[Military Medical Records from Janesville Wi]

On 7/13/2023 at 6:30 AM, IndySam said:

Hi 

I am still pretty new, bit thanks so much to everyone here and all of the shared knowledge. I am learning a lot a hopefully it makes the claims proces easier.

I have been trying to get my medical records from service since Februray 2023. I guess it takes a while? Has anyone had any luck getting their medical records from #11 on the SF 180 form, Claims Intake Center? I faxed the form again yesterday. That what the chart says I think for me, USMC 2002-2006.

I thought I read the VA RO could see them if I had started a claim, but I'm not sure how to ask for those. 

Thanks!!

Sam

 

#11 Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547-4444 Fax Number: 844-531-7818

 

 

 

 

I got my records last Friday on a CD in the mail, took less than a month!!! 

[RE: Appointments at your RO]

On 7/12/2023 at 9:11 AM, IndySam said:

Thanks, I am using this to schedule an appointment today. I would like to see my military medical records, and going to ask if they have them. Since I have an ongoing claim. And want to open a claim for feet and I am pretty sure I went to get help for my feet hurting when I was in service. 

I don't know if that will happen at the appt, but a lot of people on the Reddit VA benefit forum mention it a lot.  

 

I got my complete military records records, form filling out an SF-180, and faxed it to the place according to my Branch and Dates of Service. I think that was around July 13th, 2013, and I got a CD in the mail 8/3/23!! 

 

 

[Will QTC tell VA my Medical Sleep Apnea Diagnosis with Medical Records]

On 8/1/2023 at 11:09 AM, brokensoldier244th said:

It sounds like they are going to do a record review, and ultimately, whatever they find will go to VA. They still have to write up an opinion for the exam, or provide a good reason why they canceled it. They can't just call you up and say "ok, okay..." and cancel the exam. VA would likely already know you have OSA (unless its private) so the purpose of the exam wasn't to ascertain a Dx but to opine on the severity and etiology (why) you have OSA. 

Yes, you are correct. QTC called me to say they are doing a record review.

They called me up and canceled my first appointment, then scheduled another phone appointment in case the record reviewer has questions.  

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[Will QTC tell VA my Medical Sleep Apnea Diagnosis with Medical Records]

24 minutes ago, broncovet said:

You need to be "proactive" with your claim and your records.  

In order to get "real time" access to your records, you have to do that through a VSO (with VBS access) or another representative.  Currently, VA does not allow us to access our full cfile online, it is only available to VSO's or attorney advocates with your POA.  

 

Thus, to know for sure, you could hire a VSO (no cost) and ask to see your records.  

To ensure your records make it to your file, consider printing them and go to your local VAMC "release of records" and ask them to add those records.  

Another way, is to mail them to Janesville (VA).  

Again, however, we can never be sure that the VA "got" the email, and it was processed and added to your file, so best is to follow up, by viewing your  VBMS file, as explained above.  

I cant tell you how many claims have been denied related to missing evidence, but I can tell you there is a special regulation that deals with missing evidence lost, then found:  38 CFR 3.156.  

By thoroughly following up with this, as described, you may save yourself a denial, thinking the evidence was there when it was not.  

We can not tell you if QTC or others did their job and recorded your evidence correctly.  This is why it behooves you to follow up to make sure.  

Missing evidence can add years to your claim.  

Ok, thanks. I did upload it to the VA claims site (they are private records) yesterday also. I will see about getting a VSO or some way to check it is in the VA's hands. 

 

 

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I have another account (IndySam) I can't access the forums or see the forums when logged in. Is there some admin that can help me, please? I can't find contact info on the site and when I go to send a message logged in it says not allowed. 

 

Thanks!!

[Will QTC tell VA my Medical Sleep Apnea Diagnosis with Medical Records]

Hi,

One of the issues in my first claim filed Feb 23, is sleep apnea. I have a pretty good relationship (email) with my congressman's office and have finally got C&P exams scheduled for my last ~5 claim things.

QTC called me to schedule a phone interview to talk about my sleep apnea. The lady on the phone said since I already have a diagnosis and a CPAP I can email her my medical record and she will cancel my phone appointment.

I did email her my reocrds. What will happen at the VA now, will QTC tell them I already have a sleep apnea diagnosis?

Thanks!!

Sam