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    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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  2. Dr. Sniger Email

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  3. 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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  4. Dr. William Sniger Md, For A Imo

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  5. My Twisted Board Requested Imo.

    i finished national guard basic training in 1974.i missed all of my drill meetings .a police officer made me sign a paper and said i am being forced to go to germany for active duty.after being in germany for about a month i ran out of the valium i took for my nervous condition.the army doctor refused to give my valium ,he gave me something called attarax.the attarax did not work.i could not sleep ,i started having nightmares and hallusinations.one day i was so stressed and filled with anxiety that i broke the trophy case ram sacked the main officers office and body slam a sargent that tried to stop me.i recived a lot of stiches .i told the doctor i meant to do it.i was …

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  6. Had To Seek A Second Opinion, Now What?

    Recently my husband sought care at a VA hospital and received substandard care, in my opinion. To make a LONG story short, he had a tumor and was told that it was "nothing". After several months of going back and forth with the VA, (he never actually saw a physician, but a PA), he finally sought an outside opinion from a civilian doctor. The civilian doctor was alarmed at his care and scheduled him for surgery. I am an RN and did some very basic internet research, which indeed showed that my husband did not receive the care he should have. Now we are facing thousands of dollars in medical expenses just because the VA hospital did not follow the accepted standard of care …

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  7. Will Seeing A Civilian Dr Get Me In Trouble

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  8. Imo In Los Angeles For Avn Of Hips

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  11. Checklist For Imo, Berta?

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  12. Nexus From A Retired Doctor

    Please help. I am a frequent reader of this site and seldom post. Thanks for your service and the wealth of information on this site. Does it matter if a nexus letter is obtained from a retired doctor who is a friend. Person would give their medical opinion/ facts regarding some of these diseases being secondary to one another PTSD, hypertension, sleep apnea, kidney cancer and prostate cancer. Thanks.

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  13. Dr Bash

    anyone have recent contact with Dr Bash? Have been trying to get in touch for a few weeks. Multiple phone calls and voice mails. Thanks

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  14. Dr Bash For A Imo

    Hi, anyone know if Dr. Bash is still around? I have been trying to reach him for 5 days. I sent him and email and received an auto response. I have called him with no luck and his voice mail is full. Thanks, Hugh

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  15. Imo Attached For Opinion

    Sorry, could not copy to original post. Please give opinions on this IMO. These are my thoughts: 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 includ…

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  16. Imo Advice, Questio.

    HI, I am rated at 60% for Tinnitus, PN, Diabetes II. I filed a clam last November with the DAV, for PAD secondary to the DM II. I had a C&P at the Saginaw MI. VA on April 25,this past Friday my claim was denied. I sent in 2 Drs. statements along with the ultra sound of my legs, with the claim in November. My DAV rep suggested we send in a Reconsider with new medical evidence. I have never gotten a IMO from a Dr. who did not exam me. Is it worth getting one? How much weight could it have with the VA rating person when this Dr. is out of state, and never examined me? Thanks, Hugh

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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…

    Asked by kate7772,

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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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…

    Asked by Valsacar,

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  24. 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

    Asked by hmcquade,

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  25. 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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