DM II Claim denied after review
What am I missing here"In March of 2013 my VA PCP diagnosed me with DM II. I had one A1c at 6.6 and one FGL at 128. So, she filled out a DBQ for DM II and high blood pressure as secondary. My state...
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Depending on when your initial decision was made, you could potentially quality for a "reconsideration" filing. A "reconsideration" filing is not a denial, its not an appeal, its simply asking that...
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Sounds like the best thing to do is get another fasting blood glucose test.
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Get an oral glucose tolerance test. That single test will prove you are diabetic--assuming that you are.
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By chance there is a retired VBA claims handler on a Vietnam veterans FB page I am a member of. I messaged with him. Told him that the VBA in their denial of my claim 'tossed-out- my second FGL test...
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June 2015 update. Last time I reported on my claim I was to have lab and my 3 month appointment with my VA PCP. I had the lab done on the 15th, fasting as always, and met my PCP on the following...
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Sounds as if things have changed with presumptive DMII. When I was service connected I had a diagnosis, a finger stick, and no C and P. Approximately 4 weeks after filing a claim I was granted 20% for...
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lgrvn11b: Sounds like your VSO has issue well in hand. There are VHA/DoD Guidelines for most conditions. Below is VHA guidelines for diagnosis of DM. I would check evidence considered during initial...
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Oh this is most frustrating. Okay, here goes- I filed for a review of my claim, again. This time based having a second A1c come in at 6.6. So at that point , I had one FGL of 128 and now two...
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Is there a court decree where the VSO agreed to adopt you? If not, don't expect him/her to "follow up" at the level you expect. Does your doctor, plumber, clerk at Walmart, etc ad nauseum, contact you...
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Sorry I set off a pet peeve of yours Ivan. Just for clarification, my VSO is not a volunteer working for one of the veteran's organizations, like the VFW, DAV, etc. I would not expect any service...
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I feel you should refile your claim because the new presumptive rule became effective in October 2013 and you mentioned that you filed in March 2013. You probably will receive your presumption...
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Thanx IKey and everyone else who has replied and replied since my last comment about my claim. I had my 3 month checkup with my PCP at the VA CBOC last Tuesday the13. And a Fasting Lab (blood draw)...
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Bear in mind your state VSO is not located inside the VA regional facility like a DAV, American Legion or VFW VSO. Those VSOs talk to the VA personnel as your agent. They are in there face to face the...
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Strikes me that you ought to request a copy of the claim file to see what is in it.
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Hi Chip, in my case my state employed VSO is officed in the same building as the VARO is in. As are the DAV and VFW. I am dealing with the Sioux Falls SD VARO. But, my claim has somehow ended up in...
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Hello Everyone (that's been following my 'saga'), As I have been doing all along, I am providing an update on my claim for DM II. I received a mailing from the VARO in Janesville, Wisconsin dated...
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I would suggest you spend a few dollars and get a private Physician to do a diagnosis for you. My PCP took one look at my blood test, sent me out to eat a breakfast rich in carbs and did a blood test...
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lgrvn11b wrote:The only remaining issues regarding this claim is: When my PCP filled out the DBQ , she stated that my DM II will adversely affect my hypertension and my peripheral vascular disease....
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An A1C of over 6.5 is a Diagnosis of Diabetes. The A1C is a three month picture of your glucose levels.
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lgrvn11b wrote:What am I missing here"In March of 2013 my VA PCP diagnosed me with DM II. I had one A1c at 6.6 and one FGL at 128. So, she filled out a DBQ for DM II and high blood pressure as...
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