Question about submitting for increase

[usmc2511]

So I just submitted a claim for an increase on my SC'd menieres syndrome. I went to a private specialist and had a complete new work up for menieres because the VA always questions on whether I truly had menieres. After all the tests and MRI,s, etc. they said I definitely had menieres. I've only seen the doc for a month and took all their notes and submitted a claim for increase. I was seeing the Va for the past year and a half and they offered nothing new for treatment so I went to private sector. Question is, do you think it was to early to submit for an increase because I have only seen the new private doc for a month. I have all the pertinent testing to prove it has worsened for sure, and VA really had no answers for me. Everything from my private doc proves without a doubt I have menieres and I have proof that I reached out for VA help at the end of 2015 for an increase in symptoms. 

[usmc2511]

9 hours ago, usmc2511 said:

So I just submitted a claim for an increase on my SC'd menieres syndrome. I went to a private specialist and had a complete new work up for menieres because the VA always questions on whether I truly had menieres. After all the tests and MRI,s, etc. they said I definitely had menieres. I've only seen the doc for a month and took all their notes and submitted a claim for increase. I was seeing the Va for the past year and a half and they offered nothing new for treatment so I went to private sector. Question is, do you think it was to early to submit for an increase because I have only seen the new private doc for a month. I have all the pertinent testing to prove it has worsened for sure, and VA really had no answers for me. Everything from my private doc proves without a doubt I have menieres and I have proof that I reached out for VA help at the end of 2015 for an increase in symptoms. 

 Nothing????

[usmc2511]

Anyone have any input on this??

[seminoles]

I have a vestibular disorder, not menieres and I completely understand your frustration with the VA not knowing what to do.  I would most definitely file for the increase and use all of your proof, I am assuming your have looked at the CFR and know that you were rated incorrectly and warrant a higher rating based upon your current symptoms etc.  I would have your private doctor fill out the DBQ for menieres and upload it on ebenefits as well.  The VA has a very hard time doing decent cp exams on vestibular disorders for some reason and with mine the neuro even put that she thought I was exaggerating.  NICE.  Thankfully I had a va ent, va neuro and a private specialist all negate her findings.  Definitely use all of your records and the DBQ to support you.  Best of luck.  Vestibular disorders suck, I hope you find some relief from the bad days and have spurts of good days. 

 

[usmc2511]

Thanks for the response seminole, vestibular disorders are definitely tough to deal with. I get abut 8-10 episodes of vertigo a month lasting from an hour to all day. Just had all my testing and it has definitely gotten worse over the past two years. Just filed for an increase last week with all my tests and medical info, so I guess we will see. 

[MikeHunt]

On 6/18/2017 at 6:36 PM, seminoles said:

look(ed) at the CFR and know that you were rated incorrectly and warrant a higher rating based upon your current symptoms etc.  I would have your private doctor fill out the DBQ for menieres and upload it on ebenefits as well.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Best advice I've read on here today!!

If DBQ is in order, it will go right to rating.

Download the correct DBQ, read and re-read what is asked so physician can be prepared- Documents such as past decisions, rating narratives, exams and VAMC, PMR records should be noted in 'reviewed' section.

Slam dunk.