C&P - Compensation & Pension Exams and Appeals.

When do I turn in my claims and do the exam prior to retirement?

feeds@yuku.com (davionics) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:56:11 GMT

Hello all,
I have basically two options and I'm looking for advice from everyone on which to do. Either file my claim and do my exam now (in Europe) or later on once I return to the states... I've had 9 different surgeries over my career and other issues so I want to get this right the first time.
My situation:
I'm currently still active duty Air Force here in Italy. I retire in 1 July 2010 and I will have approximately 4.5 months terminal...

IU form

feeds@yuku.com (marlowe7721) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:30:54 GMT

Where can I order the va form 21-8940 for increased compensation to 100% due to not being able to work due to service connected disability... Also any help ...I just received a 70% service connected ptsd disability and have also 40% due to medical problems...together they gave me 80% disability....I haven't work much in the past 15 years...in 2000 I lasted about 6 months before I had to quit or get fired due to mood swings...and in the last 5 years I have worked at 3 jobs...each for...

Suspense Date ?

feeds@yuku.com (Rattler) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:55:41 GMT

Went in to see my VSO and check on the status of my claim/s. The VSO, who I feel is pretty good at his job, told me that my claim/s were back at the RO and it had a suspense date of Nov. 7th. I would like to know if that means they (raters) have what they need and need to be finished with my claim/s by that date or what. One of my claims were for high BP / hypertension. The CP PA wrote that she did not feel my claim was S/C as the HBP was diagnosed at the same time as my DMII, which is...

I haven't get any C&P exam in 30 months.. is that normal?

feeds@yuku.com (imri) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:59 GMT

Help. I haven't get any C&P exam in 30 months, is this normal? Anyone here have the same situation as me? thanks.

TWITTER???

feeds@yuku.com (airborneromeo) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:20:24 GMT

Twitter is nice!! Anyone here use it? It would increase Users to forums???

Exam for sleep apnea and nerve damage

feeds@yuku.com (phil) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:52:33 GMT

When I went to a private practce doc he suggested that I be tested for nerve damage and sleep apnea. I took the letter to my primary care doc at the VA in Fayetteville, he told me that the neurologist was not taking any patients, and it was unlikely that I would get to the sleep study any time soon. My question is, does the VA outsource these tests, and do they have a certain time limit in which to give me these tests? It has been thirty days and I am thinking about talking to the Patient...

C&P exam is next week!!!

feeds@yuku.com (hjsmith00843) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:39 GMT

I have a VA claim for the following

PTSD
Hypertension
ED (yep it no longer works well)
Back Pain
Ankle Pain from broken ankle in service
Rash on my left leg that will not go away

Well anyway I recived a letter today saying that I have a C&P sechduled for the 10th of this month. This claim was started this time last year almost to the exact date.

I am so nervous about this and not sure what to do.

Do I need to be cleaned...

it begins

feeds@yuku.com (Kimly) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:55:46 GMT

I got my appointment today for the VA hospital for my appeal, as well as a big packet of paperwork. It says that they can close the file in 30 days if I dont get my doctors notes to them by then, but my doctor(Military Doctors) say it might take 30 days to get copies. My question, is that I have submitted how I have been, how it has gotten worse(depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder) since getting out of the Air Force, and how I have to take medication every day when before I...

Big White Envelope

feeds@yuku.com (msbg123) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:46:42 GMT

Hello all, well it's not my white envelope, but it is my husbands. We filed for a re-evaluation of his claims on the same date. He was 10% for a scar on his face and neck from a training accident with a tank gun and was denied re-current kidney stones from when he was discharged in 2002. We sent in records from military service and after military service for the kidney stones and he had a C&P for the scars. He received 30% for the burn scars and 30% for the kidney stones. His...

Appealed and asked for DRO

feeds@yuku.com (4Landyn) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:27:23 GMT

I had multiple claims filed since 2007 and 2008. I talked to Cleveland and they told me that i was awarded partial grants on my claims and I should be receiving a letter soon. The problem is that was October 21 and I have not received anything yet. What is the actual process of getting an appeal back from the DRO and does it take this long for a letter to be generated. I don't know if it has to be signed off by any more people and I guess that is my number 1 question.

This...

What to do? Claim is a Final Stage and I need to Add P & T Request and Nexus Letters

feeds@yuku.com (Fireblade) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:58:27 GMT

I filed for an increase in disability rating in June 2008 and got a response in Aug 2009.

I sent a simple letter of disagreement immediatly and followed it up by restating my claim and its reasons. Between filing my original claim in June 2008 and now, I have gone from working to not being able to work. I hate this as I work for the best company in the world and had the best role in the world at Microsoft.

I now find myself needing to file for Permanent and Total...

military air craft manifest C130

feeds@yuku.com (BOILERS) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:31:27 GMT

I need a profesional to search for a manifest from clark air base to camrah bay.Aboard A C130 I have the dates of the flight.Stayed three days and was picked up by a twin engine mailplane and flew to the USS America, Three days laterI was transfered by helo. to the USS HorneDLG30 for duty,please notify me at rbryantusn@msn.com

Personal hearing

feeds@yuku.com (phil) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:36:02 GMT

I have a "informal" hearing at the RO in Winston-Salem NC on Nov 23rd., according to letter I got from the VA they state that they will help me make my case and create a relaxing atmosphere.I have representation from the American Legion, I have never met this person. I was denied P&T, and was told my condition for Peripherial Neuropathy has improved, so the VA proposes to reduce my compensation from 100% to 90%. I was just examined by a private practice neurologist who disagreed...

INITIATION OF NEW CLAIM

feeds@yuku.com (LESLIEM) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:18 GMT

I HAVE A 10% DISIBILITY FOR SINUSITIS/ RHINITIS & WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NEW EVALUATION

BASED ON DIAGNOSTIC CODE (6510-6514). THE % GIVEN @ 35 YRS. AGO. HOW DO I GO ABOUT

INITIATING NEW CLAIM?

C&P examiner opinion

feeds@yuku.com (conch) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:21:20 GMT

Will try to keep this short. I had a C&P back in june for an increase on my left knee, was 0%, increased to 10%. Am having a TKR in a week at VAMC. Knee injury happened in service back in 1968. When I filed claim for increase, I also added right hip secondary to left knee. I have limped around for 8 years and babied my left leg for over 40 years. I walk with a cane. I now have worn out my right hip and right knee. I have an outside doc, and x-rays of right hip showing bone on bone, so...

1st C/P Exam in 3 years

feeds@yuku.com (x2cutie) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:38 GMT

HI everyone, I don't post often, mainly because I am NO expert in this whole process. I however read over things on the forum daily and have learned so much. Having said that quick background on my current rating:

30% - Crohn's Disease (sc)
10% - Scar (sc)
10% - Dysthmia (sc)

Overall 40%

I had surgery in september for my crohns disease and was quickly put on temp. 100% - they were very quick and I was thankful for it. So this also prompted...

Comp and pen

feeds@yuku.com (marine1976) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:57:11 GMT

I am a persian gulf veteran SC 20% for a chronic undiagnosed illness. I have a comp and pe this week and next week a well. My GAF scores run in the upper 30' to high 40's. My doctors have aid I have ptsd but would chronic fatigue affect you like it in many ways? Whatever itmis that I have is not debilitating anymore. Its completly debilitated me and I dont think it could be any worse. I have the mptoms of both ptd nd the gulf war syndrome. I have yet to ever hear...

calculator for disability payments over time??

feeds@yuku.com (nerdybiker) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:24:23 GMT

Hey vets,

I'm new to this board and don't retire until next year. My question is this:

Is there any website that will calculate disability payments over the span of 20 years or so just like the retirement calculators online?

Thanks for all your help

help

feeds@yuku.com (mg) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:30:30 GMT

hello everyone. this is my first time posting anything. I just separated from the military. I got my rating 20% for my back, 20% for my neck and 10% for tinnitus and an overall rating of 40% one question is that they say my disabilities are not considered permanent and is subject to future examination. my question is how often is the examination? also I have severe migraines with the records to show, they say I have conflicting evidence of both negative and positive, what does that mean? they...

C&P Exam

feeds@yuku.com (SChiefDave) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:22:38 GMT

I currently have DMII at 20% and PN at 10% bilaterally on both lower extremities secondary to DMII. IN April 08, I filed a claim for other conditions secondary to DMII. In August 08, the VARO [via my VSO] said the claim was ready to rate. Last week, I was scheduled for an all day C&P.

I was scheduled for an 8 AM fasting UGI, a 9 AM exam with a PA, a 12 Noon X-ray and a 1 PM continued exam with the PA.

The day got off to a bad start with my blood sugar low [for me]....