hypertension Ebenefits Claim Watch

[USMC_HVEQ]

I've been monitoring my claims on eBenefits. My claim was filed in 11/30/2009. It just finally moved from decision phase-->notification-->closed stage this week on Tuesday. I'm wondering when I can expect to get the notification envelope?

I had a bunch of things in the claim (increase ptsd, Increase shoulders, intial sleep apnea)...I'm anxious. I'm pretty sure I will be getting an increase, just a matter of how much (80-->90 (most likely) or 80-->100 (doubtful), this is for overall).

current breakdown

50 % ptsd

20/20 (40%) Bilateral shoulders

10% HTN (hypertension aka high bp_

10% Tinnitus

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current 80% overall

[USMC_HVEQ]

my retro pay...It said payment start date Dec 1, 2009. I'm due the difference of 80% vs 90% ($177-single w/no dependents)= $1593. I wonder if it is coming soon, since I rec'd the letter already?

I did not file IU, since I havea degree in Finance & Union skilled Operating Engineer.

I will appeal the SA claim. I did not see in their evidence any mention of my VA sleep study. I know I will have to get a Nexus. How do I go about getting an IMO? can the VA sleep people do one?

[Pete53]

Hangin there I think that if you can find anyone who can corroborate you sleeping problems you can win.

Good Luck

[USMC_HVEQ]

Pete,

What type of doc do I need to connect the dots on the SA? can it be a VA doc? I had a sleep study done at the VA in March and noticed, it was not mentioned in the evidence section that was referenced, either way I still going to need someone to connect the dots on weight gain from PTSD/depression causing my OSA. I currently have a CPAP issued by the VA.