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i was denied my claim for neuropathy left arm and chronic depression secondary to pain they said no medical evidence was submitted i had a c&p for the left arm and i have been being seen bythe va psych at lyons va hospital. Shoulndt they use his findings for my C&P? I am very confused where do i go from here do i just forget about it? :rolleyes:

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Get copies of the C&P and your VAMR's medical records and send them in with a Notice of Disagreemnet (NOD).

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USAF 1980-1986, 70% SC PTSD, 100% TDIU (P&T)

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Don't mind if I add, since depression is involved and you are requesting your Cfile records, it may pay to 'specify' what all records are desired in writing. Fir instance compensation claims files, Veteran Aministration medical records to include social&behavioral (mental health) records and service medical records. If I recall dental records are also kept seperately. (for example I had some dental work done after service and that doesnt show in my regular VA medical file). Even though I have had xrays done at the VA as well, I dont recall the detailed reports in my Cfile (VA medical file) that mirrors a civilian labs detail. Hmmm, wonder if those evaluations should show up better or not.

On a side note, Kryptos if you are eligible for tdiu or vocational rehabilitation dont forget to apply for those. I have heard rather good things about vocational rehabiliation in many places. Not sure if I will re-apply anytime in the near future. My luck of the draw guidance counselor was a 'ultratight' professional minutemanager, but I now know I can request a more compatible employee next time.

Prior to my application for tdiu, I requested my vocational rehabilitation records by simple letter in snailmail, took about two weeks. My voc-rehab history showed favorable for the counselor not the veteran. I'm learning to add my written comments for my and the VA records sake.

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Go to the Freedom of Information office at the VAMC where you receive treatment and the C&P and ask for everything they have on you.

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Get that NOD out ASAP, Ask for a DRO hearing. I use to think ask for a DRO review but now I beleive its best for a hearing let them put a face to a package. Then you can go over what you know is your good evidence

Good luck to you

Jim

Delay, Delay, Delay another thousand Vets will die today. This has been almost a 9 year trip thru the VA maze.

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