Berta Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Veterans-and-Agent-Orange-Update-2010.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder evandc Posted October 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 11, 2011 Capt.Contaminate, Thanks for the case. I also have four other cases: 0306225, 0821251, 0606156 & 0802669. So I'm still gathering info. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Hello Don, Spar Thank you too. The main thing is too try and keep the cases relevant and posted for others to see and to be able to access to help all Veterans that are fighting the diseases and the 38 CFR's . It is always important to share what we can. The (2) Two cases I post refer to Dr. Durham and a Dr. Yu IMO's that swung the opinion to grants for these PN without Diabetes claims and chronic in nature. That is the key to these 2 unusual grants. I would also take John999 advice and file the PN claim so as to start the process and get that EED for future work. NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C. Edited October 11, 2011 by Capt.Contaminate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP4RVN1971 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Capt. Since I have PN secondary to DMII at 20%. Sould I file for PN direct? Or is it best left along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hello Spar.... Were you in Vietnam. If so the VA has it listed as Presumptive but if outside of it you may or should try to direct service connect it. This may take buddy statements , environmental reports , IME's or IMO's and any other supportive documents to connect the dots. Because the VA recognizes PN as secondary to Diabetes II it should not be as much of a problem than if you did not have Diabetes II. Just remember that to prevail with the VA.......NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP4RVN1971 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Capt. sir, I'm 100% with PC and Lypth node cancer, DMII 20% with secondary 20% PN both legs, Yes I was in Vietnam,Camp Eagle with the 1st aviation brigade. My question since my PN is causing more problems than my DMII, when does it become primary to DMII or become a primary condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted October 12, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 12, 2011 I would file for an increase in the PN ratings as secondary to the DMII. The standard rating for PN is usually 10% for each limb, but you can get rated higher than that if the evidence shows it is getting worse. Do you use the VA pain clinic. You could also file a claim for chronic pain disorder/depression with is a mental health issue. Have you been tested for PAD? If you have IHD you could have blockages in your legs. Do your legs cramp up when you walk. You know the big danger with PN and or PAD is amputation. Do you have a private podiatrist? If you can get the VA to do a CT scan of your legs it could show how bad they are due to the calcification in you limbs. I would file for the PN in my hands as well all secondary to DMII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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