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seejeremy

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  • Birthday November 27

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    Tech Sergeant
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    Auburn, Al

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  • Branch of Service
    Air Force

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  1. Thank you both for the answers. This travel is for community care authorized and referred by the VA to treat a very rare autoimmune disease very similar to multiple sclerosis. The VA referred me to this provider and I am very happy with them because she specializes in this condition. I do have multiple claims in for August, so maybe they are just declining payment on the first one to cover the deductible?
  2. Hi everyone. I have been filing travel claims for community care referrals that are about 4 hours round trip from my house. Today I noticed that one of them was denied and the status is “fiscal rescinded.” The website doesn’t tell me what that means other than I can’t appeal. My local travel office is closed on Thursdays “so that they can catch up on claims processing.” Does anyone know what this status means? I have been reimbursed for appointments to this community care provider several times in the last few months, so I’m confused. Thank you.
  3. Hi everyone. I am currently 100% P&T with ratings that include bilateral sciatica, among other things. I am scheduled to have a minor surgery on Thursday (discectomy) on my back due to chronic numbness and nerve “tingles” that radiate down both of my legs. So my question is, should I do anything to have this looked at as related to the sciatica that I am rated for? I don’t really want to mess with the VA reopening everything that got me to 100% if there is no reason to, but I also don’t want to overlook a reason that I would need to submit a new claim for this. I hope this all makes sense to everyone. Thanks.
  4. Thanks broncovet. Sorry for asking the question, I looked it up and just got more confused the more I read. Thanks again.
  5. Thanks Buck. I don’t yet have a diagnosis of E.D., but after hoping things would get better for 2 years, I’ve decided to pursue it. I just had an appointment with my MH doc and he mentioned that the blood pressure meds could be doing it. I have an appointment with my primary care doc at the VA in a few weeks and I’ll make sure to discuss it then. Any idea on the SMC-S? If I’m understanding what I’ve been reading, then I don’t qualify because I do not have a single item rated at 100%, nor am I TDIU. I am 100% P&T though. Thanks for the help!
  6. Hi everyone. I have a question about SMC S and K. I am 100% P&T. Am I entitled to SMC-S? I have the following ratings: major depressive disorder recurrent 70% obstructive sleep apnea 50% benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 40% scar anterior neck status post tracheostomy 30% sciatica, right lower extremity 40% sciatica, left lower extremity 20% deviated septum status septoplasty and bilateral turbinate reduction 10% (replaced by next line?) allergic rhinitis with deviated septum status septoplasty and bilateral turbinate reduction (previously rated under DC6502) 10% sinusitis 10% (secondary to above) gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) 10% right medial epicondylitis 10% scar, left thumb s/p laceration. 0% hypertension 0% Also, how does SMC-K work for loss of creative organ? I am not rated for it, but I do mention it with my VA mental health doc from time to time? Thanks everyone.
  7. Hi everyone. I just want to make sure I'm not asking something that is a no-no. I just don't want to leave that housing allowance money "sitting on the table." Thanks.
  8. Hey everybody. I apologize in advance if this is not in the right section. I have about 18 months (give or take) of Post 9/11 GI Bill left. I am not eligible to transfer it to my dependents (they are getting Chapter 35 anyway.) I work PT and am 100% P&T. I have no interest in pursuing another degree to further my career because, God willing, I have no intention of working FT again. I'd like to use up the rest of that GI Bill and get that monthly housing allowance by taking some courses of interest. Otherwise, this benefit will go away and I will have wasted that income. Any suggestions on classes or certifications or whatever that would allow me to collect that housing allowance without adding a heavy load of school work? Thank you all.
  9. I am rated at 70% for MDD, permanent. Sounds like the DAV guy was full of crap.
  10. I clicked the button for one or two of my claims. Didn't seem to make a bit of difference.
  11. In my experience, you won't see the QTC exam info in MyHealtheVet. At least, I never saw mine there, and it was in Spring of 2015. I also clicked that button, but my made no difference in getting results. Emailing Sec. McDonald and UnderSec Hickey at the 15 month point is what generated movement on mine. I agree with Gastone. Read a book, find a hobby, just put your mind elsewhere, because the claims process can drive you nuts.
  12. I have used secure messaging to let my doc know when I have problems with meds. He usually calls me and we make a change without me having to wait for an appointment. That is usually with my psych doc, but I have also gotten prescriptions refilled through my PCP through secure messaging.
  13. So, what can obesity be rated as percentage wise? This OSA/obesity lines up very well with my experience.
  14. So, I went and looked into this a little more, and the VA website and form say that you have to be P&T and IU. I am 100% P&T, but not IU. Am I seeing this information wrong or is there something else I don't know? Thanks.
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