash
My wife was denied Asthma and headaches in 2011. The appeal is currently at BVA and after I had her pull her file from her CVSO, I realized her vet rep was rather incompetent. (Her claim was a real mess and I knew she would lose if something didn't change fast). My first step was meeting with John Dorle. We bought her paperwork and met at a caribou coffee in Elk River MN, 4 weeks ago. He proceeded to go over all her paperwork and give us his opinion. He informed us that we would lose and are representation we currently had was inadequate to say the least. He also advised us if we hired him, we should hire Dr. Craig Bash as well. I was very impressed with John.…
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When to get an IMO Vs. an IME
Team, When is it best to get an IME vs an IMO? Which hold more power in the VAs world? Thanks
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Medical Opinion-Nexus Request Form Template
Reformatted the one from cfile for our primary doctor. Sharing in case anyone else can make use of it. MEDICAL OPINION - Nexus Request Form.docx
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Sample IMOs
First off, I hope everyone had a great New Year. Please forgive me if this is an ignorant question, but I have been searching to try to find sample IMO letters, specifically I am filing for GERD, IBS and urinary incontinence secondary to the meds i am taking for lupus. I have taken NSAIDS, plaquinil, steroids and gabapentin on a daily basis for over six years. I have a gastroenterologist willing to do an IMO, but he has not done any for VA patients before. I apologize if there are some listed here on hadit, and thanks in advance.
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Anyone used Dr. K. Edwards for IMO? Former VA Doc
Has anyone used Dr. K Edwards and have a review. here is his website: http://www.vadisabilityclaimsrelief.com/
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ptsd When To File IMO
I presently have a 50% PTSD rating as of May 2015.I filed for an increase and IU.I pushed the button last week.Now my IMO is coming and need to know if I should wait for decision first then file my IMO if denied.Or should I just wait and file with an appeal...Thanks in advance...
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what should I put in 4138 when filing IMO?
I have my IMO and am ready to file it.What should I say in the 4138 form?
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