Seizure &/or Menieres Disease Claim Help

[helman35]

I have been following Hadit for several months to gain knowledge for my claim. I have a questions and need guidance. In 1996 I had the American Legion help with a claim. I was not diagnosed but through the explanations of my ailments they Claimed Seizure Disorder. I was seen for a C&P exam in Biloxi which was not honestly an exam, but the Primary Care Physician and Neurologist I saw after the C&P Exam were treating for Seizure Disorder. What my symptoms were, loss of balance, dizzy spells, nausea and tinnitus. I was treated for about 4 or so years and just stopped going. I honestly did not know how or what the claim process was. I assumed since I was being treated the Claim was moving forward. I gave up. This year my brother who retired as a E-9 called me and asked me details about my claim. I believe he thought I received a Compensation. I told him I never heard from the American Legion or VA on a denial or approval. So he suggested I start a new claim, and maybe I didn't have Seizures but Meniere's Disease. I called the New Orleans RO to ask about my 1996 Claim and was told that I was denied and the denail was a generic code. The New Orleans RO started a claim for me an have listed these as the Disabilities Claimed.

Disabilities Claimed: HEAD INJURY W/ EQUILIBRIUM RESIDUALS; possible Meniere's Disease or Vertigo (New), RESPIRATORY CONDITION (New), BILATERAL ANKLE INJURY (New), SINUSITIS (New)

Since I felt I was misdiagnosed with Seizures vs Meniere's Disease, will the C&P Exam indicate this? Should I list Seizures as well as the Meniere's Disease? In my treatment records it shows I have the symptoms of Meniere's Disease, but they list them under my diagnosed Seizures. I always wondered why they were treating me for Seizures, honestly I thought hey they are Doctors maybe this is what is wrong with me although I never blacked out or had convulsions. Should I include Seizures on my Claim?

helman35

Edited February 18, 2015 by helman35

[georgiapapa]

I would follow her advice. She is extremely knowledgeable of the VA claims process.

[helman35]

01/22/2015

Freedom of Information Act / Privacy Act Request

02/20/2015 Appeal Is Possible View Appeals Status

Georgiapapa, I just looked at the FOIA request and it shows it closed on 2/20/2015 and states an Appeal is Possible. Is this saying that asking for a copy of my C-File has been denied? I thought you were entitled to your C-File.

[georgiapapa]

I have never heard of the VA denying a veteran a copy of their C-file. Also, everything a veteran receives from the VA states an appeal is possible. Yesterday I received my latest "Veterans Healthcare Handbook" and the VA also included a notice in the package stating "an appeal is possible" if I did not agree with my personal info in the handbook. I don't think the notation on ebenefits is anything for you to be concerned about. JMO

[helman35]

Ok, so you think this maybe standard practice with everything they decide on? Because of my last claim with them in 1996 I am apprehensive when it comes to the VA. I want to make sure I am on top of everything I can be.

[georgiapapa]

Yes.

[Navy04]

Welcome aboard and sorry to hear of your troubles bud. A lot of good advice has been given above, and the weird thing is I have a Test next Wednesday for that same issue. I am Service connected for Migraines/TBI and I get dizzy and nausea a lot, but didn't know if it was due to my multiple different medical issues. Well I guess we will see what the results are. Good luck and God Bless!!!