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Rockhound

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  1. Does anyone know of any program other than the VA's one time grant assistance. I don't qualify for VA assistance, since I am not 50 percent service connected as yet. I qualify for the Electric wheel chair, but it may be too wide for my existing front door way, so I may have to replace it with a wider door. It also is required by the county, to get a building permit and a legal contractor to do the work, that way if I sale my home, I won't get into any problems. I'm not home so I don't know if the question is mute or not. I'ver had to use another computor to get on line, with the rain we have had recently, their is to much line noise for my dial up to access the internet. I live in northern Nevada, and need any help or sudjestion anyone can throw my way. Rockhound Rider
  2. Addition to main topic, CFR § 4.129: My origalnal diagnosis was for an "Acute Schizophenic Episode", which precipitated me taking a hand gun and from what I was told, first I took a shot at a fellow serviceman, whose only mistake he made was checking up on me, at my appartment, when I didn't show up for duty,.which was vary uncharateristic of me, and then shoting at bothe USNV Security personel and city police in respose to my first shot. shortly after which I fell into a catatonic state, which lasted two or three days. I came back to my senses, either just before I woke up and decided I needed a shower, or after having passed out upon intering the shower stall, and falling across the isle, fracturing my nasal bone, knocking me out once again, noting later, a concusion as well. which was backed up by multiple EEG's tests, showing abnormally slow wave forms Anyways, the episode was severe enough, that I was medically discharged for it. Th Navy Dr,s even stated I was no longer fit for duty, even after the VA subsiquitly change the diagnosis to a personality disorder. I should have been able to return to active duty. but after having applied to the local National Guard, passing all ther requirments, I was turned down, not for a personality disorder, but because of the original diagnosis of an Acute Schizophrenic episode. Not even for the head injury, which could have had an affect on the personality disorder, to begin with. I have a claim for increase on my fractured nasal bone, which at the BVA now, but it is taking so long. I want to put a claim in for my head injury, so I can start the clock, but I am afraid it will slow my claim at athe BVA even more so. It's late or early depending on your mind set, reply if you can help me figure this out, or just want to give you two cents woth in. Rockhound Rider
  3. § 4.129 Mental disorders due to traumatic stress. When a mental disorder that develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event is severe enough to bring about the veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less than 50 percent and schedule an examination within the six month period following the veteran's discharge to determine whether a change in evaluation is warranted. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155 ) [61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996] How does one one get assigned this evaluation. It seems pretty clear. one meeting the standerds noted above, should get 50% for at the vary least, for six months or when the VA gets arround to scheduling an examination to determine whether a change in the evaluation is warranted. I need to know, any help is appreciated Rockhound rider
  4. Carlie: good to hear from you. I guess I should have gone into more detail. the highly stressful event was the mental disorder, not the concusion. The mental disorder was diagnosed as an acute schuzophrenic episode. The episode I will explain. Wile serving in the capacity as a security guard, for a Naval Hospital. I spent spent on duty, as well as off duty combined, nearly 36 hrs, before I retired to my apartment off base. Having not reported for duty after my liberty was up, which was unchacteristic of me, a fellow duty mate was dispatched to check on me at my apartment. The duty mate, unable to get any response from me at my front door, tried to make entry by way of my upstairs bedroom window, which was open. It was at this time, and I can only go by what I have be told. I began shooting at random with my personal off duty weapon. When other personel were called to the scean and made entry into my apartment, I was found in a catatonic state and unresponsive. The concusion came a few days later when, while heavily medicated on psych drugs, I apparently tried to take a shower. I passed out and fell, hiting my head on the oppisite shower stall's splash guard. It was the acute schizophrenic episode that I am claimin as the highly stressful event that was severe enough to bring about this veteran's release from active military service, The concussion came after the mental episode and what could well have caused the personality to have changed and this is what the c&P Examiner should have taken into account when he made =his diagnosis and also should have made it clear to all by giving the certification, that his diagnosis was a change in diagnosis, rather than what he stated was that at this time, he was diagnosing a personality disorder and that he could not fully support the seperate diagnosis of schizophrenia. I have taken the statement, of not fully supporting the diagnosis of the mental disorder to mean,That although he did not agree fully with the other Dr;s , he could not fully concur yet not clearly saying the diagnosis was wrong. Leaving one to believe that his diagnosis of a personality disorder was a new diagnosis and not one currecting a prior diagnosis. I leave this for further discussion. Rcokhound Rider
  5. I was reading up once again on schedule for mental disorders and I came across were if a Vet is dishcharged for mental reasons that procluded his remaining in the service, he is supposed to be rated at 50 percent untill he has a review within the proceeding 6 months. Can someone explain this to me? I was discharged due to a mental problem and instead of getting a tempory rating of 50 percent, I got nothing while my claim was being reviewed. Is this grounds for asking the VA to call a CUE on themselves for not giving me the temporary rating of 50 percent. For those who know my claim, it seems like I should have automaticaly gotting a disability rating piad from the date of discharge and until the date they declined my claim due to a change in diagnosis. Which to this day, I claim they emproperly changed the diagnosis , Not having given the proper certification by the C&P Examiner in his reason and basis and by the VA rep for not seeing that it was done. What I am say is that the c&p examiner did not give the necessary certifying stated, that his current diagnosis was being given, currecting the enitial diagnosis given while I was in the service and for which I was discharged from the service also. The c&P examiner did no testing of any sort to debunk all the tests I was given to come to my enitial head injury played, when he came about changing the initial diagnosis of a mental disorder, to that of a personality disorder. Recent testing shows that there well have been a coraltion of the head injury and his current diagnosis, that would have led to a diagnosis of a personality disorder or mental disorde due to a medical reason I'n beginning to ramble again so I;ll leave it at this, Rockhound Rider
  6. Carlie, It's so nice to hear from from you and the others, who have been an anchor to my sanity. What I thought was going to happen and what transpired were different than what I was led to believe would. Your request must be very specific or nothing but the bare necessity will be done by the VA. and even then that is questionable, I am affraid that is now abundantly clear to me. Also, I don't know is another ten percent on already ten percent is going to get a lawyer interested in a, may be winnable claim. I need, at some point, to start thinking of filing, my claim for my TBI. It has a chance at a higher percentage rate, and with my memory, even with my reminder notes, will take some doing in rounding everything up and in to claim form. My mind is not as clear or as together theses days, I've had to up, both my depression meds and the onces that keep the wolves at bay in my head, from turynig voices from annoyences, to life threatening actions. Since you have last sean me, I have had to deal with two new psychiatrist, both residances and this coming Tuesday, I will have to deal with yet another. They will be a Male and I have preferred female psychiatrist, I find them more empathetic than the male ones I have had over the years and less likely to bring out my aggressive side. I have manage to only be admitted by choice and with my resposibilities to my three Cats, I don't need to be admitted, even for a seventy two hour hold, or worse. I'm rambling as usual. I'll go for now and wait any replies for tomarrow, untill I get back from my schedules appointment with this new, once again, psychiatrist. Rockhound Rider
  7. Cooter. The ritter is Tammi, she is a three and a half yeat old rescue from our local SPCA. She is a mixed breed Tabby, with one of the breeds that oviouslyy had long ears and she doesn't like them messed with, that is unless you are like another cat and gives them a tongue washing. lol Very quite unles mad, then she louder and my two other cats. the other two are males and don't get along, Tom the reclues, is a Silver Tabby, and Rasco, the talkative one, is an Orange Tabbi. If I could afford more, I would probably remodel my home, just for them and add a room with a bath, next to the kitchen for me. LOL better go or I will just ramble on and on. Rockhound Rider
  8. Thank you Berta for answering my post, I was hoping you would. The only documentation I have is a request, written up by a previous service rep, who is now retired, but I made it verbally clear with the new service rep, that I wanted a hearing with my DRO, but I guess from the fact he was, or is, quite young and new to his post. He took over when the old service rep retired, he was at that time her assistant or clerk. If I still want to CUE and or file a grevance, can you give me the name and addresses to whom I should do this with? I did make numorus verbal inquiries about my claims progress and made it clear I wanted a hearing, I had no idea that my request was worded wrong, I thought, wrongly, that at some time, I should have gotten some notification asking if I wanted a hearing or not. but I just didn't know enough and I VSO should have helped to make my wishes clear and he didn't do it and now I am where I am. Rockhound Rider
  9. The who problem is not understand completely how to word your appeal, instead of just asking for a DRO review, you must include that you want a face to face hearing with the DRO review officer. and check with the VA in person that you expect something in writing that they understand your wishes and will comply. I made my wishes know to my Service rep and thought he understood, I should have not only put those wishes known, I should have put them in writing and requested a hearing with a date. But now it has progressed to the BVA or I would have had to start all over. I'm not aware of anyway to appeal a DRO once they have made a ruling and sent you a statement of the case and a form 9? I use a service rep because the medications and possibly psych problems make it difficult for me to do things and know that I have done everything possible before it is to late. I thought I was doing thing by constantly asking about the hearing and had had it been done right, since I had my original service officer retire, I wanted to make it clear that my new one know what my wishes were. If I can get my review re-opened I would, but after talking with the VA in person, I was told that since a decision and statement of the case have been issiew, the BVA is my only option at this time. That's why I have come back to hadit. I was hoping their might be a way to get DRO reopened and a hearing. I have another claim issue I wish to open, but I don't wish it to interfere or stop the claim at hand. Rockhound Rider
  10. What worries me is that, why didn't the VA say something to me when I signed up this past week. All I was told was that I would my temporary log on info in about 10 days and to change my secret code to something else ASAP and to put it someplace safe and where I would remember it. AT least I can come hear and know that any information that may be found to be wrong, It is corrected and made available to all to see. I've been away for a long while and I should have never left. I should have kept up to date on all the problems that others have been having, maybe I woouldn't be where I am now. Rockhound Rider
  11. I found out the hard way, on my own. The Service Rep was supposed to make sure that I got a hearing during my DRO review and they didn't. Now my claim is on its way to the BVA and another how many years beforw I get my face to face with the traveling show. What I want to know is how do I lodge a complaint against my service rep for their enneptness in handling my claim? I tried to make it clear throughout my DRO that I wanting a hearing on the matter even when my original service officer retired. Each time I checked on my claim, I wanted ot make it clear to them that I wanted a hearing to have a face to face with the DRO Officer, tto make my position and evidence clean and how the VA examiners opion is not supported. Anyway, What are my options for now? Rockhound Rider
  12. If this is the case, then it should be ok for our PC Dr's to do these same examinations also, since most C&P examines are done from a list of things to cover, that the exaiminer follows. My logic behind this that every C&P examines I have had, even I could havve cunducted, having only the training and experiance I had accrewed as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy. If I had any question about my opinion,I could haved looked it up from any number or resources on the particular subject. Another question that I wonder about, is whether or not the Dr. gets paid for his part in the C&P eamine and opinion. If this is the case, then I would say that their saying it is to cut down the time of the claim is just a cover sceem for the VA to cut their cost down so they would have more to pay themselves by way of boneneces, and such. I believe I shot mysefl in the foot on my present claim when I told the examiner when shae asked me did I have any questions, was when I tld her I was disappointed in that I was being given an exam and opinion from a NP instead of a ENT Dr. Who I felt would have a better understanding of my claim and the several factors involved. After being denied, it became clear to me that I was correct, in fact, the NP did not have a grasp on the foundation of my claim. Is their a way to protest this rule and or get someone in authority to. I for one would care less if it took a week or two for a DR. to sign off on the exame, as long as they actually checked out the cliam and what the NP or PA are correct in their findings and opinions. Otherwise, if the Dr. are only ruberstamping everything, then saving time is fine with me, that is, so long as my PCP can make their opinion just as valid. Rockhound Rider
  13. One of my IMO' was done by a psychologist hired by the VA to do such testing, it was a referal from my PCD. Their opinion was backed by and accepted current medical studies on the subject. It supported their opinion on how it had gone undiagnosed for so long and also refered to medical findings at the time in service, how the VA mistakenly diagnosed it as a PD when it should have been looked at as a PD casused by a general medical condition. The rest of my evidence goes to show how my good service and medical and psychological testing showed no PD prior to the Medical condition, a TBI with testing that showed results to support the medical findings, also showing a history of symptoms over the ensueing years and how it had increased to the point it is now. Some of this evidence has been presented in tha past and the claim being denied. My fault for not knowing how to follow through with the claim during that time nor how to properly present it to have any affect. This evidence I speek of is personel records, personal evaluations, schools attended, GED award, and other self improvements during my time in service and before my psychological problems arose and also before the TBI occured. Plus the fact that the VA didn't look upon minor head injuries that they could not physically see the physical results of the injury, their was nothing their for them to believe you had any symptoms to fine you disabled for. Now things are a bit different and more research and studies have come about to show that even a minor TBI gone untreated can cause injury sufficient to award a disability for. I've been trying off and on for the past 30 years but have only been able to document further my illness and injury, going for what was easiest to get some award for but now I am tired of waiting for the slow pace the VA is taking on a symple claim that I have decided to formulate this more difficult claim and present it as soon as I can get something down on paper to make it clear what my claim is and what it is for. It's just that I find it very hard to idealize things in my head anymore. I found even with a symple claim, if you don't present it right, you end up waisting valuable time correcting the VA's misconception of what the claim if for and albout. Just an example, my current claim in the process was looked at as has a medical basis and it insteas should have been looked upon for what the physcal findings determined the causation. I don't know if I am making much sence right now, Add one new pill to my already bunch of pills and it takes me a bit of time to get accustom to new side affects, I sure most of those reading this will understand. It's times like this when you know the VA is going to ahd has taken advantage to deny claims and or to loose things and such, make it near imposible at times for Veterans to get an even break. Got to go Rockhound Roder
  14. I'm working on my letter in support of my claim and would like to know if anyone can help me out?<br>I know that a list or index of my evidence I plan to use is a given, but do I let the evidence speek for itself <br>or do I give my reasoning as to why it supports my claim?&nbsp;&nbsp;At present I only have a couple of IMO that are backed by testing and by observation opinions and evidence that rebutts previous reason and basis the VA used to deny the claim in the past. <br><br>Anyway, could use some help on my presentation methods.<br><br>Rockhound Rider&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="http://www.hadit.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif" class="bbc_emoticon" alt="">
  15. Having taken my share of MMPI and other similiar type psychological tests, I have found that embedded in the tests are questions that help the scorer to determine if the person is being truefull and/or deceptive in the way the questions are being answered . Being so outside the norms opinion may be their way of saying that they had problems with the way you answered your questions, that being so outside the normal way to score, they could not correlate the test scores to your given symtomology. I would ask for a retest and if possible, from a different examiner. If you cannot get a viable score or if you do not receive the same results, then I would look else where for evidence that can be scored and where a valid opinion can be given.. These tests, such as the MMPI, have been tweeked over the years and having survived the test of times, they are a good tool for determining what type of psychological probems one might have, however they are not the sole determining factor that would be used to give an opinion and/or diagnosis. To give an example, not only did I take the MMPI, I had other such tests and periods of observation that determined their opinion and diagnosis, none of which has change except in severity of my symptomology. Keep after your Psychologist or Psychiatrist for a definite opinion that would also include a supported diagnosis of your problem. If they do not help you in this, you have but one choice, but to seek an IMO elsewhere, more than likely outside the VA system and into the private sector. Good Luck, and I do mean it, getting a definite and supported psychological opinion I have found, is considerably more difficult than most medical problems, that the VA will accept for rating purposes. Rockhound Rider
  16. Carlie: Four years at the "BVA", my word, I have been kicking things around whether to file a new claim on and old issue. but being afraid that a current claim in the local appeals process would slow up its decision. At this point, hearing how long I could possibly be waiting, It has help me decide to go ahead with the filling of this new claim for old issue, so I can at least preserve my effective date. Four years, my word! Can't something be done to get them off their rear ends and get them working on your claim? Times up on this VA computer, so I'm off to do my grocery shopping. Boy howdy, I can do a lot of shopping during that four year wait. LoL Rockhound Rider
  17. I guess this has been a question, at one time or another, that is, does one file a new claim that will reopen another, but seperate claim, to reopen with new and material evidence, while you have another claim that is still being evaluated. (at the regional office appeals level and before a DRO hearing is convenend?) I have a claim for conditions that are the result of a SC condition. this claim has already been denied and is now in the appeals process. It stands somewhere between a general appeal being re-evaluated and/or going on to a DRO hearing on this matter and before it proceeds to the BVA, if the claim is denied again. If I win this claim, I do not espect to recieve more than an additional 10% or 20% added to an already SC claim, that is at 10%. This new claim has been an a claim I have been fighting off and on ever since my first original claim for it was refused. Also, this new claim could possibly find me sufficently disable to either be intitled to be found both SC with IU (individual unemployability) or hope beyond hope, 100% disabled, on its own merits. While in line at a food bank for Veterans, that I get much needed help with my grocery needs, a representative from the Regional Veterans Office was their, answering any questions and offering any assistance, with in their relm of ability to do so. I explained that I had an ongoing claim in the process of being reviewed prior to a DRO hearing,, but that I had another claim that I wished to have reopened with new and material evidence, but that I was concerned that it would slow down or stop the claim I have in the works at this time. This rep seemed addiment that I proceed with the new claim, that since both claims are still at the regional level, that their would not be any problem that she could forsee that would slow or stall my claim in the works now. Basically the rep stated that if I wished to start the clock on the new claim, I should do it now and not be concerned with how it might or night not affect my claim already in the works. Its better to gamble on slowing or stalling any other claim, so that I can get my effective date started, so as to not loose out on any entitlement now, once and if this new claim wins out. If I wait, then I loxe anything I migh have been entitle to during the time I waited for the now and ongioing claim is eating up and if it should have to go on to the BVA, It could be more time/years before I get an answer back also. It's better to have two in the bush, than to have one eating up everything, when both could eventually end up on your table. I'm open to all input, suggestions, and/or opinions. Rockhound Rider
  18. The time issue is my main concern. If I submit this new claim issue, I am afraid it will slow down the claim before the DRO. I am hoping I will see some movement soon, such as the C&P exam that I have been told is waiting to be scheduled. I am also hoping that the C&P exam and a ruling would happen before winter sets in again. The 10% or 20% added to what I have now would go a long way in paying the heating and electric bills this winter, which I am sure will be higher than last year and things aren't looking very good for any cost of living boost, just like last year. If I put in the new claim and the VARO pulls my C-File from the DRO, then I am looking, at the very least, see another year go by without any decision on either claim. The DRO will most likely hold off on their decision untill the VARO makes their's, just to see if it gets denied and a DRO is requested on it as well, then they can do both claims at that time. Granted, the sooner I apply, the better the EED will be on the new claim. D*&#T! I hate this system that is supposed to be pro-veteran, but in actuality, isn't. It's like most gambling, the VA being the House, has the better odds of winning, unless you can manage to count the cards, as in 21, and not get caught before you win what you feel you deserve. Besides, I did something today that I knew I shouldn't have. I stopped in to our local pet shelter. I had some time to kill while in town and needed to ask some questions about getting my Tom Cat's shots up to day and having him fixed as well, I needed to find out if the had a program like they had when I got my younger female Cat her shots and having her fixed. I should never have gone inside, they had a number of cats on display for adopting and I felt my heart go out for a young orange short haired Tabbi. I'm seriously thinking of going back and adopting it. I don't even care if it is a male or female, it was so loving, but without a budget increase, I'm not sure I can afford another mouth to feed. Things got pretty tight toward the end of this last winter, I almost nearly had to consider selling my motorcycle. I'd much more sell a kidney than sell my motorcycle, even though it needs some work to get it running right, I'm ranting on and on and it's quite early in the morning, so I guess I better sign off now and get some sleep, I'll need a clear head when I wake up, so I don't drive right down to the pet shelter and adopt that cat. LOL Rockhound Rider
  19. I currently have a claim before a DRO review for an existing SC condition. I don't expect to get more than 10% to 20% for this claim due to maximums for this conditon. I want or rather I am thinking of starting a new claim for a completely new condition to get it SC and to also apply for Unemployability if they don't give me 100% for it. I am looking for input as to whether or not I should continue to wait for the DRO to run its course. The longer I wait, the older my evidence gets and I'm certain that they will have to update my evidence for comparison. The evidence is in the form of psychologicl tests that show I have minor deficets in some areas and magor deficets in other areas of congnitive functioning. Anyway, like always, your opinions and/or information is greatly appreciated. Rockhound Rider
  20. I did call the C&P scheduling clerk, but not for the reasons you said I should call for. When I called and told them I had received a letter saying I was being scheduled for another exam. When she checked for my name for up coming exams, it was no where to be found, so now she has to get ahold of the regional office and get a new copy of the request and then they will have to check with the C&P examiner to find out what date they have open. In talking with the clerk, it sounded like I may have this exam scheduled sometime before the end of the month. Also in talking with them, they let it slip that they were having a problem with the number of Veterans needing exams and getting every one scheduled hadn't gone very smoothly, I"m begining to think that they are a bit short on examiners and not everyone can be available on the dates they were originally given, since quite a number of Vets here quite a distance from the Hospital. This is NV and we gets Vets from the towns and cities in Northwestern NV and quite a number from CA as well in the Northeastern part of that state. I'm pretty sure the reason for the exam is because the previous examiner based their opion of either a disease process or a virus and/or bacteria. Where as it should have been based on a more physical and/or anatomical problem causing similiar symptoms. The mear fact that I had a fractured nasal bone and developt a deviated septum and the symtoms I am having are causing at times, symptoms that make it difficult or impossible for me to breath through my nasal passages. Rockhound Rider B)
  21. A request for another C&P examination is being scheduled. How do I find out exactly what the exam is for and since it is part of a DRO review, I would like to be more prepaired this time and have additional evidence and supporting documentation with me to give to the C&P examiner, so they are clear this time on what my claim is for and the evidence that supports it. Rockhound Rider :D
  22. YES, You are correct. I am claiming painful scars witn periodical ulcers due the the fractured nasal bone, the fractured nasal bone caused, when it healed, left an uneven bony sub-surface, that developts an ulcer due to the pressure exerted by my glass's foot pads, also that the malformed air passage due to the fractured nasal bone and deviated septum causes symptoms much like those you see with Sinusitis and/or Rhinitis, whether it be non- allergic or allergic in nature and if it is allergic in nature, the symtoms are more severe and that these symtoms are chronic and previlent all year long. I am already SC for the fractured nasal bone and deviated septom, these other problems I am claiming as secondary. I'm waiting on a DRO review now and have just received a letter stating that another C&P exam will be scheduled in the coming days. I only hope is that my ulcers are present this time and have not healed by the time of this new exame. Since I need my glasses to reach, watch TV and to Drive and pretty much of anything my glasses are used in order to do them safely. It's most troubling when these ulcer occure, the constant pain I have to indure while wearing my glasses can bring on headaches, some as painful as migrains, the type that are documented in my medical records, Yes, you were correct that is for acars, but also for more. Rockhound Rider :D
  23. I would like nothing better than to get a IMO, but due to my limited resources, I'm barely able to keep a roof over my head and food on my table, I have tried by using my medicare benefits, but since they will not pay for such services, the Dr's I have been able to see, refuse to do such an opinion for free and since I am using medicare for their services they will not even accept payment by me for such a service, even if I had the money or was even able to work out a payment schedule. The last Dr. didn'tt even want to review my past medical history pretaining to my claim, again stating as far as he was concerned, unless he was either guaranteed by medicare or the VA, he would be paid for his IMO their was nothing further he could do to help me. As far as being a layman, I was a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy and I conducted unsupervised sickcall for enlisted personel aboard a Destroyer during one of my posting and did shore duty doing the same thing. I may not be aa conversent in my condition that I am claiming, that meets the level of a Dr., but I do have sufficiant medical back ground to do the necessary research that I should be able to give a medical opinion, since the information that I posted in the medical files of those I examined and treated, that these same medical records can and are used to show the inception of many medical conditions that the VA uses when a claim is made by a Veteran. This history of service should be ample evidence that my self exam along with my medical records should be viewed at a level of that of a nurse practioner who has examined me but only once. Hopefully this will become mute, since I received a letter from the Regional Office, letting me know that another C&P examination will be given to me. Maybe this time I can make it clear as to what I am claiming and why. I just hope that It is a different C&P examiner and this one is more open to what my reasoning is for the condition anf problems I am claiming. Rockhound Rider :D
  24. How should I approach rebutting the Claim's Rating Officers rationale? "In this instance the medical opinion by the Primary Care Dr. is rejected, because the historical facts upon which the medical conclusion was based on dubious (giving rise to uncertainty) and untenable (unable to defend), and because no competent medical rationale was included with the opinion." I find this statement without merit, since the conclusions made by the Primary Care Dr., were based on visual examination at the time and supported with untouched, color photographs showing exactly what their opinion was based upon, where as the C&P examiners opinion was based on the same criteria, but at a time when the condition was in a period of remission. Plus, the anatomical location was misrepresented by the Rating Officer, as being in a different but closely related area, ie: the tip of the nose, rather than the tip of the nasal bone. If one is familiar with the anatomy of the nose, one cannot note, but that the nasal bone makes up but one third of the nose and the rest is that of cartilage and mucosal tissue. What I had represent as being scar tissue in the area in question, the C&P examiner makes the claim that it is patches of erythema tissue. Having provided documentation in the form of photographs and a medical paper on ulcerous tissue, that discribes the different fases of such tissue, one can clearly see and understand the differences. What the Primary Care Dr. observed, was during the second stage of this type of an ulcer, where I stated before. The tissue the C&P examiner observed was during a time after the uncler had gone through the healing stage, and thusly could not make a justifable opinion, having only viewed the condition during a normal/inactive stage. I am somewhat ranting now, and I need to know what and/or how to verbalize this during a DRO review. Rockhound Rider :D
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