Agent Orange Registry Exam

[Cavman]

I am scheduled for my first visit to the VAMC since being rated in a couple weeks. I`m thinking I should maybe steer clear of there until my appeal is decided. I don`t know what they ask. I mainly wanted to get some glasses, but that isn`t even scheduled yet. Thoughts?

Cavman

[old romad]

CAVMAN I think you are taking my denial to hard, just remember I am old and not through fighting yet. Just hang in there. Good luck.

[Guest terrysturgis]

Cavman, I had the AO exam at the Battle Creek VAMC. It was a very extensive exam. The Doctor that did it discovered the Neuropathy in my hands. Needless to say I used the evidence to suport my DMII claim with secondaries. As always, go to the release of information office and request a copy of the exam.

The AO exam did not automatically go to my C-file. The copy that did make it to my file was the one I made to support my Neuropathy claim. I just received a copy of my C-file and that is what I saw. Take care. Terry Sturgis

[Jim MAC]

I am scheduled for my first visit to the VAMC since being rated in a couple weeks. I`m thinking I should maybe steer clear of there until my appeal is decided. I don`t know what they ask. I mainly wanted to get some glasses, but that isn`t even scheduled yet. Thoughts?

Cavman

\Cavman

I suggest going. I am enrolled in the gulf war register, It was the best move I made. Thats where I found out about the scaring on my lungs due to asbestoes (sorry about the spelling bad morning no java yet.) OF cource the VA medical center said I have scaring due to asbestoes and the RO says no. So when I go to my hearing at least i have something to fall back on.

V/R

Jim

[john999]

Get that AO exam. That is the best exam you can get at the VA. They discovered my PN and DMII. I used it get Service compensation.

[Stretch]

Cavman,

I went to the AO Registery exam. The doc put lung conditions and insomnia on the AO letter. They took a lot blood for different test, but you can handle that. The nurse asked a lot of standard questions, that she must enter into the system. My exams were finished and the letter sent 11/2006.