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Papa
Last week I went to see my Private Neurologist to have him complete the DBQ for PD. He was happy to do this, and he did not charge me. Currently, I have a rating of 30% for PD. I had a QTC exam, but this exam is past history now, but one asspect that bothers me is that this GP kept poking me with needles
My Private Nuerolgist has never poked me with needles
Here is what he wrote on the DBQ:
Does the Veteran now have or Has he been diagnosed with PD: Yes
Date of Diagnoses: 7/2008
Dominate Hand: R
Stooped posture: none
Balance impairment: severe
Bradykinesia or slow motion: mild
Loss of automatic movement: mild
Speech changes: moderate
Tremors:
Right upper: moderate
Left upper : severe
Right lower: moderate
Lower left: mild
Muscle stiffness: no
Depression: severe
Cognitive impairment or Dementia: moderate
Loss of sense of smell: partial
Sleep disturbance: severe
Difficulty chewing/swallowing: moderate
Urinary: none
Constipation: severe
sexual dysfuntion: severe
Financial responsible: yes
Does PD impact Veteran's ability to work: yes
Totally disabled due to PD.
Since I already have the basic 30%, will this DBQ help me get it increased? I have already sent a copy to my Lawyers.
How, can I find out the rating for each of the above secondary issues?
Papa
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