CUE

[Holllie Greene]

Hi,

I called Peggy a few days ago to check on my NOD and during our conversation I brought to her attention that my 2016 C&P increased my MS bladder to 60% and my 2017 C&P reduced it to 40%.  She asked if I received a letter re: reducing to which I said I never received a letter.  She looked further and said my disease is static to which I replied "yes I know."  I have been 100% P&T for 15 years.  She said "CUE---my static status was overlooked"  I agree, that is why I filed the NOD to dispute the reduction.

Peggy encouraged me to opt into RAMP and to compose a letter which addresses the CUE.  I have read about (from Berta and Alex, and others) how calling a CUE is a major move, not to be taken lightly at all. 

I guess I am seeking opinions, advice, and thoughts on how to proceed.

Thank you to one and all.

H

[Holllie Greene]

Thank you for your response and the information silverdollar22, I appreciate it.

 

Edited July 19, 2018 by Holllie Greene
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[Holllie Greene]

Hi Berta,

The date of the decision is 23 Dec 2017.  I do not know how to scan documents but perhaps my husband will do this for me later.

Yes, I was surprised and taken aback when Peggy said what they said.

Peggy said to be sure to answer all telephone calls because "they" will be calling to set up a medical appointment; to this I said my 2016 award letter says no more medical exams will be scheduled.  I am thinking this prompted Peggy to search deeper into the 2016 file to declare what they declared.

This is a total mess as I see it.

Thank you for your response Berta.  Have a nice Friday and an even better weekend.

[Holllie Greene]

Hi Broncovet,

VA did no go through the procedures (sending a letter).  VA reduced my MS bladder and increased another to make the numbers balance.  It was completed fairly quickly so that tells me it was pencil-whipped.

I am not up to date on my Latin so would you please expound upon your first sentence, many thanks to you.

[Holllie Greene]

Broncovet and Gastone,

Thank you for the time and effort put forth in your responses, I appreciate it vey much.  This entire nightmare is a mess.  I had (and still have) an exacerbation of MS.  The trip to the local non-VA ER was May 2017.  I was stabilized with IV Methylprednisone for three days, sent home with yet another two-week pill taper of Prednisone, saw the local non VA neurologist for a different type of steroid medicine, use a walker and still use that walker.  My neurogenic bladder (MS affects the bladder) acted up in an alarming fashion; so much so I sought help from the local VA urologist.  He is a nice guy and excellent doctor.

I pondered for a few months whether or not to put in for an increase for MS.  Yes, I put in for an increase and it has been nothing but mis-information, stress, and worry.  Thank Heaven for HADIT.com and all the wonderful people here.  You ALL are the best!

My take away from this still on-going experience is: if MS rears it's ugly head again do not put in for an increase, more trouble than it is worth.  From Peggy with her odd CUE proclamation to another Peggy who said a certain box was not checked but read me a statement so she could check the box, I do not know what to think.

I see the county VSO next week to see what is what.

As it stands now I have my NOD in and "will hurry up and wait" (saw this from another Veteran---thanks for that) to see what happens.

Thank you again.

[Holllie Greene]

I just added up all my percentages and it is: 240%

[broncovet]

Given that you are at 240 percent, a reduction of 20 percent is likely moot.  (It wont change your benefit amount).  In that instance, I would recommend focusing on something more productive, and less irritating than VA.