Imo- Nurse

[Guest Berta]

I have 2 IMOS that the VARO has failed to read or consider.

I was talking to my ex-husband- it is my birthday and he always calls me-

He is a retired Nurse-he had quite a situation that I need to ask about in SSA forum here-

The VA in their VACO review in 1997 said that (documented) the nurses notes were more comprehensive than the doctors entries - they sure did have a better comprehension of the veteran's disabilities.

He suggested-if needed-he could give me an IMO with Rod's records.He came to my last two weddings -obviously he is still a close friend.

I said well we should state that you are in fact my ex husband and the VA has a copy of our divorce papers anyhow- as part of the DIC award- and the VA has no problem with a relative in that respect for an IMO-

that part is ok- but has anyone ever asked a nurse for an IMO?

He immediatly agreed with the other IMOs based on a chem report I read to him-

[SLEDGE]

IMO HUH?

The VA 'doctor' tape-reader said that my sleep problem was obstructive apnea but not treatable in 1986, roughly.

My oldest daughter was about 10 years old.

By the time I was basically unemployable she was 15.

When she hit 22 she was qualified to write an opinion on my sleep apnea.

She did.

They tested me again.

I was immediately issued a CPAP in 1999.

After a second test, this one well after the CPAP was issued, I still need the machine.

The VA has never questioned my daughter's opinion.

Actually the VA is being smart in her case.

She can rip them a new one within her specialty.

sledge