Computer Tech Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Congratulations. Rick Take nothing but pictures Leave nothing but footprints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Congrats bud and wish you the best. I have my exams next Tuesday for my current claim. It never gets any easier, that is for sure. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Kelly Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Glad ya got some Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I had applied for several contentions including sleep apnea. Diagnosed 6 years after medical discharge and filed as secondary to knees due to weight gain and the years of opiates they had me on for the pain. Knew it was a long shot on the first go but had hopes of getting it on appeal. C&P was done at QTC here in OKC. The doctor seemed like kind of a jerk at the time. He stated he did not see a connection so I told him about reading about studies showing the link between the opiates and sleep apnea. He also looked at my knees but only at what I was already rated for and totally ignored my new claim of instability. On my old ratings he made a comment about not seeing why my left knee was even rated at all. Was having a good day that day so no swelling or anything. Told him it might have something to do with the fact that during the exam for the initial rating my knee was swollen to over twice the normal size. Left the office not feeling good about the exam at all even though he said he would try to find the studies. Yesterday I went from prep for notification back to gathering evidence but also said decision letter sent. I was given the sleep apnea, denied MDD(I screwed up and filed it as a primary instead of secondary), and my back issues and new knee conditions were sent back. Went from 30% to 70%. Now just wating for new C&Ps and for the back pay on the increase to hit. Congrats. The VBA should adjudicated under both theories direct and secondary, without you HAVING to state which one. I believe there is a reg that covers this. Perhaps someone will chime in more on this and post the reg. jmho Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted September 17, 2014 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 17, 2014 Congratulations on your win. Taking printed copies or web links of the case studies with you to a C&P exam can help, if they are willing to accept them. This way they can verify them without having to dig. It shows you are prepared and did most of the legwork. "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiapapa Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Totally agree with Vync. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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