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I need your opinions/ experiences on QTC exams.

Some time ago I had an appointment at a VA hospital for severe earaches and headaches. I was scheduled for an appointment at the Hospital to see an Otolaryngolygist and an Neurotologist.

I was then scheduled for an MRI and a CT scans.

The VA doctors are both neurosurgeons, and their qualifications are better than the Civilian Doctors I had previously seen.

The Specialist Doctor was an Army Major and Very impressive I might add, diagnosed me with "classic meniers disease" .

I did not solicit this diagnosis and was quite surprised at the Diagnosis. I am currently rated at 50% disability for Deafness, Tinnitus,and Vestibular disfunction.

Since Merniers is a higher rating I applied for an Increase in disability rating (new claim)Under Meniers disease based on the 2 VA doctors opinions as in the past the VA accepted their own doctors opinions for an increase or proof of disability.

Now the VARO wants a third opinion from a "hack" doctor at QTC medical disservices, they scheduled me with a Doctor I had seen before and one who I know is not qualified to give an opinion better than a common MD. He Has not practiced medicine in over 10 years etc...

After speaking with the VARO their, supervisor said I dont have to go to to this appointment and I will be charged with a "NO SHOW". I asked her how this would effect my claim and she said

all it means is they will go with the opinions already in my VA medical record.

I need opinions on this, since the opinions in my VA record are by more educated and competent Doctors than any QTC bounty hunter doctor. whom I know will give an Opinion favorable to The VA. So do I no show or add garbage to the file? OPINION PLEASE

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there is sufficient evidence in your file to grant benifits. The VA is hunting for evidence to deny. That is arbitrary and illegal. They do it all the time. question: how much money does it cost to deny valid claims? I'll bet it's more than if they grant the benefits. Just the man hours to answer the phones is probably more than the benifits.

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If you feel comfortable with the evidence already submitted you can consider canceling your C&P appointment and requesting that the VARO rate with the evidence that they have pointing out that question the credentials of the QTC Doctor and the need for a fish hunting exam.

Sounds harsh but sometimes you have to consider that you are at War with the VA and they are playing dirty. This is my opinion and I am sure that others will not agree but it is something to consider.

A flat no show is the worst thing you can do.

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In my opinion- I would go to the exam and show the doc the opinions that you already have-

I am shocked that they appear to be on a 'fishing expedition' as we called this in the VA olden days-

and I dont buy what the supervisor is selling-

if a vet does not go to a C & P the VA can really mess around with their rating.

Unless you have what he/she said in writing-

Do you have a vet rep?

They should not be allowing this to occur as to the third opinion-

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Tough call, I am with you the QTC exam I had was a joke but if you don't go that might hurt you too. Look at it this way if you go and QTC comes back with some off the wall comment that would hurt BUT if they come back and support the VA docs MAN you are in! i would go.

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In my opinion- I would go to the exam and show the doc the opinions that you already have-

I am shocked that they appear to be on a 'fishing expedition' as we called this in the VA olden days-

and I dont buy what the supervisor is selling-

if a vet does not go to a C & P the VA can really mess around with their rating.

Unless you have what he/she said in writing-

Do you have a vet rep?

They should not be allowing this to occur as to the third opinion-

If you no show you will be on your own and the VA will give you the short end. Like the other veteran said, fill out the 21-4138 and tell them you want a rating decision on what they have since you consider that to be a professional finding. But go to the exam if they tell you you have to. Better safe than sorry.

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Looks like its equipose on the answers.. 2Do 2dont??

BTW the QTC people has called twice this afternoon since I said I would not

see this crummy old (75) Doctor who I had seen once before. Had a friend drive by and look at his "office" It is a poorly maintained single story ranch house, looks like the kind of place you would wear rubber boots and gloves and a face mask to enter!!!

They are in a real hurry to make another appointment. Too much of a hurry! Im going to take some time as I have 2 favorabile opinions in My Va medical file

They call on the phone and represent themselves as calling Refference my VA claim.

Not calling refference the Medical appointment. I said say "hello" to your boss mr. Principi, and by the way say Hi to the major stockholder Ex Sen. Bill Frist......

Thanks Arch

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