BionicVet

Thanks - I am not exactly sure where to post it... thank you.

Received this in the mail today. Just wanted to share

I work on the VHA/VACO side of the house. Not going over so well.

I finally received my C-file, Its a link that I had to download a zip file. I briefly have gone through it and have found a few thing that caught my eye. But my question is : before I start this task of trying to put some kind of sense into how it was organized..........or not. Any suggestion would help so I organize it in a way that makes it a little easier to find possible issues. I was thinking of setting it up like the old detectives would with a full wall with push pins and string...many many pages going back to the 80's... I have my work cut out and honestly thinking of putting it into chronological order.....

well I am not sure but I had 2 exam that have a nexus and then after those 2 they did a "higher level exam " just reviewing my records and that one was the one they used because it had less likely than not". Its like the VA shops for Dr's. or NP that will give them the outcome they want...

So awesome!!

talk about vague in not awarding migranes. Now I’m going to go back and refill for my neck…unreal SECTION IV - MEDICAL OPINION FOR SECONDARY SERVICE CONNECTION 4A. THE CLAIMED CONDITION IS AT LEAST AS LIKELY AS NOT (50 percent or greater probability) PROXIMATELY DUE TO OR THE RESULT OF THE VETERAN'S SERVICE CONNECTED CONDITION. PROVIDE RATIONALE IN SECTION C. x 4B. THE CLAIMED CONDITION IS LESS LIKELY THAN NOT (less than 50 percent probability) PROXIMATELY DUE TO OR THE RESULT OF THE VETERAN'S SERVICE CONNECTED CONDITION. PROVIDE RATIONALE IN SECTION C. 4C. RATIONALE: Review of the Veteran's medical treatment records does not support the claim of migraines that developed due to the Veteran's underlying psychiatric condition. Treatment records and Neurologic consults clearly have shown that the Veteran's migraines are multifactorial and not simply due to a particular etiology. Given the nature and response to varied treatment Veteran has been provided, this suggests that the Veteran's migraines/headaches are due to his underlying medical risk factors. Veteran has a history of hypertension, history of alcohol abuse , chronic opioid use, musculoskeletal pathology of the cervical spine. Therefore it is unlikely that the Veteran's PTSD is more likely the etiology of the Veteran's migraines/headaches.

yes, MOS, 11B1P was stationed in Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy. We were the first Battalion Charlie co 509th, 3/325 to cohort from Bragg. I did have a few nasty jumps, the old T10's were just meant to get you to the ground. Knocked out and dragged through the fields of Germany, turkey, Berlin. - Literally. I have 2 buddy letters stating was knocked out on a few landings and our platoon chosen for SD to in a reenactment of a jump into Normandy and that came with a 100 road march to commemorate our brothers in Dday who landed 100 miles off the target. - so we practiced for months and months... full battle gear, rucks - I jumped and carried the radio with diagnosis for my neck and back issues. well back to Head/neck and.I am diagnosed with ICD-10-CM G43.719 Chronic migraine w/o aura, intractable, w/o stat migr with Provider Comments: Migraine (SCT 37796009) Spondylosis (ICD-9-CM 721.90), Chronic Low Back Pain (ICD-9-CM 724.2)M54.12 Cervical radiculopathy (SCT 54404000), M54.12 Cervical radiculopathy (SCT 54404000), M54.12 Cervical radiculopathy (SCT 54404000). but they won't service connect any of them... I am currently and for the last years been getting treatment = RUE pain with diclofenac gel, morphine sulfate 30mg qhs, oxycodone/acetaminophen 10mg qid, duloxetine, and cyclobenzaprine. I receive botox injections and trigger point for HAs and is prescribed carbamazepine and sumatriptan also tens unit for neck. Doc wrote degenerative disc disease at C5-C6 and C6-C7. There is straightening of the cervical curvature consistent with a degenerative disc disease... Here is 1 of my Nuero Dr's wrote in file "Headaches, chronicHx 2 TBI with few hours of LOC See Brain MRI. here is another a recent note from my Nuero and radiologist = not sure what it all means. "A focally pronounced region of patchy T2/FLAIR hyperintensity in the right corona radiata is nonspecific, and can be seen in the setting of chronic microangiopathic change, migraine or hypertension related change, demyelinating process, or sequelae of a previous inflammatory/vasculitic process. Short-term follow-up with contrast-enhanced MRI is recommended. Primary Diagnostic Code: Significant Abnormality; Attention Needed.. hmmmm

make sure you let us know....don't ever stop

Talk about PTSD and secondary migraines, I have 2 VA neurologist writing in my records that wrote in my records " migraines "are more likely that not service connected. The VA docs both wrote in "prostrating", I get Botox, nerve blocks and are on 3 prescriptions for migraines meds. I went to the 1st C&P. the NP did the DBQ, and even circled yes on prostrating. - they VA then went to a "Dr" that had 40 years experience it says and that Dr wrote that it was less likely than not.... that is what the VA claims agent used to deny me service connection. I guess I can do a HLR and also use the medical links... makes me think the VA has there go to Dr's as well to get the nexus's denied... hmmmm

Prayers from me and my family.

Berta thank you, I never noticed the DAV. but then again I never worked ( or heard from) with anyone from the DAV. now... I have the excitement of working trough over 500 pages of V records... do not even know where to start.

Just received my FOIA Login and password. Have anybody ever seen this when requesting you own FOIA request?

i did not post it but will, I get Botox every 3 months for the last few years. I also get pain blocks every 6 weeks for years. The pain clinic ( pain neurologist) wrote in my health records that I get 4-5 prostrating migraines that debilitate me for days. Exhaustion for a few days just to get over the migraine. I will post that from my blue button in myhealthevet .

Berta, I don't understand either. I believe I can still do an HLR. I have never worked with anyone from the DAV. I have done everything myself. I am waiting for for my c-file and see what the (2) "DBQ" says. Like I said I am confused with this claim "migraines" I would like to post the denial letter prior to the one. It could put more context to my claims and all the denial for service connected - that's if you and other don't mind looking at it and provide me feedback. Again, I have not worked with anyone to help me with any of my claims, except this great site and all the help you and others have given me.

Just t for more clarification. They denied me way back in 2013 for ptsd. They then in 2019.ptsd/mdd and somatic systems disorder. I have a few claims that my Danial decisions go pass the 1 year they give you.

Yes Berta they supplied all the opioids. If you look at my list of disabilities, they also used the hypertension (which they denied for no service connection)the claim they already denied me for my spine as well. I am waiting on my c-file it supposed is confirmed that it shipped. I don’t know where they eat alcohol abuse. Was never an issue prior to this denied. I can post the earlier versions of denials letter.

Sorry about the order they are in.

Here they are

the fractured skull was noted on my entrance exam sheet when I was recruited. I did not have an exit physical, I was honorably discharged on TDRL, and medically retired. I remained in Walter Reed for many months after that.

What I tried to accomplish was with the fractured skull statement (w/dr reports from 1984 stating I had a cracked skull) and with the buddy statement from my squad leader is to show aggravation when I was knocked out in one of the battalion jumps and with the sick call for the headaches. The only thing I am debating is that I count on my wife for a lot help everyday. That’s embarrassing enough with the loss of use of my hands. I don’t want anyone from the VA caring for me and wiping my ass. I am also employed, with the government and want to keep my job. It’s actually one of the things that keep me going. I work from home with support from my supervisors. ( I actually use dragon nat speaking to type this and do my work. Sorry I’m all over the map

Thank you, let me write something up and post it here give me a few days) so it maybe makes it understandable (if I’m capable lol).on the “Caluza’s”. Because if I can make it clear here maybe it can help me tell a story to is going to look at it in the future. What is good though is I received acknowledgement today that my CD c-file is on the way from my January request. So I can see what they are looking at. With the migraine claim, I went to a c&p then they did another c&p (records only) with a doctor that had “41” years experience…as they stated. I do not know what the the dbq’s state. But looking at the info I posted. The VA denial letter stated that 1: chronic opioid use, well that’s because I take opioids because of my Loss of use right arm, and neuropathy of my left 40 percent (which I am fighting) should be loss of use as well. No bilateral percentage either. Secondly hypertension which they denied and my neck which they denied…Does that letter not state they are denying my claim because I have those underlying causes. I am also rated metal health for somatic system disorder PAIN. more to come, any suggestions will help… should I claim Tbi? or don’t go down that rabbit hole. They also denied aid and attendance for my wife because I do not fall into the time frames they require.

I have attached my denied claim for migraines. I have many docs I can attach. I.e buddy letter from my mother ( fractured skull prior to military), and also squad leader that mentions bad landing on military jump service connection ( knocked out). Military entrance exam showing fractured skull. VA NEUROLOGIST stating service connection. Sick call slip headaches. There is more but post. But I’ll start with the ones attached. I don’t understand the reasoning for denial . They have rated me earlier with SSD. Aalso they show a history of risk factors … and if you look at my disabilities the denied me hypertension , musculosketal pathology of the cervical spine and chronic opioid use (because of my service connection disabilities) … is that not oxymoron.. no pun intended. Did I make a mistake filing as a secondary to ptsd? I could have filed for a Tbi service aggravation.. but if they won’t service connect me for this than who knows. Any input would be great. I won’t post everything I have but this seems to warrant service connection if I did not redact anything please let me know.

My claim for migraines closed on June 11, ebenny’s reads “compensation issue” and migraines was missing . I called the 1800, they said it was mailed out and expect it within 7-10 days. They also said if I don’t receive it in 11 days - call back and they will email, fax or send it again to me. I made them put it in my call notes ( whether they did or not) we’ll see. I will call tomorrow and see if they will actually email it. they also closed my FOIA Claim from Jan. On the 16th. Have not received that yet either.

Also for the letter from LHI, I called the 1800 and they said claim is closed as far as they are concerned they did not request anything. I called LHI and said show me the request from the VA....chirp...chirp. VA did not even give me anything for bilateral.