I promised an update to the group on my interview at DRO Phoenix.
My appeal is Ischemic Heart Disease with ICD, perimeter augmentee 1970 and jet
engine mechanic with travel to test cell site weekly.
I used the Dave D map( thanks Dave) to show where I went on base. I never
mentioned my barracks. Also in appeal is Chronic renal disease secondard to IHD
and GERD service connection. DBQ in file for both of these.
VSO advised to go with informal interview versus formal interview. Informal
interview was more like a conversation , questions from all parties back and
forth. He did ask about travel and stopping in Vietnam ( I did Travis to Udorn
)He used the term AO throughout the meeting. Despite the casual atmosphere of
the meeting I knew he was evaluating my demeanor etc.
He was most impressed with my statement from my Colonel who also signed my
evaluation and went back to this several times as very strong evidence.
Initially he wanted my SSDI file but then changed his mind and said he would not
need it after all. I have all private records and never had a C and P.
My wife an RN was present and allowed to speak to my history of indigestion
since DC and ongoing GERD and Barrett's. I had 2 statements from family RN's. He
also referred to John G buddy letter as evidence. Thanks John G on this site.
He noted that everything was in order and the DBQ completed was excellent. He
fell short of saying I might get a approval but told the VSO , " you know this
will be 100% with the ICD". He repeated several times " you have strong evidence
from your prior Colonel". He also said if IHD approved then DM2 would be
approved as well ( another claim ). After meeting VSO spoke with us in hallway
she said she thought he would probably approved the claim.
I cant count the chickens yet, and the fat lady has not started singing. I would
retro back to 10/2010.
Then VSO took me back to office and filed 5 more claims on secondard stuff like
ED etc.
Thanks Jim and Patsy
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jcolwell
I promised an update to the group on my interview at DRO Phoenix.
My appeal is Ischemic Heart Disease with ICD, perimeter augmentee 1970 and jet
engine mechanic with travel to test cell site weekly.
I used the Dave D map( thanks Dave) to show where I went on base. I never
mentioned my barracks. Also in appeal is Chronic renal disease secondard to IHD
and GERD service connection. DBQ in file for both of these.
VSO advised to go with informal interview versus formal interview. Informal
interview was more like a conversation , questions from all parties back and
forth. He did ask about travel and stopping in Vietnam ( I did Travis to Udorn
)He used the term AO throughout the meeting. Despite the casual atmosphere of
the meeting I knew he was evaluating my demeanor etc.
He was most impressed with my statement from my Colonel who also signed my
evaluation and went back to this several times as very strong evidence.
Initially he wanted my SSDI file but then changed his mind and said he would not
need it after all. I have all private records and never had a C and P.
My wife an RN was present and allowed to speak to my history of indigestion
since DC and ongoing GERD and Barrett's. I had 2 statements from family RN's. He
also referred to John G buddy letter as evidence. Thanks John G on this site.
He noted that everything was in order and the DBQ completed was excellent. He
fell short of saying I might get a approval but told the VSO , " you know this
will be 100% with the ICD". He repeated several times " you have strong evidence
from your prior Colonel". He also said if IHD approved then DM2 would be
approved as well ( another claim ). After meeting VSO spoke with us in hallway
she said she thought he would probably approved the claim.
I cant count the chickens yet, and the fat lady has not started singing. I would
retro back to 10/2010.
Then VSO took me back to office and filed 5 more claims on secondard stuff like
ED etc.
Thanks Jim and Patsy
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