Two I.m.o's For Shoulders

[Done wit this]

Hi,Everyone

I have received the results from the two doctors for my shoulders.The great thing

is the tear in the left shoulder is going to done thruogh therapy, so I might not

need sugery -----WeeeW------ Thats fine by me.

The first doctor gave me a 30% right and a 40 % Left - She is my Family Doctor.

She refered me two a orthipedic specailist.That Doctor ordered MRI's and exrays.

I went back this morning for the results The Orth Doc-Gave me a pain perscription to use

when needed.Also he wrote me a Requistion for Therapy. He is writing his I.M.O

results for 35% right and 45% left.

I also know the SSA records are right in the same ball park as both of these Results

can anyone give me an Idea of what I should expect for a final rating? So I know whats

at least close to fair? :P

Macool

[gdsnide]

Hi,Everyone

Macool, I'm quite sure I'll be corrected if this is wrong but IMO's will not get U.... SC.

From what I understand it takes a VA Doc for that.

An IMO is very helpful but I believe the "Powers that be" want to hear from the VA Docs.

Any way it should get U a C & P

Good Luck

GARY

I have received the results from the two doctors for my shoulders.The great thing

is the tear in the left shoulder is going to done thruogh therapy, so I might not

need sugery -----WeeeW------ Thats fine by me.

The first doctor gave me a 30% right and a 40 % Left - She is my Family Doctor.

She refered me two a orthipedic specailist.That Doctor ordered MRI's and exrays.

I went back this morning for the results The Orth Doc-Gave me a pain perscription to use

when needed.Also he wrote me a Requistion for Therapy. He is writing his I.M.O

results for 35% right and 45% left.

I also know the SSA records are right in the same ball park as both of these Results

can anyone give me an Idea of what I should expect for a final rating? So I know whats

at least close to fair? :P

Macool

[john999]

McCool

Are you trying for original SC or an increase. If it is for an increase the IMO's are just what you want. If you can't work because of he shoulders then IU is where you want to aim. No way to tell exactly what the VA will rate you at. The thing is you want to build a claim around these shoulders to include chronic pain disorder, depression etc. You want to show the VA that these conditions are making a big dent in your ability to function. I have shoulder problems and I know how bad this hurts. If you take pain meds for the conditions you want an opinion as to how the pain meds affect your ability to concentrate, drive, think logically etc.

[Done wit this]

John999 n gdsnide

Yes I am Connected already at 10% each -side -Shoulder and I am going for an increase.

If I were only 10% each side I would still be doing my Union Costruction work. VA will

never pay me what I Made there.

[Berta]

Rick-this should be a bilateral rating-

I looked at the BVA web site yesterday and didnt find anything similiar but am trying today again-

I am searching under bilateral shoulders-

maybe I need to search a different way-

I would assume the SC would jump to 30 % for sure- but the bilateral factor is what I cant find example of-

[Josephine]

Rick,

Here is the link to my new BVA grant, as out claims have so much in common.

As you will see, it was the Independent Medical Opinion that over-wrote the opinion of the two VA Psychiatrist.

Take note of this one:

2. Evidence associated with the claims file since the RO's

June 1992 decision is so significant that it must be

considered in order to fairly decide the merits of the claim

for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder,

to include anxiety and depression.

Betty

http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/files1/0807447.txt

[Done wit this]

Rick-this should be a bilateral rating-

I looked at the BVA web site yesterday and didnt find anything similiar but am trying today again-

I am searching under bilateral shoulders-

maybe I need to search a different way-

I would assume the SC would jump to 30 % for sure- but the bilateral factor is what I cant find example of-

Hi, Berta!

I was rated 30% and 40% by all Doctors

30%----Would that be each side or Both together?

I was kind of hoping for - 50% combined.

Then I can Tackle my hearing claims for another 10%

I know the VA math is really weird I was hoping some one had a clue on what I should expect!

Thanks again --------- Macool

[Done wit this]

Rick,

Here is the link to my new BVA grant, as out claims have so much in common.

As you will see, it was the Independent Medical Opinion that over-wrote the opinion of the two VA Psychiatrist.

Take note of this one:

2. Evidence associated with the claims file since the RO's

June 1992 decision is so significant that it must be

considered in order to fairly decide the merits of the claim

for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder,

to include anxiety and depression.

Betty

http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/files1/0807447.txt

That is a very involved reading, Betty , Very interesting, I am so glad you are service connected now

it will give some kind of little ending to your struggle.

I know it was a good thing even when "the VA low balled me" just for them to grant me the truth gave me some peace of mind. I can only guess what your fight has been like.

You are a Trooper you stayed in the battle and got some justice.

Macool

[Josephine]

That is a very involved reading, Betty , Very interesting, I am so glad you are service connected now

it will give some kind of little ending to your struggle.

I know it was a good thing even when "the VA low balled me" just for them to grant me the truth gave me some peace of mind. I can only guess what your fight has been like.

You are a Trooper you stayed in the battle and got some justice.

Rick,

I knew you also had lost medical records never seen before by the VA.

My case shows how a Budddy Letter can be important and the influence

of an Independent Medical Opinion against the VA

doctors.

The Best to You!

Betty