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auenone

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  1. I did file an appeal for a rejected claim and received a call from a senior DRO that told me he granted the appeal. I asked him why it was rejected initially and he said it was a lower level DRO that didn’t have much experience. He said we usually give combat veterans what they ask for, which surprised me. I do have PTSD, used to be real bad until I met the wife. She still thinks it’s bad. The VA did give me a CPAP machine for 68 episodes an hour average and everybody saying I should file. I’m past 70 with no kids. Other than the disabilities from the military, I’m in halfway decent shape.
  2. Forgot: Dr. Baldauf is well known in Las Vegas. He scoped my knee and actually straightened out the leg. Unfortunately, it also made the bone on bone a little worse. It used to lock up pretty bad but not as often, but when it does now it is more intense. I think his Dad was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne.
  3. Forgot: Dr. Baldauf is well known in Las Vegas. He scoped my knee and actually straightened out the leg. Unfortunately, it also made the bone on bone a little worse. It used to lock up pretty bad but not as often, but when it does now it is more intense. I think his Dad was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne.
  4. Thank you for that. I was wondering if you were still here. The wife will handle the cooking. I took care of her when she had her knees done. Have her walker and other equipment. I’m 80%. It is SC. I don’t like dealing with VA as I would be at a higher rating. I know the form, 21-526EZ, is the FDC that I need and won’t file until I get the doctor’s report on the surgery. That’s the question: what does the doctor need to put in his report to make the process go smoothly? Is there a VA form available for the doctor’s report? Thank you, broncovet. I’ve valued your expertise and knowledge for some time.
  5. Not sure what happened here. Thought it was a forum. Glad I donated.
  6. Have an upcoming TKR in April and want to get all of the i's dotted and T's crossed. VA sent me to community care. I would like to know what I need from the doctor to file for total disability for 4 months. Thanks.
  7. Is a similar scenario in that mine also was appealed in September and won that but they only went to when I actually sent in the paperwork in 2015 instead of the intent to file vonapp date of 2014. The appeal on the appeal was granted in early June and it's been two months since then and haven't received anything from the VARO, letter or money. Thinking maybe the DRO is embarrassed that he/she didn't catch that? Also thinking that the RAMP may be getting in the way of the traditional appeals in that they want to show everyone it's working?
  8. Talked to a guy at the VA 800# and he said they go back to what your % was when the new claim goes into effect. If you were getting 50% and you were getting $500 and 80% was $1500, you get the balance of $1,000 for that month and on and on. If you have another award and you get 60% during this time, the $1,500 minus whatever you get that month and on and on. I thought when you received 30% it was just months of beginning of award date to claim determination. It always seemed like that before. He said to fax in a letter and have them audit the award back to the start date. Wondering if I'm opening a can of worms? Will see what happens and thanks for the posts.
  9. Appreciate the reply. Been a long road from Vietnam to filing my first claim in 2012. Seems longer since then, almost. Except for a knee replacement that is looming closer each day, I hope I am over this soon. The VA is supposed to be there for us and at times, seems to be the enemy instead. The "logical" thing initially would have them reach out to us with a medical inspection and go from there instead of "misplacing" records and having one of the heads of QTC be a former secretary of the VA and getting C&P's from unqualified specialists, like the gynecologist for sleep apnea? Merry Christmas to all and hope things work out faster than eventually. Thanks for all of the replies.
  10. Just single with no dependents. I calculated using $400/mo. Received 6K from VA in single payment, no money on award before that. I know she is gone. Sort of my little eulogy.
  11. I think I need to uncomplicate, for me, my question from before. To make it more to the point, I filed (according to VA) on 04 May 2015 and the award was given on September 20 2017. The award was for 30%. Approximately how much should I have received monetarily for the reward? I count 28 months. Thank you for any help. And thank you Carlie for all of your posts over the years. Accurate and to the point.
  12. I totally agree with you. Last time they did the same thing and the "computer" figured it out and everything was good. I did get the award and I am happy getting this SC'd for her benefit in case it kills me. I'll let it ride and see what happens. Thank you kllemall for your input.
  13. Thanks Gastone, I did a start date in May of 2014 on ebenefits to hold the claim to that date. I filed the 3 contentions in May of 2015 within a year of the start date. Two contentions were granted and the 3rd was deferred. Later received letter that the 3rd was denied. Then filed the Reconsideration and that also was denied. This is the reconsideration: Status of Your Claim COMPLETE Submitted: 11/02/2015 (Compensation) Claim Closed: 07/13/2016 Disabilities Claimed: cervical spine (New) Current Status: Complete From that point I had a year to file a NOD and was filed in June 2017. So, they gave me 30% which is roughly $400 a month. I received $6K and wondering how they figured all of this out. I'm a happy boy but not sure what happened. Called Peggy and she said something that they weren't done and I didn't know what she was talking about. She didn't explain herself very well. Sort of like me. The effective dates should all be the same but the first 2 are May 2014 and the 3rd award effective date is May 2015 although all were filed together. Appreciate the help. Thank you.
  14. Thank you Broncovet. I am really bad at the initial posts and usually have to add something later to clear up my original post. I was awarded the two of three contentions initially and filed a reconsideration on the third. That also was denied and filed the NOD with a de novo review with the DRO at the VARO. He approved it and now everything that I wanted I received. My question is: I filed all three in May of 2014 on the VONAPP to reserve a start date with the claims. Had 1 year from that date to file the claim which I did before the one year was up. Did the reconsideration and the NOD and now they have only paid me to May of 2015. Is there something wrong with their dates or is it me? When ask a question I should put in ALL of the relevant information. Sorry about that.
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