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After chatting with my cardiologist he agreed to write me a letter to submit to the VA.
"Brian is being followed in my medical practice for known coronary artery disease and more recently, for treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventicular Tachycardia. Brian underwent a successful PSVT ablation at Mercy General Hospital on 10/19/12. In spite of this recent intervention, he continues to experience occasional atrial arrhythmias and palpitations, which may continue indefinately. The ongoing use of Metoprolol will be effective in decreasing these symtoms, and it is my recommendation that he continue on Metoprolol.
As well, Clopidagrel (Plavix) as long term therapy for his known coronary artery disease as an antiplatelet agent is recommended."
He also filled out VA form 21-0960A-1 Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disabilty Benefits Questionnaire
1A. Does the veteran have Ischemic Heart Disease Yes
1B Diagnosis LXMI ICD code 412
1C CAD native vessel ICD code 414
1D PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) ICD code V45-82
2A Does the veteran's treatment plan include taking continuous medication for the diagnosed condition Yes
List medications prescribed for IHD related conditions
Clopidogrel, Metoprolol, Simvastatin
3A Does the veteran have CHF No
4A Has a diagnostic exercise test been conducted Yes
2/3/2012 12.5 Mets
5c Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) if known 65%
I also had my EP doctor who is also a cardiologist fill out the same form and sign it.
He also checked the box that I have Ischemic Heart Disease.
Diagnosis SVT ICD code 427.0
CAD ICD code 414.0
He also indicated that I need to take continuous medication.
He never checked the METS box.
I could not get him to write a letter for me.
I am hoping some of the Hadit people that have heart issues may be able to help me figure this one out and let me know if this will help me finally win my claim with the VA.
Please let me know if anyone has any questions. Any help would really be appreciated.
Thanks, Brian
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