Posted on Apr 13, 2019
Should I get evidence from outside doctor to push for a claim that was denied by the VA?
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Hello, I submitted a claim that the VA specifically posted on their website and they denied me. One of them states that they do not need medical evidence for support, but yet I am assuming that they still need some sort of evidence. I know that I have a year to re-open the claim but should I go to an outside doctor and get treated/evidence from an outside source? I already spoke to my VA doctor and she said that I already have back pain(documented) but she believes that there is no need for me to see a specialists for the reason why my fingers and feet start getting numb when I walk for a bit. Should I go back to the Veteran Service Office and re-open the case or should I go to an outside doctor and get that evidence stacked up first? I have attached the links that I was looking at and was going to give to my doctor. Any thoughts.....
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/medically-unexplained-illness.asp
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/vibration/index.asp
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/wars-operations/iraq-war.asp
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/medically-unexplained-illness.asp
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/vibration/index.asp
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/wars-operations/iraq-war.asp
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Disabled Veterans
VA Claim
Posted 5 y ago
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You need to contact your representative before the VA. THAT IS THE PERSON WHO HELPED YOU FILE YOUR CLAIM. If you did this on your own, you need to find a county service officer, VSO (like VFW, etc.), accredited claim agent or an accredited attorney to assist with your appeal. Those are your best avenues to help.
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If your house is on fire, you can use your own garden hose or fire extinguisher. If you get arrested, you can act as your own attorney. If you need to repour the concrete slab in your basement, you’re free to jackhammer the old slab, carry it out piece by piece, mix and pour new concrete, and trowel it smooth with an 8ft 2x4.
Just because you can do it yourself doesn’t necessarily mean it’s best done alone. Navigating the VA and VBA can be a nightmare. While it’s unfortunate that some individuals may have gotten little help, some VSOs have proven to be immensely helpful to the veteran population as a whole. The DAV, in particular, has been beyond helpful.
Just because you can do it yourself doesn’t necessarily mean it’s best done alone. Navigating the VA and VBA can be a nightmare. While it’s unfortunate that some individuals may have gotten little help, some VSOs have proven to be immensely helpful to the veteran population as a whole. The DAV, in particular, has been beyond helpful.
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Cherylrose Budd
Our greatest help was the NYS reps at the VA hospital. That was after going through the Vietnam Vets POA, who were horrible. Keep searching. A friend found an org of attnys in Washington who helped for free. Sorry I don't have their info. Maybe Google? Good luck!
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Cpl Jose Zavalapina
Will do thank you. I had one but when i asked for help he never responded, even till this day.
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1SG Gary Pardun
1SG Pardun
Semper Fidelis SGT. CALL DAV, look up their number on the internet and CALL them. They will help. This is all they due, help troops like us.
Semper Fidelis SGT. CALL DAV, look up their number on the internet and CALL them. They will help. This is all they due, help troops like us.
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Yes, it would be in your best interest to get a complete write-up from an outside doctor, be it MD or Chiropractor, their medical observations and diagnosis weighs the same. Get as much medical evidence as possible, as well as lay statements from family and friends who are aware of and witnesses your condition.
Then you go to your VSO to help you reopen the claim. If you get denied again, contact your local Congressman’s office to look into your claim as to why it keeps getting denied.
Then you go to your VSO to help you reopen the claim. If you get denied again, contact your local Congressman’s office to look into your claim as to why it keeps getting denied.
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Cpl Jose Zavalapina
Thank you. If it does get denied i will definitely look into the Congressman's office, thank you for that intel.
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CPL Zavalapina, going numb in your extremities is a spinal and/or nerve issue. See a different doctor at the VA and take copies of all records of any and all falls and/or injuries to torso, neck, and upper/lower extremities, nerve agent exposures from deployments, and any exposure to weapons that affect the neurological system over time. Seeing a neurologist outside of the VA is also a safety precaution for YOU. Regardless of VA’s current status and recognition of your symptoms, you are in charge of your health, not the docs. So take charge CPL. Your Soldiers are counting on you to be their shining example, mentor, and rally point.
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Cpl Jose Zavalapina
I did fall in bootcamp (who hasn't of course and they say that you are not dying if you want to see the doc). I have deployed overseas for OIF back in '08. I will look into it as well to look for outside docs. It's hard sometimes to get an appointment with the VA.
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