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John and Berta: and Others Thank you for your very informative post I do enjoy reading the information you and the other members have contributed to this forum. Jack

John what is a slam dunk, I am more than seventeen years at 70 percent and tdiu. I have read almost all of the other threads and it is still a mystery for me if I should pass away before my wife? Would she be eligible for DIC? Are there any steps I can take to insure this? Jack

Almost all CPAP machines are designed for use with 12 volt, you can ask the maker of the unit for the car plug in device or do like I did and purchase one on the cheap at Radio Shack.

I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis; I was diagnosed one year ago and the private Dr’s I have diagnosed me clearly stated it was from the Carbon tetra clholrahydrate, I was instructed to follow the page I have linked here, I just had a dexa scan this month and it was noted I have started to reverse this problem. The red rice yeast and calcium at 600 mg and vitamin d at 400 mg twice a day, also I have increased my magnesium intake. Read the whole article and you will see soda pop as well milk is not to be used. I sure I hope this helps you as it has helped me, I found out the hard way when I kept breaking bones in my hand and wrist. I did source out the drugs to another company because of the high cost however the blueprint provided is a good source of information, as for what depleted uranium may cause is beyond me I am sure it will be just like agent orange we will not know until it is to late. Jack http://www.health-reports.com/Osteoporosis.html

Jack you and I are in the same boat, so to speak. I no longer take tramadol for pain, I found the same allergic reaction to opiates however I did find one that works and takes the edge off of the pain just enough to tolerate life. Codeine Sulfate 30 mg this is just raw codeine and I can assure you that most Dr's do not even know about it I have tried everything over the past 35 plus years. The cost for a 60 day supply is $15.00 I can take up to eight a day if needed for pain and no adverse side effects, tramadol however can cause mental health problems if taken for any extended period of time. Hope this helps you Jack

Thank you for your kind reply JBASER, I found that portion from the manual do we need pre authorization for this procedure, I am not sure about that, also will the Champva pay when our primarey will deny the claim? SOrry for so many questions Jack

Has anyone used the Champva for TMJ disorder I have noticed that they will cover it with pre-authorization. My wife has; this problem and we have insurance through her work however they do not cover it and we have never used Champva before. Any input would be helpful Thanks Jack

I hope everything turns out good for you Pete, I have not trusted the VA for medication since I was arrested while taking the medication Effexxor for depression I was told to increase my dose after reporting problems with anger, and rage I did and was arrested. I have not been to them since 1999 The VA cost me about five grand for attorney and rebuttal from an outside doctor. I really hope the best for you as you have been a great inspiration for me over the years. Jack

My guess is that he retired from the Navy and when he did they gave him direct disability for his wounds and being a former P.O.W. I feel he earned every penny of it and more if you ask me.

Thank you Berta I am seeking an appointment to view my file at the RO, I am aware of a cue as my claim had a cue and won. Again thank you for your help. Jack

Betty: Thank you for sharing this with me, I will make an appointment to review my C-File to see what went wrong in 1975 everyone that I knew said something changed in my life I even have a letter from the Dr. in the Air Force telling to seek treatment once I was discharged I did and that is when I was told I had PD I will do that this week thanks everyone here for your insight and input.. Will it do any good to file for retro back to 75 knowing I am SC for 70 percent and TDIU? Jack

I have been rated since 1991 effective date so I have been with my great uncle for 17 years. Funny thing I filed in 1975 and was denied as they said I had a personality disorder non ratable it was not until I filed again in 1991 that I had to prove that I did not have what they termed a personality disorder nine years later the check came in, I have been advised to just let everything alone since I was awarded seventy percent. Maybe it is time to go and re-look at my file and push for 100 % Thanks every one for your help Jack

Thank you Steve and Pat and Josephine Here is the letter I just typed up and am sending it back to them please let me know what you think. Veterans service center manager Oakland Regional Office 1301 Clay Street Ulrike Willimon: Mr. Willimon: Sir I would like to point out a few facts in my case in your letter dated April 14, 2008 you claim I did not respond to the form 21-4140 verification for continued unemployment. I wish to point out that this has been requested twice before once in July of 2007, and returned to your office in Oakland on September 12, 2007, then again you sent a letter to California Veterans Affairs services office located at 1301 Clay street, Room 1130N dated November 2, 2007 and was forwarded onto me a copy is enclosed for your review. At this time when I received the second letter from my VSO I sent into the Department of Veterans Affairs a certified registered return receipt letter with form 21-4140 requested it was delivered to Department of Veterans Affairs at 1301 Clay Street Room 1300n Oakland California 94612. Date of Delivery was November 7, 2007 and signed for by A E Kent a VA agent. With tracking number 7007 0710 0000 8479 0844 Enclosed for your review are a copy of the United States Postal Service form 3811, and a copy of the receipt showing how much was paid, as well the tracking number that can be looked up on the internet from the USPS web page. http://www.usps.com/ Enclosed you will find the new form 21-4140 that you requested as well the copy of form 21-4140 that was mailed to your office in September and November of 2007 with tracking numbers and receipts attached. I trust this is all that you have requested David Jack

I am seventy percent with TDIU, the VA sent me a form last year to show I was not working the form is VA 21-4140 they claim they did not receive the first form mailed to them in June of 2007, so I sent a certified return receipt copy of VA 21-4140 the form mailed to them and the green card was received by them on 11-7-2007 today they claim the VA will reduce me to seventy percent and remove dependent care for failure to respond. A copy of this letter was sent to my POA who also was given a copy of my VA form 21-4140 at the same time the VA was mailed with a return receipt certified. I am not sure what to do next; should I send them the same form that was mailed to the VA in November and signed by them or send them yet another form that they mailed to me I have always complied with the request for employment verification. I think this is just another way to jerk the vet around! Thanks for your help Jack

I just read the wonderful article about Alex in the VVA magazine today and felt a deep sadness Alex helped me to understand the flawed VA and deal with it, I truly miss him. I know that there was several discussions about his passing here on Hadit not until I read the article did it affect me in such a way. Clark was another very good man that will be sorely missed. Jack