Help With C&p For A&a

[tdak]

Hi,

What does the VA consider for aid and attendance? I do not cook every meal for myself or my family depending upon weight and preperation of meal. I cannot shower unless someone is home. I have had to have my husband wash my back and hair quite often because I cannot. I do not do laundry because I cannot lift it, so again my husband or kids do the laundry, dishes, cleaning, help with shopping. Does this count?

I have my C&P Friday and I do not know what to expect. My doctor wrote a letter some time ago, but I never expected A&A. The VA actually just sent a letter stating deferred A&A, pending info.

Do I have a chance at getting A&A by what I stated? My doctor wrote I get help with daily activities.

I just wanted to put a quick note, I have loss of use (muscle weakness/ pins and needles daily) on the left side of my body from a brain stem hump and residuals from brain surgery.

Thanks.

Edited March 25, 2008 by tdak

[Pete53]

I think that you should apply for it. It may be a close call but I think that is what it is for.

[tdak]

Pete,

I believe it is already filed as per the VA, my last letter from them has it listed as SMC, based on aid and attendance as a deferred decision because they need additional information or evidence.

Then I got the C & P letter about 2 weeks later.

thanks,

tdak

[Rich T]

On home page see do's and don'ts for C& P exams. Somebody should be able to find a page for you that has the exact questions that the doc has to ask you. Good luck.

[Pete53]

I took that C&P and it is fairly long with a few minor physical checks for your gait, how you walk, how you hear and see and maybe more but a lot of questions.

Remember you have to address these questions as if its a normal day not necessarily how you are feeling that day. From what you said in Post I am sure that you will get it.

Rich gave good advice.

My C&P Doc told me that I should ask for a consult with a neurologist and Mrs Pete was with me the entire time. Since I was awarded SMC I guess that my saying I think it was a fair exam is not a big help.

Good Luck

[Guest Vietnam Tanker]

Good advice from richard and Pete, try to keep in mind what nit like on a normal day, not necessarily one of your better day's. You should then be fine and good luck with your claim.

[tdak]

Thanks Pete, RichT & Tanker,

My Neurologist was actually the one who wrote the letter stating I needed help with everyday activities. The Va also has me set up for 2 other C & P for hearing and dental (for my TMJ). I have gotten progressively worse since I had surgery and really do wish I had the extra money now to pay someone to help me daily rather than HAVE to always rely on family (I think it really wears on them). I give to those who help me out when I can, even though there is not much left after bills are paid.

I am just grateful that my family has been so strong and has stood by me. If I were them, I would have been sick of me already (real *itchy and moody and bossy, especially when I have migraines, which has been 16 days this month so far and counting).

thanks again, I will read all the the C & P exam notes.

Tdak