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Tinnitus And Ptsd C&p

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Well finally got some movement with c and p. Still don't quite understand why they waste money on a Tinnitus claim. That should be open and shut book, its not like they can say I don't have it. WOW just connect it or not don't waste good $$$ on something that proves nothing. I'm not claiming hearing Loss for crying out loud. But the exam went just like the other 2 VA and private LMAO. Then comes the PTSD exam, I really don't know how this one is going to pan out. No VA records different Dr. than the one stated on the paper. Anyway got 25yrs done in 15min LOL. Almost like a rush job. But, I must hand it to QTC, they do give the impression that they at least care and are very friendly all they way through unlike the abrupt attitudes and almost hatred you get at the VA hospital. So for that I thank them and will eventually see what they sent to the RO. So on to my orthopedic c and p Monday. Wish me Luck!

God bless and thank you for all that you've done for me on this site.

HOLLA!

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Well finally got some movement with c and p. Still don't quite understand why they waste money on a Tinnitus claim. That should be open and shut book, its not like they can say I don't have it. WOW just connect it or not don't waste good $$$ on something that proves nothing. I'm not claiming hearing Loss for crying out loud. But the exam went just like the other 2 VA and private LMAO.

WHY -

Because an Audiologist must DX Tinnitus and state whether it is Subjective or Objective,

isolated or recurrent, opine thru SMR's and medical evidence whether in their opinion it is related

to active duty or secondary to a SC condition - and then support all of this with full medical rationale.

That's why.

And BTW - yes, the examiner COULD say - you don't have Tinnitus.

carlie

Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed.

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WHY -

Because an Audiologist must DX Tinnitus and state whether it is Subjective or Objective,

isolated or recurrent, opine thru SMR's and medical evidence whether in their opinion it is related

to active duty or secondary to a SC condition - and then support all of this with full medical rationale.

That's why.

And BTW - yes, the examiner COULD say - you don't have Tinnitus.

carlie

And now I know thanks Carlie, but I was already dx by 2 audiologist VA and private is what I was referring to. But as usual we(vets) are at a disadvantage. God bless

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A person can smile and smile and still be a villain in regards to QTC. These exam doctors will smile in your face and shove a knife in your ribs on paper.

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A person can smile and smile and still be a villain in regards to QTC. These exam doctors will smile in your face and shove a knife in your ribs on paper.

OH know John I didn't thank them personally LOL. Just in general on this forum. And maybe a few weeks down the road afterwards LMAO. And I do get what you're saying It was still just a breath of fresh air regardless in the way I was treated as far as the staff. Regardless of why they were so nice at least they made an attempt, I sure don't get that at the VA PERIOD!

God Bless

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And now I know thanks Carlie, but I was already dx by 2 audiologist VA and private is what I was referring to. But as usual we(vets) are at a disadvantage. God bless

Having a diagnosis is not all that is needed to warrant service connection.

In my post I listed everything that is needed.

Since a C&P was requested and scheduled -

your medical records were most likely missing, something in that list.

Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed.

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Having a diagnosis is not all that is needed to warrant service connection.

In my post I listed everything that is needed.

Since a C&P was requested and scheduled -

your medical records were most likely missing, something in that list.

I don't know what was missing LOL, I do know that the C&P audiologist had nothing, go figure. But thank you all of the information you have provided helps greatly.

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