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ptsd 100% Ptsd Unemployability
Hi all, I am A marine Vet who served in 2003 on the ground in Iraq as first invading force. SO several months ago was awarded 100% PTSD employability with possible future exams to re-avaluate my condition. They tell you so little about what the guidelines are for everything, but am I unable to work at all based on this determination? DO odd jobs and part time count against me now? Secondly, I was awarded for "PTSD" but I have so many problems including internal bleeding, diarrhea for years, eosinophilic esophagitis (swollen esophpogas) and just many other physical issues I think are related to Iraq. I don't know if I should take the 100% rating regardless …
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321 days and counting @ Indy RO
I'm a Gulf War Vet, Marine Corps So, here's my timeline: Filed June 6th 2016 (Gastro-intestinal distubances (Alt. diarrhea/constipation, bloating, leakage), sleeplessness,Short term memory issues, bi-lateral shoulder pain, bi-lateral arm pain) January 2017 - First C&P (lasted about an hour, DBQ, x-ray, hemmoroid check) Awarded 30% for undiagnosed illness (Gastro-intestinal) All other items deferred pending further evidence gathering VSR added stool incontinence to my claim based on C&P results January 13,2017 - Found out through myhealthevet VA notes that the C&P exam was sent back to doc (VA hospital) as incomplete as he was…
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4 Ways To Find Military Exposures A O/ G W S
Years ago when I was doing my own research on my medical health, I contacted the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for as much information they could help me with and this is what they sent me. I was just cleaning my PC and thought that this may help other veterans. Of course there is a lot more on the site but I think this is a good start. http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/ http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/vaccinations-medications.asp http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/sources/vaccinations.asp Hope this helps
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ptsd A Shot To Cure Ptsd?
Found this article on PTSD treatment on Fox News. From what I understand the treatment is not new, just the intended result. "The cost of the injection is approximately $1,000 and is fully covered by [Dr. Lipov's] non-profit Chicago Medical Innovations." Dr. Eugene Lipov, medical director of Advanced Pain Centers in Chicago, said the procedure works in 70 percent of patients, and they show at least 50 percent improvement in symptoms. However, note that the study size is very small. This article talks about the existing use of the same treatment for other conditions such as pain from cancer and other syndromes. Personally I'm very interested, but I'll wa…
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Am I ready to file?
So last july I filed a notice to file a claim or whatever its called, for IBS, skin rashes, and shoulder impingment. I have been seeing VA doctor which says I have IBS and skin rashes. Have had negative xrays but physical therapy for shoulder impingment in same shoulder as had it in military documents. Have gone to orthopedist and waiting on a letter connecting. Just got a call from perfered choice program to schedule an upper gi. I guess this was a result of gulf war exam. Should I file now or wait for more stuff? It seems like it will be ongoing treatment so why not file now.
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lumbosacral Another Multi-Symptom Awarded
ORDER Service connection for a disorder manifested by fatigue, as an undiagnosed illness, is granted. Service connection for a disorder manifested by bilateral knee pain, diagnosed as fibromyalgia, is granted. Service connection for a headache disorder, variously diagnosed, is granted. Service connection for a disorder manifested by back pain,diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, is granted. Service connection for a disorder manifested by neck pain,diagnoses as spondylosis, is granted. Service connection for a disorder manifested by bilateral wrist pain, diagnosed as tendonitis, is granted. http://www4.va.gov/v...es4/0930949.txt
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Anthrax Shots
found this looking through declassifed docs. don't know if it has already been posted. Sorry if already posted http://www.gulflink....cls14_0001.html
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Anti-Oxidants Ease Gulf War Syndrome
Take it for what it's worth... http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-06-26-antioxidants-Gulf-War-Syndrome_n.htm Anti-oxidants ease Gulf War Syndrome, study findsBy Kelly Kennedy, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Anti-oxidant supplements can significantly reduce the symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome, suffered by tens of thousands of veterans, according to research to be presented Monday to theDepartment of Veterans Affairs. The study by Beatrice Golomb of the medical school at the University of California-San Diego tested the value of giving doses of the coenzyme Q10 to veterans of the Persian Gulf War. "Every single one of them … improved," Golomb said, adding t…
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Any Advantage To Registering As A Gulf War Vet?
Hello all. I used to get the emails from the OSD group back before there was a Gulf War registry, but was on active duty at the time so I never registered. I was too busy avoiding being discharged, and did not want to draw any additional attention to myself. I have since retired, and been rated.... should I register now? Are there any advantages (for me, or the group as a whole?) Thank,
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Anyone Diagnosed With Myoclonus (Body Twitching)?
I've been telling my VA docs, including the doc in my initial C&P exam, that my arms and legs jerk and twitch uncontrollably. It feels like I am receiving an electrical shock that can travel through my whole body. This has been going on for 20 years. None of the docs ever took note or asked any questions to explore my complaint. In the last 6 months or so, the frequency and severity of the twitching has increased to the point that it is affecting my daily life. Imagine drinking hot coffee when your arm suddenly jerks, spilling hot coffee everywhere! Its also embarrassing being around other people when my body is flailing about for no reason. I finally had a …
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Appeal On Presumptive List Now
I have two issues that were filed over 5 years ago, they were denied, I did the letter notice of disagreement on time. I have since had a different claim decided about one month ago by local office, it was approved, however these two claims from 5 years ago is still laying in limbo. The items in these old claims have been put on a persian gulf presumptive list. Since they are now on the presumptive list, do they have to go through the appeals process or can the local regional office make a reverse decision on the claim, if so, how does one go about it? or does it have to go through the VBA? When I call to discuss them, they have the excuse of the recently decided c…
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Army Center For Military History Admits Gulf War Units' Records Were Destroyed
As always, many thanks to Anthony Hardie at 91outcomes.com for posting this information: Army Center for Military History Admits Gulf War Units' Records Were Destroyed
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