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Is This Acceptable
Can a doctor examines you for a DBQ, and then a different doctor, writes the IMO to the VA.....
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diabetes Joedoakes - Newbie Looking For A Doc
I'm new to the forum. I'm trying to get a IME for high blood pressure secondary to diabetes type 2. I belong to a HMO and they don't know I'm a veteran. My doctor verbally told me once the HBP was due to the diabetes, but won't write a diagnoses on it. Is there any doctor on the west coast, I am in Washington State. If there is someone in WA state that would be great. CAD/IHD 30% Diabetes mellitus with ED 20% Peripheral neuropathy left and right extremity 10% each – 20% High Blood Pressure secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2 - denied Joe
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Need Help With If Some Things Should Be Included In An Imo
Received an IMO and the doctor asked that I look it over for errors and let him know. This is an appeal for kidney disease my husband suffers from and we are claiming was caused by the contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (an uphill battle.) The report looks good to me but I do have a few questions I wanted to ask here before getting back with him. **It says he reviewed patient's medical records/testimony,lay statements, personnel records but it does not state he saw the service medical records or C&P file. He did see both and references the C&P opinion elsewhere but does not specifically list it. Should these two things be included in the lis…
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Need Input On My Imo
I have an IMO that I would like to upload for opinions before submitting with a NOD. I know how to upload to the site but can't figure out how to cover the personal info. It is an attachment to an email. Tried putting it into Word but Word dies not allow PDFs. PDFs seem to not be changeable? Can anyone share how to do this? Thanks Kate
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Ime Vs. Imo
I am wondering what is the best option, IME or an IMO, for wading through the VA's appellate process after a NOD has been filed? Would it be wiser to go with a good quality IME examiner first, or just do an IMO with a records review, and then wait for the VA to decide to order any additional C&P's? Part of me thinks that by going through a C&P process with DBQ's in obtaining an IME might be a time saver. Thoughts or advice? Mark
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Va Claim Procedure: Evaluating Medical Documentation
When the VA decides a claim/contention: 1. Are they supposed to consider and document all medical evidence used when making a decision? 2. Only document the evidence used in making the decision? 3. Only use medical information "they consider pertinent" when deciding the claim? If they don't properly use, consider, and document all submitted medical evidence, wouldn't this be grounds for a CUE? Listening to some of the ELDERS on this board has opened my eyes to the CUE angle especially as it pertains to C&P exams. How can you make a decision when you don't consider and document all of the medical evidence forwarded? Lastly, I want be more knowl…
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Having A Hard Time Finding A Dermatologist Or Allergist For Imo
During service I was treated multiple times for fungal infections by the PAs at the clinic. These were persistent, and shortly after I left the service I sought treatment at a civilian hospital. After 2 failed treatment attempts I was sent to an allergist whom diagnosed it as Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis. That treatment actually works. I was still within my year, so I added eczema to my claim. It was denied be cause there was nothing in my records, and their doctor stated the two diseases would not commonly be mistaken for each other (which my doctor states is incorrect, and my own research as found is incorrect). I have an IMO from Dr. Bash for another issue, and he…
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Received Dr. Sniger's Md, Imo For My Nod
The IMO arrived today. The IMO looks great, to the point, hit all the need medical and military information, I would recommend Dr. Sniger. Whether I win the NOD nor not he did a great job, very profession, well organized IMO. Happy Fathers Day!! Hugh
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cervical strain Going Through Medical Board/va Process
Ok. So I received my C an P exam results back. They put major depression: occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. Mild memory loss...Flattened effect...impaired judgment Impaired abstract thinking Disturbances of motivation and mood....difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships Difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances Inability to establish and maintain effective relationships Right knee osteoarthritis and severe bilateral knee chondromalacia 50 forward flexion and pain Left knee 100 forward flexion no pain Lumbar strain...less movement than normal... Forward flexion 75 …
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C File
I did not know where to post this question. I have asked my DAV SO to get me a copy of my C File. He told me is now in the VA computer system all he had to do was request it and I should l get it soon. I asked him if he could fine out how long it would take and if he could email me, Well I never got an email from hi, and all the DAV SO are at a convention and will not be back in the office until next Tuesday. Is there a way I call the VA office in Detroit and find out if my c file has been sent to me? Thanks, Hugh
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Hve 2 New Ime
Happy to report I have 2 new IME from my Doctors and waiting on Dr. Sniger IMO so I can file for a Reconsideration. Hugh
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Dbqs
Do anybody know of doctors filling out the new DBQs for claims
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