jcolwell

Yep , My dad said I should be a military Nurse , but passed it up for private college...........good for you , and bet you deserve it . Enjoy and love those family members. Patsy

My husband loves blackberrys ..I will let him know. He hates DM2 more. Regards. Patsy for JIm

Thank you . Jim and Patsy

I am getting mixed advice on what to take or not to take. I have read Berta posting on this site from many years ago. Can someone update me on what to expect etc for my meeting on 1.5 year old appeal . Thanks

Thanks for correcting me. JC

Just letting you know if you don't already, the 2013 BVA decisions are now posted . Looks all are from Jan 2013 www.bva.com Go to Search decisions. There is over 100 claims. PC

Read your posting daily. Appeal for IHD, Gerd, and Chronic Renal disease. Thailand, direct exposure herbicide as perimeter guard and jet engine mechanic. DRO Interview 4/2/2013. Need advice what to expect at DRO meeting. Thanks and wish me luck. Jim

I have GERD which progressed to Barretts esophagus. i also had EGD showing Hiatal Hernia. The literature supports that chronic indigestion +reflux, can lead to GERD. Untreated GERD leads to Barretts E which is tissue dysplia in the esophagus. I dont know the answer you need but should be found in the Gastrointestinal section. I was once told it is GERD I should be filing for not Barretts. I hope you get EGD q 2 years if you do have Barretts. Good Luck

Board of Veterans' Appeals Decisions Search October 9, 2012. BVA search is down. Please understand that we are attempting to make this service available as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks for sharing. So , DRO reviews take longer than BVA with not much better timeliness or results. jim

Just in case someone missed it , I was able to log into the VA BVA 2012 decisions. Jim

My private physician has documented in his records about my depression ( 2nd degree to health issues ) if I file a VA claim will I need to get a C and P or see Psych doc . Thanks Jim

"Maybe you meant the reply and pdf file you put here?." Yes, I did, should have said posting....no emails for you. Just posting the PDF for comments from group etc. Jim and Patsy

Not the expert here , but i would send all those records. My husband case is very similar to yours . He has ventricular cardiomyopathy ( CAD) and he has a AICD. If you have a primary care physician you may want to consider sending those records as well if it is non-va doctor. Have you been evaluated for Diabetes or any chronic renal diseaes ( abnormaL lab reports can pick this up )you may want to look at those to make sure nothing is out of order, I did and found out I had both. Hope you dont go down that road. Also, is SSDI something you might qualify for. My problem is I am not boots on ground so have a much harder row to go down. Good luck with all Jim

Pardon my email. I attached and failed to comment before sending. Here we go again with attachment and comment. Berta and Hoppy , thank you for reading my claim. I have refiled as direct exp for herbicides as jet enigne mechanic and security augmentee in base towers at night. Jim and PatsyJC Denail.pdf

JC Denail.pdf

Not a problem I wanted your input because you tell it like it is.......There is no room for gray in dealing with VA . Yes, we have already sent the info to the VA over one year ago. Actually my wife is a RN and has worked with hospital denials etc for years and handles my claim. I think she can quote the Thailand stuff etc. So now with that said , should i send a letter to them telling them to work the case and we having nothing else to offer. This AO stuff is very confusing and part of our denial was using the word AO instead of Direct exposure for Thailand. I am lucky to have someone who understands the process etc. Thanks Jim and Patsy ( the one who does all the work)

Berta, My MOS was Jet Engine Mechanic , placing me on perimeter and trips down to test cell on perimeter. I also was a security augmentee for one month with the 432nd Security police and worked in towers at night. . My military files dont have the augmentee duty because orders were not cut if TDY was less than 89 days. The 432nd Vietnam security police roster at their web site ( VSPA) has me listed on their list with a ID # but they cannot find out how I got on the list. I am usign this as evidence as well along with some buddies letters stating it was expected that the 432nd FMS would help with security. Thanks for your response Jim

I failed to say that the reason for denial was lack of evidence for herbicide exposure on perimeter. Medical evidence is not a issue. I want the claim completed as quick as possibe at DRO because i think i might be more sucessful at the BVA based on some other Thailand claims I have read. Jim

Would like input on potential for fully developed claim. Thailand veteran 1970 Orginal claim: 4/2011 IHD, GERD, Chronic renal disease Denied: 10/11 Appeal: 10/11 at DRO Filed new claim 9/12 for Diabetes 2, depression , HTN All of my care is via private physicians . QB submitted for all of the above. All medical records submitted by me to VA. I have nothing else to give them . Should I go ahead and file FULLY DEVELOPED CLAIM CERTIFICATION (COMPENSATION) or it too late to do this ? Thank you jim

That is great news. Good job of staying on task till job done. you are a good friend to have. Jim

Thank you , I think I will wait for the bigger claims , I have also completed a Congressional Inquiry with AZ John Mc Cain............They have responded.........we will see. what is EDD by writing a 21-4128 statement . I know the form is a support of statement but what exactly should I be saying..........Thanks ......the wait does suck when you have all this crap. I would go back to work in a heart beat to give up the horrible disease I have. I worked for 25 years for a major airline and really do miss the work. thanks again JIm

Question to all who have replyed : Should I go ahead and file the new diagnosis or wait for the primary ones to get approved or denied ? I hesitate to do anything more to slow the 2 year pocess down. Jim

Currently in appeal is IHD ith AICD, GERD, Chronic renal diease Not filed yet : HTN, DM 2, essential tremors, ED with all the meds, depression . On SSDI I only go to VA yearly to get meds renewed. I use my private docs for all my care . I have never had a C and P. Records from all the specialist I have have been accepted. It is the proof of on or near perimeter that I struggle in proving. Thanks for reading my info and sending the link. Jim