Residuals

[Slowlane]

I'm currently receiving 100% schedular for larynx cancer Agent Orange. I will be reevaluated soon and "Rated on residuals".

I'm wondering how much these residuals amount to?

1. Scars from "T" flap radical neck surgery.

2. Loss of Sternocleidomastoid muscle.

3. Loss of Spinal Accessory nerve.

4. Loss of right jugular vein.

5. Hoarseness.

6. Loss of Thyroid gland (still there but fried) and on meds for life.

7. Permanent Tinnitus from Chemo.

8. Peripheral Neuropathy.

9. Loss of Saliva glands.

10. Depression from cancer treatment.

11. Hearing loss.

12. Constipation.

13. Major Range of motion problems with right arm and shoulder - dominant side.

I may have forgotten a few more but I also have problems remembering things too!!!

Thanks in advance. Slowlane

[SP4RVN1971]

WOW, still look's like 100%, maybe 200%, If they were able to fix my PC from AO. I still think residuals 150- 200% All the damage they have done to you. You hang in there! I go Back to MD anderson December 7 for next level of test.

[Berta]

Was this a partial laryngectomy or total laryngectomy?

It is very difficult to know how they will rate these as residuals.

I think some of these conditions were part of the 100% schedular award and some might be conditions that have nothing directly to do with the 100% disability.

If you go to the BVA web site you can search for this disability and there are many decisions there.

I found three with some rating and diagnostic code info in them.:

http://www.va.gov/vetapp11/Files1/1107288.txt

http://www.va.gov/vetapp06/Files5/0632204.txt

http://www.va.gov/vetapp04/Files2/0411740.txt

[Slowlane]

I did not have a laryngectomy or partial laryngectomy I did have 35 radiation treatments to the pharynx area for larynx cancer and 3 large doses of Chemo. I am currently clear and in remission but, the residuals from the treatment were and are devastating. Everything I listed is directly connected to the cancer treatment. I think you are right that it is difficult to know how they will rate some of these. Maybe I should have put my questions out one piece at a time instead of a full blown shopping list. Thanks for your help.....Slowlane

Was this a partial laryngectomy or total laryngectomy?

It is very difficult to know how they will rate these as residuals.

I think some of these conditions were part of the 100% schedular award and some might be conditions that have nothing directly to do with the 100% disability.

If you go to the BVA web site you can search for this disability and there are many decisions there.

I found three with some rating and diagnostic code info in them.:

http://www.va.gov/ve...es1/1107288.txt

http://www.va.gov/ve...es5/0632204.txt

http://www.va.gov/ve...es2/0411740.txt

[Slowlane]

SP4R..

You sure know how to cheer me up!!!

Thanks Slowlane

WOW, still look's like 100%, maybe 200%, If they were able to fix my PC from AO. I still think residuals 150- 200% All the damage they have done to you. You hang in there! I go Back to MD anderson December 7 for next level of test.