ptsd 3 Out Of 4 Appealed Claims To Bva - Success!

[Troy Spurlock]

Recently found out the VARO gave the veteran I am helping 0% for the acne vulgaris until a C&P examiner can determine any reoccurring symptoms and whether or not any scaring and/or deformation is present.

Well I can tell you he does have scarring, his neck is deformed from it, and he has reoccurring symptoms of the chloracne, the the va sees it has acne vulgaris. Anyhow, if everything goes well and the doctor writes it up correctly...fingers cross they will give him 10% backdated to May 2007.

[carlie]

Recently found out the VARO gave the veteran I am helping 0% for the acne vulgaris until a C&P examiner can determine any reoccurring symptoms and whether or not any scaring and/or deformation is present.

Well I can tell you he does have scarring, his neck is deformed from it, and he has reoccurring symptoms of the chloracne, the the va sees it has acne vulgaris. Anyhow, if everything goes well and the doctor writes it up correctly...fingers cross they will give him 10% backdated to May 2007.

Troy,

I hope they evaluate under 7804

7828 Acne:

Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting 40 percent or more of the face and neck ..30

Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or; deep acne other than on the face and neck .. 10

Superficial acne (comedones, papules, pustules, superficial cysts) of any extent ..0 Or rate as disfigurement of the head, face, or neck (DC 7800) or scars (DC's 7801, 7802, 7803, 7804, or 7805), depending upon the predominant disability.

7804 Scar(s), unstable or painful: Five or more scars that are unstable or painful . . . 30

Three or four scars that are unstable or painful . . . 20

One or two scars that are unstable or painful . . . 10

Note (1):An unstable scar is one where, for any reason, there is frequent loss of covering of skin over the scar.

Note (2):If one or more scars are both unstable and painful, add 10 percent to the evaluation that is based on the total number of unstable or painful scars

Note (3):Scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7805 may also receive an evaluation under this diagnostic code, when applicable

[Troy Spurlock]

Thanks Carlie, I just got a copy of his C&P the other day and I will have to review it know the DC comes the doctor used and cross reference with your information.

[john999]

I advocated for two buddies of mine from Vietnam. They were so happy to get anything from the VA. I was anxious for them to really ask for more and not settle for the first thing the VA granted them. It is hard work doing claims for others, and much is lost in translation if you are doing it over the phone, or at long distance. One buddy got 40% for DMII and should be 100% for his heart as well. The other buddy is 30% for PTSD and has a claim in for DMII. Both should be 100%, and every time I call or write them I encourage them to appeal or get an IMO. Both are afraid the VA is going to take the money back and both have been poor for many years. Time is a real killer. One buddy is facing a death sentence and the VA is just dragging their heels. He lives some place in Idaho.

Troy, do you work through an organization or on your own? I worked through AL for about 6 months as local post officer and not a paid claims guy. I got a woman trying to claim benefits for a husband who had never even been in the service.

[Troy Spurlock]

John,

I advocate on my own and not with any state or federal VA, they're too corrupt and most VSOs are lazy, at least those I've come across and heard about.

Encourage the gentlemen to keep filing/appealing, doing so isn't going to make them lose their benefits. That only happens if it can be medically proven that they are better (meaning the rated condition no longer exists), which is most unlikely to happen.