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Hi,About 20 yrs ago when I was Awarded 100% My children had Champva for a few yrs,NO Monthly premium at time,My friend recently passed away form a Service connected condition-Asking for his Widow-Is there Now a Monthly premium-? Thank you George

Hey All,Had a Comp exam last February by QTC Medical services for Asbestosis claim which was Denied,Requested a Copy of exam Twice from Wisconsin since March with No Copy yet,Contacted Dav and they where able to obtain One for me a few days ago-When I went in for exam Doctor Informed me that the VA had NOT sent him any Medical records at this time and Was On my way in a few minutes,Claim was Denied-Comp Exam stated 1. There was a IN Person exam-False Like when was that exam,2.Am ON Outpatient Oxygen therapy-False 3. Stated I have NOT had any Pulmonary function tests-False-Have had about a dozen from the Va and Private Doctors.4.NO Asbestos exposure-both ships I was on had Asbestos everywhere, 2 of my Best friends have died from Mesothelioma,large amount of my exposure was from them-Both Machinist mates,besides sleeping with asbestos in my face for 2 yrs.The DAV service officer informed me yesterday a Veteran CANNOT be Awarded A Asbestosis claim Without a LUNG Biopsy,Does anybody here know if that is TRUE-? Any Input greatly appreciated,Thank you

THANK YOU Berta So much,will check out the links,You are a Hero,Take care

Hey.I resized the Doctor's report by 10%.All it would allow without cutting off words in report,somewhat better,Thanks

The VA Denial says-NO Diagnostic test has Confirmed a Clinical Diagnosis of Asbestosis,Thanks

Hey all,Thanks so much for the reply's,Have Attached Initial Evaluation by Pulmonary Specialist-Have Underlined Certain parts-Last page Scan53-Extremely likely Asbestos Exposure aboard ship-NO other Risk factors after Extensive review-and that CT Scan Very likely Represents Asbestosis-My breathing test fall into 30 to 50% Rating criteria-The MAIN reason the VA Denied my Clain-NO DIAGNOSIS OF ASBESTOSIS,Am baffled they ruled that as their opinion.THANKS for the help,George

Hey all,Checking from other Veterans who had their Asbestosis claims Approved-What Procedures Did the Va accept as Asbestosis Diagnosis-? I Did Not work directly with Asbestos-Was a Signalman-Sm3-In the last few years 2 of my Best friends-Both Machinist Mates- died from Mesothelioma-Most of my Exposure was from related to them,at lunch time and such,they would at times have Asbestos on their clothing,at times brushing it off,would visit with them in the evenings in Boiler room to listen to music in their work shop,there would be garbage cans full of used Asbestos,When Not overseas,we would Share a House of base to get away from ship,imagine they had Asbestos on their Civilian clothing,as all clothes are kept in same locker,Kept in contact with them both- even after Transferred to another ship,where I slept with Asbestos covered cable/pipe in my face,was on bulkhead support along middle row of bunks,Submitted with my Claim -One of My friends Death Certificate stating Mesothelioma- as cause of death -Along with his Widows Survivor Benefits Award approving benefits- as His Death Service connected from Asbestos Exposure,His widow also Verified a Photo of Us in front of the House we rented off base, shortly before discharge,I requested my Private Primary Care Doctor to check my lungs-Ended up at Pulmonary Specialist-over 20 years in Speciality-From the CT Chest Scan-Ground Glass in Bottom of lungs-Mild Asbestosis,Was his Diagnosis,The Va DENIED my Claim last week-stated I Do NOT have a Diagnosis of Asbestosis,Anybody with Approved Asbestosis Claims-What Procedures Did the Va Accept as Diagnosis Of Asbestosis-? Any help Greatly Appreciated,Thank you,US Navy June 1970 to June 1974,George

Hey All,Just Checking to see if anybody else has had problems with the NEW Direct deposit system set up January 1st of this year,My First one went thru with just HALF the amount coming thru,Stopped by and talked to Travel clerk after First Error here at Seattle Regional Hospital-She told me they have people who CANNOT Read doing the travel forms and messing them all up,said she would fix the FIRST one-that was On March 30 and the next one in system-BOTH NEVER Fixed and the ONE she filled out For the day I talked to her was processed Incorrectly ALSO,have a Appointment in about 10 days,Any ideas on how to proceed with this-? She told me they go to Finance and has no way to check on the Claims being corrected supposedly-Hope I am not going to get burned with the 30 day rule for submitting travel claims if the correction is past 30 days since appointment,THANKS for any advice

The Supervisor from the Call center called me Thursaday morning-told me Not receiving my COLA Was a computer glitch-it has happened to 1000's of Veterans,is a work item and am in line with over 10,000 other items with No idea how long to get fixed,Later in afternoon received a Email response from Director Mcdonald stating they where checking into it,when I got home yesterday there was a message on my answering machine it has been fixed-checked e benefits this morning and indicating such,Yaaay

Hey all,called the 1-800-827-1000 today for the Third time to inquire about the reason why my COLA of 12/1/2014 has been put on Hold/and or New claim status as indicated in E benefits with No known date of completion of processing-the Councilor said he thinks it is because when I had my Hip replaced in June 2013 and went into SMC/S For 13 months-100 plus having at least another 60% Convalescent rating,which ENDED Last summer and was taken down to 30% Minimum for hip replacement-IS THE REASON WHY,Anybody ever heard of this happening to any other Veteran-? I sent a email last week to Allison Hickey with no response yet -Resent it today with a copy to Director Mcdonald,when I went to Regional office they did not know why is was not processed,wanted me to fill out a claim form,asked today to talk to Supervisor,No call back yet,I have had 15 awards in last 40 years,No problem with my COLA Ever being processed in any of the years I had awards go thru,So it looks like Friday will be 3rd month still being denied,sent a inquiry to my Senators office,imagine that will take several weeks for a response,THANKS For any input,

Hey Thanks for the reply's-going to email the Under Secretary,seen a lot of Posts referring to Peggy-?? Phone number-? Yes it was my Cost of Living Allowance which was put in New claims,a New one for me,Geez,Thanks

Hey All,my Cola of December 1st 2014 Never went thru-called the 800 number twice-No idea why-sent emails to Regional office,went to Regional office-They said they did not know why,wanted me to file a New claim for Inquiry,contacted my Senators office yesterday-waiting for response-Has this ever happened to anybody here-?? Thanks SEE POST FROM E BENEFITS-NOTICED THIS YESTERDAY

Hey Berta,the Court of Appeals ruled on this Claim today- it was there when the Vancouver was moved to Category 2 ship list for inland waterways in November-Granted service connection for Diabetes and Coronary artery disease and Remanded the Secondary claims to Bva for further processing-this Claim would will be 7 yrs old in May, his Widow will now have some relief from her financial hardship,SEE POST,THANK YOU All for your input

Hey Berta,THANKS SO MUCH,Yes that is the same Widow,the Cava # 14-0686-The secondary page omitted the 0,sorry,just got home,listened to the broadcast,going to pass on the info to her attorney,Feeling better now after your help,will keep updated as to what happens,Take care,George 100% Total and Pernament US Navy 1970-1974

Doesn't the Bva Motion to Reconsider have to be within 120 days of there decision-?? Or file after 120 days under CUE??