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Berta and All,

I changed this from IMO to IME and sent to Cr. Crowley Forensic

Psychiatrist. He was pleased I emailed this to him. I also emailed

him a copy of the VA Mental ( except PTSD and Eating Disorder)

Examination Sheet) I sent him everything as you guys said, the SOC

and all the SSOC , both C&P's, Personnel Records, Military Medical

Records, Post treatment records from 1965 - date and letters by Dr.

Payne, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Campion with envelope, Buddy Letter, which

is stamped by the VA. Letters by Pastor. B. O. B, BVA Remand.

Is there anything that I need to carry for reference myself?

Format of an IME.

The IME (independent medical evaluation) should contain the following:

A statement as to the specific area of the IME doctor’s expertise that renders his/her opinion medically valid and appropriate to the disability claimed.

Any speeches or written treatises referenced etc that the doc has done that also support their expertise in the field of the disability.

A statement as to what medical records the doctor used to include the SMRs and any other available records pertinent to the claim.

A medically sound complete statement regarding “more than likely†or whatever terminology they use- that is supported by a complete medical rationale for their opinion.

A reference to the veteran’s SMRs (needed in most claims)- that supports the nexus in the veteran’s military records. An opinion regarding an in-service event is usually not valid if the doctor does not have the SMRs and refer to them.

A medical statement that rules out any other known etiology but for the service of the veteran as initial cause of the disability –based on the entire clinical record.

Any reference to any abstract or medical literature or treatise (the vet can find these themselves for the doc to consider) from valid and appropriate medical sources that supports the nexus of the claim.

Thanks and Always Appreciate,

Betty

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Good Luck:

Cary a list of your Hadit Friends in your pocket for comfort.

Pete

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Good Luck:

Cary a list of your Hadit Friends in your pocket for comfort.

Pete

Pete,

You guys will be with me all the way. I am going to think of you

every minute, I am on the road. With the weather being so nice this

week, here in Virginia, I am going to stop at the Top of the Mountain

at the Look Out and say a prayer to God to guide me.

I have been completely honest though-out this claim and it has really

hurt me when I ran across someone who could slander me so badly.

When I talked to Dr. Crowley, I told him I was so ashamed of the

second C*P and that was not me. He said, " He did not pass judgement

on anyone."

I will not speak badly of this lady and why I keep calling her a

lady, I guess I was just reared that way. Why she would slander me so

badly, I have no ideal.

Yes, I know why she did it, to get rid of me. It only made me come

back stronger.

I thank everyone, for I would never be able to do this without the

guidance and support from each of you.

Berta, I am a stubborn cookie, but that little "bite" of yours,

brought me to reality. ( Guys and Gals this is a private little joke

between Berta and myself.)

You made me see that I could and would do this. I will be forever

grateful for your insistance.

Always Appreciate,

Betty

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I think you will be fine Josephine-

and I cant think of anything else you need to bring to this doctor.

I always think it is helpful to prepare to have a little treat after stressful stuff like this- a good movie or a real good meal- it can help to have something to look forward to after this appointment is over-something to think about to take your mind off what to anticipate.

I had some legal matters in Syracuse some years ago-

(I had sued my NSO)

I was well prepared to depose the NSo but I could not seem to get it off my mind as I stayed in the Radisson for 2 days-

I even rehearsed how I would present my exhibits and timed myself.

Also I was disturbed by this trip- I had hired a videographer and certified court stenographer to depose him in my home-I had changed my lighting and everything for the set up and seating-

fully in complainance with the fed regs on this type of stuff-unless the deposition locale was very unfeasible.

But the lawyer balked at this idea and offered his office instead so I went to Syracuse.

The day before the depo I decided to try to relax- I went to a fabulous museum, a great outdoor market, and then to the Erie Canal Museum-it was just WONDERFUL so I pretended this was NOT some legal rigamorale but really a 2 day vacation-

it helped a lot to do that-

After I toured many other places in the city for hours- I got tired and sat on a bench waiting for a cab-and I had put the deposition completely off my mind-but then I looked up right across the street and saw a sign for the exact DAV office where the guy I sued was working!Geez

Then I went to the Syracuse VAMC (which is enormous)by cab and spent a few hours there talking to some PTSD vets and a VA counselor I knew there- and I visited the MOPH office too as I had helped them with a claim for a friend of mine.

By then I had such a long and wonderful day however- I went into the depo confident and had gotten a good night's sleep from hours of walking around.

This appointment will be over before you know it and you will be returning home !

Edited by Berta

GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !

When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief

Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was

simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."

Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.

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I think you will be fine Josephine-

and I cant think of anything else you need to bring to this doctor.

I always think it is helpful to prepare to have a little treat after stressful stuff like this- a good movie or a real good meal- it can help to have something to look forward to after this appointment is over-something to think about to take your mind off what to anticipate.

I had some legal matters in Syracuse some years ago-

(I had sued my NSO)

I was well prepared to depose the NSo but I could not seem to get it off my mind as I stayed in the Radisson for 2 days-

I even rehearsed how I would present my exhibits and timed myself.

Also I was disturbed by this trip- I had hired a videographer and certified court stenographer to depose him in my home-I had changed my lighting and everything for the set up and seating-

fully in complainance with the fed regs on this type of stuff-unless the deposition locale was very unfeasible.

But the lawyer balked at this idea and offered his office instead so I went to Syracuse.

The day before the depo I decided to try to relax- I went to a fabulous museum, a great outdoor market, and then to the Erie Canal Museum-it was just WONDERFUL so I pretended this was NOT some legal rigamorale but really a 2 day vacation-

it helped a lot to do that-

After I toured many other places in the city for hours- I got tired and sat on a bench waiting for a cab-and I had put the deposition completely off my mind-but then I looked up right across the street and saw a sign for the exact DAV office where the guy I sued was working!Geez

Then I went to the Syracuse VAMC (which is enormous)by cab and spent a few hours there talking to some PTSD vets and a VA counselor I knew there- and I visited the MOPH office too as I had helped them with a claim for a friend of mine.

By then I had such a long and wonderful day however- I went into the depo confident and had gotten a good night's sleep from hours of walking around.

This appointment will be over before you know it and you will be returning home !

Berta,

Thanks every so much for your encouragement.

It seemed so nice to hear Dr. Crowley's voice, for at times, I think

someone of his credentials, isn't human like me.

He had the sweetest sounding voice and I was expecting a real stuck

up snob.

I have always, as you, been a very determined person, and I am going

to look at the beauty of the mountain.

I have been up that Mountain so many times and have always stopped at

the top, but this was about 13 years ago, before the inner ear

disease, there are some huge rocks at the look -out and I am going to

again write my name on them , for I am going to let this be an

example to myself that I can come out of this cacoon that I live in.

I am going down Thursday morning and spend the night and see him at

12:30 and then go back to the hotel and spend Friday night and then

head home.

It may be chilly there, but it will be a real treat to me to just get

away.

If I am sucessful with conquering this fear, I may just sprout wings

and take off and go places that I would love to see.

Williamsburg is my favorite hang out spot, and I just may head to the

antique shops and look for that rare find.

Have a good one Berta and again, thanks so much for your little bite

of persistance.

Always,

Josephine

(Betty)

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Betty:

The man works for you not vice versa

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Betty:

The man works for you not vice versa

Pete,

I had a problem with that one, but then the light bulb came on.

I didn't want to step on his toes when I sent him the outline Berta

had posted for the IME and the VA Mental Medical Examination, but

then it dawned on me, he said, I look at the check before I read the

case.

I suddenly became aware this is indeed a business deal.

I suddenly got over that shy moment.

Thanks and Always Appreciate,

Betty

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