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I'll be brief, I have heart problems since 911 current ptsd with 50% Tinutus 10 % USMC in country 67 68 DMZ 0331 Machine Gunner GruntI just had the AO IHD examThe doctors words are quoted from here.
"Diagnosis"Ischemic Heart disease,Cad,cardiomyamegally,S/P MI, S/P CABG, S/P Failed PTCA.Artereoseptal Wall MI, Old.Lateral Wall Ischemia.PVC'S in Quadridgeminy.Hypokinetic anterior,anterosepatal,inferoseptal,anterolateral walls from base to mid.Hypokinetic anterior,septal,lateral and inferior walls of the apex.LV Dysfunction.Dilated left atrium with no evidence of thrombus.FC 111.3 Mets.Problem associated with the diagnosis: Chest PainEFFECTS on usual occupation and resulting work problems:Severe restriction preventsEFFECTS on usual occupational activities: Lack of stamina;Weakness or fatigue; chest pain.Are there effects of the problem on usual daily activities? YES Description of the effects of the problem on usual daily activities: Moderate/Severe restriction.Was a medical opinion Requested? NO "
Now I have gotten this long winded because I have trouble figuring this out.It is way above my head. Is is possible one of you kind souls, will open your heart and tell me what to expect from uncle SaM...originally filed in 1995 and I am now in Manila PhilippinesContact me direct if the rules allow it. This C&P was given in Manila by a non VA DR. on 11/4/ 2010.......I am asking some one to guess a rating and a dollar amount ... My file is currently in San Diego and that is all I know.is that possible ?If not I'll take any answer I can get
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