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[TALON II FE]

See below, you can no longer view DBQ, because you would then mindlessly assaut VA workers, I guess, especially the weak, timid, incapable women. (sarcasm, of course)

" 'MR. MURRAY: Just to add to the discussion, we are doing a couple of initiatives. One is removing the C&P exam from the blue button, and that is now in testing. The other part of this is veterans have been able go to the release of information and sign a release and get a copy of the C&P exams. We are moving the release of C&P exams over to VBA so that the adjudication can take place and VBA be responsible for the C&P exam so that is a work in progress, and I think we’re moving pretty quickly on that.'

So if you can read between the lines, VA believes the redefining the process somehow allows them to deny immediate access to medical records. The implication is far reaching in that it may prevent attorneys from also reviewing copies of medical records prior to a decision being rendered. This could ultimately lead to appeals delays by prohibiting attorneys from seeking examinations to support a veteran’s claim."

link to orignal story: http://www.disabledveterans.org/2015/06/25/fear-of-violence-justified-denial-of-medical-records/

Edited July 3, 2015 by TALON II FE

[MarineWife]

Smirak,

As to your C&P exams. I assume that you went into the VA Health Records, with using the BLUEBUTTON from eBenefits. I had two C&Ps this past year, and both are still in my VA Health records [i do not use the VA for any medical visits - use a private doctor]. However, three other C&Ps from a few years ago are no longer showing up. I have recently read about many vets are complaining about their C&Ps just disappearing. So, if you're trying to get copies of your C&Ps, you'll have to request them using the 'FREEDOM OF INFORMATION' application.

Please explain to me where to find the BlueButton on eBenefits. My husband and I can easily go to eBenifits and check his claim status and view his current rating and other things. But where is this BLUEBUTTON where we can check his C&Ps. Thanks in advance.

[Smirak]

Hey marinewife...I'm just now seeing this, so sorry for a late reply. BlueButton isn't on ebenefits. It's on myhealthevet...you need to have a "premium" account to access the BlueButton data...easy enough to do though. If you any questions, let me know.

All, my DBQs showed up in notes section of bluebutton data 37 days after my exams. I too was told by the special programs coordinator that the notes from my C&P wouldn't be available in bluebutton data.

[briandalegm]

Wow! Small world. I was also in Somalia 93-94. I went on 3 WestPacs in my 4 years of service (USS Comstock, Fort Fisher, but can't remember the name of the last ship which took us to Somalia). However - I was with 'C' Battery 1st Batallion 11th Marine Division (Camp Pendleton & Naval Station in San Diego). Were you part of the battle group (we called it a MEU) from San Diego or the East Coast? Mogadishu was UGLY...

Edited July 24, 2015 by briandalegm