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  1. Moustache6

    Another Doc that "eye balled" measurements

    I have two questions... 1. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to handle a C&P Doc that uses a calibrated eye ball to conduct measurements? I know that there is a process that I can use after the fact, but it should not be that difficult. My VA facility is fairly small and only has 4...
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    Everything but surgery - what to do

    My Doc has tried everything short of surgery for my lower back. The MRI show right L2-3 disc extrusion; moderate and chronic disc degeneration at L3-4 without stenosis; mild degenerative change L4-5 and L5-S1 with mild left L4-5 neural foramen stnosis. I have had physical therapy, traction...
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    MEB moving forward but no IDES

    I am moving forward, but I still do not have access to view IDES. I attempt to log in and it states that I do not have an open case. To date I met with my PEBLO and MHC and filled out/turned in multiple documents. I have spoken to a paralegal and have my first go with a lawyer tomorrow. I...
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    Camp Atterbury for ARNG processing?

    I understand that Pinnellas Park is out and Camp Atterbury, IN is in for the MEB process that ARNG are going through. Is anyone familiar with this and if so is it speeding up the process?
  5. Moustache6

    PFT results and devices

    My PFT results showed "Airway obstruction confirmed by decrease in flow rate at peak flow and flow at 50% of flow volume curve". The doc put me on an Albuterol inhaler. C&P came back with a 10% rating. Since the C&P I have been back in with breathing issues and my primary care doc put me on a...
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    Any guarantee to SSDI if rated 100% VA

    I'm baffled by the SSA and how they determine disability. Is there a direct link between PTSD percentage and the possibility of getting SSDI?
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    Nerve damage to right arm questions

    I suffered a wound from an RPG in early 2007 and have worsening conditions to my arm since that time. The VA conducted an EMG as well as ultrasound and found over a dozen pieces of shrapnel remain and damage to all three nerves (radial, median, and ulnar). I have a couple of questions. 1...
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    Need help with National Guard MEB process

    Just figured out why my state is so screwed up. See timeline below and help me fill in the blanks please... 12/2/2012 VA rating completed - 90% (see first post for specifics) 4/8/2013 Completed PHA 4/8/2013 Submitted VA Rating along with all supporting VA paperwork to State Surgeon by order of...
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    Already VA rated - MEB just started with questions

    I already have a VA rating of 90% and the Michigan Army Natl Guard is just getting around to getting my MEB rolling. I have LOD's completed for PTSD (50% VA), wounds to arm to include nerve damage, muscle damage, and scars (10%,10%, 20%, 30% 30% from VA) back (10% VA) bronchial asthma (10% VA)...
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