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  1. 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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  2. 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

    Asked by hmcquade,

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  3. Dbqs

    Do anybody know of doctors filling out the new DBQs for claims

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  4. Feedback On Nexus I Wrote For My Pcp

    Patient Name: Hugh T. McQuade DOB: Gender: Male VA File number Subject: Mr. McQuades Peripheral Arterial Disease Secondary to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus To Whom It May Concern: I am Mr. Hugh T. McQuade Primary Care Physician, he has been a patient of mine since_____. I see Mr. McQuade once a year for physical exams, in (date) I diagnosed him with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based on his consistent high glucose and AC1 levels. I have reviewed Mr. McQuades Military Service and Medical Records that included his C and P exams, and VA blood test results, these records indicated that Mr. McQuade is a Viet Nam Veteran, he was diagnosed by the Saginaw VA Doctor…

    Asked by hmcquade,

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  5. Will This Suffice As An Imo?

    I think what I really meant was a Nexus. My husband had planned to get an IMO from Dr. Bash to use in his reconsideration for his kidney issues but needed to obtain his SMR first which is seeming nearly impossible. He was seeing and diagnosed by a private Nephrologist who agreed that the kidney condition was likely caused by the water at Camp Lejeune but refused to give the verbiage VA requires. My husband thought it a good idea to get his condition and treatment on record with VA, so started seeing a VA Nephrologist. The VA doctor said he definitely believes the water to be the cause and had no problem saying so. This is what he put into his notes in my husband's med…

    Asked by kate7772,

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  6. National Directory Of Independent Medical Examiners

    Doing research on finding a good Doc for an IME here in Las Vegas and I came upon the National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. It looks to be pretty promising and lists doctors by state. It also lists their credentials, experience with IME's, etc. Hope this helps!

    Asked by K9MAL,

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  7. Advice

    I had a c & p in Aug 2004 when I returned from Iraq. I was told that the ringing in my ears is tinnuitus and I complained of hearing loss. I didn't know that was a claim and then the VA denied all my claims in Nov 2004 falsely saying I failed to appear for the c & p. I was never given a hearing test. I thought that was it. After receiving advice I later re-opened my case om 2010. The VA granted me a hearing test which shows hearing loss. Now the VA is saying it is unable to tell when I loss my hearing. Do I have a case because the VA never assisted me in 2004 with this claim and falsely denied all my claim even though I have a copy of that c & p exam?…

    Asked by jhilly,

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  8. Imo Doc In Central Texas Area Or Maybe Austin /houston, Ect.

    I want to have a IMO doc available for my chronic, in service back injury so I can submit new evidence once I recieve my statement of the case., any recomendations? or anyone know any doctors that do this BRO BUENO? (PRO BONO). ?

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  9. Are Imo Tax Deductible As Medical Expense?

    are these IMO's tax deductable in same area as some other medical expenses?

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  10. Are Imo Tax Deductible As Medical Expense?

    are these IMO's tax deductable in same area as some other medical expenses?

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  11. Imo Validity

    My Imo doc wrote up a great Imo for me but he didn't put any contact info on it so do I need to send that in so they can contact him ? I know they won't just take my word on it.

    Asked by LanceJoseph,

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  12. Need Dr For Imo For Sleep Apnea Secondary To Ptsd, Also Dmii Secondary To Ptsd

    I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a Dr. in the Boston area or where ever that has done/will do an IMO/IME (Whatever is required) for Sleep Apnea (OSA) secondary to SC'd PTSD. I am medically retired Marine as of 2007...I complained for years about sleep issues and was told that I snored extremely loud. Others said I stopped breathing. I said maybe I have sleep apnea, i dont know, but I want a sleep study. Well the Marine Corps, never got me one as I was on my way out. It is noted in my exit physical that I had complained and have continously complainted since getting out finally in August of 2007. I know that other than that I had no service records of sleep issue…

    Asked by USMC_HVEQ,

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  13. What Is He Saying Here?

    This is actually from one of my IMOs "The 100 or so pages of records that I have reviewed clearly show that he was separated from the US Air Force on 9/30/98 at a time when he manifested no symptoms from his left lower lobe lung cancer (although Ms XXXXX has indicated that he complained of fatigue at the time of his discharge which can be a prominent symptoms of lung cancer). A chest x-ray done on 6/24/96 was read as unremarkable. A physical exam performed at the time of his separation from the service cannot be found at this time." Does it sound like he is saying that my husband's reported fatigue could be related to his cancer? I actually think that he is sayi…

    Asked by free_spirit_etc,

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  14. Need Opinion On Imo And Employer Doc

    I was recently sent an SOC raising my ptsd to 70% but denied effective date back to the date of NOD jan 2011. I went and got an IMO and a doc from an employer.

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  15. Imo/ime--Dr. Donald Miller

    I am contemplating obtaining an IMO/IME from Dr. Donald Miller (Arizona). I was told that he is an orthopedic surgeon and also an attorney. I spoke with my representative who met him at a conference and used him for another veteran and was very pleased with his report and work. I was told that he was previously a U.S. Navy flight surgeon too. I have tried to research online, but haven't found much. I have also tried to search old BVA decisions to see if he had anything listed...no luck. I was just trying to see if anyone had any input. Thanks.

    Asked by Blackhawk12,

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  16. Hi Berta

    Hello Berta, It has been quite some time since i last posted here. hello to all that have helped and remember me (jbasser,asknod, carlie, and others that I cannot remember.) I have just received confirmation that my NOD has been received. Thats not my question. Some time ago I was hearing that VA was attempting to deny any IMO's from DR. Bash. Is this still true? I know how much respect that you have for Craig but i want to be sure. I am about to get a sign, recycle some cans, (haha Carlie) and do whatever I can to gain an IMO from him. I hear that he is rather expensive but in your wise words "An accurate IMO is worth any amount of money …

    Asked by SpcDearman,

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  17. Interesting Bva Case On Probative Value

    This is an interesting claim. And it has already been up through the Federal Court and back. What is interesting is that even after all that - it is still being remanded to give the VA one more chance to write a medical opinion that is sufficient to deny the claim, and give adequate reasons and bases for doing so. Some things I found interesting is that the Court did not consider the VA examiner stating that studies were not conclusive to be probative evidence. So it is part of that lack of evidence is not negative evidence argument. I don't know how many claims I have read where the BVA relied on the opinion of the examiner saying that studies didn't show that x cau…

    Asked by free_spirit_etc,

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  18. Imo? Or Va Doc? And Need Advice On Timing

    Good evening all, I'm currently rated at 20% for Fibromyalgia (FM) and 10% for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I fit the definition for 40% for FM and 60 for CFS that I find on the eCFR. As a Gulf War vet these are presumptive conditions. All I should need is a statement in VA-speak with the proper levels included. I also have a 0% for eczema, but discovered that I may qualify for 60% if I interpret the definition on the eCFR correctly. Background: I filed for those conditions as soon as Congress changed the law to make them presumptive for the Gulf War vets. I filed a NOD in mid December of 2012, requesting the De Novo process to review and adjust th…

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  19. Update To Is This Neglect

    I contacted a law firm that advertised speciality in vet cases. I gave the nurse my info, and I recived a letter from the lawyer stating the statue of limitations has ran out. I thought I had 2 years to file after I realized I had been wronged. In my case it was june 21 2013 although the wrong done by the va was 10 years ago, I was unaware I needed a cpap machine until 6-21-13 at the dr visit when she seen the old records, and I have since pulled all my records and it verifies the doc never followed up on sending the results of the test, to get the machine and also a titration study was supposed to have been done before dering a cpap machine , and the va doc never done t…

    Asked by khensonb52,

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  20. Imo Needed In Dallas, Tx Area

    Hi all, I know that this has been asked before but I was wondering if those who have asked this question ever found some one who would do an IMO? Thanks, Shyne

    Asked by Shyne-I,

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  21. Suggest A Doctor For Imo

    I've been trying to get a hold of Dr. Bash for about a week, but no luck. Can anyone suggest another doctor that can do a good, strong, VA friendly IMO? I am overseas currently, so I need someone that I can mail my records to and have them reviewed. I have statements from my doctors here, but they don't speak English well so the statements are not as strong, or VA friendly, as they should be. The two things I need an IMO on are Eczema and Migraines. Thanks.

    Asked by Valsacar,

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  22. Is This Neglect?

    My va doc ordered a sleep apnea test in 2003. The study showed i had sleep apnea and my o2 sat level dropped to 88% while asleep. The doc says she ordered a cpap machine but the order was cancelled,didn't know why ,never followed up on this since 2003 until now. I am rated at 100%, part of which is cardiac related and previous lung cancer with removal of part of r lung in 2001, due to agent orange. I had asked her on follow up apts with her in 03 and 04 about my test results, she said she could not find them. Two different cardiologist and my private family doc have asked me in the past if i had been tested for sleep apnea, i told them yes by the va but i must not have sl…

    Asked by khensonb52,

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  23. What Is Imo As Well As Dr.bash?

    I wanted to know what is IMO as well as who is Dr Bash. I need advice on some medical issues. Any help would be appreciative.

    Asked by Mont36,

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  24. What Is This Letter Missing? Hysterectomy Secondary To Anemia

    Hysterectomy, Service connect for anemia TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN; Ms. xxxxxx, has been a patient of Dr. zzzzzzzz for many years. She was first seen in my office approximately, November 1983 for a physical to enter college. Through the next few years I treated Ms. Xxxxx for various conditions such as: pregnancy and annual Pap smear. I treated her prior to her enlistment in UNITED STATES NAVY, was approximately April 1988. She returned back to my office in 1997 after she had been discharge from the Navy. She was in for a routine Pap smear and abdomen pain. She gave me her medical history which was chronic migraine headaches, chronic anemia…

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  25. Imo Doctor In Dallas Texas Area

    Can anyone recommend a good IMO doctor in dallas/ fort worth area that handle general medical claims . I attempt to search the internet with no luck Thanks Allen

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