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broncovet, yes I did receive the VARO decision. I will probably submit a reconsideration and state that they did not provide utilize the evidence provided as it related to my claim. Thanks again, Glen.

Vync, thanks for your response. I was informed that I should do a reconsideration and state the information that you provided above. Thanks again, Glen.

Hello everyone,I am currently rated 90% due to a plethora of issues (ugh). However, I have one rating of 60% for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) which is a result of mixed connective tissue disease. Recently I filed a claim for an increase for ILD due to the usage of outpatient oxygen therapy and also for sleep apnea as a secondary to ILD. Long story short, the claim closed two-weeks ago and I was granted service connection for the sleep apnea as a secondary to ILD (but I will receive the 60% for the ILD because it's the higher of the two and pyramiding is not allowed). Additionally, the rating did not list any reference to the usage of outpatient oxygen therapy. How do I go back and ask for this to be readdressed? If I missed something that may be deemed important, I apologize in advance.r,Glen

GP, Thanks for the reply. However, the Doc in question is my pulmonary doc and his office also conducted the sleep study. He said that it's not his responsibility to make a determination if the OSA is secondary to my SC lung condition. He feels adamant that the responsibility lie with the VA. He stated that he only has to provide medical evidence reflecting that I have a lung condition (which is already SC'd) and that I've been diagnosed with OSA. R, Glen

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and issued a CPAP machine. However, the prescribing doctor is not willing to say one way or the other on the DBQ if the sleep apnea is attributed to my current SC lung condition. What is the best way to move forward? Help! Glen

Dav_Marine72, I am not getting SSDI... However, my primary care doc (Private Doc) also completed the DBQ for Migraines and he also stated that migraines impair my ability to work at substantial employment... Thanks for responding, Glen

Well just completed my last IU C&Ps (for now). I have looked reviewed all the exams except for my hearing, which has not posted in MHV yet. As I look over the C&P exam I noticed the following: 1. Flatfoot - Functional Impact...Does the vet condition impact his or her ability to work? YES 2. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (arthritic knees)...Functional Impact...Does the vet condition impact his or her ability to work? YES 3. Headaches (Migraines)...Functional Impact...Does the vet condition impact his or her ability to work? YES 4. Respiratory Condiiton (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: Intertistial Restrictive Lung Disease)...Functional Impact...Does the vet condition impact his or her ability to work? YES However under the final comments in regards to IU the doc wrote: The vet is unlikely to be able to do a significantly physically demanding job mainly becasue of his SC lungs & knee problems, however he is libkely to be able to do mild & sedentary type of employment. Does this statement conflict with his above comments? How would raters looks at this in regards to IU? Thanks, Glen

Team, This process that began in Aug of 12 is finally complete (according to ebennies)... I will hold comments until the BBE gets here... I can almost say, it's my turn... Thanks for all the post and encouragement along the way, it was needed more than I knew. ~gdc

Congrats! Good to see the big VA machine continue to churn completed claims... ~gdc

Congrats! It good to see the VA machine is still moving...

Team, My BDD saga continues. After countless discussions with Peggy and a very long lack of movement (7-months under review), my package has finally moved from Under Review to Gathering of Evidence. The only thing now is they pushed my completion date back to Oct 14 vice Nov 13 - Apr 14 (hopefully that's not true)... I hear that once the ball starts rolling they process moves quicker... We will see... Keeping the faith, Glen

Mike, congrats bro... Happy Veterans Day 2 u 2... Glen

@Meghp0405, I had a brain-fart earlier...I was thinking congress and budget and I typed "backlog is over"... I agree with you the backlog is far from over...

@Carlie, hopefully this is done sooner rather than later... @meghp0405, I filed for 15 contentions (all with appropriate evidence)... All my physicals (C&Ps), audiology exam, and additional xrays were completed Sep-Oct 2012 which was several months before I officially retired. I understand the backlog and the intricate process so I don't whine about what's going on...I just like receiving accurate information. Right now, I don't have a "warm fuzzy" since they rep could not tell me which RO was processing my package... However, I will call back later this week since the backlog is over to see if they have any additional information. Thanks for the responses, Glen

Team, Update to the Update to the Update of my BDD process... Talked with Peggy on Thursday, got thru pretty quick. The person assisting me informed me of the following: 1. My BDD claim is complex... 2. My BDD claim has been assigned to another RO (didn't specifiy... he mentioned BDD national???) as of 4 Oct to be "Fast Tracked" since their "suspense date" has been busted. The person assisting me say this was a good thing...we will see! 3. My BDD claim is now a "priority claim" (to be handled as quick as possible... lol...). What does priority claim mean??? 4. eBennies is not accurate... lol... :-) That's all for now... Glen