Secondary claims at the Regional office

[KC3]

I am considering filing a claim for Fibromyalgia on a secondary basis. I will have substantial evidence including:

1. IMO/Nexus from Rheumatologist relating FM secondary to my  SC disability. 

2. Lay evidence from a Chiropractor. This will state I have been a patient with musculoskeletal issues for several years. I look for the RO to ignore this and not even review it. 

3. I will have additional evidence as well. 

 

My fear is that even though I have my eggs in a basket that the VA will send me to a C&P examiner that needs to meet their quota for rejects regardless of pending evidence. 

If this is the case will the RO then ignore the IMO/Nexus from my Rheumatologist and deflect like they are known to do? Has anyone had any experience with this or any secondary issue? 

I am trying to avoid a 6 to 8 year process. Thanks

 

 

 

[brokensoldier244th]

And that’s the right way to do it. I get uploaded stuff every day into claims that is unassociated studies that aren’t part of any private doctor opinion. That makes them lay evidence not medical. 

[Fat]

I will add my experience and advice.

Its human nature to worry about something which has a direct correlation on your wellbeing.

In lieu of that, the only part of the process the veteran can control is medical information they submit.

Yes, sometimes information is overlooked with no plausible explanation. However unfortunately its out of the veterans control.

I tell vets, focus on the medical information.

Medical information is undeniable.

Stick to the CALUZA triangle and get your physician to be exact and thorough.

Your claims process might be extended by an extra step or two, but eventually the medical evidence will prevail.

Stay battle ready, get your medical evidence, be organized, and NEVER GIVE UP.

Edited August 19, 2021 by Fat