Recent content by at_a_canter

So, even though I have a diagnosis for Asthma, and am prescribed a daily inhaler + albuterol, my claim will be denied? Does examiner mean my VA doctor or C&P Examiner?

Ongoing cough for several years. VA orders a PFT, resulting in a Asthma diagnosis. Though I've been on an emergency inhaler (Albuterol) every day for years, which has been the only thing to stop my coughing, the PFT results says I had no reaction to broncodillators. My VA provider just...

Well, just the emergency inhaler for now. The VA phys that wanted me to do the PFT said I would for sure be on some type of daily inhaler (not albuterol) depending on if my issue was restrictive or obstructive. I am on some nasal spray and allergy pill, but I don't think those are specifically...

Went to VA earlier this year for chronic coughing, wheezing, and needing to use albuterol inhaler twice daily. I was told I need to sign up for something called a burn pit registry. I did this, and I was scheduled for a pulmonary function test. I just got the results that show asthma, but I...

Didn't I already waive my military retirement pay when I chose Va pay?

Here is my situation: 90% rated medical retiree from active duty Army in 2015. I waived DoD retirement for VA retirement. I receive 90% rate from VA, and from DoD I get the difference of $81 and my Combat-related Special Compensation of ~$800. I am currently a Federal Civilian Service...

As I understand it, it's rare for a person to remain tdrl after their first evaluation. They are so busy with they backlog that it's almost like they are just trying to get us out of their hair.

As I understand it, TRDL is used when the condition is expected, or has a chance at least, to improve or degrade. It is usually used for those with issues involving psychological illnesses. Illnesses or injuries such as knee or back problems are almost never placed on the TRDL because there...

In certain cases such as mine, if you are medically discharged from the military you will be placed on the temporary disabled retirement list. In my case, after 6 months of being out of service, I was called up to go down to San Antonio for a reevaluation. It was determined that my condition...

Anyone?

A few concerns. Is it not a conflicting interest that the VA uses in house employees to conduct c&p exams? I have a reevaluation c&p exam but it says it's for TBI. The problem is that I was discharged for PTSD with residual TBI, as they said they couldn't delineate my symptoms from PTSD to...

If you are single you probably are fine having sold it back but if you have dependents it is kind of bad because you don't get the BAH and what not when you sell leave.

I'm not currently aware of a difference between the two. Voc Rehab bases it's BAH on your location and whether you are full or part-time. If you are eligible for it, you should switch to it. 48 months of coverage, books 100% paid for, get a stipend for supplies each semester and a free laptop...

So, I use Voc Rehab atm, and I'm not sure the BAH payments differ. But, I get my BAH for the previous month on the first, along with my disability. If you are doing 16 week semesters, you can expect 4 payouts with the first payout coming at the end of the first month. From what I gather, as...