I was recently awarded secondary for asthma, which they just wrapped into my sleep apnea percentage (which is total bullshit) and migraines secondary to my anxiety/ptsd/bi-polar (which they rated at 0%). So two wins but the VA found a way to screw me anyway. To bad for them, I don't back down from anything. My question is, how long should I wait to appeal? They said my migraines don't show characteristics of a prostrating nature. That is funny because nobody ever even asked at my c&p exam and my private medical records didn't say either way. Sooooo I guess I have to submit a supplementary claim with more evidence. I have been keeping a daily log of my migraines and various other issue at the recommendation of this site. It isn't very long yet but it is started. I can also get my doctor to at least describe the nature of my migraines as well. I submitted a statement from my wife initially and they did read it. However, she didn't mention prostration. She just mentioned how often I have them. So I guess I'll have her submit another one as well. Any advice on how long to wait? Should I wait until I get the C-file which seems to be impossible and taking forever? Should I wait for a longer daily logg?
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mwillis71
I was recently awarded secondary for asthma, which they just wrapped into my sleep apnea percentage (which is total bullshit) and migraines secondary to my anxiety/ptsd/bi-polar (which they rated at 0%). So two wins but the VA found a way to screw me anyway. To bad for them, I don't back down from anything. My question is, how long should I wait to appeal? They said my migraines don't show characteristics of a prostrating nature. That is funny because nobody ever even asked at my c&p exam and my private medical records didn't say either way. Sooooo I guess I have to submit a supplementary claim with more evidence. I have been keeping a daily log of my migraines and various other issue at the recommendation of this site. It isn't very long yet but it is started. I can also get my doctor to at least describe the nature of my migraines as well. I submitted a statement from my wife initially and they did read it. However, she didn't mention prostration. She just mentioned how often I have them. So I guess I'll have her submit another one as well. Any advice on how long to wait? Should I wait until I get the C-file which seems to be impossible and taking forever? Should I wait for a longer daily logg?
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broncovet
You should wait to appeal "exactly" as long as you want to wait to get paid (retro). Appeal sooner = get it settled sooner. Appeal later = get it settled later.
GBArmy
mwillis71 That's the spirit. You don't lose until you quit trying! You can submit an appeal, supplemental, HLR etc. the next day but I would suggest that you should have 1) your decision letter i
pacmanx1
We have discussed this before and hopefully we don’t get into another debate, but prostrating is not a normal or typical word that is commonly used with migraines. I typically file a NOD as soon as I
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