Question For Berta

[Guest jstacy]

This question is for Berta. Can you tell me how the VA decides loss of use of a creatice organ and does a Lung quualify. Do you know the code used for this.

Thanks in advance

[Guest DSTARR]

His medical condition is difficulty in breathing, LK

[Guest jstacy]

John- did the VA treat you promptly for the dypesia when you complained?

I am not familiar with that term but is this too associated with your SC claim problems?

Did you request TDIU and send them the 21-8940?

TDIU -Total Disability Due to unemployability- the 100% rate- about $2,300 a month.

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[Guest jstacy]

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Correct dyspnea is shortness of breath upon walking any distance or at rest or inability to climb 1 flight of stairs. I went to VA ER complaining of shortness of breath in January this year and the doc told me to lose weight and adjusted my BP meds. I went again and again for the same condition and Finally a good MD sent me for a CXR. The CXR showed the elevated diaphragm , had a Fluro and a ct scan done and found the paralysis. FInally I went to a private doc and had a PFT. I meet the schedular requirements for 60 perccent but I want the nerve group to be connected also.. The Private doc has helped me sign up for LTD at work and ssa.

I have to withdraw my 401K out to live until the LTD and SSA Kick in. I know it will be at keast 2 years before the VA Kicks in anything.

[Johnny60]

John,

I have paralyzed vocal chords which cause shortness-of-breath on exertion. Exertion may be anything such as you describe; walking, getting dressed, showering, etc.

My condition was not as severe when I was a younger man. But lately, at 60, it has increased in severity. My sleep has become difficult. I've gotten sleep apnea condition from this breathing disorder also, and wake up many nights gasping for air.

Pulmonary sent me for a sleep test. It was determined that wearing a CPAP mask would eliviate most of the sleep apnea. This mask forces air into my lungs, thereby keeping the air pipe open.

Losing weight is mandatory. Eliminating alcohol, coffee, and other muscle relaxants are also necessary.

Of course, if all this doesn't help, a tracheotomy is necessary.

What to do? What to do? A rather perplexing situation to be in.

I wish you all the best of luck. I'd give back all of my 100% P & T, if only to breathe freely.

[SEJones]

John

Becareful withdrawing your 401k and applying LTD. There may be an offset. Read your policy very carefully especially if it is a benefit through your employer/ former employer. The ERISA rules are worse than the VA.

SE

John

Becareful withdrawing your 401k and applying LTD. There may be an offset. Read your policy very carefully especially if it is a benefit through your employer/ former employer. The ERISA rules are worse than the VA.

SE

[Guest allanopie]

Hello JStacy,

I doubt the VA would consider the lung or nerves to it, under loss of, or loss of use of a "creative organ". If it was farther south, say around your testicles or overies, they "may" give it more consideration.

"Dyspnea"? I hope you fair better consideration for your claim.

I was first diagnosed in my service records & have chronic problems & treatment throughout my medical history. Asked for SC claim back in 95 or so. Never heard anymore about it.