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V.A. rejection
elubsme
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I filed a claim with the V.A. for peripheral neuropathy, a disease considered and acknowledged to have been caused by agent orange. The V.A. recognizes that I served two tours in Vietnam from May 1965-February 1967. But they denied my claim because I didn't file it within one year of leaving. That was 44 years ago!! and I had never heard of the disease. We were young and tough then and tended to not complain a lot. So according to my math the last American fighting man left 'Nam over 35 years ago. This in itself would disqualify all claims for assistance. Have any of you gotten approved for P.N? It's symptoms are akin to your legs and feet being held over a fire. Thanks, Ed
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Hire yourself a lawyer.
As a matter of fact, if you'll go to hadit.com, there are some people who have gone through a lot of problems with the VA and they'll help you.
My only regret is that I waited so long to apply! I was in denial and it took the events of 911 to make me realize I was affected by PTSD, but I didn't get off my * until now and apply![:(]
Don't give up; there is no regulation that says you have to file within a year..4 years, 44 years, no difference. Get a American Legion rep or contact your local VA hospital for a rep and don't give up. FWIW: I was discharged in 1974 and I had high blood pressure...I was never in any battles nor have I fought in any wars, so my contribution to the service was minimal. Over 30 years later I apply to see if I can get my BP meds thru the VA and I get shot down when I try to do my claim myself....Then a DAV rep at the VA hospital applies for me and I get an answer within months....service-connected for the high BP and 12 months of back pay...I was only hoping for low-cost meds but now get a monthly check and a very high priority for care; Ed: PN is no joke as you well know...you fought in 'Nam and havea legit disability...get a rep and let him fight for what you deserve.....best of luck to you GB
There might not be such a regulation in this day and time, but there was a "one-year-requirement" when I retired back in 81. Specifically, any member who did not take take a physical examination upon leaving active duty service, was to have been informed to visit the VA and have such a pysical examination conducted within one year, and such a physical examination date for those people is more likely than not a deciding factor when trying to prove disabilities with the VA.
They don't exactly work fast, do they? Representing me will be a retired E-8 Navy Chief. He has interviewed me three times over the phone. His suggestion is to cancel my claim. He doesn't think the committee will find in my favor. He said "save your gas money". He also mentioned that it may take up to a year for a decision to be made. I told him that I am 68 years old and could die by then. He did say that my wife would get a retroactive check if they found in my favor. I am following this thing 'til it is over. Thanks again guys. Ed