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ah, I have one of those next month. They (VA) sent me a half gallon jug of powder mix to drink a day or two before the procedure. Also can't eat any solids day before. Guess that makes sense. Never had this done before. Any hints on what's to come? How can I obtain a copy of the video. LOL
frank
Wholesale-Colonoscopy.....
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what's ol' scope???
frank
Went to my GI clinic consult today for severe pain and (sorry to be graphic) non-stop diarrhea (for 9 days now!!) Doc ordered some lab tests, then gave me Bentyl for the diarrhea and Codiene for the pain and the diarrhea....straight Codeine; I'm going to be loopy as hell.Oh...........and guess what test I'm scheduled for on the 19th. Yup, you guessed it.....the ol' scope. Can't get it fee-based out either---ugh. I guess, in a way...it has already scared the you-know-what out of me!!!
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Makes sense Pete....the VA does not care about school unless you have an ACTIVE claim for P&T or TDIU. It all comes down to what's in your medical records AND/OR you start maintaining work. I commend anyone that's 100% that wants to improve their quality of life and get an education.
frank
Why not just use your own compensation money to attend classes instead of waking up the VA monster by asking for G.I. Bill. If someone puts two and two together they are going to question your 100% rating if you can go to school. You are not IU. You are considered 100% schedular. You might be able to get away with it. Just never tell anyone at the VAMC or VARO that you are getting 100% and using G.I. Bill. -
Berta, I definitely agree with the SSD thingy. I been on SSD for same S/C condition for 3 years and never have received a TDIU form from VA. I did print one off the web and send it in myself though.
frank
If a vet is not rated at 70% but the record shows they receive SSA solely for the same disability-the VA should "infer" it.But I wouldn't depend on them to do that.
If VA infers TDIU and then sends the VA the TDIU form-time and comp has been lost already in some cases because the veteran might well have been TDIU by medical evidence during their whole claim process.The EED will be the date the TDIU form has.
A vet on SSA for solely SC conditions who gets TDIU can often get a more favorable EED of a year prior to sending them the TDIU form if the SSA award solely for SC pre -dates the TDIU form's receipt by the VA.Or at least an EED that reflects their last day of work-which could be less then one year but a more favorable EED that the TDIU receipt date.
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It's all speculation but I would just have a mindset of it taking longer than 6 weeks so you're not dissapointed.
We can all say it's gonna take 6 months, a year, two years, even more but no one knows due to factors such as a complicated claim, backload, and others.
frank
In reality even 6 months is a long shot as it is not an original claim from a 21-526nor OIF/OEF.
carlie
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I know carly. I read it but the C&P examiner isn't on the rating board.
If you just go ahead and expect a decision in 6 months and it happens sooner then you will be more content and not drive yourself crazy if you don't get a decision in 6 weeks.
I'm hoping you hear something in 6 weeks though. Just don't won't you to go overboard if you have to wait longer. That's all.
It's all about mindset.
frank
Wholesale,He's posting that the C&P Doc told him it will be about 6 WEEKS for a decision.
carlie
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Keep your head up is all I can say. I have a great feeling you will get your award. Get a copy of your C&P exam. Go to release of information and tell them you want a printout of your exam.
Go ahead and count on a timeframe of 6 months and if it happens sooner count your blessings.
I know it's hard. Just hang in there.
frank
Service Connection for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensationis what the appeal is for sharon so could in fact cp exam review in few weeks could they then decide on my case?
Again have NOD appeal and someone at VA ordered the Cp exam, been told that they could get results and make decsion could this be true?
Thus dont have to wait for it to go to BVA?
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yep yep, make sure you get a copy of that exam next time around. Get a copy of that test too.
frank
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Hey this sounds promising as ever. Hang in there, i know it's hard though. I never have heard of a VA examiner stating that that an award is definite but this sounds like you will hear something favorable soon. 6 weeks sounds really soon but i'm praying for ya.
frank
Anyway Retired Navy Captain at my Cp-Pension exam was very nice, understanding at end he Told me here is what happens, In about 6 weeks will get Award Letter from VA.
He Knows have no income and maybe homeless soon, so he told me dont worry im reviewed you medical info and your 100% Disabled , he said futhermore he was Recommending that I get 100% Service Connected.
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carlie, so when a doc uses the word co-morbid does that means the two conditions exacerbate each other or the just connected to each other? The reason I ask is my VA doc used this word in a letter he sent the VA.
Oh, i'm thinking now it just means both conditions together present a much higher chance of death. Hate to use the word death but I think that's what it kind of means.
thanks,
frank
cg,I mentioned co-morbid in this particular thread because TBI and PTSD
have many symptoms that are/can be, co-morbid.
There are many, many residual disabilities that are co-morbid to one another.
carlie
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Carly, in the past the VA has gotten my SSD records without me even knowing it. I think I signed a release when I first opened my claim in 2003. Maybe that's why they were able to get them. Not sure. I just found out from my VSO they have them so all good now.
thanks for all the comments on this,
frank
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jesse, make sure if you haven't already get SSD a copy of your C&P. This should help greatly with your ssd.
frank
Thanks pete992Yes, He has had a claim in with SS since April.
Jessie
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I agree....why wait when SSD can take months. Maybe in your case it will be quicker since your C&P results preclude you from working.
frank
Do you have a claim in with SS? If you don't I would file one, if you do I would send it in -
Hi pete, this was several years ago and lucky enough for me it was a private doc that administered the tests.
frank
Frank:You scare me. I don;t think that you understand the common advice for dealing with Docs on C&P. Yes answer the questions as if it was a normal day for you and not a defensive reply designed to get someone to leave you alone.
On Psychological Exams just answer the questions as asked. If you try to answer like you did it will bite you in the ass.
Good Luck
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Yep, I know some disabled vets that will tell everyone their disabled but I don't go that route. To me, it's none of anyone's business and I keep it at that.
frank
CG if you receive SSA/SSDi/VA comp then you are oficially retired. That is all they need to know.I get it all of the time. I am retired, then I get how old are you? I say old enough to retire.
It is no ones business but yours.
You can also tell them you are an artist.
Sit Back and Draw.
J
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I had to take the MMPI twice because the examiner said I exaggerated my problems on the first one. I told him I did the test according to my worst day. He then said just to be neutral with what's going on because it will always come up as exaggerated if you give it your worst day. Just something for you guys that haven't taken it. The tests took me about 3 hours to complete.
frank
Mr Vets new CP exam is scheduled for 60 mins and I do not see on the appointment sheet the MMPI testing like he has had 3x before- we are in remand from BVA -this will be his 3rd exam in 11yrs.-could it be because they finally realize he has been SS for PTSD since 03- and hasnt worked since-are we at the end-3 IMOS are PTSD-2 VA are not clear - and could they bedoing this to keep the score @ 4 to 3- and why not the MMPI this time? Stressors are verified and VA admitted PTSD back in 05'-and he is on SS for PTSDsince 03' and NSC because he can't work and hasn't since 01'-if they offset his NSC because of SS-why did they fail to even consider that evidence twice-in the SSOCs- until 07' when they've been offsetting since 03'? -
Was this a C&P exam and how long have you been treated for PTSD?
frank
Hi fellow veterans'. I am seeking opinions from those of you who may have been through the entire process for combat related PTSD, Tinnitus and severe hearing loss. First the PTSD results. In the summary Doctor states "likely he meets stressor criteria A for the DSM-IV manual criteria for PTSD based on his Vietnam war experiences". "Capacity for improvement and remission of his PTSD is limited". Diagnosis: Axis I. PTSD secondary to Vietnam war experiences. Axis II. Deferred. Axis III. Service history of post tramatic brain injury. Axis IV: Stressors; moderate to severe. Axis V. Current global assessment of functioning for the PTSD is 48. Now for the Tinnitus and hearing loss both of which are indicated and contained in my "C" file. Diagnosis. Right side; sensorineual; degree of loss severe. Left side; sensorineual; degree of loss profound. Medical opinion: Service connection for Tinnitus and hearing loss based on Veteran's MOS, military combat service and service medical records. Well all this is well and fine I suppose but exactly what does all of this mean for this old Marine? Will the VA try and find a way not to award me any type of disability & compensation?? Just your opinions based on your experience with same types of disabilities. Thanks to all of you for your service to your country! -
PCL is an established "cutting score" (cutting scores that are consistent with or supportive of a PTSD diagnosis are as follows: PCL - not less than 50; Mississippi Scale not less than 107; MMPI PTSD subscale a score > 28; MMPI code type: 2-8 or 2-7-8)
I got this off VA website.
frank
During a c&p exam for PTSD I wAs told I had a score of 75 on my pcl pcv PVC or something exam, I cannot remember the acronym. Does anyone here know what test this is, and what that score means?At my exam I felt like I was in the movie A few good men. For two hours this doctor asked alot of questions, and wanted alot of details. He seemed like a nice guy though. I was really getting worked up with the fact that this Is the longest exam I had ever had. I also got my TBI c&p done but that went real fast 15 minutes or so they asked about headaches and other stuff., do you get rated for both or only one? Do they combine the ratings, or just go with the highest one?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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search of psych evaluations in your area. Find one that specializes in disability evaluations. Took about 2 weeks to get final report. There are plenty out there that do psych evals for disability purposes but you're better off finding one in your area. works faster that way since you don't have to get your C-file sent to someone across the country and that can take months. of course if you have your C-file already that will speed up things.
frank
:P I need a psych doc to give me an IMO for major depression disoder. Could anybody give me some names & numbers? Thx. Chow!!!! -
Nothing is automatic with the VA. Looks like that one line was a typo. Do you get SSD for more than your service connected disabilities? Sometimes this will throw a wrench in things.
frank
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This is what I did and i'm waiting for decision:
1. Appeal of course
2. google "psychiatric evaluations for disability for (your county)" and type in your city or county
3. call around to the different choices. Best are those that specialize in disability evaluations.
4. Ask how much it will cost. Mine was $800.
5. tell them why you need the evaluation (VA disability for unemployability)
6. Get them your VA medical records for the timeline of your claim. Doesn't have to be your whole C-file for IU. Just the timelime you're claiming for IU.
7. Mine took about 2 weeks to get the final report. You have time since it's an appeal.
8. DO IT NOW
frank
Sorry to hear about the VA, I U denial letter on your roll call post, just now. So, I spent some time reading many of your past posts and feel that you were mistreated by the VA. There is such a backlog at The VA, that it's quicker to deny than take the time to actually work the file. That is why your denial letter makes no sense. Do you still have an attorney? Have you filed your NOD? I saw a congressional sub-committee hearing on C-Span a few months ago about TDIU. I'm sure your young age is a factor in the denial. The talking heads and experts were beguiling the committee members with theories about not authorizing IU to younger vets, who still have a chance at gainfull employment. What really happens in the real world is, a young IU worthy vet has to hit bottom for a decade and keep fighting the VA, until you win. My most positive thoughts are with you. -
yep yep, it's like telling someone who's suicidal not to do it because it's illegal. Huh
frank
I can't see suicide as willful misconduct. I know there may be some guy out there who kills himself for insurance money to go to his wife and kids, but that does not sound like the act of a person of sound mind. I see suicide as a rational reaction of intractable pain, but is it misconduct??? The VA just does all it can not to pay. -
Hey Pete, just wondering if your claim is at rating board and you did have an Comp&Pen exam do you think it be less likely to get bounced around?
Just curious on this.
Frank
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John, I think they do the MMPI just for the reason you say they don't. They want to get a PD diagnosis so as to deny based on PD. MMPI is so manipulative and doctor can say you have PD just by answering a few questions differently. It's a crap shoot with these guys. On my last MMPI with civilian doc there was a question that asked if I liked to tease animals. Well I could of either answer that Yes or No depending on what they mean by teasing. I play tease all the time but not in a malicious way.
Many questions were asked twice or maybe three times just in different ways. The problem with this is the same questions can be interpreted differently when asked a different way so you may answer yes on one and no on another. After 3 hours I was just ready to throw in the towel. These tests are draining and boring.
The way I see it there's too much room for interpretation with many of these questions.
Just for the record though I answered "NO" to the teasing question..... :D LOL
frank
The VA does not do the MMPI because they are afraid it would show objective evidence of a mental disorder. They like to play games and pretend that vets have personality disorders etc. It so much easer to get a prostitute doctor to look at a vet's records for ten minutes, and say he is a PD than do a real exam.
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Verifiable Stressor "would" be required for PTSD. You can't just tell the VA you have an aweful experience and expect them to believe it without the evidence. What is your stressor in the service that that's causing your PTSD?
What are the reasons they denied you in the SOC???
frank