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Hi, Happy Friday everyone.  Today a visting nurse (from the VNA) came to my home to examine me (vitals) and talk about how my MS and asthma limits my life.  She was very nice.  She is also going to recommend PT and OT.  Medicare will pay for this.

She considered me homebound (true since MS will limit your life big time)  and I asked her how does this translate into "VA speak...she said she did not know but to see my new primary again.  I think I will wait till the county VSO returns from training and pay him a visit.

Any thoughts on this?  Any and all thoughts are appreciated.

I am researching theVeterans Choice still.  Thank you.

Holllie G

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If you don't have a separate 60SC rating in addition to your 100% SC, request by Secure Msg on your MHV account, that either your PC or Specialist Dr complete a Housebound Application and submit it on

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Aaaaaaaaaaand, check out the VA chapter 31 IL (Independant Living Program), comes under the Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 35 Program. Many additional benefits available to the Disabled Vets.

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Hi jefmil50,  thank you for the information.  The MS is truly the pits and more.  However I will keep it positive.  The scooter and lift would be wonderful to have...just to get out of the house for a

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Hi Broncovet,

I am very grateful for the information you have given me.  Thank you.  Since this past summer, my husband and I have been very worried (even my new GP at the VA said she was worried after I told her what happened) about me just literally being alone at home.  Going to lunch with friends sometimes but literally alone at home.  Vulnerable to falls (which I have had numerous times) but one particular fall when it was a very hot day (MS and heat are no good and I am extremely heat intolerant) occurred in the garage and I hit my head (my husband was at work that Saturday for an inventory).  I was weak from the heat but thankfully I did not lose consciousness.  I called my hubby in a panic and he raced home then we raced to the local ER.  The ER doc advised my hubby to observe me for several hours and to return if something medically odd happened.  This situation was a wake up call.  My hubby has a way to go before he can apply for social security.  Having him at home would be ideal.  Thank you again.

HG

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Hi, it seems I am replying to myself (not my intent, believe me)...just wanted to let Gastone know am getting it done.  I had another nurse visit this morning (from VNA) and another PT visit in about an hour.  They are very nice.   have made BIG TIME progress with the Veterans Choice.  My experience was I had to be authorized by the Opthalmologist at the local clinic.  Also, the civilian doc has to be in the choice program.  I have appt. with him next week.  On an unrelated topic:  Attention Sopranos show fans:  Jamie-Lynn Sigler who played Meadow the daughter has gone public with her MS diagnosis which she has had since she was 19 now she is 34.  Hang Tough Jamie-Lynn.  Have a good rest of the day you all.  Holllie

Thank yous to everyone who has offered me advice and motivated me.  HG  :)

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