Getting IU When The Experts Don't Agree???
I have a question for all of you IU experts out there. I had what I consider a bad C&P where the new doc said I was better GAF went from 41-52, and she put in the last line of the report the...
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This is exactly why they do not normally allow the patient to receive the evidence of the rating exam until the rating is released. So, something strange appears to have happened that allowed you to...
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VBNPop Yeah I wished I hadn't seen this C&P Report either, but the GAF I can live with that is strictly an opinion +/- 10 points would not be out of the range of normal. So 32-52 would be the...
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You can recieve results of your C&P once they are transcribed into the system its called the Freedom of information act, Iam really suprised you didnt know this Pop. There was no lapse in the...
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Old Provnen here might be WAY off base ,BUT I think that in mental reports ( C&P's ect) , there are restrictions on the release of those types of reports. I thought you had to submit a request to...
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Animule66, Actually there is a restriction on receipt of Mental Health Records in all VA Hospitals. You request through the FOIA office and they send an electronic request to the doc, and if they...
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Just to let you know I got my C&P exam results less than four weeks after the exam was completed and my claim is just in the rating board now so you can get the information released as soon as...
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There maybe safeguards for mental health records but just not sure how the could keep your personell results from you unless you are a threat to your self or others or deemed incomptent(sp). Brian...
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Actually it all depends on who and how you request the records. Yes there is a rule dealing with mental health records but the physician has to prove that releasing this information will cause harm. I...
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I think if the Drs who regularly treat you and the C & P Examiner don't agree then the benefit of doubt rule is supposed to kick in. The benefit of doubt is supposed to go in the Veteran's favor....
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Thanks everyone for their input. I had an appointment Monday with my primary psycologist a PhD 15 + years PTSD Experiance and she sent a copy of my treatment notes and a letter to the VRO that working...
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I say, don't sweat it, my GAF was higher than that, and I still got the IU.
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Hey everyone I got some good news yesterday when I went to the VA after group. i went to the C&P clinic because I just got a letter from VRO saying they had requested another C&P, I found out...
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Jdierick, I know your pain and we all feel for you! Keep on keepin on! If not for yourself for your family. Luck to you and your family my friend! Whoop
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All I too thought that mental health and C&P records were in the never land. Since my appeal has been ongoing for 12 year now I will get updated copies of my records about once every 3 months....
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I have always gotten copies of any CP or regular doctors reports when I have requested them. usually way ahaed of the game. It has been helpful to get them fresh after an evealucation to review if the...
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I requested a copy of the Mental health and General Medical Exam done on the 28th and 31st, of January 2006. I went down stairs filled out the form, signed it and was on my way. It was about 6 weeks...
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jd, Now, that is a picture of a "good looking family". You can tell by looking at them that they love their dad. Pop
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Sometimes, if we wait long enough, the system works. Sit back and relax. You're only stressing yourself. Go play ball with your boys. Enjoy life. I know it's tough now. If it doesn't go your way then...
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Thanks Pop & Martin: This is the hardest thing for me to do is wait. But I know if it were not for my boys and the support of my wife of 14 years that I would have checked out by now. The thing...
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jd, Good on ya. Hopefully you will be in the position to "pay it forward", so to speak. You have a great attitude. You get up every day and try. That is important. It doesnt matter if they dont work,...
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