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0 carlie Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I was wondering. Could i do a claim like gout second musculoskeletal system as per http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=c130ec487ea61b8a40ad0836188b94bc&rgn=div5&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5&idno=38#se38.1.4_171 Any thoughts? (Yes, the VA says I have gout.) Personally, with all the claims issues you currently have going on, I would not file for any more conditions until I filed a NOD and requested to have C&P exams re-scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 carlie Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I missed the exam because 1) never got the letter 2) It would be VERY easy for me to forget. My memory problems are well documented. 1) "never got the letter" - let them know that. Also, you can call the 800 - don't know much number, every week and check your scheduled appointments. I think I even remember calling my VAMC and asking for the C&P department each week and checking with them. 2) "It would be VERY easy for me to forget. My memory problems are well documented." That won't cut it. Plus, being that you are not SC'd for a TBI or MH issues, they won't look into your records much for memory problems. You have to keep up with everything to fight/argue your claim issues. Missing a C&P is a big set back. Try to make some calls and submit your paper work to get things rolling ASAP. Hang in there. jmho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ranger11bv Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just got back from the Pheonix VA hospital. Turns out II DO have a spur on my left heel. What steps if any should be taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 georgiapapa Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 ranger11bv, Even if the VA diagnoses you with a medical condition, you would still have to have some strong evidence showing the medical condition was incurred in or caused by your military service before the VA would consider the medical condition as service connected and grant disability compensation. I would follow Carlie's advice and not file any additional claims until you filed a NOD and requested to have your C & P exams rescheduled. Carlie is one of the most knowledgeable people on the Hadit website and she always gives excellent advice. Good luck. GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ranger11bv Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Current claim is in appeals now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ranger11bv Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just found out today that i have multilevel cervical degenerative disc disease....sigh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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First I'm sorry to hear about your denials, but there is guidance in your denials. They actually for most of the issues spelled out the reason for denials and how service connection could be warra
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You can hit them up with a NOD, and let them know what circumstance existed that prevented you from going to their C&P examination, and request another date. Meanwhile, probably will be a good id
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Sorry to hear of your issues bud, but I have to agree with Georgia on this one. I just had to drive over a thousand miles in one week with my family to multiple C&Ps at 2 different VAs, which suck
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