Request For Imo Review

[cannoncocker]

If anyone could put a second set of eyes and experience on these 3 pages it would be greatly appreciated. They, along with the noted attachments, and a couple of sheets indicating the VA language and meanings will go to my IME. Any questions, problems, doubts, or difficulties with how I worded this. I tried to keep everything short as I could but still cover the the possible loop holes.

Thank you for anyone willing to take the time. This should be the end of this portion of the saga!

[Berta]

Well put together-

Make sure he has your SMrs and all clinical records.

He needs to use full medical rationale for his opinion and can cite any medical text or abstract if he needs to.

He must make a "more than likely" or " as likely as Not " due to inservice causes, injury etc as the nexus statement.

I provided cover letters too for my IMOs.

I referred to specific medical records in the cover letter (I used Exhibit A,B, C, etc )then I also tabbed these records with the Exhibit number-but left them in order in the record stack.

(I just used colored yard sale stickers for the "tabs" and scotch tape.One of the IMO docs firm (Forensic doctors) emailed me and thanked me for the professional presentation- it makes it easier for these IMO doctors when the stuff is explained in a cover letter that states exactly what is needed with important records or entries noted-but this takes us a lot of TIME as you know)

You did a very good job here in my opinion.

You sold me on what you have-I think it was good idea to use the buddy statement and the occupational regulations as to weights in this cover letter.

The other day I talked to a remarkable woman- a widow of an AO vet-

who is helping AO vets with their claims (and Very instrumental in getting support for the AO Equity Act for BWN vets)

She left no stone unturned on her DIC claim- and was denied until she succeeded-and would Not give up=she had to prove her husband, a Navy vet, had been in Vietnam during the war.

What she did was phenomenal-she researched the Navy planes he was on, even got some plane log info, and presented a claim they could not deny.But it took quite a bit of research and legwork-

as you have done here.

That C & P was awful-there out to be a law against crap like that.

Edited September 22, 2009 by Berta

[carlie]

cannon,

Is this what you are preparing to give your new doctor

(private doctor you go to) for an IMO ?

carlie

[cannoncocker]

Well put together-

Make sure he has your SMrs and all clinical records.

He needs to use full medical rationale for his opinion and can cite any medical text or abstract if he needs to.

He must make a "more than likely" or " as likely as Not " due to inservice causes, injury etc as the nexus statement.

I provided cover letters too for my IMOs.

I referred to specific medical records in the cover letter (I used Exhibit A,B, C, etc )then I also tabbed these records with the Exhibit number-but left them in order in the record stack.

(I just used colored yard sale stickers for the "tabs" and scotch tape.One of the IMO docs firm (Forensic doctors) emailed me and thanked me for the professional presentation- it makes it easier for these IMO doctors when the stuff is explained in a cover letter that states exactly what is needed with important records or entries noted-but this takes us a lot of TIME as you know)

You did a very good job here in my opinion.

You sold me on what you have-I think it was good idea to use the buddy statement and the occupational regulations as to weights in this cover letter.

The other day I talked to a remarkable woman- a widow of an AO vet-

who is helping AO vets with their claims (and Very instrumental in getting support for the AO Equity Act for BWN vets)

She left no stone unturned on her DIC claim- and was denied until she succeeded-and would Not give up=she had to prove her husband, a Navy vet, had been in Vietnam during the war.

What she did was phenomenal-she researched the Navy planes he was on, even got some plane log info, and presented a claim they could not deny.But it took quite a bit of research and legwork-

as you have done here.

That C & P was awful-there out to be a law against crap like that.

I would be hurting if it wasn't for your help.

She has:

a. SMrs and all clinical records

b. I put in the cover ltr, and will make it clear my rationale for my postion that my lumbar diseases and injuries were either caused directly by my field artillery activities and diseases aggravated and secondary due to my SC approved Podiatry (need to add that wording) problems.

c. cite any medical text or abstract: I will verbally make the distinction from say Dr. kings findings and every other doctors finds, which indicate all the problems that would natrally result from hauling around 194 lbs with a 128 lbs body.

d. "more than likely" or " as likely as Not : I added two sheets that explain the language aand give examples.

e. I provided cover letters too for my IMOs.: we are on exactly the same sheet, jusst wanted your eys on this, already found the podiatry wording needs adding so she won't have yo guess.

f. You sold me on what you have-I think it was good idea to use the buddy statement and the occupational regulations as to weights in this cover letter. : the buddy ltr was no problem, and i. was an army trained safety and occupational health specialist so I have plenty of ammo there. I could litterly destroy them with my knowledge on that. Actually, anyone with a bad back, can prove it has a case due to federal requirements. All that is in the CFR's

j. Did I put on the cover letter you are my hero?

Hey carlie, back again but this should do and will let you guys know how it goes: Is this what you are preparing to give your new doctor

(private doctor you go to) for an IMO ? Just a cover ltr. to pull it together, rather than handing her a stack of records.

what I have attached is my cover ltr. don't know how to make it shorter.

Thanks to all! Now back to podiatry

Edited September 22, 2009 by cannoncocker

[carlie]

cannon,

Yes, I think when you compile that all together for a brief cover letter it will show your new

private doctor what is required.

I know you mentioned the basics of this but here it is in case you need it.

Medical statements regarding possible Service Connection:

Is due to- 100%

*** More likely than not- Greater than 50%

*** At least as likely as not- 50% (Benefit of doubt goes to Vet)

Not at least as likely as not- Less than 50%

Is not due to- 0%

Will the new doctor also be measuring range of motion for your lumbar/back problems ?

carlie

[cannoncocker]

cannon,

Yes, I think when you compile that all together for a brief cover letter it will show your new

private doctor what is required.

I know you mentioned the basics of this but here it is in case you need it.

Medical statements regarding possible Service Connection:

Is due to- 100%

*** More likely than not- Greater than 50%

*** At least as likely as not- 50% (Benefit of doubt goes to Vet)

Not at least as likely as not- Less than 50%

Is not due to- 0%

Will the new doctor also be measuring range of motion for your lumbar/back problems ?

carlie

Tell you what! copy/paste print place right behind the cover letter. if that don't get it it can't be got. Thank you for making this bone simple. I look at it this way. She may or may not be a loving caring person but you don't want to bet the farm on it so make it so undeniable and simple it would be harder for them to deny than roll with you, that would be with the VA or IME.

Oh yes, somebody mentioned tabbing the compilation.Just did that. the only lingering thing I have is they have both my mri images, i have a copy of the 2008, but i worry that they will lose the 2006, and this didn't come from left field, they originally lost my records then found them, so you better believe i don't take anything, no atter how silly, for granted!

at least tomorrow this chapter will be over!!!!!!

Edited September 22, 2009 by cannoncocker