C&P - Compensation & Pension Exams and Appeals.

Cand P for left knee

feeds@yuku.com (hammy) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:04:22 GMT

Had a candplast week on left knee.The NP called today and told me I had arthritis and fluid on the knee.Ihad injury 40+years ago in the service with no follow up treatment. I stated in the exam that Inever had another injury to the knee What are my chances of an award

examine

feeds@yuku.com (ckmj8669) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:50:48 GMT

Finally got a letter telling to report for an examine for my claim, it doesn't say which item the examine is for, have 2 items that were remanded and not sure which it is......do they do more than one at an appointment? one was for neck and the other was for lungs......any one know the odds of approved claims when they get this far, remanded by appeal board and then having examines?

Leg Neuropathy

feeds@yuku.com (crh178) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:56:01 GMT

I have a C&P scheduled next week for leg neuropathy secondary to low back injury. How is this exam done?

Helping my Father In Law

feeds@yuku.com (ccmhover) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:58:51 GMT

I am and have been helping my father in law with his appeal. 4 years ago the VA took his 60% Service Connected issues away from him and said he was fine. Well jumping forward 4 years...the BVA now says that he is "Granted" those items back, but in the process a few additional things got added and are now sitting in remand. How do we get the remanded items separated from the granted items so that he can receive his back payment, rating, and monthly compensation? Please feel free...

So, I called the BVA status line today.......

feeds@yuku.com (stengun) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:33:26 GMT

Howdy Everybody,

I called the BVA status line today, actually I called on Thrusday to check on the status of my appeal and was told that it was still waiting for the Judge to request my file.

Ok, no problem except that I went to the BVA TB hearing on 12-10-08 so I asked how appeals were selected for the judges to review them. The woman on the status line told me that they were done strictly by docket number.

Ok. So, I asked for my docket number. I was told it...

Got my results in!!!

feeds@yuku.com (89thmp) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:26:55 GMT

I filed for an increase for my PTSD after a few month stint in Adult Acute Care Hospital. Freaked the hell out and that was the last I remembered...... I was 30% for PTSD and was able to get to 70% for PTSD and 10% for my heart problems. Submitted my request in May 2009, C&P in Sep 2009 and got the results yesterday.
The effective day was the day I had the Temp Detention Order put on me (late April 2009). I'm very happy about it. Since I have massive issues still and I'm...

increase but no change!

feeds@yuku.com (timtee2621) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:20:10 GMT

please help me figure this out.I have an overall rating of 40% before filing for increase for groin injury. which was rated at 0%. i got an increase of 10% but they still say overall rating is 40% why is it not 50%. they say there will be no change in pay. what do i do?

Bad c&p exam

feeds@yuku.com (Rickm) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:15:35 GMT

Hi i am new to this site and am looking for some feed back. I had a c&p exam in july 2008 for IBS and PTSD the exam for the ibs went good and as i was leaving a psychologist said that he had an opening now if i wanted to get my ptsd exam out of the way now. I told him i would see him but i had to go out to my truck and get my paper work he stated to me yea go get your paper work i am going to pick it a part. i new it was not going to be good after that remark but i stayed any way in his...

DRO HEARING postponed ?????

feeds@yuku.com (navy1980) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:08:10 GMT

I had a dro scheduled on thursday, the dro person called my vso unexpectedly on wednesday said I should review my file to better prepare for the dro hearing, and we can do it at a later date,, is this the norm.... my vso advised me to postpone it and I did.. he said this could only help me ,, did this happen to anyone else

C&P complaint

feeds@yuku.com (jbrook) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:27:44 GMT

I went to ROI to get a copy of my exam. After reviewing the paper work I see that the Nurse Practioner that did the exam exclude things or failed to pay attention when she gave the exam. I have limited range of motion in my shoulder as well as arthritus. Failed to mention either in the paper work. And pain in my knee, which in the paper work said no pain in knee during exam which is a lie because the secont she put pressure on my knee during the exam i winced and she asked if it hurt and...

Comp and Pen Exam

feeds@yuku.com (DON33) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:43:50 GMT

Hello vets i just finished my last exam for TBI. Currently rated at 10% for headaches, This is my forth Exam.Applied for an increase threw Waco regional office in 6/03/09. This recent exam today was brief and similar to the last exam done by my psychiatrist.But it was done by a nurse pratciner which was very unusaul,considering that my last three exams was by neurologist and psychiatrist. Does anyone have new increase with TBI and have any insight on how imperative Comp and Pens exams are...

NOD - DRO decision

feeds@yuku.com (justavet) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:01:14 GMT

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How to appeal chronic lower back pain???

feeds@yuku.com (jstrokes) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:19:00 GMT

The Army gave me 20% for chronic lower back pain. I was rated for loss of forward flexion. I was medically retired for this and one more condition. When I went to the VA to be rated, the Dr. said I flexed to 85 degrees. The Dr. told me to reach as far as I could and that's what I did. I've never been one for faking. How do I get a better rating for my back? Also, what information would be valuable in my appeal? Can I/should I ask to have my back re-evaluated?

Regards,
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Preparing for a Diabetes II appeal

feeds@yuku.com (jstrokes) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:55 GMT

Hello all, I am currently at 80% including 50% from sleep apnea with CPAP, 10% for Glaucoma, and 0% for Erectile Dysfunction. I was diagnosed with Diabetes II 10 months after being released from active duty and while on TDRL. By providing information about my diagnosis of Diabetes II I hope to get a rating for the Diabetes II itself and also get an increase for erectile dysfunction and Glaucoma. If there is anything that would really help make my appeal solid please let me know. Here is the...

Questions. Formulating my NOD

feeds@yuku.com (Army 63w) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:07:11 GMT

Hi I have a few questions

1. Im filing a NOD for Back issues. I have a nexus statement from my Primary MD. Would a note from a Ortho doc hold more weight because its a back issue?

The letter states that my current C-spine and T-spine DDD is the same disease as my SC Lumbar DDD. That the disease has just progressed into other areas of my back. I now have multilevel DDD. The VA denied me SC for T and C spine because I was not treated for upper back pain in the...

Help! 2nd C&P Exam

feeds@yuku.com (beallthatyoucanbe) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:20:39 GMT

Quick question. I'M facing another C&P fwith the same issue I was granted SMC for 4 months ago. (Loss use of Left Foot)This time I'm in for auto allowance and SAH grant . Why not just use the same exam? Same issues are being addressed again. Any experts out there? Little bit nervous because I'm 100% IU/PT and I don't need any risks.

lower back exam

feeds@yuku.com (ben43) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:55:44 GMT

Hello, first time here, medical discharge 1993 for 2 lower back operations l4 l5 digenrative disc disease with arthritis, I have had two evaluations since both resulting in no increase, still at 20 %, everyone says it because on forward flexion I always exceed 30 %, is this true and if so what about the other measurements like extension, right and left laterial and rotation do they figure in if you have less than 30% forward flexion. Also what about depression for lower back, my doctor...

QTC exam ????

feeds@yuku.com (Sltblock73) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:57:48 GMT

I had a QTC exam yesterday. I have a few question about my exam. I was seen for both knees(sc 40%) and secondary clams R hip and lower back. The examiner never touched my knees only asked my to bend them 3 times each and did not use a goniometer to measure range of motion. The same went for my...

Need expert advice for upcoming C&P

feeds@yuku.com (beallthatyoucanbe) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:24:52 GMT

I was awarded SMC Juy 09 for loss use of my left foot. NowI applied for auto allowance and they have scheduled me for the exact same C&P again. Why didn't they just use the last one? I'm 100% IuPt and I don't want to rock that boat. Thanks for your imput.

Does anyone know?

feeds@yuku.com (JHawks) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:01:56 GMT

I am just curious here. Is there a site or does anyone know how to find out which VARO is the fastest and which is the slowest in completing claims? Are they VARO's rated somewhere as to performance and backlog?

How is Atlanta?