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sawgunner

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  1. When I was issued a bi-pap, the doctor told me that in my case, it is likely that my neck muscles have become weakened and caused my sleep apnea, not weight... I only weigh 195lbs at 5'11". I asked the sleep tech to have the doc put that in my notes, they have not done so, so I am going to ask for a nexus letter. My question is, has anyone here ever done that with positive results?
  2. God I love this!!!! Drain the swamp!!!!!
  3. I don't have any answers for you except to say that I am interested in the same in reverse... I am service connected for DDD in my lumbar and cervical spine, and for the IT band on my left hip. Over the last couple of years, I have developed left knee pain with a stretching sensation, even when at rest. The VA did an MRI of my knee and found only bipartite patella.. They stated that I would not have known I had it if they hadn't done the MRI... and I thought, I would not be here if there was not a problem with me knee. I suspect that the knee may be affected by the IT band but who knows... It's difficult to get straight answers.
  4. This is the latest ROM test from a VA doc. I am rated at 10% for each condition. AROM in degrees PRE/POST Lumbar spine flexation, = 60/60 extension, 20/15 cervical rotation R= 40/50, L cervical rotation = 20/32 Nonmeasured AROM.
  5. If I file for an increase for DDD in my back and neck, doI need a new nexus letter from a private doc showing that it's gotten worse, or can I just schedual a C&P based on range of motion? I also plan to file for an increase on my GERD. My local gastro doc increased my meds to 80mg's per day of omeprazole last year, but they will NOT do a letter. I had asked her to state in a letter if she considered my GERD to be mild, moderate , or severe but sher would not. So can I file for an increase, based on the worsening symptoms and increase in meds?
  6. What has been your experience/ I have never filed for an increase but I am given to understand that it is much earier and faster than filing a new claim. Is this true in your opinion? Can you file for an increase on multiple ratings at once, or do you have to file on each one and go to a C&P exam for each issue. For example, I would like to file for an increase on my DDD of the lumbar spine, as well as for my cervical spine.
  7. If they are well documented in your VA records as you put it, then sure... You bet! I assume by the above statment that you mean they are documented as being treated while you were in the military. How long ago did you get out?
  8. The service rep here at the VA hospital is not my rep. I only went to her office for the nexus form.
  9. Thats right.. These meds were prescribed by a private doc for my VA service connetced conditions. Thing is.... my GERD is service connected for these same meds, but the service rep here said no.
  10. If a veteran is prescribed meds from his private doc, for service connected conditions, and thise meds cause issues, can the vet file on thise conditions? Im being told by a vet rep here at the VA hospital that the anwser is no.
  11. Hello All. I have been diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease. I don't drink and haven't in years. I was told by that my particular prescription anti-inflammatory meds for my service connected DDD is a possible cause. Do any of you know if this condition is covered by the VA? Can I file on it as secondary to my DDD due to meds? Any idea as to what kind of % it should rate at, if any?
  12. I recived a letter from VA asking to bill my private insurace for some recent testing. It said that I would owe my normal co-pay. Thig is, I am service connected at 80%. The letter states that I don't not have to allow VA to do this but that I MUST reply. Should I tell them no? Will I be punished for telling them no?
  13. Thanks Phillip. Okay..... How about this situation..... When my NG unit was called up for the war effort, I was examined by an Army dentist at Ft Eustis who stated then (2003) that I needed to have my wisdom teeth cut out... In a bad kind of way. Our orders got cut before my teeth did but there should be a record of that. Yesterday, I was told by my local dentist that I REALLY need those teeth cut out. Question... Could I get service connected for the wisdom teeth that needed to be cut out but were not? That problem was discovered by an Army dentist while I was on active duty orders. Thanks so much guys.
  14. Can you gouys tell em what the co pay will be for me if I use a VA dentist? I am service connected at 80% and therefor don't pay a copay for medical issues/meds. Also.... Will the VA do porcelain crowns and veneers, or is that stuff considered cosmetic? The insurance at ,y job will likely not cover all the caps or veneers I"ll need. Any thoughts would be a great help.
  15. Is there a part of the site, or another site that discusses grants for veterans to start businesses and such? I read something about grant money being available to vets to put solar panels on their roofs. What I read stated that the grants only applied to vets. Say I wanted to start a business and put solar panles on the roof? Who would I talk to to help me through the red tape?
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