Tell The Dr.

[FloresLD]

I am seeing a civilian Dr. a neurologist not one appointed by the V.A. and I was wondering should I tell the Dr. that I am trying to get 100% disabilitly thru the V.A. ?

[Berta]

Flores-if the private Neuro is treating you for what the 70% is for- and you feel comfortable telling him -I sure would not hesitate to-

because he might be able to give you an Independent Medical opinion that would help your claim.

With the 70% what did VA say as to TDIU when they made that award and why they didnt grant TDIU at that time?

Did you formally apply for TDIU yet (321-8940 form)

same amount of comp as 100% SC award.

The VA would probably ask for his treating records anyhow for an increase and those records might help you quite a bit.

They have to consider the side affects if the SC meds too in a TDIU decision.

Edited December 28, 2007 by Berta

[Pete53]

Flores:

Welcome to Hadit. Its up to you but I agree with Berta

[Old 5311]

Be careful here, think it through.

My Civ. orthepedic dr. objected to being called a "disability doctor". Fortunately his earler comments were great and were accepted by the VA as credible evidence, with rationale.