First time to get diabetes dx. when to file claim
I am very new to this topic of diabetes and not sure when I should file a claim. I am a boots on the ground VN vet already rated at 80%. I recently went from pre-diabetic to being told by my Dr that...
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Recommend you file now to establish a claim date provided the doctor did or will enter the diagnosis in the medical record.
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Are you being treated by VA-local VAMC or clinic If so. you can go on myhealthevet, pull up Blue Button, on the choice list check off "Problem List" and "VA Notes" You ,might be able to find...
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Thanks Nick and MdMarine. My diagnoses came from my pvt Dr but I just happen to be seeing the Dr at the VA clinic here this week due to an increase in SC migraines events. I thought I should go ahead...
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If I were you, I would call Peggy at 1-800-827-1000 and tell them to set a date of claim, as of the day you call, for DM II. You then have 1 year to file a FDC for DM II. The month you file a claim...
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Since you were boots on the ground, file now to secure the claim date. DMII at this level is 10% using diet and exercise. Take the paperwork, not your originals, to you VA doctor appt and give it...
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Hamdude and Res1pcnnThank you for the good advice. I am waiting on a phone call from my pvt Dr to pick up his letter of a Diabetes Dx and will see the VA Dr at the clinic this Thurs. I will have all...
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Call Peggy before the end of the month. Tell them you want to file a claim for DM II. As already suggested get your private doctor's records/opinion/lab results to your VA PCP, they are supposed to...
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Yukutll.Thank you. I called Peggy today but could not even get put on the wait list. I then used VONAPP and it shows that my claim was recieved.Thanks again to everyone for the adviceWaterboy99
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Welcome Home!!!In my case, I had my personal PCP write me a diagnosis of diabetes type 2 and then submitted form 21-4138 (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=21-4138) and form VA form...
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