Bobert Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I am a VietNam Vet. I had my prostate removed last June(2006). I filed a claim received & 100%. Effective Date Aug 1, 2006. I know they will only cover 100% for 6 months folowing the removal of my prostate. I was supposed to be re-examinated. The letter said I will be contacted in January 07. I called the 800 # 3 times since Jan and they said someone will contact you about the re-examination.I have not been contacted. My questions: Should I sit back and do nothing? Will I have to pay back the money for any over the 6 months? What should I do? Thanks for any HELP Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JON Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Same thing happened to me. I sent IRIS mails, and called Boise VA and explained the situation. I was told "don't worry about it, they'll contact you when they're ready". I asked about overpayment and was told it's the VA's problem. I wrote down the date, time and name of the va agent I spoke to. A certified letter, sent return receipt requested would also help cover you. About 9-11 months later they notified me of the c&p. I didn't have to pay any money back. To cya, document every phone call you've made and to whom you spoke and what they told you. That way, just in case-you're covered. You can only do so much. Good luck. If you want to know about the c&p let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Bob- how did the VA determine the EED? I am assuming this is due to AO- How did they account for the disabling affect of the cancer prior to the removal and why didnt they pay you 100% for June and July? Then again it appears they used the 6 months 100% criteria properly----- just odd EED- This case is a reduction of the veterans prostate award: http://www.va.gov/vetapp07/files1/0702911.txt It does show how they can rate any residuals after surgery-and after the 6 month time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks Jon & Berta I did not file the claim till after I had my prostate removed. I did not have the VA remove my prostate. Till last year I have not contacted the VA since 1971. I was afraid they would lower my 60% rating. Thanks to this form I now know they can't lower your rating if you had it for 20 years. Unless fraud I am not sure what EDD is. Erectile dysfunction = 0 % Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 That makes sense- EED earliest effective date- usually date of the claim-- Is the 60 % for the prostate residuals? I am surprised on the "0" for ED- When VA says "deformity of penis" it means- the penis bends and thus partial erection- I wonder if service reps tell vets this when they file for ED. It really isnt a deformity at all-but prohobits intercourse thus =ED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks The 60% was for GSWs ED = 0% now. Is the VA saying I will get "bent" and file for an increase? I can't imagine what the C&P would be like. OH, Let me get out the peter meter. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) Bob- I don't think there is a ED C & P- (????) If a vet takes meds that can cause ED as side affect- and certainly any type of surgery or also ,in many cases, diabetes --can cause ED they should certainly file a claim. If that "0" % was SC - you can challenge it- if the conditions are met in the future- hope not- I think the testimony of the significant other helps these claims ??? The GSW- 60% does that include painful and/or disfiguring scarring? Edited May 9, 2007 by Berta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobert
I am a VietNam Vet.
I had my prostate removed last June(2006).
I filed a claim received & 100%.
Effective Date Aug 1, 2006.
I know they will only cover 100% for 6 months folowing the removal of my prostate.
I was supposed to be re-examinated.
The letter said I will be contacted in January 07.
I called the 800 # 3 times since Jan and they said someone will contact you about the re-examination.I have not been contacted.
My questions:
Should I sit back and do nothing?
Will I have to pay back the money for any over the 6 months?
What should I do?
Thanks for any HELP
Bob
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