[Medical records and claims]

Hi Berta,

 I am also SC for PTSD and CFS. The VA PCP also will not put CFS on my problem list because he does not believe in it. The guy has been a pain since the first time I met him. His biggest concerns are cholesterol meds and my weight, which is 6lbs over optimal.

[Medical records and claims]

Hi Berta,

 I did not want to get too wordy on my first post. He has 'resolved/inactivated' Cervical spondylosis, idiopathic scoliosis, and leg length inequality. The cervical has really progressed to cervical bone spurs, which he has not put on the list either. None of which are currently SC. It all is related/secondary to an SC back injury 30yrs ago rated at 20%, which I have decided to finally go after an increase and secondary SC for.

   I am currently being treated with medication, acupuncture, chiropractic care and a stretching routine twice daily. I get medication (tramadol) through pain clinic, because he does not write prescriptions for 'drug addicts' (his words).

The reason to pursue this now is I am having trouble working due to the combination of problems. I have requested a change in PCP twice and been refused both times. Maybe I should try again, third time's a charm?

I am just not sure how to approach this.

 

[Medical records and claims]

I am preparing to file for an increase in SC. Going through my VA medical records I have found that my PCP has moved several diagnosis from active to resolved, which they are not.  Do the VBA people look at the active problems list or just the notes? Should I just get a quality IMO or try to get a civilian PCP before getting started?

[Undiagnosed Illness]

Another possible diagnosis to discuss with the hemotologist is thalassemia. A blood disorder that is poorly understood. You should ask about it.