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3 working days from my experience here in boston

great news stay healthy

God bless u in your journey and stay strong the report reads to me 50/70% good luck

THANKS GUYS IAM GOING IT ALONE IM A FIGHTER ILL GET SOME OF MONEY BACK BUT THE REST WILL HELP FUND THE PEOPLE COMING OVER THE BORDER......

UPDATE: Well I met with my lawyer and went over my application for ssdi they said i have a slam dunk case but with my pension I fall under the windfall elimination provision .that means my benefits will be reduced by 80% so much for paying into the system sorry for the rant do I still go for the 20% on my own or with the lawyer thanks all

Hey all I am 47 y/o 100%tp and I get a disability pension from my local civil service firefighter job that I worked at for 20 years and during that time I worked a side job that I paid into social security would I qualify for benefits of ssdi thanks for the help in this adventure

well said happed to me at the Boston dav still waiting for a return phone call after a year and half did all my claim myself and already been rated

YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE VA TO GET IN PERSON AUTHENTICATED THEN YOU'LL HAVE A PREMIUM ACCOUNT

THANKS ALL I JUST WANTED TO POST IT HERE BECAUSE I ALMOST GAVE UP ON LIFE AND I FOUND THIS WEBITE AND SHOWED ME HOW TO GET TREATMENT AND THE CLAIMS PROCESS AND TOO KEEP FIGHTING THANKS THERESA FOR THE SITE PEACE...

HEY ALL I HAVE A QUESTION IM RATED 100% P&T SCHEDULER AND HIT FOR 1 MILLION ON A SCRATCH OFF TICKET SHOULD I LET THE VA KNOW AND JUST GOT MY VA RATING TO SOOOOOOOO HAPPY. PEACE

if your a gulf war veteran IBS I believe it falls under the presumption rule and good luck

update merry Christmas to all well im in the 100% club now according to ebennys site 100% ptsd 30%ibs/gerd 10%tinnitus 10%hearing loss 10%R knee10%Lknee 20%Lshoulder 10%Rshoulder ive been crying all day thanks to all on this site and Never Give Up The Fight

I got a strange call today for increases on my rated sc% disabilities which I got rated for this past may. I did not put in for this. I told the comp&pen guy this and he said some of my claims where rated wrong I got 80%and I should be rated at 100% I don't believe them is this normal and happy thanksgiving

Nice I'll post the decision when it comes out thanks again

I will anybody know about a va lawyer in the Boston just in case thanks again

The thing is I didn't put in for unemployablty and the dr made sh**t up or he's mixing me up with somebody's else thanks again

LOCAL TITLE: C&P INTESTINES STANDARD TITLE: C & P EXAMINATION NOTE DATE OF NOTE: OCT 19, 2015@AUTHOR: EXP COSIGNER: URGENCY: STATUS: COMPLETED Gulf War General Medical Examination Disability Benefits Questionnaire * Internal VA or DoD Use Only* Name of patient/Veteran: 1. Medical record review ------------------------ [X] C-file (VA only) [X] Other, describe: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. 2. Medical history ------------------ a. No symptoms, abnormal findings or complaints: No answer provided b. Skin and scars: No answer provided c. Hematologic/lymphatic: No answer provided d. Eye: No answer provided e. Hearing loss, tinnitus and ear: No answer provided f. Sinus, nose, throat, dental and oral: No answer provided g. Breast: No answer provided h. Respiratory: No answer provided i. Cardiovascular: No answer provided j. Digestive and abdominal wall: Esophageal Disorders (GERD and Hiatal Hernia), Intestinal Conditions (other than Surgical and Infectious) k. Kidney and urinary tract: No answer provided l. Reproductive: No answer provided m. Musculoskeletal: No answer provided n. Endocrine: No answer provided o. Neurologic: No answer provided p. Psychiatric: No answer provided q. Infectious disease, immune disorder or nutritional deficiency: No answer provided r. Miscellaneous conditions: No answer provided 3. Diagnosed illnesses with no etiology --------------------------------------- From the conditions identified and for which Questionnaires were completed, are there any diagnosed illnesses for which no etiology was established? [X] Yes [ ] No Diagnosis #1: Irritable Bowel Syndrome ICD code: K59.9 Date of diagnosis: 1992 Name of Questionnaire: DBQ GI INTESTINES (OTHER THAN SURGICAL OR INFECTIOUS) 4. Additional signs and/or symptoms that may represent an "undiagnosed illness" or "diagnosed medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does the Veteran report any additional signs and/or symptoms not addressed through completion of DBQs identified in the above sections? [ ] Yes [X] No 5. Physical Exam ---------------- Normal PE, except as noted on additional Questionnaires included as part of this report 6. Functional impact of additional signs and/or symptoms that may represent an "undiagnosed illness" or "diagnosed medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] Yes [X] No 7. Remarks, if any: ------------------- Veteran is aware that evaluation is for C&P purposes. Advised to follow up with primary care provider for further evaluation and treatment. **************************************************************************** Esophageal Conditions (Including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia and other esophageal disorders) Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this document: In-person examination Evidence review --------------- Was the Veteran's VA claims file reviewed: Yes List any records that were reviewed but were not included in the Veteran's VA claims file: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. Diagnosis --------- Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with an esophageal condition? Yes Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ICD code: K21.9 Date of diagnosis: 1998 Hernia hiatal ICD code: K44.9 Date of diagnosis: 2008 Medical history --------------- Description of the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's esophageal conditions: C-File(VBMS and Virtual VA) reviewed. VA CPRS reviewed. 47 year old male states he has GERD symptoms since 1991. Upper GI on 8/20/98 indicated GERD. Uses Protonix (pantoprazole). No surgery. Does the Veteran's treatment plan include taking continuous medication for the diagnosed condition: Yes Medications used for the diagnosed condition: Protonix (pantoprazole) Signs and symptoms ------------------ Does the Veteran have any of the following signs or symptoms due to any esophageal conditions (including GERD)? Yes Sign and Symptoms: Persistently recurrent epigastric distress Pyrosis Reflux Regurgitation Pain Substernal Sleep disturbance caused by esophageal reflux Frequency of symptom recurrence per year: 4 or more Average duration of episodes of symptoms: Less than 1 day Nausea Frequency of episodes of nausea per year: 4 or more Average duration of episodes of nausea: Less than 1 day Vomiting Frequency of episodes of vomiting per year: 4 or more Average duration of episodes of vomiting: Less than 1 day Esophageal stricture, spasm and diverticula ------------------------------------------- Does the Veteran have an esophageal stricture, spasm of esophagus (cardiospasm or achalasia), or an acquired diverticulum of the esophagus? No Other pertinent physical findings, 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 Diagnostic Testing ------------------ Have diagnostic imaging studies or other diagnostic procedures been performed? Yes Diagnostic Testing Preformed: Upper endoscopy Date: 10/1/08 Results: Normal esophagus. Moderate Hiatal Hernia. Gastric Polyps. Has laboratory testing been performed? No Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results? No Functional impact ----------------- Do any of the Veteran's esophageal conditions impact on his or her ability to work? No Remarks, if any: ---------------- Veteran is aware that evaluation is for C&P purposes. Advised to follow up with primary care provider for further evaluation and treatment. NOTE: VA may request additional medical information, including additional examinations if necessary to complete VA's review of the Veteran's application. **************************************************************************** Intestinal Conditions (other than surgical or infectious), including irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this document: [X] In-person examination Evidence review --------------- Was the Veteran's VA claims file reviewed? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, list any records that were reviewed but were not included in the Veteran's VA claims file: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. 1. Diagnosis ------------ Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with an intestinal condition (other than surgical or infectious)? [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Irritable bowel syndrome ICD code: K59.9 Date of diagnosis: 1992 2. Medical history ------------------ a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's intestinal condition (brief summary): C-File(VBMS and Virtual VA) reviewed. VA CPRS reviewed. 47 year old male states he has irritable bowel symptoms since 1992. Diarrhea only. States he has liquid/loose stool bowel movements twelve times per day. b. Is continuous medication required for control of the Veteran's intestinal condition? [ ] Yes [X] No c. Has the Veteran had surgical treatment for an intestinal condition? [ ] Yes [X] No 3. Signs and symptoms --------------------- Does the Veteran have any signs or symptoms attributable to any non-surgical non-infectious intestinal conditions? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, check all that apply: [X] Diarrhea If checked, describe: States he has liquid/loose stool bowel movements twelve times per day. [X] Abdominal distension If checked, describe: Recurrent episodes of abdominal distension. 4. Symptom episodes, attacks and exacerbations ---------------------------------------------- Does the Veteran have episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, or exacerbations or attacks of the intestinal condition? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, indicate severity and frequency: (check all that apply) [X] Episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress If checked, indicate frequency: [ ] Occasional episodes [X] Frequent episodes [ ] More or less constant abdominal distress 5. Weight loss -------------- Does the Veteran have weight loss attributable to an intestinal condition (other than surgical or infectious condition)? [ ] Yes [X] No 6. Malnutrition, complications and other general health effects --------------------------------------------------------------- Does the Veteran have malnutrition, serious complications or other general health effects attributable to the intestinal condition? [ ] Yes [X] No 7. Tumors and neoplasms ----------------------- a. Does the Veteran have a benign or malignant neoplasm or metastases related to any of the diagnoses in the Diagnosis section? [ ] Yes [X] No 8. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. 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? [ ] Yes [X] No b. Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms? [ ] Yes [X] No 9. Diagnostic testing --------------------- a. Has laboratory testing been performed? [ ] Yes [X] No b. Have imaging studies or diagnostic procedures been performed and are the results available? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, provide type of test or procedure, date and results (brief summary): 8/20/98 Colonoscopy: Rectal bleeding secondary to hemorrhoids. c. Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results? [ ] Yes [X] No 10. Functional impact --------------------- Does the Veteran's intestinal condition impact his or her ability to work? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, describe the impact of each of the Veteran's intestinal conditions, providing one or more examples: Frequency of bowel movements requires access to bathroom facilities. 11. Remarks, if any: -------------------- Veteran is aware that evaluation is for C&P purposes. Advised to follow up with primary care provider for further evaluation and treatment. **************************************************************************** Medical Opinion Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this document: [ ] Review of available records (without in-person or video telehealth examination) using the Acceptable Clinical Evidence (ACE) process because the existing medical evidence provided sufficient information on which to prepare the DBQ and such an examination will likely provide no additional relevant evidence. [ ] Review of available records in conjunction with a telephone interview with the Veteran (without in-person or telehealth examination) using the ACE process because the existing medical evidence supplemented with a telephone interview provided sufficient information on which to prepare the DBQ and such an examination would likely provide no additional relevant evidence. [ ] Examination via approved video telehealth [X] In-person examination Evidence review --------------- Was the Veteran's VA claims file reviewed? Yes If yes, list any records that were reviewed but were not included in the Veteran's VA claims file: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. MEDICAL OPINION SUMMARY ----------------------- RESTATEMENT OF REQUESTED OPINION: a. Opinion from general remarks: Medical Opinion Needed: 1. Type of medical opinion requested: Direct service connection Contention: Claimed Condition: GERD Opinion Requested: Is the veteran's current diagnosis of GERD at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) evidenced to have begun in service and left undiagnosed? b. Indicate type of exam for which opinion has been requested: DBQ GI ESOPHAGUS (INCLUDING GERD & HIATAL HERNIA) TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR DIRECT SERVICE CONNECTION ] b. The condition claimed was less likely than not (less than 50% probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, event or illness. c. Rationale: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. The Veteran is diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD). The service treatment records contain a 1/12/89 military entrance exam and a 3/9/93 military separation exam. Neither exam references GERD symptoms. There are no references to GERD symptoms in the in-service clinical notes. Based on a review of the available service treatment records, it is difficult to find an association between the Veteran's current GERD diagnosis and military service. ************************************************************************* RESTATEMENT OF REQUESTED OPINION: a. Opinion from general remarks: Type of medical opinion requested: Direct service connection Contention: Claimed Condition: IBS Opinion Requested: Is the veteran's current diagnosis of IBS at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) evidenced to have begun in service and left undiagnosed? b. Indicate type of exam for which opinion has been requested: DBQ GI INTESTINES (OTHER THAN SURGICAL OR INFECTIOUS) TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR DIRECT SERVICE CONNECTION ] b. The condition claimed was less likely than not (less than 50% probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, event or illness. c. Rationale: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. The Veteran is diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The service treatment records contain a 1/12/89 military entrance exam and a 3/9/93 military separation exam. Neither exam references IBS symptoms. There is an 11/23/92 clinical note referencing diarrhea and nausea. However, there are no further clinical notes regarding the condition. This includes the 3/9/93 military separation exam. This would indicate the condition was acute and self-limited without recurrence during military service. Based on a review of the available service treatment records, it is difficult to find an association between the Veteran's current IBS diagnosis and military service. ************************************************************************* RESTATEMENT OF REQUESTED OPINION: a. Opinion from general remarks: Opinion Requested: Is the veteran's current diagnosis of Gulf War Illness at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) evidenced to have begun in service and left undiagnosed? GULF WAR Please provide a medical statement explaining whether the Veteran's disability pattern is: (1) an undiagnosed illness, (2) a diagnosable but medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness of unknown etiology, (3) a diagnosable chronic multisymptom illness with a partially explained etiology, or (4) a disease with a clear and specific etiology and diagnosis. If, after examining the Veteran and reviewing the claims file, you determine that the Veteran's disability pattern is either (3) a diagnosable chronic multi-symptom illness with a partially explained etiology, or (4) a disease with a clear and specific etiology and diagnosis, then please provide a medical opinion, with supporting rational, as to whether it is "at least as likely as not" that the disability pattern or diagnosed disease is related to a specific exposure event experienced by the Veteran during service in Southwest Asia. b. Indicate type of exam for which opinion has been requested: DBQ GENERAL MEDICAL GULF WAR; DBQ GI ESOPHAGUS (INCLUDING GERD & HIATAL HERNIA);DBQ GI INTESTINES (OTHER THAN SURGICAL OR INFECTIOUS) c. STATEMENT/OPINION: The Veteran served in Southwest Asia. He is diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD). The Irritable Bowel Syndrome does not have a known cause and would represent a disability pattern that is a diagnosable but medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness of unknown etiology. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is caused by frequent acid reflux (the backup of stomach acid or bile into the esophagus). This is usually caused by a physiologic or anatomic defect at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. It is not known to be caused by enviornmental exposures or contacts. It represents a disease with a clear and specific etiology and diagnosis. The GERD is less likely than not (less than 50 percent probability) related to a specific exposure event experienced by the Veteran during service in Southwest Asia. ************************************************************************* RESTATEMENT OF REQUESTED OPINION: a. Opinion from general remarks: Type of medical opinion requested: Direct service connection Contention: Claimed Condition: Individual Unemployability Opinion Requested: INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY Please opine as to whether or not the veteran's service connected conditions preclude him from obtaining and maintaining gain full employment. b. Indicate type of exam for which opinion has been requested: DBQ GI ESOPHAGUS (INCLUDING GERD & HIATAL HERNIA); DBQ GI INTESTINES (OTHER THAN SURGICAL OR INFECTIOUS) c. STATEMENT/OPINION: The c-file(VBMS and Virtual VA), service treatment records and VA CPRS electronic medical records are reviewed. The Veteran is diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD) and Irritable Bowel Disease(IBS). The Veteran has minimal symptoms with the GERD. The related symptoms would not impair the performance of physical or sedentary occupational/employment activities. The Veteran has frequent bowel movements related to his IBS. This would not impair the performance of physical or sedentary occupational/employment activities in a setting that provided ready access to restroom facilities. AM I HEADED FOR NOD PLEASE CHIME IN THANKS AHEAD

yes boston va did mine I had 2 stents put in and 17 weeks of rehab 3 times a week good luck and no more bacon lol

I had bad dreams and seen stuff that was not there and ive had liver problems since then and the ringing in the ears

had this drug given to me during my deployments made me sick told to keep taking it I did stupid me . just seen the VA doctor in Boston told me my illness was caused by this drug I've been telling them this for years just had to post this

good job

I just read the whole report I am so outraged by what they did to this veteran I was a paramedic/firefighter I know a lot of be hide the scene stuff with the doctors is like the patient is there bothering them so they prescribe this and that crap somebody needs to go to jail but they won't informing the patient is basic medicine God rest his soul

congrats

heres my c&p on my knees Scan0001.pdf

having trouble uploading my c&p exam on my knees ill try to night on my way to the Boston va thanks all