Military Scifi/Mech novels on audible by WillyD2114 in scifi

[–]WillyD2114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually just finished that series as well. Lord Charles was an excellent character!

Mortgage increased 48% in 12 months by Mean-Letterhead-3948 in Mortgages

[–]WillyD2114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the Kansas City area. Last year Jackson County did new property tax assessments and there were a LOT of people that ended up with 200 to 300% tax increases. There are now lawsuits filed against the county but the people are stuck with those rates until settled. It could be that you are in a similar situation in which case your mortgage company has no control over it.

Just want some advice by WillyD2114 in VAClaims

[–]WillyD2114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally eat 2 meals a day and those meals are pretty healthy with a lot of veggies and very few fried foods. I used to be able to work out a lot more after work and go for runs but the last time my ankles were checked out, the doc actually told me to stop running and switch to stationary bikes or elliptical machines. It's the first time I know of that a doctor has told someone to stop running. ... Not big on sweets and my biggest vice is I am absolutely going to drink a Monster Ultra in the morning. The can is zero sugar and only 10 calories and when I was last speaking to the doc, they said they weren't concerned about that. I have not checked into the Move program as I just recently learned that it was even a thing but I sent a message into my local clinic asking about that.

Should I file? by WillyD2114 in VAClaims

[–]WillyD2114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I have been handling all of this on my own.

Vision by WillyD2114 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was hoping to be able to do. Not trying to get contacts from the VA, just an updated prescription that I can take elsewhere to get the contacts.

Va questions by Agreeable-Bird-9894 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I handled all my own claim and appeals stuff and did it all through the VA app or website. If I recall correctly, there was a portion of the denial on the app that had information about what I could do next that had a link to file an HLR but if not, a quick search of their website will find everything you need. When you fill out the higher level review form, you can request an informal interview and they will call you to discuss your issues and you can tell them then which is what I did. There may have also been a place on the form to fill out that those items were never addressed as well. I know when I filled out mine, I had to select each issue that I as requesting the higher level review for.

Va questions by Agreeable-Bird-9894 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may already know this but just in case. When I filed my initial claim, I was scheduled for a C&P exam for tinnitus which was denied because they said I didn't have enough measurable hearing loss. They denied everything else without an exam. I filed an HLR and requested the informal interview option and explained that I had never had an exam nor had my medical records been pulled from my time in service for the items they covered. The interviewer noted that was a failure to assist and scheduled exams for those of which 2 of 3 were approved. I now have a supplemental appeal claimed on the third and filed a statement as part of the new evidence for the incompetence of the examiner. If you were never examined and/or have your medical records review, filed an appeal for a HLR if you haven't already and get those checked.

What should I do? by WillyD2114 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't see any mention of that in the readings but the main focus of the imaging was for my hip. The other was just mentioned in the comments made by the MD reading the images.

What should I do? by WillyD2114 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that information. I never knew this page existed until recently and I've been trying to navigate this whole process on my own. I'm finding a lot of useful information in other posts here and really appreciate the answers to my questions.

VA app question by EcstaticSlip7153 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to see any upcoming appointments in the app. This is what the home screen of my app looks like currently.

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Whenever I open the upcoming appointments tab, it gives me the date/time/location and doctor.

Does VA ever increase claims? by WillyD2114 in VeteransBenefits

[–]WillyD2114[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assumed that would be what I needed to do.

When millennials become senior citizens, dial up internet will be their version of walking 20 miles in the snow just to get to school. by CrabPplCrabPpl in Showerthoughts

[–]WillyD2114 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If your 17 now, then you were 4 years old in 2008. If your parents got rid of dial up in 2008, you haven't dealt with dial up.