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I hijacked a thread the other day, sometimes it happens. I appoligize.

The question posted was, I am 100% P&T with DMII, PN, and tinnitus. If I die as a result of HBP (heart) problems does my wife get her DIC? I understand the 10 year rule. My 100% effective date is April 2004.

I had a NOD for HBP that I dropped after receiving 100% P&T. The VA says my HBP was diagnosed before DMII so it is a pre existing condition. Thanks. Terry Sturgis

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HOLD THE PHONE - Wait a minute-

Terry I apologise- I think, type, and read too fast-------

"As of the 100% P&T decision I am SC for PN upper and lower body. Should I open a new cl"

WOW- disregard my other post and copy and send this decision statement in support of your HBP claim-!!!!

They are admitting you have diabetic neuropathy! WHoop Tee DO!

Sorry I missed that at first reading- I think the VA is causing ME to become illiterate!

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GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !

When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief

Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was

simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."

Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.

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Terry

Are you having to open a new claim or are you able to save the claim your POA wanted you to drop for you HBP?

Somehow I missed what you are going to do.

Jangrin

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Jangrin, I believe I will file a new claim based on the information I obtained in my C-file. Effective date does not matter to me as I am 100% P&T. I just want to get the HBP SC'd in case my cause of death is heart related. As Berta said DMII is usually not the cause of death for a diabetic, the secondary conditions are usually the major contributing factor and I want it covered so my wife does not have to fight for her DIC. Take care. Terry Sturgis

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Terry,

I thought that if you were 100% schedular DIC was assumed... so again, (in what seems to be a pattern today) I am asking the question to ALL...

When is DIC assumed... or assured if you would.

Is it when you are 100% schedular, and obviously there must be something dealing with TDIU here, for the need for it to be connected to a service connected disability. In other words. Is DIC paid for a veterans spouse when they are 100% schedular reguardless the cause of death, and if not what ARE the limitations, and further what is the difference between IU and schedular as it relates to DIC.

I'm not trying to steal your post since I think this applies, I just want to clarify what I think I know.

Obviously I need to read CFR 38 about DIC...

Bob Smith

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sixthscents, in my case the schedular rating I have is 94.6%. My 100% P&T rating is for TDIU. Your question is what I have been trying to figure out. I certainly do not want to go back to the claim/decision route if I do not have too. As I said, I will do it if it helps my wife. I appreciate your input. Thanks! Terry Sturgis

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