VA Claim for Endometriosis- Advice Needed
Hello! A friend recently suggested that I file a claim due to my many years of endometriosis/pelvic pain. I suffered greatly for many years, but my symptom complaints were all but ignored while I was...
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NavySupplyGirl, Welcome to VBN, and thank you for your service. I would like to also point out to you that we do have a female veteran only forum, if you care to use it. As for the history that...
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NavySupplyGirlI have given you access to the Female Veterans Forum. Perhaps some of our female vets can add to your questions.
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Thank you!! I'm new to the site and didn't know there was a ladies area. :-)
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Do you have a full copy of your service medical records? Go thru and check all blood lab work sheets and see if they ever tested you for: immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies. Endometriosis is an...
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I will go through my medical record tomorrow. Thanks for the advice and the articles! I've read almost everything out there hoping there's a magic treatment to take away the pain since even a...
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NavySupplyGirl wrote: Is it best that I wait until after my hysterectomy to file a claim? I want to have all of my medical records/history first.Your claim is for service connection for the condition...
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Hi Cruiser, I'm filing my claim today. The va.gov site seems to be pushing towards the FDC option for faster processing. I'm trying to decide whether to take this route or the traditional standard...
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A successful FDC claim will usually result in significantly faster claims processing time; however, you can't go this route if you are wanting to claim a temporary 100 percent based on surgery that...
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Couldn't the vet file a FDC for service connection now, and wait to file for the surgical rating until after that initial decision has been made. At that point, filing for the surgery could be done...
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NavySupplyGirl, Is your surgery still scheduled for 2 weeks from today?Donna
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Donna, you brought up a good point, if I am guessing where you are heading. If the lady's surgery is that soon, it might pay to wait until after the surgery and then file the entire claim as a FDC -...
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Ivac, You knew exactly where I was headed. I can always PM her, and tell her to hold off, recommend that she request a copy of the surgical report as soon as possible. When I had the fusion of L3...
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Ivac wrote: Donna, you brought up a good point, if I am guessing where you are heading. If the lady's surgery is that soon, it might pay to wait until after the surgery and then file the entire claim...
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Yes Donna, My pre-op is tomorrow and my surgery is on May 28th.
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This is why am I confused...I was planning on submitting the claim during my recovery period in June. When I asked if that was the right thing to do, more than one person advised that I shouldn't wait...
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Navygirl, just in case you missed it there are numerous posts here suggesting a good VSO - this case shows some of the reasons why this is advised. I have often filed informal claims to take advantage...
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Hi there, thank you for posting your history about the endometriosis. I've had this problem for years and your post really helped me. After years of pain, I finally had a hysterectomy in April...
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Sorry, I never posted the update on this thread... Yes, I was awarded 30% + SMC-K.
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I also put in a claim with the VA for endometriosis and hysterectomy. I've had problems for years, wish I would have put the claim in sooner. Can someone give me some advice as well?
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A follow Phoenician. Yes as many have said a VSO is very helpful for that they knew the lingo, forms, and stuff. Disable American Veteran (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and a handful of...
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