Looking for help

[DozerDog]

Hello all, I'm trying to find any female that was deployed to Afghanistan or Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom 2002, that is now suffering from ovarian failure, early menopause or menstrual issues. 

I have been trying to file a claim for over a year due to the above issues with no luck. There is no medical documentation to prove my case. 

If there is anyone out there suffering from the same issues, or you know of anyone who could be, please get in touch with me. 

I have no family history of ovarian failure but managed to go through menopause by 35. Looking for help! 

[DozerDog]

Thank you broncovet and Buck52.

I have seen many dr's outside of the VA as well as page upon page of doctors notes from civilian medical.  I do have one NP that is willing to write the letter, but its based solely on speculation.  There really is no medical evidence that is published to back what either of us are trying to prove. Clearly speculation does not count since my tinnitus was denied since the dr wrote his belief of my tinnitus was "purely speculation"  even tough my mos suggest a very high probability .   I can assure you it is real!

As for the intent to file and claim, I flied the intent last year and the claim was filed in September.  The VA denied everything saying I had no medical records from my time of deployment that would suggest I had any medical issues. I submitted records as well as buddy statements from fellow soldiers but none were considered evidence. As I stated earlier, I do have a VA Endocrinologist that is interested in helping me prove my claim.  I have one last set of test in June but she is looking at every avenue so the documentation points to the deployment.  

I do have a current diagnosis, all points to in-service deployment and I'm still working on a letter. 

I think I was hoping to find someone who shares the same (similar) medical issue since there really is no funds to do testing on female reproductive systems after being subjected to all that is involved in a combat deployment.

[DozerDog]

Thanks Buck52, I will continue to do research and join that site!

 

[Buck52]

I agree medical speculation is not good.

 However there are a lot of possibilities out there , you just need to research and get some pro medical opinions (specialist) favorable to you that conditions you have now is related or caused by your military service!

chemical contamination can cover a lot of diseases and medical conditions years down the road.

the conditions can be limited but not out right denied for compensation purposes.(well VA can do what they want) just saying...

One factor comes to mind just as an example

Loss of use of Organ/loss of use of body organs caused by these toxic chemicals and all these other possibilities that if you come down with years later, it's just a matter of finding the correct medical nexus to link all these conditions together  and you need a Qualified Dr to help you with that.

loss of use of organs can be a % rating or a letter for SMC Criteria.

[Buck52]

DozerDog

You might consider getting you a good trusting VSO or Certified VA Rep to help you  even a good experienced Attorney.

Or if your willing to provide the necessary information here on hadit , hadit members can help you along the way... Asknod (Alex) Broncovet ,Ms Berta ,( Ms Tbird (hadit founder) Gastone, Vync,Vetquest,and a lot of other valuable members here at hadit all are excellent Veteran Adjudicators.

These people are wonderful and provide their time and knowledge to help veterans such as you  and it's all free of charge.

We just love to help other Veterans get their well deserved Benefits  because most of us has ''Hadit'' with the VA and have been where you are now.

This site was created on that bases by Ms Tbird dealing with the VA on her claims back in the early 90's ....>She just Hadit.

 

[Vync]

Great info and advice on all previous responses. Hoping for a positive outcome for you.

[DozerDog]

It's been a while since I've been on, I have had quite a bit of appointments through the VA in that time. 

I happened to be at an appointment and met a rater who gave me a ton of advice as well as a sample Nexus letter. It has been quite helpful keeping up with him.

I received two letters from doctors. One from my civilian OBGYN, the other from a VA Endocrinologist. Both letters stated in their professional opinion, I was subjected to something while serving in the Middle East! Endo went as far as labeling "MEFLOQUINE" as being the culprit!  I couldn't believe that when I read it. 

Hoping these letters help during a C&P.

If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate them.