tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post6554750970769000764..comments2023-05-10T04:47:11.680-07:00Comments on The Blog at Military Disability Made Easy: Supporting Documents—The Key to a Successful VA Disability Claim MDMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807695915566004972noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-27914449783641246712016-08-08T21:30:31.335-07:002016-08-08T21:30:31.335-07:00Thank you. I will heed the sound advise. Thank you. I will heed the sound advise. HUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847512184905078182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-80701481586932894162016-08-08T15:31:38.909-07:002016-08-08T15:31:38.909-07:00It sounds like the VA, not the PEB made the real e...It sounds like the VA, not the PEB made the real error in your case. If the VA doesn't rate something, then the PEB won't either. The PEB uses the VA's ratings. So, what you really need to do is appeal the VA's decision and get that fixed first. Then you won't have any problems with the PEB. If you want to contact us privately, use our contact form on our website. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-70351071653467824122016-07-31T09:41:40.614-07:002016-07-31T09:41:40.614-07:00I forgot to add another medication I've been t...I forgot to add another medication I've been taking for over a year, Xarelto for A-Fib.HUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847512184905078182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-43605818309526513382016-07-31T09:05:11.335-07:002016-07-31T09:05:11.335-07:00I've been on continuous medication for over a ...I've been on continuous medication for over a year; medication that is given to those that have suffered a heart attack. I'm still on that medication. The C&P examiner failed to annotate the MI. The MEB/PEB both acknowledged the history of MI. The VA failed to rate it, even though I provided documentation. Four unfitting conditions were sent to the VA they combined two into one A-Fib with history of MI and rated it 10%, using code 7010. MI should have been rated independent of A-Fib, code 7006. And rated at least 10% for the fact that I am on continuous meds. I plan on addressing in my VARR. I just don't know best to do it. The VA provider also failed to follow the explicit instructions on what medications I am taking what it is for (i.e. lisinopril for high blood pressure; Hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure; Metoprolol for Myocardial Infarction; Indomethinicin for Ankylosing Spndylitis) all of which I have been taking for over a year. I had to wait four months from returning from over seas to get my MI identified by a cardiologist; he explicitly wrote why he believed I suffered and survived an MI in his notes. The cardiologist (and two other cardiologists, independently agreed with the continuation of meds) agreed with the medications, continued. There is other physical evidence, dizziness, edema after the 16 hour flight from overseas. Edema has gone away but dizziness continues intermittently. <br /><br />I have other information I'd like to share with you, privately.HUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847512184905078182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-33936513139629182482016-07-30T12:05:40.117-07:002016-07-30T12:05:40.117-07:00Hi Vince -
Bad news. No record = no benefits. Th...Hi Vince - <br /><br />Bad news. No record = no benefits. This is an all-too-common problem that many veterans face, but there isn't anything you can do about it. The law that requires proof of connection is good in that it protects the system from those that would abuse it, but in situations like yours, it can also cause problems. And there simply isn't a fix. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-61518318396629871852016-07-30T12:04:03.465-07:002016-07-30T12:04:03.465-07:00Do you have the date of the myocardial infarction ...Do you have the date of the myocardial infarction clearly documented? What happened right after the heart attack? What treatment did you receive? As long as your medical records show that you had a heart attack while on active duty, then that counts as the diagnosis. A heart attack is a heart attack. If it occurred, it occurred. Do you have any documentation of the original incidence? For the consultation with the specialist, they are saying that you have a "history of MI", correct? Does the record include a date of the incident? I recommend going back to the specialist and having him write up a more thorough history clearly outlining the dates and full history of the MI. <br /><br />As long as you can show that the MI did happen while on active duty, that's all you need. Even the VASRD states that that is enough to prove service-connection. Check out the discussion for code 7006 for myocardial infarctions:<br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/theheart.html#d<br /><br />Now it is also important to note that just because you had a heart attack doesn't mean that you have any lasting symptoms that cause a current disability. The PEB gives ratings for a condition's severity at the time of separation, so if the MI didn't cause any lasting symptoms, you may not get a rating higher than 0%, even if proven service-connected. To get even a 10% rating for a heart condition, you have to score an 8-10 MET with fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, etc., or you have to take continuous medication. If you don't have these symptoms or take medication constantly, then you won't get a rating higher than 0%. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-32565215288901286642016-07-28T09:37:57.496-07:002016-07-28T09:37:57.496-07:00The medical record was a month long therapy sessio...The medical record was a month long therapy session at Eglin AFB where they treated a problem with my neck. That record did not make it to my file. I have a claim in with archives.gov. What if I do no find the record?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490515329659352085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-18914905880752309582016-07-28T08:21:37.264-07:002016-07-28T08:21:37.264-07:00How do I overcome the loss of a medical record tha...How do I overcome the loss of a medical record that could undoubtedly prove service connectivity? I'm experiencing that with my neck. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490515329659352085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-1712088047651372182016-07-26T14:02:08.237-07:002016-07-26T14:02:08.237-07:00Dr. Johnson, "History of" vs. Diagnosis;...Dr. Johnson, "History of" vs. Diagnosis; I am facing a semantic nightmare. The PEB is denying one of my MEB-found unfitting conditions because it says "History of" and not Diagnosis. This is because I had to wait four months to get back to the states for definitive specialty consultation and care. I am facing not being able to retire with benefits, because the PEB is playing word games. The documentation is clear that I had an MI, but the PEB is trying to pull a fast one. I would love some advise, before I have to face the Formal PEB, date pending. HUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847512184905078182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-30894009463804004202016-06-04T06:24:36.478-07:002016-06-04T06:24:36.478-07:00Thanks Dr. Johnson! Your knowledge and assistance ...Thanks Dr. Johnson! Your knowledge and assistance is much appreciated. Josh C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11817618799746103602noreply@blogger.com