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They are also testing for illegal drugs, I have asked my treating doctors to switch my medication because I do not want to get a DUI or DWI because when I take my medication as prescribed, I am like a zombie. My doctor stated as long as I have a current prescription, I will be fine. If I have to drive to my appointments, I have to stop taking my meds. Several days prior to driving an hour away to make sure my head is clear. My doctors are aware of this, and it is no problem. On a separate occasion, (I THINK SHE LIED) but my doctor told me she could not refill my medication because the (tracking) system stated I picked them up at a local pharmacy, I explained that since I have a common name, to look at the SSN and then she refilled my prescription. I know for fact that the urinalysis is testing for illegal drugs. I am tested every 90 to 120 days.

I am not sure if this is true, but prior to refilling my prescription, I have to do either a urine or blood test. Unfortunately, I can't always do a urine test when I am scheduled to go in and I have been told that if I can't do a urine test, I have to do a blood test before my PCP will renew my prescription.

I don't think I called anyone dumb. I think I said they try to play dumb which is not the same.

You can look up your local VA Regional Office number on-line under the yellow pages, make sure they are within the state you live in. The 1 800 number may be able to help but they seem not to help me. Once connected you can request a VA representative to call you. P.S. They still try to play dumb like they don't really know what is going on.

Welcome to hadit.com Always keep in mind that disability ratings are always rated on symptoms. You will have to show that you are still continuing to have pain, restrictions and or limitations with any disability. If you are not service connected for depression, you may want to consider filing a claim based on your chronic pain if you have any. Most veterans that suffer from chronic pain also suffer from some form of depression. You may want to request a referral from your PCP to the Rheumatology Clinic or Specialist. Have them document and report/note your symptoms in your record and go from there.

Eligibility for general health care travel reimbursement For Veterans As a Veteran, you may be eligible for reimbursement if you meet the requirements listed here. This must be true: You’re traveling for care at a VA health facility or for VA-approved care at a non-VA health facility in your community. And at least one of these must also be true: You have a VA disability rating of 30% or higher, or You’re traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, or You receive a VA pension, or You have an income that’s below the maximum annual VA pension rate, or You can’t afford to pay for your travel, as defined by our guidelines, or You’re traveling for one of these reasons: A scheduled VA claim exam (also called a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam), to get a service dog, or for VA-approved transplant care. VA Travel Pay Reimbursement | Veterans Affairs

Welcome to Hadit.com Have you contacted your representative? In a nutshell, it seems that the VA has reopened your claim for development/consideration and will review the evidence along with scheduling a medical examination. They will also contact the Board of records correction to see if your bar for VA benefits was upgraded. I read through it quickly but since you did not redact any of your personal information name, address, docket number. I wanted to let you know that that information should be removed or blacked out for your own safety. Others may chime in.

Congrats on your win. BVA remanded one of my appeals a few months ago, I recently found out that while waiting on that remand that someone at the BVA decided to remand my last appeal and now it seems they are trying to squish them together. One is a Legacy, and the other one is an AMA. We will see what the final results will be. Hope I am done soon.

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION (IMHO) always keep in mind that the veteran loses his/her benefit of doubt when filing a CUE Claim. With that said, if you are not familiar with the CUE criteria, then you should seek assistance. Since you just received your decision. It might be simpler just to file an appeal. Most supplementals and HLRs are denied and a waste of time (Yes, some are granted but not many). You will have a longer wait but a better chance of the BVA remanding or granting your benefits and you keep the benefit of doubt. As always, your decision your claim. eCFR :: 38 CFR 20.1403 -- Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not.

I know some may disagree, but your cousin needs to fill out and file DD Form 149 and send it in. This form should be mailed to the branch of service that he/she was in and let them decides if they would upgrade his/her discharge. Some veterans like to try to do this through the VA, but it is best in my experience to let the Board of Military Records Decides and if upgraded then he/she can file for disability compensation. dd0149.pdf (dfas.mil)

Since this original post (OP) is several years old, you may want to start your own thread. With that said, the VA will accept a marriage certificate (MC). It would help if the (MC) is/was written in English. You probably need to take your English written Documents/Certificates to the SSA Office and start there.

§ 20.1403 Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not. 38 CFR § 20.1403 Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not - Code of Federal Regulations (ecfr.io)

I knew it by the way I talked to the last Peggy (I knew she was not listening) that she was sending me another update on the wrong appeal. I had to call back last week because I knew that this was coming. The last call I made sure I gave them the date of my remand and the exact docket number, so they won't get confused. I have received three separate updates on the wrong appeal. Someone once said that the VA can't read, or they don't know what they are doing. I feel like they know exactly what they are doing to try to p_ss a veteran off or to get them frustrated. It makes no sense what we have to go through even after our records prove we should be compensated. Now we have to continue to play these games. I wish there was an IG for claims complaints.

Wow it seems like last year feels like it has been a long long time ago. As to this particular appeal, the BVA judge completely ignored my JMR and my appeal went back to the CAVC only for the CAVC to remand it a third time. This last CAVC remand went to the BVA, and they remanded it to the VARO, and they have seemed to have lost it. Each time I try to contact them they say that it is waiting final decision, but no decision ever comes. I just put in another inquiry last week. Let’s see what they say now. Checked informed delivery with the USPS but I bet it will be for something unrelated. As to the advancement on the docket, that took less than 15-30 days.

The difference is that some claims are considered disability claims and have eight steps and then there are claims the VA consider as other type of claims which only has five steps. The bottom line to this is that the VA decides which is which. I currently have what the VA calls an open pending claim with five steps, but the claim is for an earlier effective date. The eight steps claims have three additional steps which are: Review of Evidence, Preparation for Decision and Pending Decision Approval. Still the VA will take as long as they want to process veteran’s claims.