I was awarded 30% for CAD and Agent Orange/Vietnam in July 2012.In the last few months I have experienced three episodes of passing out, one Aug 31, 2012; one Feb 3, 2013; one Mar 11, 2013 when my heart stopped,blood pressure dropped, passed out and had to be transported to Hospital. On the second event a “Loop Recorder” was implanted and on Mar 11, 2013 when I passed out again the recorder indicated heart stoppage at more than one time period when I passed out. A Pace Maker was implanted on Mar 12, 2013
I need to report this to VA and am trying to figure out proper procedures. I feel I should get my Dr. to complete VA form 21-0960A-1 and Fax results to the VA. Is that the proper procedure to provide more information or must I appeal my previous award? Do I appeal or just provide additional medical history that occurs after the award? What form(s) do I need to use if not VA form 21-960A-1? Do I mail it to the local district office or upload to Fast Track or what?
Help; how should this be handled during the one year period after an award? Is there any chance that this opening of the claim for them to downgrade my award?
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I was awarded 30% for CAD and Agent Orange/Vietnam in July 2012.In the last few months I have experienced three episodes of passing out, one Aug 31, 2012; one Feb 3, 2013; one Mar 11, 2013 when my heart stopped,blood pressure dropped, passed out and had to be transported to Hospital. On the second event a “Loop Recorder” was implanted and on Mar 11, 2013 when I passed out again the recorder indicated heart stoppage at more than one time period when I passed out. A Pace Maker was implanted on Mar 12, 2013
I need to report this to VA and am trying to figure out proper procedures. I feel I should get my Dr. to complete VA form 21-0960A-1 and Fax results to the VA. Is that the proper procedure to provide more information or must I appeal my previous award? Do I appeal or just provide additional medical history that occurs after the award? What form(s) do I need to use if not VA form 21-960A-1? Do I mail it to the local district office or upload to Fast Track or what?
Help; how should this be handled during the one year period after an award? Is there any chance that this opening of the claim for them to downgrade my award?
Thanking you in advance.
Ken
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