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They are saying your IU was an error or a CUE when they awarded it. You have a fight on your hands. Appeal that letter asap and seek an attorneys assistance.
J
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Folks, opinions are opinions. They are both negative and positive ones. We get lost sometimes in the free speech thing when we are doing a forum.
Please keep in mind that Hadit.com is a Privately owned website and believe it or not, we have been down this road before.
The Moderators and Admin folks have been here a very very long time.
I Know exactly the topic that was being discussed and The Attorney in question got hosed. But also keep in mind it was the VA that did it and not the Hadit member.
Jbasser
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Send me your issue VIA PM. WE can handle it off the record and behind the scenes.
Basser
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Ok, welcome to my world.
Now you had HTN at 10 percent so that means your BP readings were at or over 160 systolic or 100 diastolic..That being said, the high blood pressure has caused cardiomegaly or enlarged heart, which is a form of cardiomyopathy. Now to put it into perspectie, they denied your claim based on What??
From What I see and I can see only what you post, Your heart problems are secondary to the HTN as mine are. Now with an EF of 10 percent you are barely able to do anything and it is rateable as 100 percent. Any decision they made that denied your claim is an in process clear and unmistakeable error.
I advise you to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get a NOD going. The HTN is still a 10 percent rating but it must be paid separate and distinct from your heart disease. If you need more I will post a link to the regs on this issue.
Call up Bergmann Moore or Bob Walsh. www.vetlawyers.com or robert@robertpwalsh.com
The Dirty dogs strike again. Dont worry too much, you will win.
JBasser
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So, you got something on your mind?
Explain your reasoning for this topic.
Basser
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Here is what I found. Looks pretty good for you as long as you follow this guideline.
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Casey, that totally sucks. The VA gets away with a lot of this type of stuff. Issues like this should be challenged in court.
J
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Even though she was ousted she still has rights. She most likely will win. It is sad but we have the worst justice system.
Here is an example. Some dude (DUD) is walking upon your porch to break into your house. He trips over your porch and breaks his leg. He sues you and you lose.
This sort of justice occurs every day.
Now what needs to be overhauled????
J
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Several years ago someone stood on top of the heap and saw this account loaded with money. The Creative thinkers and Powers to be decided to use some of these funds for other projects. Now as far as I know this money has never been replaced. That is the real reason SSA is dwindling in its fund stash. Make them put the money back with interest.
J
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Here is the critertia for 100 perent mental disorder.
Total occupational and social impairment, due to such symptoms as: gross impairment in thought processes or communication; persistent delusions or hallucinations; grossly inappropriate behavior; persistent danger of hurting self or others; intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living (including maintenance of minimal personal hygiene); disorientation to time or place; memory loss for names of close relatives, own occupation, or own name.
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jbasser.
NOD a decision? Please explain. Thanks. I'm new here and don't understand the lingo. Anyway I'm a pretty smart dude. Buck - a $500.00 mistake ain't that bad. I've made worse. Anyway that was a few years ago. I need to know where do I start now to submit my own claim since this jamoke isn't going to do it. The rep came as a referral from another 100% veteran. I spoke to the guy last week. He had his wife, also a vet, working with the guy as well. However I found out that she ended up submitting her own paperwork for increased benefits and is also now at 100%. All without this dudes help. I was informed that the VA rep may be overwhelmed with work and is lagging on many vet cases at this time. However that is unacceptable.
I did sign an agreement to pay him 10% of any retro pay received. However not sure if I qualify for any retro since no claim had been filed on my behalf.
I will do this on my own with your guys help. Step one anybody? Getting my C-File?
If you disagree with a decision, you file a NOD or Notice of disagreement. At that stage you can get representation.
J
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Dont forget the added benefits of being P and T.
Commissary and exchange
MWR
State tax benefits.
STate veteran benefits
Burial benefits
Spousal and Children ( If any) benefits.
J
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I understand your position. Heads up Hadit veterans, do not let a rep or agent charge you for filing a claim.
The only instances where you can be represented by counsel is after you have a decision in your hand and you disagree. That can be either a grant or a denial, as long as you NOD a decision. Then you can sign a fee agreement with the counsel. Personally I would use an accredited claims agent like John Dorle or an attorney like Bob Walsh.
J
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Let me state it this way. You can be seen under independent living.
The Doctors do not make the decision about your working. The title 38 part 4 does. That is what we call the law. As it really is the law.
Your 100 percent rating for a mental disorder precludes working.
Now you can go to work, but the VA will cut your compensation. Maybe even sever it. Do you want to run that risk?
J
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Exactly where are you at in the claims process. If you are not in the appeal process he cannot charge you. The up front money is illeagle. Go ahead and post his name here.
JBasser
This is the rule.
By law, no person or organization may charge claimants a fee for assistance in preparing applications for VA benefits or presenting claims to VA. VA-accredited agents and attorneys may charge fees for assistance on a claim for VA benefits only after VA has issued a decision on a claim, a Notice of Disagreement has been filed initiating an appeal of that decision, and the agent or attorney has complied with the power-of-attorney requirements in 38 C.F.R. § 14.631 and the fee agreement requirements in 38 C.F.R. § 14.636(g). 38 U.S.C. § 5904©(1); 38 C.F.R. § 14.636©.
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You will receive the new decision letter and you should be paid June 1.
J
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You can challenge that and have the wrong information removed from the exam report. Others will chime in.
J
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Benefits at 90 percent are
No Medicine Co Pays
Florida Tax advantage, Up to 90 percent off of property tax.
Are you still working?
J
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You were awarded last august, I would write a NOD of that decision. That would keep the claim open. The Tinnitus will not effect the other claim.
J
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You should had not had to go through the ringer for that rating. I am happy for you.
Basser
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I have stayed there several times and I have sponsored rooms for other family members.
Everything there is tax free. If you want to take the family to see the mouse, they have buses that run non stop to WDW. They are on the Magnolia Palms Golf Course. The rooms are great, There are several places to eat with one big buffet. They have conference rooms and thw whole gambit for reunions and ECT.
http://www.shadesofgreen.org/sponsor.htm
Lets do a call in Basser SHow open discussion about it this week.
J
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That is a form of arthritis that fuses the joints together. It is likely the cause of your Disk Problems.
J
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Folks, Lets keep this civil. We cannot flame Hadit members. SInce Dr Bash is a Hadit member, What issues you have with him are between you and him.
J
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How about Shades of Green Resort in Orlando. The Rooms are reasonable and they offer every amenity known to Veterans.
I could possibly attend.
J
Hypertension And Heart Failure
in VA Disability Claims Research
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Here is the bottom line. You need to get a cardiologist to link the two conditions. The VA will not approve until you do. They are supposed to assist you but in most cases the assist comes as they are lowering your casket into the ground under the 6 foot rule.
NEXUS, NEXUS, NEXUS.
have a doc fill out the DBQ form and attach an opinion letter in this manner.
This veterans Cardiomegaly and CAD are a result of his longstanding Hypertension.
It is proven by medical literature that HTN is a direct cause of both of Hyoertensive heart disease (Cardiomegaly) and CAD. Coronary Artery disease.
Get this done and submit it to the VA.
Remember these folks are government employees and don't even take a dump without following the little written procedure. (M21) That is likely the cause for the Crappy denial.
J