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For what its worth (reply) I had one that was only questions, BUT I did get a C&P exam for hearing. All other contentions which were noted were not compensable. BUT the doc at the C&P wanted to change all my heart meds. I sad no as I am happy with my... |
Agent Orange, Heart Disease, Prostate and Parkinson's | 05/24/13 16:34:31 |
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NM (reply) No congrats from me. But 281 days I think that's not tooooo bad concidering. Did they thank you for your service? 16 August is the date I got Married. I knew it reminded me of something. Gotta save up for flowers... |
Survivor Benefits | 05/24/13 16:19:44 |
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Back pay (reply) Gotta have some more info. If Nam ended in 75 I assume you are not a Vietnam Vet??? You like many of us never knew what you could file for. Its a damn shame that we never knew about a lot of benefits after getting out. |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/24/13 16:14:19 |
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Breathing (reply) I have two vet friends that have the machine on while they sleep. I have a brother in law that is grossly overweight. He falls asleep in the middle of a conversation with his eyes open. Then all of a sudden makes a noise like snoring (... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/24/13 16:10:11 |
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saddened (reply) I am saddened that I did not find this site in 2006 when I filed my first CAD claim with the VA...But happy to be here now, and thank the long standing members for al they have contributed...You made it what it is... |
Social Chat | 05/24/13 13:44:41 |
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Cruiser (reply) As always thank you for your expertise. As others have posted it is easier to get along the the heart problem than the lung problems. My pullmonolgist says that scarring may cause lung disfunction. So I will wait to see if my appeal... |
Agent Orange, Heart Disease, Prostate and Parkinson's | 05/24/13 13:36:48 |
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Hampton Roads (reply) Don't know anything about the VAMC there. But I do remember something big about the Civil War happened there. Looks like there is still a war going on with the VA.personally I have no problem with the way my VA doc and clinic treat me.... |
Social Chat | 05/24/13 00:56:34 |
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Charlie (reply) Do you ever think the VAMC could be your supplier??? Or do you still got to buy off the street???Bill |
Social Chat | 05/24/13 00:49:03 |
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Veriucalise (reply) Heartless but true. Was tole ont thing then another then another. I don't think that anything will come out of the NYC RO lately. |
E-Benefits/IRIS/1-800/Claim Timelines | 05/23/13 21:07:18 |
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Provisional (reply) I wonder if my two year old AICD Implant would need more evidence. Had my second C&P in Jan 2013. I think it might final this year. How could they pump out 36,000 claims in one month with no margin for error. I think it is going to... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/23/13 21:00:16 |
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tg1964 (reply) Well at least it has moved. August is just around the corner...Good Luck.. |
E-Benefits/IRIS/1-800/Claim Timelines | 05/23/13 20:16:25 |
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VA money scam (reply) It is amazing how wonderful the computer. It is a world of information at your fingertips. BUT it is also a way for fome SOB in a third world country, or ev en here to steal all that you have. Just another pathetic group of people who... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/23/13 20:14:51 |
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SSDI (reply) Been on it for 4 years. The SSDI info from exam says the person should not do any lifting, distance walking or sitting. I think the sitting is because of blood clots. At the time SSDI was awarded I only had two mild heart attcks. But... |
Vet Social Security Issues- SSDI SSI | 05/23/13 18:10:03 |
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SSDI Backpay (reply) I got a DD 6 months after applying for regular SS. I didn't even know that I was eligible for SSDI. The exam and doctor reports said it all. They cant be as slow as a claim with the VA.... |
Vet Social Security Issues- SSDI SSI | 05/23/13 18:02:50 |
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Steamjockey (reply) +1 +1 +1 My wife once bought end tables that had to be put together. I opened the box and started to assemble them. The first thing I saw under the table was made in you guessed it The RVN. She saw the look on my face and... |
Social Chat | 05/23/13 17:57:51 |
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Periphal Neuropothy (reply) Don't have an answer but do have real bad leg pains. Both legs cut for bypass ankle to half way up to the old soldier...Vascular surgeon says its diabetic neuropthry, but my numbers are .5 from being diabetic.. Before bypass the surgeon... |
Agent Orange, Heart Disease, Prostate and Parkinson's | 05/23/13 17:51:47 |
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NYC RO (reply) MY NOD/Appeal has just had its two year anniversary the 16 of this month. The letters I have got from them tell me that a NOD takes 518 days.I am about 630 days. C&P completed for AICD implant Jan 5th 2013. So I guess it takes three... |
E-Benefits/IRIS/1-800/Claim Timelines | 05/23/13 17:23:48 |
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Is all of us (reply) I have a private Urologist who does the exam every four months. I am kinda used to it. Butt not liking it. When its over and hands me the paper towels I always say ( why are you handing me those ....YOU MADE THE MESS) LOL... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/23/13 12:14:20 |
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Provisional awards (reply) I think only time will tell. One month has gone , and I have not seen too much posted. |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/23/13 12:03:36 |
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a latte? (reply) What kind of name is that for a cup of stinken coffee?? Frapachino/ I don't think so. Does Starbucks give a damn about vets, or the little guy.. I don't think so, with them its only what the bottom line is. Another story of the big guy... |
Social Chat | 05/22/13 23:55:32 |
