Getting Sc For Medication Side Effects

[hulamatt]

I have paranoid schizophrenia, i am currently on a number of medications, but the ones that are causiung the side effects are the resperidol, and saphris, i also take paxil and xanax, but i am sure these aren't the cause. I currently have arm and leg movements happen that i dont want to, i have ticks, crazy stuff. My fingers will tap themselves without me doing it, ill wake up and my fingers are tapping on my chest, im like WTF. That one kinda freaks me out, other stuff is just like spasms, but for my to tap my fingers without wanting to is just crazy, anyways i dont know exactly what this would be called diagnosed as, maybe tardive dyskinesia. anyways can i get SC'ed for this

[rosypalm]

I have paranoid schizophrenia, i am currently on a number of medications, but the ones that are causiung the side effects are the resperidol, and saphris, i also take paxil and xanax, but i am sure these aren't the cause. I currently have arm and leg movements happen that i dont want to, i have ticks, crazy stuff. My fingers will tap themselves without me doing it, ill wake up and my fingers are tapping on my chest, im like WTF. That one kinda freaks me out, other stuff is just like spasms, but for my to tap my fingers without wanting to is just crazy, anyways i dont know exactly what this would be called diagnosed as, maybe tardive dyskinesia. anyways can i get SC'ed for this

Hula matt yes you can I have schizophrenia and am service connected. As you know though you only may be service connected only if there is record of being seen by a doctor or someone while in service. I would check out a va doctor to diagnose you as that and to check out on the c-file too.

[Pete53]

Rosy:

You are wrong I have seen clams service connected with an IMO and symptoms displayed while in service.

[rosypalm]

Your Y hyou

Rosy:

You are wrong I have seen clams service connected with an IMO and symptoms displayed while in service.

Your right you can get it through that way also too actually.

[JamesBreckenridge]

Yes, you could file a claim for "twitches and involuntary muscle movements secondary to medication for service connected mental disability."

Thing is, what would I, as a rater, evaluate that as? Analagous to a seizure disorder? Maybe diagnostic code 8103 for "convulsive tic"? As described, it sounds pretty mild (although alarming) which would be a 0 percent. A doctor at a C&P exam would have to say whether it was mild, moderate, or severe.

Ok, so even if the doctor says it's a moderate case (sorry, just doesn't sound severe to me as described), that only warrants a 10 percent... which probably won't change your combined percentage if you're already 50 percent combined due to schizophrenia/whatever else.

Is it worth filing a claim over, spending the time waiting, aggravating yourself over, etc? It's my job to jump through hoops on veterans behalf, and do my best to find a way to grant the benefits sought, and navigate the vast array of precedntial cases, laws, regulations, policies, and possibly even voodoo that is the adjudication process. And I will do it, gladly. I just wish the veterans and their Service Officers would think carefully about what, EXACTLY, they want to file a claim for, and consider how the Rating Schedule comes into play, since it's a large part of the voodoo that I mentioned.

[vet201060]

It sounds like it is something you could file a claim for. I would file even for 0%. You never know3 when it might get worse and then you already have it astablished as SC. 10% for a 50% vet could mean 60%. I would let anyone tell you not to file. It is more stressful that is for sure. I would NOT let anyone tell you not to file. File and see where it takes you.

I have an active claim right now. I was told to hold off on the others I have because it would delay that one. The stress from checking to getting everything together is hard. I also noticed my C&P exam was not totally correct. Just things to be aware of. I wish you the best in getting what you deserve.

[john999]

The ticks and problems you are having with the drugs for schizophrenia are serious. They can become permanent. Many, many people being treated long term for severe psychotic disorders get these problems. You need to address this with your shrink. These ticks can get much worse. I have seen people with advanced T.D. and it is not pretty. Filing for the ticks is not as important as doing whatever you can to relieve these symptoms. If tardive dyskenisia becomes a permanent condition I would file a claim since it has been a big problem since anti-psychotic drurgs were first used in the 1950's. This is nothing new and doctors know how bad it can be. What you have is involuntary muscle movements. It can be painful and make you look like a freak. These powerful anti-psychotic drugs have a host of side effects. I got a dose of those drugs early on and I had to go to a hospital due to cramping of my muscles. My jaw locked up and I was in agony.