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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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