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Greetings How would my service connected cervical spine be rated? THERE IS REVERSAL OR NORMAL LORDOTIC CURVATURE OF CERVICAL SPINE WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO MUSCLE SPASM OR TRAUMA. HYPERTROPHIC CHANGES ARE SEEN IN THE CERVICAL SPINE. THERE IS NARROWING OF THE DISC SPACES BETWEEN C3 AND C5 AND POSTERIOR SPUR FORMATION IN MULTIPLE LEVELS. THESE FINDINGS INDICATE SPONDYLOSIS. PERIVERTEBRAL SOFT TISSUES ARE UNREMARKABLE Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! I've attached a redacted copy of my 26 Jun 2023 VA Claim for my service connected cervical spine condition which denied for an effective early date. I have some concerns about this VA investigation, evidence, and final decision of my claim. This review included the October 28, 1999 Detroit Veterans Affairs Medical Center treatment records and concluded that this end-of-service C&P X-ray only showed findings of spondylosis or degenerative changes, and it was taken three months after my discharged...it was never included in the C&P exam. Please review and let me know what I can do to get this decision Granted. Best Regards Chiefhouse00 Cervical Spine Decision 26 Jun 2023 Redacted.pdf

Greetings! Thanks for the advice on appealing and being steadfast in my determination in try to win my claims. I've been pretty successful so far. Normally when you have a solid claim dispute you will win most of the time. Again thanks for the advice. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! You did very well in achieving your rightful VA disability benefits. The pain killers help but the numbness and pain is still there. I see my VA Primary Care Doctor today and will request a referral to see a foot doctor. Continue to take care of yourself and be strong and courageous. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! You did very well in achGreetings! I called the 1-800 number and was told VA had received my C&P Exam and will make a decision soon. You are right that the exam wasn't that bad. It would be nice to get a good rating too. Hey, thanks for sharing and I will post my results when I get it. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! I called the 1-800 number and was told VA had received my C&P Exam and will make a decision soon. You are right that the exam wasn't that bad. It would be nice to get a good rating too. Hey, thanks for sharing and I will post my results when I get it. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings My PN claim is in the decision stage so I should know the outcome soon. Thanks for this information. I'm hoping for a good rating. My foot are killing me. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings Yes! I'm a Vietnam veteran (1969-1999) working with jet fuel most of the time. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings I have Stage 3 Kidney Disease (60 percent) and DMII (20 percent) as well. The Diabetes was considered presumptive. I'm not sure if my Kidney Disease is presumptive or not. I'm on the list for a scooter. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings I have been taking both slow and fast acting insulin since 2007 and my PN has still been going down hill. In addition to the constant tingling and pain in my hands and feet, walking and very little feeling in both feet have been my major problem lately. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings john999? I'm glad you got the rating you deserved. Was it what you expected? I should get a decision within a month or two. I will let everyone know. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings How is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy rated? Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings and thank you for this information. I'm currently service connected for Upper and Lower Peripheral Neuropathy at 20%. I recently had a C&P for an increase rating because my PN has gotten worst. In addition to examining my upper and lower extremities, this examination concentrated mostly on my feet. I believe my overall condition has gotten much worst so I'm looking for a higher rating. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings How is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy rated and is it considered presumptive? Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings How is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy rated? Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings I have requested a copy of my recent 2023 C&P Exam but have attached the 2000 and 2023 VA Decisions and other pertinent documents for your review and recommendation. I located the 1999 X-ray in the VA data but it wasn't in my c-file. I will request an earlier effective date if that would be the best option. Best Regards Chiefhouse00 Cervical Spine Granted 2023_2.pdf

Greetings Great News! The VA recently granted my cervical spine claim as "service-connected." Please take a look at the attached documents and let me know if I have grounds to submit a CUE on this claim because I believed an error was made on the initial claim decision in 1999. Best Regards Chiefhouse00 Cervical Spine Grant Claim 2023.pdf Cervical Spine Grant Claim 2023.pdf

Greetings! I was recently approved for cervical spine, service connected, at 10 percent but I haven't received the envelope yet to see what it says. My end of service VA rating was denied in 2000 and four follow on decisions were also denied. Here's my question, I believe the VA made a critical error in deciding my initial cervical spine claim. The claim folder didn't include their X-ray that showed 'neck trauma and spasm and other conditions ' that wasn't mention in their final decision. That information would have changed my rating. Can I submit a CUE? Best Regards Chiefhouse00

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Greetings! My POA wasn't helpful so I plan to handle this myself. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! I did my own calculations and came up with a much higher figure than what the VA deposited (69k) in my bank account. I will do it again...I could have done something wrong. I attached two VA letters explaining everything that they did but the calculations are off. Hopefully, I will get a copy of the DFAS Error Work Sheet Audit soon that will show how far back the audit went. More to follow... Best Regards Chiefhouse00 Greetings! I did my own calculations and came up with a much higher figure than what the VA deposited (69k) in my bank account. I will do it again...I could have done something wrong. I attached two VA letters explaining everything that they did but the calculations are off. Hopefully, I will get a copy of the DFAS Error Work Sheet Audit soon that will show how far back the audit went. More to follow... Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings I requested a copy of the DFAS Audit Error Work Sheet a couple weeks ago via FOIA from VA and DFAS. This report will let me know how far back the audit went and explain what data was captured. More to follow. Best Regards Chiefhouse00

Greetings! I received my VA Back Pay Letter yesterday. The VA Error Worksheet Audit only went from 2008 to 2014. It didn't include rating increases from 1999 to 2008 which changed as a result of the Grant decision. Should those increased ratings been included? Best Regards Chiefhouse00