MI and IHD
Thinking too much....would a heart attack be considered secondary to IHD, since without IHD, there would be no heart attack? Or.....are they considered one and the same? I know for a fact that bypass...
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Got a question. My C&P exam went well, but the PA estimated my mets at 5-7, and my EF at >50%. That puts me at 30%. This exam took place in February. In my home town this week I had some chest...
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zzRay wrote: do you think that the rater will give consideration to my doctors findings, or will they ignore it so that they could pay me less? The Rating Specialist doesn't care how much compensation...
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Thank you cruiser. So to clarify, I should/should not send in this new evidence? The difference to me could be huge. 30% vrs. 60% and possible IU.
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You should send it in of course. My question also would be how in the hell can one set of equipment be so far off than the other?? Did you have the same type with common equipment??This makes be damn...
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Stillhere, thanks. Of course, after thinking about it, I am definantly sending it in. It will probably hold up my comp, but I'm on the clock regardless. Like I said before, my private doc said no fkn...
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the va checked my ef two different ways. one was by ultrasound and the other was a muga (sp?) test, supposed to be the most accurate. but after talking to the techs giving the tests they both appear...
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Another question for you geniuses (sic), what problems could you have that could be considered secondary to AO, in respect to IHD?
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Ray, Below is from the old Cardiovascular Training letter for the raters at the VA to use. They study these I feel to know what to look for when dealing with any and all heart conditions. It is quite...
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? for stillhere or anyone with an opinion.In the above post # 29 where it states CAD Artery Disease the section on aneurysym would that include an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysym: AAA ( my spelling sucks)...
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marine49 wrote:? for stillhere or anyone with an opinion.In the above post # 29 where it states CAD Artery Disease the section on aneurysym would that include an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysym: AAA ( my...
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Thanks N4xv, that helps a lot I'm just trying to put the peices of the puzzle together. Confusing ain't it ! haha
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I have had heart attacks and bypass surgery (didn't go to well), because of CAD. I was granted a NON service connected compensation in 2000. but was rescinded in 2008, because I took an early...
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Old Jim, Welcome to VBN and if you have read any of the recent threads please keep in mind we are all veterans and we are here to help. Now in your case you are a very lucky man! I am sure you have...
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Marine the statement below would appear to answer your question from post #29. But remmeber if you can get a doc to opinion on it being caused by IHD and back it up with recent research it would help....
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i have had a massave heart attack..i coded 3 times,have 5 by pass arteries, IHD and a claim pending, does va have a set amount of time for recovery for this condition??...my doc said 12 weeks to...
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any new relevant information in support of your claim should be sent into the Ro with the claim number indicated on the top of each page and send it return receipt required so you know who at the VA...
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