[Closure, well kind of.....]

Congrats on the Great News!!!   Good luck and keep us posted. God Bless!!!

[Received Decision Letter Today]

I agree with statement above, where exactly do you think they went wrong? 

[getting run-around by dental clinic]

Im sorry for what you are going thru, and I understand bud. I have all of my teeth, am 34 and take very care of them. But due to my Crohns Disease causing alot of Vomiting and Stomach acid has caused eroding of the enamel. So I am been waiting for a year for the VA referral for an Oral Surgeon to have all of my teeth removed and get implants.  I too am 100% P&T. I got so tired of waiting, that I had to go out and pay for Tricare Dental Insurance which is not cheap. So I went to Civilian Dentist and they referred me to Civilian Oral Surgeon on the 29th of April. I get pretty good Dental Care at my VA, but when it comes to Referrals, they just never seem to come thru. Good luck to you and keep us posted. God Bless

[Pain relief with Alpha-Stim?]

Glad the treatment is going well. The VA actually used this to try to Cure my PTSD, which it made worse, and did not lessen the pain. Keep up the good work bud. Good luck

[0%]

As stated above, 0% SC is a Start. Means that you can seek treatment thru the VA for it, and you can always submit a new claim for an increase if it gets worse. Good luck

[Success and Regret]

Congrats on the good news, and as far as your Finances what does it matter. The VA and SSDI said the same thing to me. Just means that the Monies goes thru My Wife, no big deal for me. Cant own a gun either, and labeled as Endangerment to Society by the SSDI people. I have a great wife and family and they would rather take care of everything anyways. That is why the VA pays my wife as my Caregiver on the Highest Tier. If it is that big a deal to you then challenge it. Just remember that rocking the boat, can cause the VA to look deeper and even review you. I am 100% P&T, yet last week the VA called me in to Review one of my 40% Ratings. Good luck and God Bless

[SSDI]

With those Conditions and low ratings, dont think your chance of getting SSDI is high. Depending on what state you live in, can make the SSDI process somewhat or very hard to get approved. I was Medically Retired from Navy  10 yrs active , at 30 with 80% VA. Granted 100% VA and SSDI at 32, I am currently 34.  I am part of the Wounded Warrior Program and my SSDI was approved in 2 months which is darn near impossible in Texas. As you can see by my signature it takes alot to get to the 100% VA mark. Just take your time and make sure you have the Documented VA treatment and Medical Evidence Regardless of whether Vets are Seeking 100% VA or SSDI, I always say Medical Evidence is Medical Evidence. The Govt can not argue when they have an X Ray, MRI or Scan of sorts in front of them. Good luck and keep us posted. God Bless

[Increase once more]

Congrats on the good news, and as stated above as long as you do not have a 100% for MH rating alone. Now, remember that if the VA knows you are working, they can always come back and request to Review a condition. I just went thru this last week. I am 100% P&T, and have not worked since 2013, yet I was just reviewed. Only you can decide what is best for your family, and if you are willing to risk your VA Compensation check. Good luck and God Bless

[Migraine C and P feedback-What will they rate me?]

Congrats on the Good News Bud. I have 50% as well, which I dont get why there is no 100%, especially since I have TBI as well. Hope you enjoy your week with the new Rating, Yah!!!

[Copies of C&P Exam Results Must Now Be Requested from Your RO?]

I guess we are Lucky in the DFW area, cause I had my exam last Wednesday, and by Friday the Results were on MyHealthEVet VA Notes

[C&P Exam Results, WTH is going on, Please Help!!!]

I will thanks again. I love to help other Vets on here, but when it comes to me, I just question everything, even though I know that I am 100% P&T.

[Coordinates to secure success]

Welcome back, and this process is definitely a hard track thats for sure. I left the Navy at 80% VA, and my local VSO said that I would not get anything else. Less then a year later I was Granted 100% VA, SSDI and VA pays my wife on highest tier to be my Care Giver. I had to learn the hard way, then come to the Great Site of Hadit. I was lucky enough to learn alot from the good folks on here. I am a young 34, so I will have to deal with the Govt and VA for a long time, so I try to absorb as much as I can. Good luck and keep us posted. I always say that no matter what the VA puts us thru, Documented Medical Evidence is Evidence is Evidence. The VA and SSDI can not argue with Hard Core MRIs, X Rays and well Documented Medical Evidence. Keep us posted and God Bless

[C&P Exam Results, WTH is going on, Please Help!!!]

Thanks for the support

[C&P Exam Results, WTH is going on, Please Help!!!]

Thank you guys, and yes this was a C&P Review or Exam, whatever the VA is calling it, from this past Wednesday. I just dont know what is going on. I fought so hard to get the P&T, yet I always have to look over my shoulder. I am going to have an Implant put in my lower back in June, due to my bladder not working like it is supposed to. I am trying to focus on finally getting some much needed Health Treatment, but its hard to focus on that and my family, with something always in my rear mirror. Thank you guys so much for the support, and with the claim being at Prep for Decision phase so fast, maybe it will be completed shortly, and see what all this really is about. Hope you guys have a good weekend.

[C&P Exam Results, WTH is going on, Please Help!!!]

Ok as many of you know, I am 100% P&T. I got a call two weeks ago that said to Report to Ft Worth VA  on 4/6/16  for an Exam. The VA lady on phone said that it was for a New Condition. Yet, I have not submitted anything to the VA. Well on Ebenefits it shows that a New Claim was submitted on 2/29/16. So I go to the exam and below is C&P or Review, whatever the VA is calling it. I am SC for:

 

Epididymitis with Varicocele    0%    Granted 2/25/2013

Secondary  Erectile Dysfunction      0%  Granted 9/25/2013

Secondary Voiding Dysfunction  40%  Granted 02/13/2014

 

The Claim on Ebenefits states it is New and for  Voiding dysfunction associated with Epididymitis with Varicocele (NEW)  and Status is already at Prep for Decision.

 

I am trying to figure out WTH is going on. Can you guys please assist me.

 

Scars/Disfigurement
Disability Benefits Questionnaire

Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P
Examination
Request?
[X] Yes [ ] No
ACE and Evidence Review
-----------------------
Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this
document:
[X] In-person examination
Evidence Review
Evidence reviewed (check all that apply):
[X] VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA)
[X] CPRS
1. Diagnosis
------------
Does the Veteran have one or more scars anywhere on the body, or
disfigurement of the head, face, or neck? Yes
Diagnosis #1: left inguinal scar due to scrotal surgery 2012
ICD code: unknown
Date of diagnosis: 2012
Does the Veteran have any scars on the trunk or extremities (regions other
than the head, face or neck): Yes
Does the Veteran have any scars or disfigurement of the head, face or neck:
No
SECTION I: Scars of the trunk and extremities
----------------------------------------------
1. Medical history
------------------
Describe the history (including cause/origin and course) of the
Veteran's
scar(s) of the trunk or extremities, (brief summary): see DBQ URINARY TRACT
for history
Are any of the scars of the trunk or extremities painful: Yes
Number of painful scars: 1
Description of the pain: constant pain left scrotal and inguinal area
Are any of the scars of the trunk or extremities unstable, with frequent
loss of covering of skin over the scar: No
Are any of the scars BOTH painful and unstable: No
Are any of the scars of the trunk or extremities due to burns: No

2. Physical exam for scars on the trunk and extremities
-------------------------------------------------------
2-1. Details of scar findings for the trunk and extremities
Right upper extremity: Not affected
Left upper extremity: Not affected
Right lower extremity: Not affected
Left lower extremity: Not affected
Anterior trunk: Affected

Location of scars on anterior trunk and number them: left inguinal
Types of scars and provide measurements:
Linear
Length of each linear scar:
Scar #1: 4 cm
Posterior trunk: Not affected
2-2. Summary of nonlinear scar areas for the trunk and extremities
------------------------------------------------------------------
Superficial non-linear scars: None
Deep non-linear scars: None
SECTION II: Scars or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck: No
response
provided
---------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION III: Miscellaneous
---------------------------
1. Limitation of function/other conditions
------------------------------------------
Do any of the scars (regardless of location) or disfigurement of the head,
face, or neck result in limitation of function? Yes
Indicate which scars (regardless of location) or disfigurement of the
head,
face, or neck are causing the limitation and describe the specific
limitations: The left inguinal scar is tender to palpation. It causes
constant pain which contributes to the veteran's Pelvic Floor
Dysfunction,
and interferes with physical activities.

Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications,
conditions, signs or symptoms (such as muscle or nerve damage) associated
with any scar (regardless of location) or disfigurement of the head, face,
or
neck? No
2. Color photographs
--------------------
Color photographs for any scars or disfiguring conditions of the head, face,
or neck: Photographs not indicated
3. Functional impact
--------------------
Does the Veteran's scar(s) (regardless of location) or disfigurement of
the
head, face, or neck impact his or her ability to work? Yes
Impact of the Veteran's scar(s) (regardless of location) or
disfigurement

of the head, face, or neck, providing one or more examples: The left
inguinal scar interferes with physical activities.
4. Remarks, if any: No response provided
--------------------
NOTE: VA may request additional medical information, including additional
examinations if necessary to complete VA's review of the
Veteran's
application.
/es/

 

 

Urinary Tract (Including Bladder and Urethra) Conditions
(Excluding Male Reproductive System)
Disability Benefits Questionnaire

 

Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P
Examination
Request?
[X] Yes [ ] No
ACE and Evidence Review
-----------------------
Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this
document:

[X] In-person examination
Evidence Review
---------------
Evidence reviewed (check all that apply):
[X] VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA)
[X] CPRS
1. Diagnosis:
-------------
Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a condition
of the bladder or urethra of the urinary tract? (This is the condition the
Veteran is claiming or for which an exam has been requested)
[X] Yes [ ] No
Diagnosis #1: voiding dysfunction associated with epididymitis with
varicocele
ICD code: unknown
Date of diagnosis: 2012
2. Medical history
------------------
Describe the history (including onset and course) the Veteran's urinary
tract
condition (brief summary):
The veteran was treated for epididymitis in 2008. He was subsequently
diagnosed in 2012 with varicocele and epididymal cyst. He underwent left
scrotal surgery in 2012. He has had constant pain since that time, and
has developed voiding dysfuction. He was diagnosed with pelvic floor

dysfunction on a recent Urology exam and has been scheduled for
biofeedback.
3. Voiding dysfunction
----------------------
Does the Veteran have a voiding dysfunction?
[X] Yes [ ] No
a. Etiology of voiding dysfunction (i.e., relationship of voiding
dysfunction
to any condition in the Diagnosis section):
pelvic floor dysfunction
b. Does the voiding dysfunction cause urine leakage?
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate severity (check one):
[X] Does not require the wearing of absorbent material

[ ] Requires absorbent material which must be changed less than 2
times per day
[ ] Requires absorbent material which must be changed 2 to 4 times
per day
[ ] Requires absorbent material which must be changed more than 4
times per day
[ ] Other, describe:
c. Does the voiding dysfunction require the use of an appliance?
[ ] Yes [X] No
d. Does the voiding dysfunction cause increased urinary frequency?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, check all that apply:
[X] Daytime voiding interval less than 1 hour
[X] Nighttime awakening to void 5 or more times
e. Does the voiding dysfunction cause signs or symptoms of obstructed
voiding?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, check all that apply:
[X] Hesitancy
If checked, is hesitancy marked?
[ ] Yes [X] No
[X] Slow stream
If checked, is stream markedly slow?
[X] Yes [ ] No
[X] Weak stream
If checked, is stream markedly weak?
[X] Yes [ ] No
[X] Decreased force of stream
If checked, is force of stream markedly decreased?
[X]If checked, is force of stream markedly decreased?
[X] Yes [ ] No
4. Urolithiasis
---------------
Does the Veteran have a history of urethral or bladder calculi (cysto- or
urethrolithiasis)?
[ ] Yes [X] No
5. Bladder or urethral infection
--------------------------------
Does the Veteran have a history of recurrent symptomatic bladder or urethral
infections?
[ ] Yes [X] No

6. Other bladder/urethral conditions
------------------------------------
a. Does the Veteran have any findings, signs, or symptoms attributable to a
bladder fistula?
[ ] Yes [X] No
b. Does the Veteran have any findings, signs or symptoms attributable to a
urethral fistula?
[ ] Yes [X] No
c. Does the Veteran have a neurogenic or a severely dysfunctional bladder?
[ ] Yes [X] No
d. Does the Veteran have a bladder injury?
[ ] Yes [X] No
e. Has the Veteran had other bladder surgery?
[ ] Yes [X] No
f. Is there any renal dysfunction due to condition?
[ ] Yes [X] No
7. Tumors and neoplasms
-----------------------
Does the Veteran have a benign or malignant neoplasm or metastases related
to
any of the diagnoses in the Diagnosis section?
[ ] Yes [X] No
8. Other pertinent physical findings, complicationsconditions, signs,
symptoms and scars
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings,
complications, conditions, signs or symptoms related to the conditions
listed in the Diagnosis Section above?
[ ] Yes [X] No
b. Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any
conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis
Section above?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, are any of these scars painful or unstable, have a total area
equal to or greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches), or are
located on the head, face or neck? (An "unstable scar" is
one where,
for any reason, there is frequent loss of covering of the skin over
the scar.)
[X] Yes [ ] No
c. Comments, if any:
No answer provided

9. Diagnostic testing
---------------------
Has the Veteran had diagnostic testing and if so, are there significant
findings and/or results?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, provide type of test or procedure, date and results (brief
summary):
cystoscopy Oct 2015:
Flow rate/PVR:
Qmax 8.7
Qavg 3.8
V Vol 150
PVR 5
Severe LUTS
Findings:
1) Pendulous urethra: Normal
2) Bulbar urethra: Normal
3) Membranous urethra: Sphincter competent
4) Prostatic urethra: no obstructing lobes
5) Bladder neck: Patent
6) Bladder mucosa: Normal
7) Left ureteral orifice: Normal
8) Right ureteral orifice: Normal
- likely pelvic floor dysfunctionUDS Feb 2016:
PVR 0cc
UDS vol Pves EMG (pt with bowel spasms, study reported
w/Pves)
FS 34cc 5cmH20 154
FDV 111 4 162
SDV 126 3 138
Urge 154 2 148
Max 176 4 160
A: pt w
ith frequency, nocturia, post void dribbling. No evidence of
UIC on
study. Strongly suspect PFD.
10. Functional impact
---------------------
Does the Veteran's condition(s) of the bladder or urethra impact his or
herability to work?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, describe impact of each of the Veteran's bladder or
urethra
conditions, providing one or more examples:
Constant chronic scrotal pain interferes with physical activities.
11. Remarks, if any:
--------------------
According to the medical reference UpToDate, chronic pelvic pain is a risk
factor for the development of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. It is considered at
least as likely as not that this veteran's Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is
secondary to his SC condition of epididymitis and scrotal surgery and that
the "voiding dysfunction associated with epididymitis with
varicocele" is
associated with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

 

 

DOES IT LOOK LIKE THE VA IS TRYING TO TAKE AWAY MY 40% for VOIDING DYSFUNCTION SECONDARY TO MY TESTICULAR SURGERY? I AM SO TIRED OF THE VA RUNNING ME IN THE GROUND GUYS. GOD BLESS!!! 

 

 

 

 

[should I be happy with what I received and leave well enough alone?]

I too am 100% and even P&T, but we always should have the right to put in for an Increase or New Condition that warrants SC. Sorry to hear of your issues. Good luck and God Bless

[Pain relief with Alpha-Stim?]

I went thru this treatment a year or so ago. It did nothing for me, I even have one at home. Other Vets have had great success. Hopefully it works for you. Good luck

[FDC finished in record time]

Glad to see the movement bud. Good luck

[SSDI Exams, what to expect?]

Glad you made it thru the first exam. Good luck and  keep us posted

[C&P Exam for PTSD increase - might have backfired!]

Congrats on  the great news, and Good way to have a Wonderful Weekend.  God Bless!!!

[What is Going On Now?]

Thanks for the support guys. I will try to get thru the weekend, and not get too stressed. I will go to the exam next Wed, and follow up with you guys. Thanks again

[Neurological exam]

Good luck tomorrow my Friend, and GOd Bless. We will await your thoughts afterwards.

[What is Going On Now?]

THanks for the support, I am frustrated cause the VA Secretary said there was no notes of why, other then VA required to look at Bladder. I just always thought that once P&T the VA would not ask for anymore Reviews or Exams, unless the Vet requested an Increase or new condition to be SC. Thanks again

[Psoriasis Decrease rating??]

Glad to hear the Humira is working and sorry for the VA issues. I was on Humira for my Crohns a few years ago and it almost killed me. Caused me to bleed out, and required a second blood transfusion. Good luck and keep us posted. God Bless

[What is Going On Now?]

As most of you have followed along I finally became 100% VA P&T last fall. Well now out of now where I get a call from the Ft Worth VA. So I answered the phone and VA lady said, "We received your Claim for Increase, and need to schedule a C&P Exam".  I did not open anything new claims, as I am Permanent now. She stated that it was related to Bladder issues and that they have to be reviewed every so often. Well I am SC for Testicular Issues and Surgery. I had a few tests and procedures at the Dallas VA, as  my Bladder and Spincer muscle are not working as should. So the VA just scheduled Fee Based Civilian Therapy for a month starting next week. If that does not work then I have to have an Implant put in my lower back in June. What do you guys think is happening here. I am Permanent, so why would the VA ask for an Exam Review? Thanks in advance guys, Im just tired of looking over my shoulder and dont know what the heck is going on. God Bless