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MikeHunt
Well, I got diagnosed with Lyme's disease a few days after an annual training about 17 years ago. I filed for service connection in 2010 and was denied- didn't understand the process.
I just found a 6/23/00 'patient ledger' and script receipt. Ledger line: Dx: 088.81-Diseases, Lymes-
Here's the kicker: annual training ended 6/17/00.
I got a rather embarrassing chronic bowel issue after that- never had nothing before that day.
Rather odd, a buddy said i really changed after the lymes- of course, I didn't notice anything.
I think I need to have a private physician fill out a DBQ- no way the VA's examiners are going to SC me from what i've read here.
is the ledger going to 'fly' with the RO?
Are they going to demand a LOD-
How do I find a MD to write a favorable DBQ? Where would I start looking????? yikes!
I've seen 'Residuals of xxxxx Disease' - does this just mean you had it? Or does it include the bowel issues and neuro?
Or get the residuals granted then file 'secondary claims' for bowel issue and neuro?
Not going to file until I have a DBQ- i do have another single issue claim in the 'forever' stage right now.
Thanks in advance- I know my posts are 'scattered', so thanks for bearing with me. Seems the more I learn the more confusing things are!!!
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Buck52
This is going to be a hard one unless you have a IMO/IME specialist that will cover all the residuals of Lyme Disease & its effect there will probably be a lot of Remands to this, But its worth
Buck52
you might want to check out this BVA derision on Lyme Disease, its fairly a long read but may give you some Ideas. this veteran was Granted S.C. after a long fight...Not sure if he will get a ratin
Buck52
you need to request your C-FILE ASAP. Check it for any medical reports pertaint to lyme diesease.
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