postman56

Congratulations.

Thanks USNDW, I am in the Florida National Guard, and yes I had 3 C&P'S for the Anxiety claim. Before the MEB I was rated at 60% by the VA. It seems that the Pilot program has a lot of holes in it right now. I do not know the findings for the PEB yet but it seems like they wanted to keep me under 70%. Carlie, in the reason and bases it states that there is occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupationa tasks only during periods of significant stress; or symptoms controlled by continuous medication. This is from the C&P that I had on April 1, 2011. They also stated that they have no current evidence of such symptoms as suspiciousness, panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss or other symtoms to warrant a higher evaluation. All of this information is documented in my records with the VA, They even give me medication to help me sleep. I know that this warrants a 10% rating. The C&P that I had on March 23, 2011 was more favorable and was ignored.

broncovet thanks for the info. The claim was not denied I just received a low rating of 10%. So since the claim was awarded can I still file a reconsideration? And no the VA did not cite the C&P exam in the evidence section or the decision.

John999, they have a C&P that was not listed as evidence. Is this considered new evidence?

Thanks for replying broncovet, yes I used the schedule of rating disability. And the C&P that was not used fit the 30% rating word for word. This exam was not listed as evidence, it seems the VA ignored it all together, but they did site a C%P that did not have an opinion.

Hello all. I received my letter from the VA whereas I was service connected for Anxiety Disorder NOS with Depression at 10%. I am currently going through the DES Pilot program (MEB/PEB). I have had 3 C&P's for this condition. First C&P exam was with the QTC in Hinesville Ga. on Sep. 28th 2010 where a Medical Opinion was not given. Second C&P exam was at Ft. Steward on Mar. 23rd 2011 Where the Examiner did give a Medical Opinion relating it to service and the Rating Scheduloe that was used would grant 30%. The Third C&P was on April 1st 2011 at James Haley VA where the Examiner used the Rating Schedule that would grant a 10%. The VA at Auburn Wa Used the Exams from The QTC on Sep. 28 without a Medical Opinion and The Exam from James Haley in Which it would grant 10%. The Exam from Ft. Steward was not used at all. My question is should I do a Reconsideration, Appeal or file for an increase? Oh the GAF was 65.

Hey Cool Breeze! My bank shows that mine will be deposited on the 1st of Aug.

Thanks Veldrina, I seen where Migraines are listed.

Hello All! I am service connected for Cervical DDD as well as Cervical Radiculopathy. I have a claim in for headaches due to my Cervical condition. The Examiner states that it is ( at least as likely as not ) that the Headaches which the claiment report are triggered or originates as a result of his Cervical Spine condition. I was diagnosed as having Tension Headaches. Are Tension Headaches ratable? I have searched and all I can find that comes close to this is Migraines. Thanks

Yes I am rated 20% for left side and 10% right side.

Honest John, My award is left side sciatica and right side sciatica which now is bilateral. I too have ddd of the lumbar spine in which I am awarded 20% for ROM.

John999! I live in Tampa so any sugestive DR. that you can give me I would be truly grateful. Postman56

Cool Breeze, ebenifits is showing that my claim is in notification. It took about 3 dAYS to update.

Hello all! finally heard back from the VA. I received 10% for left arm radiculopathy and 10% increase for right side sciatica which was at 0% which brings my total rating to 60%. My anxiety claim was deferred, guess I am waiting on another c&p for that, long story. It is good to see some movement at the St. Petersburg RO. My claim was at the rating board since 10/6/10. Thanks to everone at hadit. Postman

JSDWD Thanks for starting this thread. My claim is at the St.Petersburg RO and I was told the exact same thing from my VSO. My claim has been at the rating board since Oct. 6th. I was informed that since my claim date is 06/03/10 it will not get worked untill after the Nehmer claims are processed. Only advice that I can give you is hang in there, they will get to them in due time.

Hi all! I have a claim in at the St.Petersburg RO that has been at the rating board since 10/06/10. I was told that I am in a long line before my claim is rated, this is very frustating but all I can do is wait. Unbeleiveable!

Pete53 I am employed with the USPS, but I have not been able to work since Aug.15, 2010 my primary care phisician has me out on sick leave until Oct. 18, 2010 due to lumbar, and cervical pain, also anxiety.

Thanks pete992, I guess I read this wrong. Does any one know what R/O GAD stand for?

Hello all! I have been diagnosed with anxiety at the VA, where I receive treatment. In the axial diagnosis: Axis 1 states Mood DO (anxiety and depression) due to GMC (chronic pain) Anxiety NOS R/O GAD. I am trying to understand this I have a claim in for chronic pain (anxiety depression) from what I understand is that the NOS stands for Not Otherwise Specified and the R/o gad stands for Rule Out Gad. If this is true how do they rate the anxiety? I have looked up the ratings for mental health and I see where anxiety not otherwise specified is listed but not a rating. Any help would be welcomed with this. Also I received a C&P for all other claims, but not for the anxiety can the va rate this without a c&p since I receive treatment at the va? My gaff score is 60. Thanks Postman56

rgero311975, I received 20% for radiculopathy left lower extremity. My initial claim was (pain in left leg, hip, foot and buttocks)> The va states that diagnosis of radiculopathy of the left lower extremity with positive nerve conduction studies, an antalgic gait favoring the left lower extremity and objective findings to include decreased light touch sensation below the knee, lateral aspect of the left to the dorsum of the left foot. I am sercice connected 20% for lumbar strain with ddd, with the radiculopathy being secondary. I did have a civilian dr do the emg which had confirmed left lower radiculopathy. My VSO was surprised of the percentage he did state that radiculopathy normally rates at 10%. Did you state having painin your buttocks? I did and they lumped the left buttocki in with the left radiculopathy and I received 0% for the right buttock. Don't give up. Postman56

Thanks for the info Bergie! The question that I have is: I am rated at 20% for left Lumbar radiculopathy (which I am told is sciatica) I am rated 0% for right sciatica, I have filed for an increase for right sciatica because of bilateral issues. My buttocks hurt when walking for a period of time in which I have had to take time off work, because of the deman on constant walking. Will the va consider the bilatteral concept or am I going to have to fight them on this?.

Thanks James I think I unerstand, I thought it could be lower and upper. Postman56

Thanks

Yeah it is bad not able to use the left hand. Do you have the condition with your back also?

Hello all! I just received copy of my c&p exam and it states: It is at least as likely as not that the vets current c6 radiculopathy is the result of the DDD of cervicaL spine. Vets DDD Cspine is causing neural foraminal stenosis, resulting in c6 radiculopathy. Questions that I have are: 1 The nerve that is affective is the median nerve. Looking at the 38 cfr will they rate on the median nerver or will they rate on the upper radical group (fith and six cervicals) just trying to get an idea so to watch out for the va low balling me. 2 I am currently rated at 20% for left lumbar radiculopathy would this be considered bilatteral even though the cervical radiculopathy is on the left side also? Thanks for any help Postman56