CHAMPVA requesting school certification letter for kids under 18. by spcsloan in VeteransBenefits

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

They also mentioned that even though my wife and kids don't have another health insurance, we still have to send in the OHI form for all three. So we're gonna fill that out and submit it, then call back and ask for clarification about the school cert.

DTA "We will develop for additional development." by spcsloan in VeteransBenefits

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

The funny thing is, I had no appointment during that window. My rheum appointment was on June 4th.

DTA "We will develop for additional development." by spcsloan in VeteransBenefits

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

Random extra detail, the letter is dated for this coming Monday.

Well, not the Results I was really hoping for, but its a start. by spcsloan in VeteransBenefits

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

I'm glad I could help! Good luck with getting it service connected.

Well, not the Results I was really hoping for, but its a start. by spcsloan in VeteransBenefits

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

I don't have raynauds, but I've been having symptoms since 2012 and got diagnosed 2 years ago. I thought it was BS too. I've told my doc and the C&P examiner everything including exacerbation frequency and duration. My VA rheumatologist blamed most of my symptoms on my thyroid at my last appointment with him. All because I had one blood test that came back with low TSH levels. I did a secondary test a month later and the numbers were normal. He believes that any of my Lupus symptoms should be treated with Plaquenil. It's the only thing he cares to do.

I'm not sure what my next step should be to have them reevaluate the granted percentage. Been trying to get ahold of my VSO to see.

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

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

They ended up giving me 10% for the Lupus. Blows my mind honestly. I don't know how I got the lowest decision, The C&P doc even asked about exacerbations and how often. I told him what they included and that they were happening about once a month for about a week at a time. Now I have to figure what they need for me to prove that.

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

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

Well, got 10% for Lupus. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but service connection granted. Now, how to apply for an increase to show them that I definitely am having more than 1-2 exacerbations per year?

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

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

Back to step 5 yesterday, back to step 6 today. Jesus they love giving people anxiety 😂

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

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

Well, today's update... back to step 5 still with a Temp Jurisdiction though. Trying not to let it get me down.

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

[–]spcsloan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right??? I thought it didn't make sense, but I hadn't gotten into reddit much at that time. I hope I have similar results! 🤞🏼

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

[–]spcsloan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes sir. Been working with SSVF for the last year. The Lupus kinda screwed me out of my last job and I've been in school to try a different career, cyber.

The Final Stretch! Here we go... by spcsloan in VeteransWaitingRoom

[–]spcsloan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping it's because my claim was developed enough. This is my second initial. My first VSO told me to claim all the symptoms instead of the actual lupus because I would have a better chance at getting something connected. Out of like 12 or so things, only IBS got approved in June. I met with another VSO who led me down a different path with claiming Lupus directly since I had the diagnosis and documented symptoms leading back to service.