ScottCGAS Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I finally received the news in the mail. I have been increased to 20% for DDD. I have also been approved for 10% Depression for DDD and sinusitis. I have been denied for ED and have also filed an appeal. In the denial the Primary Care, APN said, "I cannot resolve this issue without resort to mere speculation and further neurological for nerve damage." With those words is it actually a denial? I say he could not render a decision?? I am now at 40%. If I have 10% for Depression, can I also file a claim for Chronic Pain secondary to DDD? Or would that be pyramiding of claims? Need some advice. Thanks to all at hadit.com, I would not be here without all the knowlege of Navigating the treacherous waters of the VA system. Just by reading stories on do's and don'ts and how to respond to claims and questions has really helped. I am truly grateful for all the posts! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos2 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Scott, Good job. Never stop appealing till you get what you want. Remember to use the NOD with DeNovo review, as they all don't do it without asking, I have found this out, plus was told by a VARO supervisor in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCGAS Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Scott, Good job. Never stop appealing till you get what you want. Remember to use the NOD with DeNovo review, as they all don't do it without asking, I have found this out, plus was told by a VARO supervisor in 2005. halos2, what is the DeNovo review?? Would you use a different form? Now that I have filed a NOD with my Missouri Vet Rep, can I go back or send one referring to the DeNovo review? Could you review the steps? Thanks to all at hadit.com, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Scott, Here are the answers in black and white. Click the link below and research Chapter 5 - Appeals. http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/M21_1MR1.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCGAS Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Scott, Here are the answers in black and white. Click the link below and research Chapter 5 - Appeals. http://www.benefits....ms/M21_1MR1.asp Thank-You carlie for the link. Enough reading to keep me busy... Thanks hadit.com, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr49 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Congrats on your increase Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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