JessBreznican

Thanks guys for the input. I really appreciate it very much. I am going to try and find me a veteran service rep ASAP to help me naviagate this. I had one but other than my initial paperwork I have not had any help from the rep. Does anyone have any suggestions on who to use? I had the DAV helping me. Also, my family became homeless last week and had to move in with my mother in TN. My claim is in SC can I get it moved or will it just set me back more?

Has exercise capacity testing been performed? No & Does the Veteran's respiratory condition impact his or her ability to work? Yes Describe impact of each of the Veteran's respiratory conditions, providing one or more examples: She has severe SOB w/ minimal activity. Has been umemployed since Nov, 2013. /es/ WILLIAM MCWILLIAMS RESIDENT PHYSICIAN Signed: 04/03/2014 13:12 They have never done an exercise test on me if they did my PFT would be much lower and the doctor said my PFT would be adjusted for the size of my lungs. Whatever that means. Also, the docotor was off by a few months on how long I have been unemployed I have not had gainful employment since March of last year. Also, he stated my condition impaires my ability to work. Does that mean anything significant. I have applied for UI based on everyting combined that I deal with and I am under VA care with a psychiatrist that had diagnosed me with PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. This process is a pain in the rump and I filed my claim in August of 2013.

VYNC, Yes I copied all that in the first post that shows all the claims I have. I have not yet been awarded anything else... The VA denied my claim for my allergies secondary to my asthma. I had sinusitus/rhinitius while I was in the military and can only breath out of one nostril. I was also previously denied my PTSD because I did not fully disclose the MST and just simply claimed PTSD. Now I have put in a claim with a full explination. I have two binders of documentation one that is a 4 inch and a 2 inch binder. I am currently under VA care. Also, I have claimed the CFS and Fibromyalgia related to the PTSD. etc etc.

If you use the my health evet you can see the notes from the C&P exam in about 3 days.

Ok Guys copy and pasting my C&P exam results. The examiner got some of my statments a little wrong such as how often I see the doc and how often I take Corticosteroids. I see my doc every couple months, I take corticosteroids as needed up to 3 or 4 times a year. I am currently on Montelukastat for Wheezing, Symbicort, and Albuterol daily. What exactly does my exam mean and he said I had oversizded lungs from playing the Alto and Baratone Sax from 6th till 11th grade. I am confused to say the least. I am currently at 60% but have other issues, PTSD related to MST, Fibro, CFS, Hysterectomy related to Cervical Dysplasia, Bowel adhesions, Scar tissue, Pain, etc etc. I can copy and past the list the VA put together or my claims person has put down I only filed for a couple things and then log into my ebenfits and they had added a ton of stuff. Here is my C&P Exam for the Asthma only, they did not even address my other claims, Date/Time: 03 Apr 2014 @ 1300 Note Title: C&P EXAM Location: WM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER Signed By: MCWILLIAMS,WILLIAM Co-signed By: MCWILLIAMS,WILLIAM Date/Time Signed: 03 Apr 2014 @ 1312 Note LOCAL TITLE: C&P EXAM STANDARD TITLE: C & P EXAMINATION NOTE DATE OF NOTE: APR 03, 2014@13:00 ENTRY DATE: APR 03, 2014@13:12:03 AUTHOR: MCWILLIAMS,WILLIAM EXP COSIGNER: URGENCY: STATUS: COMPLETED Respiratory Conditions (Other Than Tuberculosis and Sleep Apnea) Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: Jessica Phillips-Breznican Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this document: In-person examination Evidence review --------------- Was the Veteran's VA claims file reviewed: No Check all records reviewed: [X] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatment records) SECTION I: DIAGNOSES -------------------- Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a respiratory condition? (This is the condition the Veteran is claiming or for PHILLIPS-BREZNICAN, JESSICA LUC CONFIDENTIAL Page 8 of 180 which an exam has been requested): Yes [X] Asthma Date of diagnosis: 1999 SECTION II: MEDICAL HISTORY ---------------------------- Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's respiratory condition (brief summary): Pt was driving to PT and had acute episode of CP/SOB. Was diagnosed w/ asthma. No h/o childhood asthma. Now on multiple meds for asthma and needs steriod bursts when exacerbations get bad. Last one was 2 months ago. She has SOB when walking up stairs or around in stores. Does the Veteran's respiratory condition require the use of oral or parenteral corticosteroid medications: Yes [X] Requires intermittent courses or bursts of systemic (oral or parenteral) corticosteroids Indicate number of courses or bursts in past 12 months: 4 or more Does the Veteran's respiratory condition require the use of inhaled medications: Yes Check all that apply: [X] Inhalational bronchodilator therapy Indicate frequency: Daily [X] Inhalational anti-inflammatory medication Indicate frequency: Daily Does the Veteran's respiratory condition require the use of oral bronchodilators: Yes Indicate frequency: Daily Does the Veteran's respiratory condition require the use of antibiotics: No Does the Veteran require outpatient oxygen therapy for his or her respiratory condition: No SECTION III: Pulmonary conditions --------------------------------- Does the Veteran have any of the following pulmonary conditions: Yes Check all that apply: [X] Asthma Asthma ------ Has the Veteran had any asthma attacks with episodes of respiratory failure in the past 12 months? Yes Indicate average number of asthma attacks with episodes of respiratory failure per week in past 12 months: 4 or more PHILLIPS-BREZNICAN, JESSICA LUC CONFIDENTIAL Page 9 of 180 Has the Veteran had any physician visits for required care of exacerbations? Yes Description of frequency and severity of exacerbations: monthly. severe enough to get prednisone "every couple of months." Indicate frequency of physician visits for required care of exacerbations over past 12 months: At least monthly Other pertinent physical findings, scars, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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? No Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to any conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above? No SECTION IV: Diagnostic testing ------------------------------ Have imaging studies or procedures been performed? Yes [X] Chest x-ray Date: 6/13 Results: normal Has pulmonary function testing (PFT) been performed? Yes Do PFT results reported below accurately reflect the Veteran's current pulmonary function? Yes PFT results Date: 1/14 Pre-bronchodilator: Post-bronchodilator, if indicated: FVC: 102.3% predicted FVC: 122.6% predicted FEV-1: 89.1% predicted FEV-1: 118.3% predicted FEV-1/FVC: 74% FEV-1/FVC: 82% DLCO: % predicted DLCO: % predicted Which test result most accurately reflects the Veteran's level of disability (based on the condition that is being evaluated for this report): FEV-1/FVC If diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide by the single breath method (DLCO) testing has not been completed, provide reason: Not indicated in Veteran's particular case Does the Veteran have multiple respiratory conditions? No Has exercise capacity testing been performed? No Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results? No PHILLIPS-BREZNICAN, JESSICA LUC CONFIDENTIAL Page 10 of 180 SECTION V: Functional impact and remarks ---------------------------------------- 1. Functional impact -------------------- Does the Veteran's respiratory condition impact his or her ability to work? Yes Describe impact of each of the Veteran's respiratory conditions, providing one or more examples: She has severe SOB w/ minimal activity. Has been umemployed since Nov, 2013 /es/ WILLIAM MCWILLIAMS RESIDENT PHYSICIAN Signed: 04/03/2014 13:12 Then this is what they put down for all my "claims" on ebenefits: Details of Your Claim Claim Received: 08/16/2013 Claim Type: Compensation Estimated Claim Completion Date: 10/03/2014 to 03/27/2015 Contentions: VBMS (New), musculoskeletal pain-fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, myofacial pain (New), post traumatic stress disorder (Reopen), allergies (Reopen), Asthma, bronchial (Increase), unemployability (New), gynecological issues (Reopen), cervical dysplasia and hysterectomy (previously considered as cervical dysplasia, status post abdominal hysterectomy) (Reopen), bowel adhesions (previously considered as status post enterolysis, bowel adhesions) (Reopen), laparoscopy to repair female parts (previously considered as status post laparoscopy with lysis of adhesions and claimed (Reopen), right ovarian cyst (Reopen), irritable bowel syndrome (New), frequent severe headaches (New), dizziness or fainting spells (New), Sinusitis, allergic rhino (New), shortness of breath (Increase), pain or pressure in chest (New), trouble sleeping (New), depression or excessive worry (New), easily fatigability (New), anorexia associated with PTSD (New), traumatic abortion (New) Below is what has been posted by them under my claims section: Next Steps: We will review all available evidence and make a decision on your claim upon receipt of all requested information as outlined in the headings, "What Do We Still Need from You?" and "What Have We Done?". Several factors will determine the duration of the "Development" phase, including: type of claim filed number of disabilities you claim complexity of your disability(ies), and availability of evidence needed to decide your claim. Additional Details Your Designated Power of Attorney DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Regional Office of Jurisdiction: Columbia Send Documentation To Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office Columbia Regional Office 6437 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 Upload Documentation What Do We Still Need From You? Your Attention is Needed Ask your last employer to complete and return the enclosed VA Form 21-4192, Request for Employment Information. Date Requested: 03/07/2014 Due Date: 04/06/2014 On your application, you indicated that you received treatment from . Complete and return an enclosed VA Form 21-4142, Authorization and Consent to Release Information, for each health care provider so that we can obtain treatment information. You may want to obtain and send us the information yourself. Date Requested: 04/03/2014 Due Date: 05/03/2014 What Do We Still Need From Others? This is a list of all items that have been requested from 3rd parties. Items From Date Requested Due Date Follow-Up Dates Employer (21-4192) US ARMY MEPS 03/07/2014 04/06/2014 Employer (21-4192) Cherokee County Alcohol & Drug 03/07/2014 04/06/2014 Employer (21-4192) Staffmasters 03/07/2014 04/06/2014 Medical evidence from private provider Bluestone Psychiatric Group 04/03/2014 04/18/2014 04/03/2014 Medical evidence from private provider 04/03/2014 04/18/2014 04/03/2014 Medical evidence from private provider Womack Army Hospital 04/03/2014 04/18/2014 04/03/2014 Medical evidence from private provider Gateway Medical Associates 04/03/2014 04/18/2014 04/03/2014 What We Have Received (solicited) This is a list of all items that have been received from either the Veteran or a 3rd party. Please be advised that it may take up to 21 days to receive, process, and annotate in our system any information that you mail to one of our Regional Offices. Don't see an item listed? Check our "Unsolicited Items" page to see if it was received by VA. Items Date Requested Date Received 03/18/2014 04/03/2014 We have requested copies of your disability medical records from Social Security. It may take several months to receive a response. 03/07/2014 03/18/2014 You were previously denied service connection for laparoscopy with lysis of adhesions with chronic pelvic pain and pelvid adhesion disease, right ovarian cyst, bowel adhesions, cervical dysplasia and hysterectomy, allergic rhinitis. You were notified of the decision on June 29, 2005. The appeal period for that decision has expired and the decision is now final. In order for us to reopen your claim, we need new and material evidence. Your claim was previously denied because there is no objective medical evidence to show that the current disability incurred in service or is a result or your militaryservice. Service connection for was denied on a direct basis. Therefore, the evidence you submit must be new and relate to this fact. 03/07/2014 03/12/2014 You were previously denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You were notified of the decision on . The appeal period for that decision has expired and the decision is now final. In order for us to reopen your claim, we need new and material evidence. Your claim was previously denied because . Therefore, the evidence you submit must be new and relate to this fact. If your PTSD is caused by a fear associated with hostile military or terrorist activity, you must provide evidence or a statement to support your claim. 02/06/2014 03/07/2014 You were previously denied service connection for right ovarian cyst, status post laproscopy pelvic adhesions, cervical dysplasia, status post abdominal hysterectomy, allergic rhinitus. You were notified of the decision on date of previous denial. The appeal period for that decision has expired and the decision is now final. In order for us to reopen your claim, we need new and material evidence. Your claim was previously denied because there is no objective medical evidence to show that the current disability incurred in service or is a result or your military service. Service connection for was denied on a direct basis. Therefore, the evidence you submit must be new and relate to this fact. 02/06/2014 03/07/2014 What We Have Never Received from You (solicited) This is a list of items that have never been received from you and that have been closed. Items Date Requested Date Closed SSA records unavailable /request from Veteran 03/18/2014 04/03/2014 Request for Outpatient Treatment Records 02/06/2014 02/25/2014 DBQ RESP Respiratory conditions 02/06/2014 02/25/2014 So, short of me attaching my complete medical records I do have a VA diagnosis of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Asthma, and myofacial muscle pain....the female problems were found out after I was medically discharged from the ARMY and I was never informed. I just found this out about 8 months ago, if I had known I may have been able to avoid having my uterus and cervix removed. I also have in my medical records documentation of the cyst on my right ovary. Can anyone at all please please point me in some sort of direction my DAV rep has not called me or anything in regards to all this since we filed my claim last August. I am unemployed esentailly homeless and back living with my mother with two teen boys, and down to my last straw/shred of sanity. Thanks Jessica