Withdraw Nod For Dro Hearing

[deyjason]

I filed a NOD and requested a DRO hearing through the WACO regional office... it was for a 0% for irritable colon. The C&P service connected and diagnosed IBS. I'm assuming that I got zero because I only sought treatment on a few occassions even though my symptoms are moderate to severe. There's not much they can do for you. Since, I have been treated several times in attempt to show proof that my symptoms occur more frequently and are worse then the orginal picture painted. My primary care physican has describe my IBS as Severe, but he was a General practicioner. I am working with a new Gastrologist since I moved, he has stated diharea with abdominal pain but will not rule IBS until further test are conducted. I had a Promethues Serology 7 screening for IBD that was negative so the next step is colonoscopy . Then he should be able to give me an accurate diagnosis that should point to IBS. I have sent in additional evidence from these appointment that I mentioned and after the colonoscopy anticipating the new Gastrologist to diagnosis moderate or severe IBS.

Is the DRO process slowing down my case? Should I continue with DRO or should I remove it and ask for higher rating based on new evidence?

The NOD and DRO hearing request was submitted the middle of March.

[myround0]

I have a claim filed with the Waco regional office as well. I filed in Feb 2008, denied in Jan 09, filed NOD and selected a DRO on Jan. 22, 09. Still waiting on a review, will keep you all posted...