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Thanks Pete53. I'm curious about why not here but I'm sure there is a good reason. Thinking out loud...maybe it is a safety/security concern.

I'm not sure I know what you mean "Had to bypass my wireless router". I'm not wireless but DSL. Thanks

Good Morning, I am having difficulty accessing the itunes application store. This was not a problem last week. The only difference from last week , is my son plugged the camera/smartphone to the modem. Since, I wasn't watching him I don't know if he changed any of the settings or they changed automatically. I have a windows/vista (Dell). What could be the problem? Thanks

I was unable to send attachments with PM also. Thanks

About 2 weeks ago, I received a touch screen IPod (2nd generation) and a month before I received a digital voice recorder (Olympus) from the V.A.They were given to me through the speech and language dept. for memory issues.

Way to go!!!

Hi Mrs. Brown, I'm sorry you and your family are going through rough times. I pray things will get better for you and yours real soon. I also want you to know your husband's Social Security number was left on the May 22, 2009 document. I wish I could tell you how to fix it but I can't. Maybe, one of the moderators can help. Take Care!

Thanks Carlie! I've learned something this evening! I think I was grasping at straws because I didn't understand why my claim would be denied.It seemed everyone was soooo quiet but I now know it has been said.... NOD and IMO. Thanks again!

Okay, I understand. I appreciate you spelling it out to me...that's what I need. Thanks also, for the example! It has already been suggested that I do a NOD and get a IMO...both of which I'm working on. I have an appointment with my medical Dr. on Wednesday and I'm hoping she can refer me to an Orthopedic Dr. I read somewhere on hadit.com it is better to get an IMO from a Dr. that specializes in what you are claiming. Thanks for your patience!

Good Evening Everyone, Many of you may know my claim was denied last week. I've settled down some and was finally able to read the entire claim decision today. In Section 3, sc was denied for degenerative joint disease for thoraculmbar because my service treatment records show only 1 complaint of low back pain (Oct. 20, 1982). My tour of Duty was 9-22-80 through 9-23-84 Entries in my treatment record: 11-6-1980 back pain 12-3-1980 Thoracic Back Pain (Taken by Ambulance to Emergency Room)Note made by Dr.: Injury 3 weeks ago with persistent pain. 1-16-1981 Right Lower-Mid Thoracic Pain 10-20-1982 Pain in Mid Section of Spine 7-8-1983 Back Pain Inferior border of Right Scapula 3-7-84 Right Thoracic back pain My question is wouldn't the above be considered a mistake made by the rater, if there are other treatment days in my service treatment record? Thanks for responding!

Thanks for sharing and I do believe what you are saying. I never it they could play so dirty, even though I heard/read it first right here! I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience and what has happened with you and others should be against the law. It goes to show anyone dealing with the V.A. realizes some of these raters aren't qualified for their job. Personally, I've decided to take it to the top, the President of USA (I have a link), my congressman, I will get IMO and a VSO and I have hadit.com. All I have is time and I will get er done!

Hi BoonDoc, I'm in complete agreement with you, they either came off the street or some back alley! You know, they even changed the date the decision was made from July 17 to Aug. 14....maybe that was a typo...maybe I sent too many Iris'...maybe I asked too many questions. Then to top it off they sent me a benefits book (Iris) maybe that was a present to smooth over the denial, perhaps a v.a. requirement, coincidence...who knows. Well what they didn't know is adversity has always been my best friend and it will take more than one denial before I give up. So it is on! I'm working day and night on getting my duckies in a row! Thanks for your comment and best wishes!

Wow Tavo, what a wealth of information! Lot of it is way over my head but nevertheless seemingly a great resource. So how did you use the codes? Also, thank you so very much for sharing!

Hi Pete53, Thank for the good luck wish! If they had only looked at the medical evidence they would know I went to the emergency room for pain in right thoracic and lumbar back! It was in black and white...couldn't be any plainer.

1) Was any diagnosis ever made on active duty ? Hi Carlie, The diagnosis made while I was on active duty were either myalgia?, muscle strain or overuse syndrome. I went to the clinic at least 10 or more times and received motrin, aspirin, heating pad, balm,tylenol or pain med. and not once was a xray made. All the diagnosis were made mostly by Spec 5 Meddacs not doctors. Physical therapy was suggested by a meddac once but not(from what I can tell from med. record) prescribed The first xray made was not made until 1985, one year after ets. At that time I was a military dependent. I am in the process of sending off for that xray from archived records. Oh yeah, I find it interesting that all visits to the clinic were about pain on the right side. This is the same side I am having problems with more since my stroke (which affected my right side). This could not be a coincidence! 2) Do you have any medical evidence that shows continuity of care or continued complaints, from 1980 to present ? I have some, mostly emergency room visits and xrays at orthopedic clinics. I learned to use a heating pad, take prescribed or over the counter meds. for pain from spasms, achiness and one brother who would massage affected areas. I am creating a chart to show dates and complaints so that I can get a better picture of the evidence. If this is the case I feel you will have to have an IMO that states they have reviewed your SMR's that show XXX and your condition now of XXX is at least as likely as not the result of the injury on active duty. I believe my medical doctor would not have a problem with this. Do you think it would better to find a orthopedic doctor willing to give his opinion?

Pete53, I'm sorry to hear of your losses.Stay strong!

Good Morning Berta, 1. Yes, the fall from the deuce 1/2 is the cause of my problem. 2. Yes, I did get immediate medical help 3 days later. I was taken by ambulance to the emergency room. . However, my records say the accident occurred 3 weeks ago and it should have read 3 days ago. 3. This is the exact wording of what my medical record states: Dec. 3, 1980- "Injury 3 weeks ago with persistent pain." "Right Thoracic Pain" Dec. 5, 1980- "24 yo female amb. to er with c/o right thoracic pain-lumbar back pain x1 day. Injured 3 weeks ago-on bivouac" Thank you for your time!

Did I die? If so, I hope I'm in heaven. Good night.

1. Okay, I will take copy and take the "Getting an Independent Medical Opinion" to private Doctor as you suggested as soon as possible. 2. I sent for Claims Folder today. Are the C&P results in it or is it in a separate location? 3. While in AIT (on the way to Bivouac site) I fell off a 2.5 ton truck when trying to board it. I was in full Bivouac gear (duffel bag and weapon).I fell leaning more to the right than backward landing on my right side.

Please help me if you can! Attached are medical evidences sent to the V.A. from my time in service (1980-1984). Please note I tried to avoid going on sick call and often waited until I had another condition to go. I was not a complainer unless I could not go on any further. Is this not enough for them. I also, submitted twice that (attached) amount of additional evidence from 1985 to present to the V.A. Thanks

Hi Berta, Yes, this was my private doctor prescribing meds. Thanks

Thanks Cowgirl for the heads-up. I marked out most names, the last two was an oversight. Can't get them off. One of them is spelled incorrectly anyway. I will be more careful in the future. Thanks again!

I am empty, hurt, angry ... speechless! I did request my C-F this morning. Attached are reasons for decision.

Claim Denied.