Heart And Circulation Issues

[Papa]

My heart doctor indicated that I had the following conditions: Mitral Sclerosis, Enlarged Left Atrium, Diliated Aortic Root, and lack of blood circulation of lower extremities. I have taken an ECHO test during a C&P examination, but have not gotten the results. Could any of this be related to IHD?

Papa

[jbasser]

My heart doctor indicated that I had the following conditions: Mitral Sclerosis, Enlarged Left Atrium, Diliated Aortic Root, and lack of blood circulation of lower extremities. I have taken an ECHO test during a C&P examination, but have not gotten the results. Could any of this be related to IHD?

Papa

Sounds like you have a Valve problem and an Aortic Root problem. I would be real concerned about fixing these problems. Have you ever had Remhmatic Fever?

I dont see this as IHD because it is VAlve Oriented.

J

[Papa]

J, I don't believe I did, but we never went to the doctor when I was a kid. Castrol Oil was the cure for everything in Harlan County. In fact, I can not recall the first time I ever saw a doctor.

Papa

[Berta]

VA's definition of IHD for VA claims purposes in is my Nov 20,2010 post here:

The best person to ask if you ave IHD (who can assess all of your cardio records)- is your doctor.

[stillhere]

Papa, Berta is absolutely correct!! Ask your cardio doctor and if he/she says it is ask them to give you a letter as to how.

One question though are you dealing with a VA doctor or private cardio dr? The statement I am about to make I can not proof but I do not trust any VA doctor to back up anything that is going to help a vet!! Now that being said I want you to know I am 100% for my heart and almost died because the VA doc's said I did not have heart disease!

I used a private hospital when I had my heart attack and it was only 30 days after my heart exam by the VA so you can see I am BIAS!

I feel the only way to stay alive if you use the VA docs is to ask question and if you don't like their answers run like hell to a private hospital!!

Good luck to you!

[Berta]

And if this is a private Cardio doctor -have them fill out the IHD new C & P for private doctors here somewhere-and attach this medical statement along with your claim.

[Berta]

Here it is:

http://www.vba.va.gov/disabilityexams/IHD.pdf