diabetes Requested My C-File From The Va After Being Denied Compensation

[brentakar]

Need assistance, I just filed my first claim after being out of the military.I filed a claim for Diabetes 2 and submitted documentation with my claim to the VA,that I had several high sugar readings while on active duty.During my C&P exam I wasnt asked one question about my Diabetes claim or examined.I was told if Ididnt file within 1 year of getting out of the service, the claim would be denied.I feel I should file a NOD disagreeing on this claim based on not having a proer C&P exam and them not looking at my sugar readings while on active duty.I requested my C-File from the VA.Any help frpm anyone out there will be helpful.Thank you.

[71M10]

You list 50% service connected, i assume you filled on another condition under BBD program?

If you disagree with the decision file the NOD.

When did you get out and when were you diagnosed with Diabetes?

Who Diagnosed you with Diabetes and did they review/mention any in service medical records in thier diagnosis and most importantly did they provide any type of opinion about onset (when you were first afflicted).

If a physician was talking about the 1 year presumption during the physical I would make sure to mention that in my NOD. A physician is not a RVSO and a RVSO is not a physician, either of them trying to do the others job indicates a problem.

The answers to these questions will help others provide you more targeted advice.

Best regards,

[jvretiredvet]

So, do you currently have a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus Type II ?

Need assistance, I just filed my first claim after being out of the military.I filed a claim for Diabetes 2 and submitted documentation with my claim to the VA,that I had several high sugar readings while on active duty.During my C&P exam I wasnt asked one question about my Diabetes claim or examined.I was told if Ididnt file within 1 year of getting out of the service, the claim would be denied.I feel I should file a NOD disagreeing on this claim based on not having a proer C&P exam and them not looking at my sugar readings while on active duty.I requested my C-File from the VA.Any help frpm anyone out there will be helpful.Thank you.

[brentakar]

Hi 71M10,

I was rated 50% service connected when I retired. I just filed my first claims since I have been out of the military.I claimed an increase in my HBP from 0% service connected to 10% service connected.I retired in 2005 and was diagnosed 2 years ago with Diabetes 2. I was diagnosed through the VA Hospital here in Florida, and no, they did not mention why they thought why I have Diabetes 2. I kept 2 full packet copies of my medical records before I retired from the military, and once I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2, I took my records while on active duty to the diabetic clinic at the VA and had the nurse who gave the 4 hour orientaion on Diabetes look at my records to see if I had any high blood sugar numbers.The nurse had highlighted about 10 different dates while on active duty and suggested I file a claim.Claim was denied and on top of that , NO questions or exam during my C&P.I made copies of my sugar readings that were highlighted from the Diabetic clinic, and submitted them with my claim.A physician conducted my C&P exam and only questioned my High blood pressure>Please advise.Thank you again.

[deanbrt]

It looks like the VA has started treating C File requests as Claims. Read more time and delay...

[71M10]

It looks like you will need a medical opinion from a doctor that states the laboratory readings in service indicate you had diabetes.

You can appeal this, but if you don't get a favorable medical opinion you will either loose out-right or get remanded for a more complete exam. It will take multiple years before the BVA makes a decision one way or the other.

Best regards,

[john999]

What were your fasting glucose levels while in service?