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I put in a claim for insomnia secondary to tinnitus. I had a C&P and a week later it was denied.
I put in a HLR for it. When i checked the status on va.gov it was listed as Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Any reason why they would list it as that?
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12 minutes ago, shrekthetank1 said:
Where did you see it was a presumptive condition?
I have been racking my brain over the error on my sleep apnea claim. Sounds like I will do another sleep study.
Sleep apnea is not considered a presumptive condition for veterans exposed to Agent Orange or ionized radiation, or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. However, veterans of the Persian Gulf War may be entitled to presumptive service connection for their sleep apnea. I think there must be persistent evidence of sleep apnea
Link https://cck-law.com/types-of-va-disabilities/sleep-apnea/
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I previously filed for sleep apnea and was denied. I have been diagnosis with sleep apnea and i use a cpac machine provided by the VA. I have refile for sleep apnea under Environmental hazard gulf war since it is presumptive as a gulf war hazard. I think it will be denied but i had to try. Any thoughts
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Are gray area reserve retirees eligible for CRSC I am age 55 retired 2003 from army national guard. . Is arrhythmia ( rated 10% from gulf war) considered a disability that would be eligible for CRSC .
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LISW-CP vs psychologist what is the difference? I am currently seeing a LISW-CP for PTSD, depression and anxiety
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15 minutes ago, vetquest said:
Not in this way. Mine was faxed to the VA by my VSO. It took almost three months for it to post to vets.gov.
Was your claim approved?
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Well 25 days later after the supplemental claim was submitted. It was closed today. No new changes just showing the claim was closed. I had set appointments up but they are two more weeks out. I could not submitted any additional information until i had went to those appointments. I am waiting for the letter to come and i think it will say. "the evidence submitted is not new and relevant". What would be my course of action now? -
My VSO filed several supplemental claims prior to me having additional evidence. I think they just screwed me.
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If i went on sick call one time for an injury would that be enough to be service connected for it..........ie Shoulder, Back and allergies once each. The reason i ask is that when i filed a claim for each i only had one visit on active duty but i did not have any medical documentation. I have since found documentation showing one visit for each. When i got a VSO he listed them as hazard in the gulf war. They were denied. They all occurred prior to the gulf war I want to resubmit them as just injuries during active service. Do you think they may/ could be service connected?
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22 minutes ago, Heatherta4 said:
When it was referred to the supplemental lane, did that show up on va.gov? Or did it just show your HLR was closed?
It was referred to the supplemental lane said i needed to get more documentation and yes it was closed on Va,gov. Va.gov is still showing a compensation issue that is being reviewed but peggy said they dont know why it is showing that.
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On 8/6/2019 at 9:38 PM, GeekySquid said:
HLR as a distinct pathway was defined under AMA and that started Feb 19, 2019...you may just be the first or at least the first to post about it here on Hadit
did he say which was denied, which were referred?
Ok this is what happened. One claim was denied for insomnia related to gulf war. 5 other were referred to the supplemental claim area because they were initiated before February 2019. Didn't understand that ruling.
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Ok I talked to my VSO said all 1 claim was denied the other 5 were referred to the supplemental lane. It says the HLR is closed but it is still showing Currently on review: Compensation issues I wish i knew what that meant, could that mean they are reviewing something else for action. I am currently at 50 pct. Anyone ever seen this before?
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I checked back today below is what is said.
Issues
Currently on review- Compensation issue
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My Higher-Level Review was closed yesterday. The only information it stated on VA.Gov was Your Higher-Level Review was closed. Please contact VA or your Veterans Service Organization or representative for more information. Nothing is stated on ebenefits showing an increase or anything. Does this indicate that it was denied?
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When a Higher Level Review is submitted does it show up on ebenefit or va.gov?
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How many people have had a positive outcome using Higher-Level Review Lane? or even a negative out come
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Can Hallux Valgus be claimed secondary to Pes Planus?
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4 minutes ago, JKWilliamsSr said:
I understand what you are saying and I could very well be talking out of turn here. I am trying to find info related to this because I was under the impression that the Bilateral factor is automatically included in combined ratings. I will keep digging and post what I find or maybe one of the seasoned vets here that know where this info is can show.
i use the calculator on this website https://www.microhealthllc.com/veterans-central/bilateral-va-disability-rating-compensation-calculator/
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3 minutes ago, dapilgrim said:
I understand the VA math, but the bilateral factor was not used which would have put it at 50 pct.
If i calculate the ratings straight without using the bilateral rating it would add up to 43 pct.
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13 minutes ago, JKWilliamsSr said:
VA does not add up ratings to come up with total disability ratings. They use a forumula.
With that said it appears your ratings come up to 43% which is rounded down to 40% The VA gave you a bilateral rating which combined the conditions of both feet. I believe because of this be bilateral factor is included in the overall rating. Your decision letter should explain how they calculated the 30% rating.
I understand the VA math, but the bilateral factor was not used which would have put it at 50 pct.
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Below is what the C&P examiner wrote.
The veteran had a diagnosis of pes planus on enlistment. Flatfoot (pes planus) is a condition in which the longitudinal arch in the foot, which runs lengthwise along the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. With the excessive standing, walking, jumping and running can lead to pain in the plantar surface of the feet.
The claimed condition, which clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service, was aggravated beyond its natural progression by an in-service event, injury or illness.
This is from the Xray report.
There is bilateral pes planus. There is mild hallux valgus on the left. Some mild degenerative change involves the left first MTP joint.
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2 minutes ago, paulstrgn said:
Does your service records show bilateral or does it only mention the right foot? Shrekthetank1 is right, wording is everything to the VA. If you have a copy of your C&P examine what does it say?
It is indicated on my entrance exam. The C&P examiner stated Bilateral pes planus.
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