Buck52

Well they gave him 30 days to respond and within 5 days later after the veteran received this letter he had 30 days to respond they said since he did not respond within the 30 days the claim is denied that's not right according to the regs. ...............Buck

JUAN, When you get your award decision remember to check the dates , since someone #### up you should still get paid for that too. Sorry about your kids missing out with HS, the important things is you guys made it through it. it just happens to be the hard way, but you got your kids to graduate and that's something to be very proud of my friend. .........................Buck.

I would go with the presumption of disease that AO is the cause from your Vietnam days & while at ''Johnson Island) if you have the same symptoms/disease as what AO is caused from it would be better to go with that. Johnson Island IS YOUR KEY! I think it would be to hard to prove this fire and the burning of the wires and from inhaling it(even if it was the same ingredients from AO , it would be hard to prove that to the VA that this is the cause, you would have to get some Dr's or scientist to research it study it and to prove your point and that would be expensive. If its not on the AO list then you would have a problem. that's why in my opinion it would be better to go with the presumption of disease from being exposed to AO while in Vietnam JMO ................Buck

Ms Berta, I run across these regs which I am sure you know...I thought about your claim when I read this. under chapter 1 §3.816 Awards under the Nehmer Court Orders for disability or death caused by a condition presumptively associated with herbicide exposure. It explains some EED. Interesting! .................Buck

Well none of us are Dr's so you need to get a Dr's medical opine, to say if it is or if it isn't secondary to HTN Or Research it. Check out the conditions that could be secondary to HTN.... The key factor is to get a Medical Specialist to say it is, you need that anyway! ..................Buck

Congratulations rootbeer its bout time! .........Buck

I agree with broncovet,& my spouse has a lot of disabilitys too! My spouse as been with ChampVA 14 years and the people in ChampVA office recommended this extra supplemental insurance to cover the other 25% that ChampVA don't cover, It's called Selman & Company Insurance the cost is 7300 monthly and they have a 6 month wait on pre existing conditions but she is covered for any new ones and you can add your dependents...I'm not to sure about that as its just me and my spouse. Now here is the kicker, you will have to join ( AMRA ) ''American Military Retires Association'' Membership & be 100%SC & P&T... 100% Disable VA Rating they may let you join if your not P&T?? the cost for AMRA membership is 25.00 year. But you have to join to be able to qualify for Selman. (why I don't know) I Didn't want to join that but it was the only way we could get everything covered for my spouse & it is still cheaper insurance than what we had check with 4 other Insurance Company's . Selman They pay the other 25% that champVA don't cover. Maybe this helps? ................................Buck

I believe I read some where? a veteran can have more than one CUE at the same time. I figured the VA Works the CUE Claims as they get to them...so no telling how long the wait for adjudication. Same thing for regular claims there's no limit has to how many a veteran can file. ................Buck

sorry, but I don't understand what your asking??? ............Buck

What should I do if I think an error was made on a previous disability decision? Published 05/08/2006 05:52 PM | Updated 01/16/2013 02:53 PM What should I do if I think an error was made on a previous disability decision? If it has not yet been a year since that decision was issued, you are still within the time frame to appeal the decision, and you should file a Notice of Disagreement. This must be submitted in writing and specify exactly your disagreement with the decision you received. You should refer to your decision notification letter and the attached VA form 4107, Your Rights To Appeal Our Decision, for further guidance on filing a Notice of Disagreement. You may download a copy of VA Form 4107 at: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/4107.PDF . If you do not have a copy of your decision notification letter, VA can send that information to you. You may contact the VA regional office to make that request by going to VA's web messaging site, https://iris.custhelp.com . If it has been more than a year since VA made the decision that you believe is incorrect, that decision is now final. If you wish to have that decision reviewed, you will need to specifically identify the error you believe was made, such as the determination of service connection, the effective date, or evaluation for a claimed disability. You will also need to identify the factor(s) that resulted in an incorrect outcome, such as the incorrect application of the law. It may be best to discuss your personal situation with a VA or Veterans Service Organization representative who can advise and assist you with your claim. VA offers a web site list of most National, State and local veterans service organizations at: http://www1.va.gov/vso/ . As bronvovet mention if the examiner that did the C&P has been fired or been incarcerated for unappropriated behavior that is good reason what you claim actually did happen....they have guidelines to follow because any veteran can accuse a examiner of wrong doing. ....................Buck

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1154(b)) (e) Prisoners of war. Where disability compensation is claimed by a former prisoner of war, omission of history or findings from clinical records made upon repatriation is not determinative of service connection, particularly if evidence of comrades in support of the incurrence of the disability during confinement is available. Special attention will be given to any disability first reported after discharge, especially if poorly defined and not obviously of intercurrent origin. The circumstances attendant upon the individual veteran's confinement and the duration thereof will be associated with pertinent medical principles in determining whether disability manifested subsequent to service is etiologically related to the prisoner of war experience. (f) Posttraumatic stress disorder. Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder requires medical evidence diagnosing the condition in accordance with §4.125(a) of this chapter; a link, established by medical evidence, between current symptoms and an in-service stressor; and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred. The following provisions apply to claims for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosed during service or based on the specified type of claimed stressor: Need more information, what is his S.C. disability? where was he a POW? ...................Buck

http://www.scribd.com/doc/148923612/FL13-013-001 Not sure if this helps but if he can't work due to his SC disability's? ...........Buck

I am if she beautiful .................Buck

It must be the ''Newbies'' New employees they let take over new claims. With no experience or the man power to train them right.eh! .................Buck

I am fairly sure they will help, if your 100% or over.(but not sure on that?) my neighbor had several disability's and was 100% plus SMC's His spouse called a VSO And ask him to help them they needed the same thing and a ramp installed out front. the vso put in a claim for them made some phone calls ect,,ect,, and the VA sent out someone to look and see what all this veteran needs. and they got approved the va will even get the construction crew or leave that up to you. .............Buck

I don't understand why PUREADY thinks his opinions don't count?, he seems to perceive they don't! or at times be contradictive & I Mean that not to be taken offensively. There's a lot of us that state our opinions right or wrong....if they are wrong someone will correct them & to me that's a good thing...We all learn things on this board and find out at times were wrong. After all its all about preparing for our claims & the information on this site is priceless. As for as opinions & information if there straight from the CFR's & VA Law then its true. We just have to learn how to decipher them. jmo .............Buck

I found out by a good friend with MS her Dr Mention this new Drug to her...he said he takes it for his acute Back Pain, and found it works a lot better than the Meds he takes for his pain. This is called Neurocet/Neurofen. its non-narcotic &non-prescription No side effects, it is not Approved yet from FDA but this new med ''Neurocet/Neurofen'' does have Approved Ingredients by the FDA http://www.prweb.com/releases/MedsNationwide/Neurocet_and_Neurofen/prweb2363844.htm ............................Buck

broncovet I think your getting these meds mixed up with one another. Neurocet/Neurofen are not the same as Neurotin, Neurotin/Gabapentin are prescriptions meds ''Neurocet''/Neurofen is non -prescription. .............Buck

I'm Just sick and tired of pain & the VA meds don't seem to be helping very much. I can't think straight some times....hurt so bad at night can't sleep the usual! feels like my whole body has been beat with a hammer.

I did ask my VA Dr about it she said the VA recommends all physicians let the patients know they don't recommend any drug that has not been approved by the FDA...so obviously the Dr is against it. but if it works and helps with pain and no side effects...hey why not give it a try? although it is not been Approved by the FDA, However it does have FDA Approved Ingredients No they are not the same. there different! click the link above in #3 post. ...........Buck

http://www.prweb.com/releases/MedsNationwide/Neurocet_and_Neurofen/prweb2363844.htm This is spelled ''Neurocet'' I take Gabapentin also but does not help much!

A friend told me about this med (Neurocet) for pain although it is not Approved by the FDA,& it is non -prescription and non -narcotic Her Dr has taken it for His acute back pain and told her about it it seems this is the only medication that works good for him.....supposedly no side effects You can google it, I think I might try to order me some from eBay 30 pills for 39.00 bucks & free shipping eBay Anybody Fermilur with Neurocet? ........................Buck

That don't seem fair to me, VA not giving you the 30 days to submit your evidence.

I respect everyone's opinion & do some research my self. I highly respect the Elders/Mod/s/ Admin on hadit they been here a long time and have researched and know the VA Law & How to apply them, their experience in the VA Process is priceless & learning from them helps other veterans help other veterans. We need not to get up-set when we don't agree with someone & keep the discussions civil to each other. Again this is just my opinion. ......................Buck

yeah I guess so... I have soreness all over arms legs shoulders....I have Pain in my knees/joints from arthritis I guess the pain clinic deifiers between the two? ................Buck