Holllie Greene

This is great...thank you for posting the list.

Hi, When you mail something always send it certified, return receipt requested.

...just my two cents: a telephone call does seem odd like Seminoles pointed out. With all the scams these days you never know. I received a robo-call from the IRS saying they were on their way over to arrest me, of course it is BS. The IRS does business by mail.

I agree---fight them. Just my opinion: the system needs an overhaul, raters need training on static diseases/illnesses, I could go on but I will stop now. By definition static diseases/illnesses do not get better, this is what medical books say and VA says it also. Frustration abounds.

GOD BLESS, GOD SPEED, AND NEVER GIVE UP.

Hi, Call again.

Hi, I read your post three times (paulcolrain) and it makes sense, it is logical to me. You make an excellent point about how illness/injuries did not exist before service...if illness/injuries did in fact exist we would not have been accepted into our respective branches of service in the first place. Now after service we have to battle again with an agency that is supposed to help. Crazy situation. Never Give Up. Never Give Up. Never Give Up.

I just added up all my percentages and it is: 240%

Broncovet and Gastone, Thank you for the time and effort put forth in your responses, I appreciate it vey much. This entire nightmare is a mess. I had (and still have) an exacerbation of MS. The trip to the local non-VA ER was May 2017. I was stabilized with IV Methylprednisone for three days, sent home with yet another two-week pill taper of Prednisone, saw the local non VA neurologist for a different type of steroid medicine, use a walker and still use that walker. My neurogenic bladder (MS affects the bladder) acted up in an alarming fashion; so much so I sought help from the local VA urologist. He is a nice guy and excellent doctor. I pondered for a few months whether or not to put in for an increase for MS. Yes, I put in for an increase and it has been nothing but mis-information, stress, and worry. Thank Heaven for HADIT.com and all the wonderful people here. You ALL are the best! My take away from this still on-going experience is: if MS rears it's ugly head again do not put in for an increase, more trouble than it is worth. From Peggy with her odd CUE proclamation to another Peggy who said a certain box was not checked but read me a statement so she could check the box, I do not know what to think. I see the county VSO next week to see what is what. As it stands now I have my NOD in and "will hurry up and wait" (saw this from another Veteran---thanks for that) to see what happens. Thank you again.

Hi Broncovet, VA did no go through the procedures (sending a letter). VA reduced my MS bladder and increased another to make the numbers balance. It was completed fairly quickly so that tells me it was pencil-whipped. I am not up to date on my Latin so would you please expound upon your first sentence, many thanks to you.

Hi Berta, The date of the decision is 23 Dec 2017. I do not know how to scan documents but perhaps my husband will do this for me later. Yes, I was surprised and taken aback when Peggy said what they said. Peggy said to be sure to answer all telephone calls because "they" will be calling to set up a medical appointment; to this I said my 2016 award letter says no more medical exams will be scheduled. I am thinking this prompted Peggy to search deeper into the 2016 file to declare what they declared. This is a total mess as I see it. Thank you for your response Berta. Have a nice Friday and an even better weekend.

Thank you for your response and the information silverdollar22, I appreciate it.

Hi, I called Peggy a few days ago to check on my NOD and during our conversation I brought to her attention that my 2016 C&P increased my MS bladder to 60% and my 2017 C&P reduced it to 40%. She asked if I received a letter re: reducing to which I said I never received a letter. She looked further and said my disease is static to which I replied "yes I know." I have been 100% P&T for 15 years. She said "CUE---my static status was overlooked" I agree, that is why I filed the NOD to dispute the reduction. Peggy encouraged me to opt into RAMP and to compose a letter which addresses the CUE. I have read about (from Berta and Alex, and others) how calling a CUE is a major move, not to be taken lightly at all. I guess I am seeking opinions, advice, and thoughts on how to proceed. Thank you to one and all. H

Great news, congratulations!!!

Hi Kelly, welcome to Hadit! If there ever is a time for patience the time is now. But do not worry...it will be done when it is done. In the meantime, Hadit is the best place for support and knowledge.

The RAMP situation is very interesting. I was told to expect the "invitation" letter. I have researched the pros and the cons and I remain without a decision for this. My case is not very complex (the examiner checked the wrong box on my last C & P); and to have my appeal settled in "125 days or less..." is tempting for sure BUT (there is always a but) it sounds too good to be true. I am undecided at this point. Well, have a nice weekend.

This seriously brought tears to my eyes when I read your post, Broncovet.

Happy Fourth of July 2018 everyone!

Again I wonder why a thorough background check was not administered.

Hi Kelly, Many thanks for your advice, I appreciate it!

Thank you Buck, its great advice that I will follow. This entire situation has been a fiasco from the start. My take-away is (and this is just my opinion) if your service-connected disabilities get worse a Veteran should think about the consequences if things go south. I mean really devote some deep thinking. This NOD has me in all sorts of places trying to right a wrong. It is difficult to keep a positive attitude but then I think of the Veterans who are in much worse situations than myself and also Berta's statement of how she does not give in to negativity sets me thinking of what is right instead of what is wrong.

Hi, I hope someone can clarify; I have read conflicting info about who to give new medical information to. I currently have a NOD. I have read: 1) turn the info in to your VSO, 2) hold on to the info until your meet with a DRO and then give the info to the DRO right then and there. If anyone has any thoughts, opinions, and/or advice it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. To Ms. Berta: I envy you about how you don't accept negativity. H

I am running behind on a bunch of things and this is the first opportunity I have had to wish Ms. Tbird best wishes on her upcoming move. Buck is right...take it easy and don't push it. Stay safe and careful. H

I have been off line for several days but want to tell Alex that Butch is very fortunate to have his help plus want to make sure Broncovet's TKR surgery went well.

Hi Broncovet, Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. My positive thoughts and prayers will be with you on Wednesday. H