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    Ratings Calculator For Bilaterals & Non-Bilaterals

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    Giz,

    You calculator is really nice. However, when I enter a single 10% bilateral, the bilateral rating subtotal (including 10% bonus) comes out to 20% instead of 11% (10% x 1.1 = 11%). Unfortunately, this throws off the rest of the calculations.

    Thanks

    Vync

    Thank you for testing the calculator. I'm confused when you say you have a single 10% bilateral so please forgive me if I've misunderstood what you are saying.

    According to the regulations §4.26 Bilateral factor (c.) " The bilateral factor is not applicable unless there is partial disability of compensable degree in each of 2 paired extremities, or paired skeletal muscles." so having a single 10% would not be computed as 'bilateral'.

    On the calculator you would put the single disability in the non-bilateral section of the calculator along with your other non-bilateral disabilities. I hope that you will see better results if it's done this way.

    On the other hand, if you have 2 -10% bilateral disabilities you would enter each one separately in the bilateral section of the calculator...ending up with 19 + 1.9 or 21% which matches the combined ratings table. Please correct me if I've misunderstood what you are trying to tell me.

    Nasal Swabs For All At Va

    in Medication – Prescription Drugs-Health Issues

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    This New York Times article claims that all are given nasal swabs. I haven't had a nasal swab at my VA.

    http://www.nytimes.c...ner=rss&emc=rss

    I think most studies of this type are done on hospital inpatients. If Carlie is correct that this article reflects 2005-07 studies, it sure took them long enough to report the findings. Things change so quickly in the medical field that it's ridiculous to report it now.

    Help With Bilateral Ratings

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    I agree with Chuck

    I used 2 methods and came up with 85...paid at 90% with both methods. The bilateral ratings calculator I use rounds 70.4 down to 70 + 30 =79 + 20 = 83 + 10 = 85 rounding to 90%

    When I ran the figures thru the 4.25 combined ratings table it also rounds the bilateral to 70 and the rest of the figures exactly match the calculators findings. I'd say it's highly likely this veteran is looking at 90%. No guarantees...... but all of my results were correct when I was testing the calculator.

    Its Well Known I Am Dumb But

    in Ask The Geeks

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    is this right i dont see a fast reply at the bottom of this page

    It's right. There are actually several ways to reply on a page.

    Each page contains an upper and lower dark blue band. Above the top dark blue band, on the right side you will find "ADD REPLY" between "WATCH TOPIC" and "START A NEW TOPIC" and below the bottom dark blue band, on the right side you will find "ADD REPLY" and "START NEW TOPIC". All of that is followed by another dark blue band where you will see an open box titled "FAST REPLY" (on the left side of the page) which is what Vync is talking about.

    The other method Vync mentioned is within the individual posts which are separated by light blue bands. Each post has a "Reply" button in the light blue band, on the right hand side, under the post. Using this reply button will open a window quoting the post you have replied to.

    It's your choice!

    New Problem For Me....has Anybody Had

    in Medication – Prescription Drugs-Health Issues

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    Stretch,

    Curiosity on my part with the following question. Have you been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease? The reason I ask is because I have diagnosed PAD/PVD and also have ischemic build up in the abdominal aorta which will most likely lead to an aneurysm, all of which is being monitored by VA vascular specialists on an annual basis at this point. I didn't pick up on whether your PCP had you referred to a VA vascular specialist to monitor you on a regular basis. You have been given some excellent advice by Carlie, JBasser, Berta and others. Please stay on top of this and follow thru outside the VA if you don't feel secure in your treatment at the VA, OK?

    Best wishes with all of this my friend!

    Travel Benefit Pay Problems!

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    I love that last line!! roflmao

    13.How do we determine mileage for reimbursement purposes?

    VA has not established use of a single reference. Mileage can be determined using authoritative guidance such as Rand McNally or MapQuest; or zip code to zip code as determined at the local VA health care facility, whichever gives the greater benefit to the veteran.

    Philip,

    I found that one quite humorous myself. Think we need to copy it off and carry it to the travel pay office with us?! I doubt we'd get the reaction we're wanting!

    Cancelled Appointment

    in VA Medical Centers Navigating through it

    Posted

    I went for my dental appointment. They told me it was cancelled because my dentist was on reserve duty. I went to patient advocate and got a big "We are so sorry". I told them to stuff it. They could not bother to tell me this before I traveled by car and bus for an hour to get there. I am not happy with my VA dental at all. I guess I will just go back to private dentist. I hate being treated like dirt.

    Don't blame you for being upset John! Doesn't sound like the patient advocate helped the situation.

    Travel Benefit Pay Problems!

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Are they now including the little VA outpatient clinics in this? We have an outpatient clinic near us, but they are not equipped for more than giving shots, taking blood, treating minor problems. I have to travel 2 hours, one way, for Neurology and other specialty clinics, Are we now going to be paid for travel to a clinic 20 minutes away when we are actually traveling 2 hours?

    They don't appear to be including the outpatient clinics. My vascular specialist appointments are at a different VAMC than my primary care VAMC. I get paid for traveling to the primary care facility which is closer to my home. I can think of 4 outpatient clinics that are most likely closer to my home than my primary care VAMC.

    I go to a VA outpatient clinic for my P.A.C.S. appointments. Travel vouchers have to be mailed to the VA regional office for those appointments. My wife set up a folder with some pre-filled 'VA form 3542 - Voucher For Mileage Allowance' forms so all I have to do is get one signed/dated when I check out. Takes 7-14 days to get paid.

    Darvon

    in Medication – Prescription Drugs-Health Issues

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    Hey Everyone,

    I has just come to my attention that there is a class action for the pain killer Darvon, if you have ever taken it and it was widely prescribed in Vietnam for pain relief and you have had Heart attacks, or have severe cardiac problems you may be a class member. I heard about this a few days ago then remembered my husbands service medical records are riddled with Darvon prescriptions to cope with pain, migraines,back pain etc.

    So check you medical records and look it up online: Darvon class action.

    Jst thought I would give a heads up.

    Darvon was widely used in the U.S. during the 60's and 70's so it's not surprising that it was the VA's drug of choice. It was prescribed for me during AIT at Fort Polk.

    Thanks for the heads up on the class action hawkfire27.

    Vietnam Artillery Ptsd

    in PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims

    Posted · Edited by chr49

    Welcome Emandg. You will find a lot of helpful information here.

    I was in Vietnam in '70-'71, serving as a FO during my first 8 months there. I have a pretty good understanding of what you went thru and I understand about the lack of recognition. My first 5 months there were fairly uneventful but then it was like a dam broke with 3 consecutive traumatic experiences that changed my life. I waited until 2007 to seek any help with my problems. It's good to read that you are seeking the help that you deserved to have long ago.

    Welcome to Hadit and Thank You for your service!!

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