[NEXUS OPINIONS STATEMENTS]

I didn't apply for SC until 10 years after retiring from the NG.

I was surfing the forums, and everyone was saying you need 3 things. I got hung up on the nexus part thinking now I have to find a Dr. to give me one. 

The VA Doctors I talked to didn't want to give me one, so I didn't submit for several months. I kept reading the forums more and more and got discouraged. In the meantime, I got treatment and a lot of x-rays (feet, ankles, knees, back, elbows, shoulders, neck...).

I finally said screw it and sent a claim in for 4 issues minus the nexus. I included copies of SF600s on injuries. I was granted SC on 3 of 4. The denial didn't have paperwork submitted.

I was encouraged by the findings and said to myself screw it again. I'll just throw a bunch shit against the wall and see what sticks. I rifled through my med files and sent all the SF600s I could find minus the nexus and ended up with 14 more SCs (2 are 0%). I got 100% in 2 tries. I was shocked. I got 2 SC that were added that I didn't claim.

I guess the nexus was given by the examiners from the 2 C&Ps?

I definitely see how the nexus can help though.

 

 

 

 

[I don't understand why we were told 89 y/o dad doesn't qualify for respite care...Somebody pls explain...]

msh789

Once you get that POA, Go and talk to a Social Worker at the VA.

My dad is 100% with SMC r1. He has MS and I've been his caretaker for 10+ years now. He is 88.

The VA social worker can answer or get answers to all your questions. They can help you with the A&A or housebound questions.

[Disability that is under control. Still get benefits?]

OK, I get that. What about ROM of shoulders or knees? I get injections and ROM is improved. Can SC be reduced from 20% to 10%?