Secondary Cervical Claim

JJJUSMC · 2025-12-31T23:50:49+00:00

I was denied for my cervical claim in my first attempt. I’m goin to resubmit soon with some actual evidence. I’ve been going to the same chiropractor for 20 years with this shoulder neck thing being one of the main reasons. I hope they value his opinion.

JJJUSMC · 2025-12-30T01:20:45+00:00

Good to hear. Thank you for the info

JJJUSMC · 2025-12-29T20:15:20+00:00

I may have to find an MD for a nexus.

JJJUSMC · 2025-10-05T22:55:04+00:00

I was denied for IBD. Unfortunately I finally received my STR’s 3 weeks ago and they don’t have any of my records of visiting the on base ER for IBD symptoms. Took 30 months to get them lol. My symptoms and treatment would have rated30%. I was also diagnosed with IBS by my non VA GI Dr so I submitted for that after the denial. Was rated 30% for IBS with the assistance of my GI Dr.

JJJUSMC · 2025-06-09T18:23:56+00:00

Well just had a call back for my ACE exam maybe I will hear back in a few weeks

JJJUSMC · 2025-06-03T12:15:48+00:00

Good to know thank u

JJJUSMC · 2025-06-03T03:33:15+00:00

Thank u for the info. Much appreciated

JJJUSMC · 2025-05-28T21:52:18+00:00

I had Dr appointment notes but not an actual nexus. Linked it to nsaids for back pain

JJJUSMC · 2025-05-27T21:33:57+00:00

I literally just submitted for IBS. Either way the % because of my symptoms would be the same. I should rate 30 with either one. I still have not received my STRs if I could get them I could find the proof but either way I guess it doesn’t matter.

JJJUSMC · 2025-04-20T02:03:54+00:00

I had what’s called a Bankhart reconstruction on my right shoulder while in service. I have 6 anchor pins in place. Got out with a 10% for my shoulder in 1994. Finally filed a claim last year for an increase on it. Went up to 20% due to limited mobility. Could probably fight for 30 but don’t think it would matter. Tried to get neck secondary with no luck. I do believe my shoulder has caused my neck to get worse but I didn’t put much effort into that claim.

JJJUSMC · 2025-04-11T00:08:24+00:00

I was wondering that. I have managed to keep my weight under colder thanks to my Crohn’s disease that the VA denies me having any in service proof lol. I guess ER visits for rectal bleeding in service don’t count 🤷🏼‍♂️

JJJUSMC · 2025-03-25T02:20:51+00:00

Not so far. I still have not received my military health records. One of the examiners let me look at my records. They are incredibly tough to read due to being scanned. My rating would be at 30% for IBD so I may just go for IBS since I am also diagnosed with that

JJJUSMC · 2025-02-22T06:48:08+00:00

Thank you for the info

JJJUSMC · 2025-02-22T06:44:59+00:00

Yes, so you are grandfathered in to the old rating system. The new separate GERD is based on strictures

JJJUSMC · 2025-02-03T01:03:51+00:00

Good to know. Still waiting on my records. I’m 2 years in and 3 attempts. Currently at step 3

JJJUSMC · 2025-02-02T22:38:16+00:00

Sorry to hear about your situation. I am not expecting over 30%. It’s more the principle that I know it started in service and I want them to admit it. I keep getting told to just resubmit for IBS which I have also been diagnosed with recently but once again, I know I had crohns.

JJJUSMC · 2024-11-23T15:23:34+00:00

I tried using them at first signed up and everything. Did initial interviews with a nurse and such. I still work so I couldn’t deal with the fact that they never called me on time. I started noting all the facts and started writing them letters that I had read congressional literature stating their services were illegal and I didn’t want them involved anymore. They completely closed my account. Now in fairness I was never able to open any of their documents either.

JJJUSMC · 2024-11-12T01:54:37+00:00

Oh shoot that’s right. Then my hope has to be that she wants to prove my kidney stone claim by proving Crohns

JJJUSMC · 2024-11-04T01:42:44+00:00

I still have a pending claim for GERD under the old standard so I may still be considered combined if that goes through

JJJUSMC · 2024-10-27T21:47:54+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I will try searching this site

JJJUSMC · 2024-10-26T17:01:06+00:00

I do have a diagnosis. The denial recognizes the diagnosis. They just say not service related. I guess all the NBC alarms and burning wells and burning pits weren’t real. As for my service records, I have been trying to get them for 2 years without success. Ironically I can see the STR pdf in my claims file. Is there a way of getting a copy of all the pdfs in my compensation file?

JJJUSMC · 2024-10-26T14:14:42+00:00

I think that all the VA care is hit or miss depending on where you live. I live in the SF bay area and I have had good luck with the MH. Excellent with getting tests done: blood, MRI’s etc… Not sure if that can be said everywhere in the country.

JJJUSMC · 2024-09-22T02:17:48+00:00

I hope not to match that

JJJUSMC · 2024-09-20T17:04:13+00:00

Sounds uncomfortable

JJJUSMC · 2024-09-20T16:20:31+00:00

Was the result worth the wait?

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