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Dr. Bash And Imo For Sleep Apnea
Did someone say that they believed Dr. Bash could write an IMO that would allow someone with SC DMII and CAD win a Sleep Apnea claim. I have apnea, chronic pain, anxiety and depression, CAD and DMII and PN. I developed the SA after all the other conditions manifested themselves. The VA is trying to terminate my opiate contract because of my sleep apnea. They say the apnea is dangerous because my shrink prescribes clonazepam and my pain doctor prescribed methadone and oxycodone. Now my pain doctor is shaking in her boots and wanting me to magically cure my anxiety and SA in order to continue getting the opiates I have been getting for the last ten years. The VA says m…
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Can Anyone Recommend Some Ent/doctors Of Otolaryngology Or Otology To Do An Ime For My Va Disability?
hi...can you all recommend a doctor or some doctors of Otolaryngology or Otology in oklahoma or texas who do independent medical exams for disabled veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus secondary aggravated issues??? i've seen 4 different audiologists and 2 were by the va system and none of them can examine/diagnose me with secondary issues related to hearing loss and tinnitus nor can they complete the necessary va disability paperwork for these secondary issues. i currently get va disability for hearing loss and tinnitus now i need some help on the secondary issues. thank you.
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Can Anyone Recomm, Imo For Asthma In Jacksonville
Good evening brothers/ Sisters / family members, I was denied a SC for Asthma back in 2011, I was diagnosed during and after returning from Saudia Arabia in 1995 after a 8 month Patriot Missile deployment. . I've been on Meds ever since .... Advair/ Singulair / Albuterol / Montekulast, and was issued a Nebulizer. I have many of documented visits to the ER for shortness of breath and attacks. I retired in 2011 after 21 years. I didn't know anything about appeals and so forth. I am hoping someone can suggest a good Veteran friendly Asthma / Allergy Dr. in Jacksonville for a good IMO so I can re open my case. Will my service records suffice , I know they couldn't o…
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Indiana Imo
I am looking for an IMO in the state of Indiana who is familiar with the VA process and terminology needed by the VA (more than...). I am looking to secure an IMO for sleep apnea (VA sleep study completed and diagnosed with the VA) secondary due too Sonoma (multiple mental issues, and service connected) and/or medications for same. I have several other medications that are also VA service connected that "could" be a possible cause of my sleep apnea. If your aware of such a doctor in Indiana please advise. I am centrally located and will travel as necessary. Thank you for any advice
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Need Imo Or Ime From Dentist?
I have a very good outside dentist that filled out a DBQ but now I am thinking I should have gotten an IMO or IME? Which is better? Secondly, since I already filed an FDC I am assuming that I should NOT submit the IMO/IME. Should I have it prepared by my dentist for back up in case my dental claim secondary to my eating disorder gets denied? How do I have one prepared by him. He is not familiar with the VA but is willing to assist me in anyway he can. Thanks!
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Imo & Dr Bash
Hello everyone, just wanted to share something I learn about Dr Bash today i got a call from him about I need an medical opinion to help establish an early effective date of IU and that he can help with this for a lot less than the what the attorney is charging if we win about 45 grand different. He even said he & his assistant would represent me at hearing & BVA if necessary no extra charge. He is really a nice guy my first time speaking with him took about an hour. He says I don't need a lawyer he will help me with everything the IMO & be at hearing he and his assistant must be an advocate. I have read good and bad but I was impress with him …
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ptsd Mental Health Imo/ime/nexus/dbq
I'm very confused about what I need. So I will share a bit about my situation and hopefully I can make some leeway. I'm currently 70% with 60% of that being GERD alone. My GERD along with my chronic pain causes me to have a high level of Depression and Anxiety on a daily basis. My VA Psyschiatrist, wrote a letter stating that I need time off from work for 3 months and I never got better, and been out of work for almost a year. Here is my question I have been diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder, Anxiety, and I just started a claim online with these 2 items secondary to my GERD, LUMBAR, and Knee. I have been diagnosed with PTSD too but I don't have that in my claim. …
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Resonable Vs As Likely As Not On Imo
Hi Guys My doc wants to put "is reasonable" instead of "as likely as not" on my IMO. How will this fly at the BVA. Thanks RickH
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Dr. Sniger Email
Need Dr. Sniger email address. Thanks in advance
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20 Years Worth Of Remands
i recieved my decision today from the board of veterans appeals.they have been remanding my service connected claim for 20 years.in the last couple of years ,i have had 3 different board requested imo's.this is my problem.the last board requested imo that i recieved,the doctor admitted that my disability was aggravated because the doctor refused to give me the medication that i had been taking before i went on active duty .this refusal caused a psychiactric break down after i ran out of medication after one month of active duty.their doctor admitted that this aggravated my condition.but at the same time trys to blame my problem on drugs and alcohol .i got an article 15 t…
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Dr. William Sniger Md, For A Imo
Ok another question Has anyone used: William Sniger, M.D. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist 360 Pleasant Street, Raynham, MA 02767 For IMO. Thanks, Hugh
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