Need help for DM2 rating....Newbie
Hi Fellow Veterans, I have been lurking in the shadows for months reading the different post. This happened when a friend told me I might be able to get help for my DM 2 and complications. I can prove...
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Well gary welcome home! and thank you for your service! OH welcome to VBN! First unless you want to go it alone I would recommend you get a VSO to help you with your claim. Second you should put your...
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First of all, I would like to welcome you aboard. Second, make sure you get your claim in this month. For example if VA had received your claim last wek before the end of the month, you would have...
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Hi Stillhere, Thank you for the quick reply. I got in contact with an advisor yesterday through the Internet. I actually got a quick email back with his phone number to call. WOW! You said you would...
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Hello Idawg47, Thank you for the quick reply. As stated above I will get my claim in this week. Thanks for the tip. Also thank you for the guess at rating me. I'll look forward to sharing my journey...
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PhyCat, Welcome to VBN. This is a great place to get answers. As my small contribution to your journey, take a look at my website. It might aid you as you begin. It is free. fanaticbooks
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Hi Fanaticbooks, Thanks for the tip but I have been their a couple of times already and will consult again before too long. Thanks for the reply, Gary
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Gary, Welcome to the VBN. I'd be very careful about making any kind of "guess" as to a final rating without knowing your precise conditions. I mean, a 40 percent for DM II requires use of insulin,...
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PhuCat, you are talking about two different issues. The first is the issue of service connection. There should be no problem at all with getting service connection for diabetes based on what you are...
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In addition to what Cruiser said, you might want to make sure that the 1991 date of diagnosis of DM II is clearly indicated in the med records you provide to VA. This will allow VA to grant service...
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Hi jDave, Thanks for the tips and the welcome. I am reading and making notes. I will keep you and the others posted as I make my journey. Gary
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Hi Cruiser, Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate the advice on "diabetic gastrointestinal neuropathy" and GERD and will include both. I understand your point on the rating portion and...
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Greetings Ivacjoub, Thanks for the reply. As I explained to Cruiser I hope I get that definitive date. I wasn't aware of the 1 year retro per 38 CFR 3.114. "They sometimes forget stuff" is a little...
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Gary: If you have SC erectile dysfunction it is considered "special compensation" and is compensated at the rate of $97 per month above any other compensation you receive. I just found this out
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Hi all. I am new here, but have read some of your questions before I joined,so please bear with me. I am a Viet nam vet,spent a total of 12 years in service and 4 reserves.I filed a disability claim...
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Hi Stewart. Welcome aboard! I'm too new to help you with these questions but there is a lot of knowledge on this board. Someone will be along soon to sort things out for you! Gary
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Hi Everyone. Thanks to all who helped. Great ideas. I got an American Legion VSO and filed last Thursday. I had all of my med records included. Now the wait! I'll keep you posted. Gary
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stewart14 wrote: Hi all. I am new here, but have read some of your questions before I joined,so please bear with me. I am a Viet nam vet,spent a total of 12 years in service and 4 reserves.I filed a...
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PhuCat, I wish you good "journey" and may your quest through the "undiscover'd country" be successful. fanaticbooks
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Thank you and thanks for a great web page, it was very helpful.
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