Bobalou Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 what does it mean when a VA doctor says with less than frequent attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bobalou Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 2B. DOES THE VETERAN'S TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDE TAKING MEDICATION FOR THE DIAGNOSED CONDITION? Yes Veteran takes Imitrex, propranolol 3A. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE HEADACHE PAIN? 1B. SELECT THE VETERAN'S CONDITION (check all that apply): SECTION III – SYMPTOMS YES head pain Pulsating and throbbing 3B. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE NON-HEADACHE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEADACHES? (Including symptoms associated with an aura prior to headache pain) (If "Yes," check all that apply): YES Nausea Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to sound 3C. INDICATE DURATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN Less than one day 3D INDICATE LOCATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN LEFT SIDE OF HEAD 4A. MIGRANE - DOES THE VETERAN HAVE CHARACTERISTIC PROSTRATING ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN? YES (If "Yes," indicate frequency, on average, of prostrating attacks over the last several months) WITH LESS FREQUENT ATTACKS 4B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE VERY FREQUENT PROSTRATING AND PROLONGED ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN? NO 5A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY SCARS (surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION? YES 5B If Yes, are any of these scars painful or unstable; have a total area equal to or greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches); or are located on the head, face or neck? NO (If "No," provide location and measurements of scar in centimeters. LOCATION: MEASUREMENTS: Length cm X width cm LEFT SCALP L-4CM X W.02CM 6. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS AND/OR RESULTS? NO 7. DOES THE VETERAN'S HEADACHE CONDITION IMPACT HIS OR HER ABILITY TO WORK? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bobalou Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 TBIRD? 2B. DOES THE VETERAN'S TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDE TAKING MEDICATION FOR THE DIAGNOSED CONDITION? Yes Veteran takes Imitrex, propranolol 3A. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE HEADACHE PAIN? 1B. SELECT THE VETERAN'S CONDITION (check all that apply): SECTION III – SYMPTOMS YES head pain Pulsating and throbbing 3B. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE NON-HEADACHE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEADACHES? (Including symptoms associated with an aura prior to headache pain) (If "Yes," check all that apply): YES Nausea Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to sound 3C. INDICATE DURATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN Less than one day 3D INDICATE LOCATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN LEFT SIDE OF HEAD 4A. MIGRANE - DOES THE VETERAN HAVE CHARACTERISTIC PROSTRATING ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN? YES (If "Yes," indicate frequency, on average, of prostrating attacks over the last several months) WITH LESS FREQUENT ATTACKS 4B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE VERY FREQUENT PROSTRATING AND PROLONGED ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN? NO 5A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY SCARS (surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION? YES 5B If Yes, are any of these scars painful or unstable; have a total area equal to or greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches); or are located on the head, face or neck? NO (If "No," provide location and measurements of scar in centimeters. LOCATION: MEASUREMENTS: Length cm X width cm LEFT SCALP L-4CM X W.02CM 6. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS AND/OR RESULTS? NO 7. DOES THE VETERAN'S HEADACHE CONDITION IMPACT HIS OR HER ABILITY TO WORK? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Founder Tbird Posted July 28, 2017 Founder Share Posted July 28, 2017 with less than frequent attacks seems to be language that will determine a higher or lower rating. 'less than frequent attacks" seems like it would be rated at a lower percentage than frequent attacks. I hope some others jump in and help us out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bobalou Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 T Bird thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bobalou Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 seminoles, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 seminoles Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Honestly, I am going to say they are going to rate you at 0% for your migraines. If you have documentation from your VA neurologist or another provider that you have meet the criteria of more often than once every two month or whatever the next level is on their migraine rating chart (pretty sure that is what it is)........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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