hypertension Finally Some Good News

[betrayed]

A couple of weeks ago I posted that the VARO was requesting opinions from the VAMC and I was all worried about it.

This was done as a C&P Physical with out the vet present, the DRO asked for four opinions and the doctor answered with the following:

1. The C&P report states it is at least likley as not that the erictile dysfunction is at least likley as not due to or being aggravated by medications taken for control of his service connected mental disorder and service connected hypertension.

2. The C&P report states the overall evidence tends to show that the veteran may have had symptoms of decreased kidney function from 5/04 (retirement date) until demonstrated by the renal scan in 12/06. It is at least likley as not that the veterans decreased kidney function has been manifest from military service to the present.

3. The C&P report states the veterans coronary artery disease is at least as likley as not caused by, a result or aggravated by his service connected hypertension and hypercholestemia.

4. The C&P report states Chronic Prostatitis is an ongoing chronic intermentint condition and it is at least likley as not that the current chronic prostatitis condition is related to to the prostate symptomatology that he had during military service.

I also learned by reading the DRO section of the paper work they are now going to grant me SC for Hypertension, my criteria taking meds will get me 10% but it got me SC as secondary to hypertension for numbers 1, and 3 above.

I was all worried when I found out that the VARO asked for opinions, I am a happy camper know I just found out I am getting service connected for 5 more items!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

something I read in this report made me chuckle. the doctor wrote " As I have already extensively reviewed the veterans numerous claims folders, and he has shown to be a very accurate historian with regards to his various medical conditions" I have requested that the claims folder not be transfered to the VAMC.

[Pete53]

That is good news and I am happy for you.

[betrayed]

After you get the money, take a break and get out of Michigan for a few days.

Good Job.

What money? Thats the sad thing retiree's dont get back pay.

The other sad thing is they had the same evidence when they did my claim initially.

They just didnt do the C&Ps correctly or read my SMR's, my informal DRO Hearing last summer got me 3 new C&P Exams. And I typed my life story (excerpts from my SMR) on the back of the C&P Questionaires. Just pure plain negligence on the part of the VA. Hence my screen name and my website and my attitude. I figure this cost me about 26 to 30,000.

But on the bright side it looks like maybe I can relax for a while, but until I see it all on paper in a rating decision its still a monkey on my back. But I will get back pay for SSDI ;)

Edited February 8, 2007 by BETRAYED

[Ricky]

Hey Jim, retirees do get a little. In the past VA simply withheld dollar for dollar even though you should have received CRDP. DFAS and VA have finally been forced to see the evil of their ways and have supposedly fixed the problem. Bottom line is that since you have already received the retirement pay which DID NOT include the authorized CRDP then, VA should not withhold the normal dollar for dollar amount. Do a search on CRDP backpay and you will find some posts that will help you understand this. Also search the DFAS Retiree Pay Site for updated information.