Ken1

I am still waiting, but do know that in Feb. 14 they pulled all my medical records. Hanging on to # 4

In my case, I did not ask but the Judge volunteered the info about getting it done within one month. My Attorney estimate Jan/Feb and now past that mark. Ken

At the BVA Hearing the Judge stated he would get my claims done in one month. Now that'sonth ago.

Thanks to Carlie

I should add that the claim has been with the BVA Level 4 or BLJ since Oct 1, 2013 but no activity or updates in the last 6 weeks. Before that every week or two it would be noted that the claim was with the BLJ. Ken

My BVA Status has been stalled at Level 4 or with BLJ for over 6 plus weeks. Is this common? Thanks Ken

I do have an Attorney with 20+ years exp with the VA in claim process. By Christmas time I should have a gut feel Thanks for the replies

Have upcoming BVA hearings in FL what should I expect? Thanks in advance for any replies

Thanks guys, I started my claims Oct 2007 ~ present understand its a long time process Ken

Thanks for the reply

18 months ago, I had a DRO hearing and have sit quietly waiting the results. This week I called my senator to have someone with in the group to check status of my claims. My appealed claims are with the rating specialist Once the rating specialist completes their part, will the DRO hearing officer review rating or with be open to any DRO officer? The senator’s office with recheck status of claim in 45 days. Thanks for any replies Ken

Thanks for the replies, I do have a statement from my doctor (also an ex vet) and list of chemical with health risk in my "C" file. I just did not know the %. Thanks Ken

What is the compensation for Prostate Cancer? I am confused. I was in the Army 1964 ~ 1967 but was not in country/ Vietnam. But during my duty station assignment in FT Lewis, WA I was exposed to Herbicides and Pesticides. For years (40 Years) I believed it was AO but DOD claims no AO used at Ft Lewis. But during the time 1.5 years I was exposed to Pesticides used to kill insects and weeds on a live fire training range. That we demo to trainee two times per day how an Infantry Squad would advance with 5 men laying down cover fire. Fast forward 1997 Prostate Cancer surgery to remove Less than one year later 1998 Prostate Cancer has returned 7.5 weeks of radiation treatments. 2003 PSA is rising and I now have Reoccurring Prostate Cancer. I was a patient at National Cancer Institute or NIH in Maryland where every 4 weeks I would fly to NIH as a patient for new cutting edge treatment for Prostate Cancer. I was on two different protocols looking for the wonder drug to cure Prostate Cancer. In 2007 I completed my 21-526 and one claim was for Prostate Cancer I been to the VA hearing process a few months ago. What is the compensation for Prostate Cance?

SInce I started this thread we are now nearing 6 months without any responds from the VA.

Thanks for the replies, the replies give me some idea of a timeline. Ken

It has been 4 month + since DRO Hearing and no denial or granted on any issues. Don’t know how common or if there is a common time line for a decision what has been other members time line to get some answers? Thanks Ken

Searching for information that could support my claims of reoccurring prostate cancer and Peripheral neuropathy when no one in my family (Both sides) has ever had these problems. Yes it could have been DDT or Cholordane.just wanting to line up as many ducks as possible.

I have a copy of my "C" File but on an earlier post I asked a question. In 1964~67 the old style Cotton mattress (2"~4" thick) I remember when you were issued your mattress I remember it had some oder. What chemicals were used on the mattress? Was it sprayed for bed bugs? In the process one vet suggested that I look into FOIA. Thanks for any reply.

How many vets have used the FOIA to use in their claim process? What is the normal cost for this information? When using this information did you win or lose your claim? Thanks for any reply

Carlie Thanks for the input, knowledge is a wonderful thing

My VSO suggested that I bring any new Doc's withe just to speed up process. In her letter "If the VA needs more Doc's it will delay the process by months". They actually have most of the doc's but need to step back look at the big picture to connect the dots. I do not know if I will win or not but I want my time on the soapbox and look someone eye to eye to explain my case. If I win great if not I win end the battle believing I turned over every rock and left knowing on the table. Thanks for the support and good luck with your claim.

Thanks for the replies, I some info on EPA super fund clean up/chemicals that I will present. At the end of the day I will alway believe that it was AO but cannot prove. Thanks

I now have a DRO schedule in October 2011. How should I prepare? What documents should I have during hearing for DM II? I have a list of chemical and other hazards that I was exposed. Thanks for any reply

vync Thanks for the information Ken

Two weeks ago I had a Audio C&P everything appears to be similar to exam I had in 2009 with this exception. At the end of Verbal testing the VA Attendant doing the exam came into the sound proof room to complete a middle ear drum test which was air pressure (Unknown PSI). The Attendant put a device into my ear canal increased the air pressure. The device popped out the attendant put back in my ear canal and applied heavy hand pressure to hold device in place to complete the test My left ear had a very sharp pain during the test and I told her that the test was painful. But my right ear has been very uncomfortable since this test procedure for two weeks. Any idea why his method was utilized? I have an appointment with my primary care physician tomorrow but would appreciate your replies. Ken