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C&p For Headaches

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mike/3/8/cav

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I requested the exam notes that the doc did during my exam on Jan 20th. They requested I go to this exam, not me.

PROBLEM: headaches

DATE OF ONSET: 1976

CIRCUMSTANCES AND INITIAL MANIFESTATIONS: Veteran had last C&P exam for this condition in April 2008. Since then he indicates his condition is still the same, experiencing several times a week, lasting few hours alleviated with tylenol with codein; he also states partial relief,no side effects. Last headache today January 20, 2009.He adds pain associated with his neck condition. He adds pain type: sharp like needle, associated with blurred vision.

COURSE SINCE ONSET:Intermittentw/remissions

CURRENT TREATMENT FOR THIS CONDITION:Medication

DESCRIBE CURRENT TREATMENT(S): tylenol with codein,valium,ibuprofen

RESPONSE TO TREATMENT: Fair

SIDE EFFECTSFROM CURRENT TREATMENT(s): no

SUMMARY OF ALL PROBLEMS, DIAGNISIS, AND FUNCTIONAL EFFECTS

DIAGNOSIS: HEADACHES ASSOCIATED WITH NECK CONDITION

ARE THERE EFFECTS OF THE PROBLEM ON USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: Yes

CHORES: Moderate

SHOPPING: Moderate

EXERCISE: Moderate

SPORTS: Moderate

Recreation: moderate

TRAVELING: Moderate

FEEDING: mild

BATHING: None

DRESSING: None

TOILETING: None

GROOMING: None

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: He states since 2000 has remained unemployed due to medical conditions.

I was hoping somebody could look at this and hopefully let me know what to expect next?

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Thanks carlie for responding. I'm sorry my rambling is so confusing. I get like that alot. Yes, I am service connected 0% for headaches. The rating for neck and back condition was denied. My pcp is not a VA doctor and he is going to get another doctor to look at what might be the cause of my neck and back condition (Cervical spine degeneration, lumbar spine degenerative changes and lower back pain). I can only think it would have to be service connected since after retirement I only worked security/no heavy lifting or machinery. Sorry again, I hope this is clearer for you. Thanks again

Carlie, I do understand what your saying about pretty slim I will get any comp for neck and back due to no service connection except for my retirement physical where I ststed I had problems in those areas. I remember them doing x-rays but, those x-rays are not in my medical records. Only thing I have to go on is medical x-rays and MRI after retirement. I appreciate you looking into my comments. I will try and be more clear in the future.

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Mike, once again I must ditto Carlie. The dynamics of your claim approach will change in tactic since you are already service connected. However, it doesn't always mean that a good C&P won't help, even when you're at 0%.

Purple, I take Imitrex, if you should view this thread again. I have not been hospitalized for my migraines but have had down time at least 2x's a month, even with the Imitrex. But I have been informed that my psych meds also produce headaches and can aggravate my migraine condition. I will wait to see what my rating is before I approach that avenue for increase (smile).

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Mike, once again I must ditto Carlie. The dynamics of your claim approach will change in tactic since you are already service connected. However, it doesn't always mean that a good C&P won't help, even when you're at 0%.

Purple, I take Imitrex, if you should view this thread again. I have not been hospitalized for my migraines but have had down time at least 2x's a month, even with the Imitrex. But I have been informed that my psych meds also produce headaches and can aggravate my migraine condition. I will wait to see what my rating is before I approach that avenue for increase (smile).

Yeah, I'll just wait for the results of my last exam. Thanks luvHIM.

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Mike-

Do you keep a headache diary? If not, would be a good idea to start one. That way you have an air-tight record of your headaches for your C&P exam as well as to add to your claim...could also help narrow down the triggers for your headaches. I know one of my biggest triggers are strong odors.

luvHIM-

Yup, I used to take Imitrex and it stopped working. I was on the Imitrex injectors. I also find that many psych meds aggrevate my migraines which is another reason I won't take them.

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Mike-

Do you keep a headache diary? If not, would be a good idea to start one. That way you have an air-tight record of your headaches for your C&P exam as well as to add to your claim...could also help narrow down the triggers for your headaches. I know one of my biggest triggers are strong odors.

luvHIM-

Yup, I used to take Imitrex and it stopped working. I was on the Imitrex injectors. I also find that many psych meds aggrevate my migraines which is another reason I won't take them.

I don't have a diary but I have medical recs that go back to 1976 and include all the different types of meds that they tried on me. I don't think my triggers are anything but falling on my head off a tank a few times. And just being on the darn things and getting banged around alot. No meds really work for very long. So I quit taking them for awhile and go back for T'3s which I have been on for the last few years. Quit them last week for awhile. Thanks for chipping in you guys. And congrats again luvHIM

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Mike,

Geeze Louise - someone take a stick and beat me.

Perhaps I had a brain aneurysm, an artery rupture,

or I think I'm speaking simple English but others are

hearing it in Greek.

I do not mean this to be condesending, but I am having a difficult time

trying to get something across that to me is as plain as a sunny day.

I'm calling in the troops for a Carlie's brain dead check, someone please

help me find another way to try and explain this in a very simple,clear and

concise way or call a shrink to Baker Act me.

I so badly want you to be able to understand my thoughts on your

VA HEADACHE CLAIM - for now just completely forget neck, back

cervical degenerative etc...

I am ONLY addressing HEADACHES

Mike, you say

" Yes, I am service connected 0% for headaches."

1)

If you have been granted service connection for headaches I feel sure the rating decision

that granted it will say - WHY THEY GRANTED SERVICE CONNECTION FOR HEADACHES.

Mike, you say

"My PCP is setting me up for a professional opinion on what is causing my headaches."

2)

If you are service connected for HEADACHES irregardless of what percentage is awarded zero percent,30 percent, fifty percent etc...

What would be the purpose in your PCP setting you up for a professional opinion

as to what is causing your HEADACHES --

VA has already conceded and granted you service connection for headaches ! ! !

Yes, I read - it's at zero percent - BINGO, your foot is in the door,

now let's see if we can push the door open a bit.

What you need to find out - and you can call the 800 # people for this.

Very seldom will anyone ever see me post this or hear me say it.

The 800 # people are very likely, to be able to provide an actually accurate answer

to this question, that you are going to ask them.

Here's the question -

What Diagnostic Code Number was used to grant service connection for my headaches ? ? ?

Examples of at least two possible answers are:

1) Diagnostic Code 8100 - Migraines

2) Diagnostic Code 8045 - Brain disease due to trauma

This does not dismiss, that there are other possible Diagnostic Code Numbers

that your specific service connection for your HEADACHES was granted under.

Now, stick with me here --

by finding out what Diagnostic Code Number the VA assigned inorder to grant

service connection for your Headaches -

this is how you will know

a) what different percentage levels are allowed

AND

b)what the medical evidence needs to show - for each different percentage level.

There is a Diagnostic Code Number that limits HEADACHES to a 10 percent grant.

There is a Diagnostic Code Number that can provide a grant for HEADACHES

at zero percent -- ten percent -- thirty percent -- or fifty percent.

Each different percent level, has it's own specific medical evidence

required to grant that certain percentage level of disability compensation.

Please do not get frustrated and/or upset with me.

I am NOT implying you are lying or dense or anything negative towards you.

Sometimes, I too ramble on in trying to either understand or explain something.

I want you to be granted the highest level of disability compensation that is allowed,

according to your disabilities and medical evidence.

Again,

1) It is very important to be positive that you are currently service connected

for your Headaches.

2) Call the 800 # people and ask

"What Diagnostic Code Number were my Headaches granted under .

3) Write the numbers down .

4) Let us know.

Believe it or not - it has taken me two hours to make this post.

If other poster's see this any differently, please add your thoughts to

this thread.

Hope this helps a vet,

carlie

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