- Joined
- Jan 17, 2017
- Messages
- 16
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 01/2017
- Country
- US
- State
- Florida
- City
- lecanto
I have PVA as my rep and they also want a DBQ to file claim even though my VA medical records under active problems they have ALS and the VA Doctors from Nuerology and Pulminary refused to sign one. I have been to a Neuro outside VA and they even refused as well as just agreed with VA. My spirometery breathing test showed my muscles for breathing are weaker than test done in 2014 which was normal. I use a machine for sleep apnea, one for lung and cough assist and another for excess saliva which I use a lot less than others. just got done with another EMG which showed slight change with atrophy and denervation. I talked with PVA and they said if we file they the VA will send me to a comp and pen exam and I know if they did I would end up going to Gainsville Fl which I hate cause they are corrupt. The last neuro exam I had there said he knew the BVA and they were not going to grant my claim and he saw it the same way. I ended up losing 10% because of him on my back condition. I'm afraid to go anywhere outside the VA cause I believe they have control over outside Doctors and its hard to get anyone to do a DBQ. I'm going to wait and see what the VA Neuro puts in her notes and the next breathing test notes before I decide what to do. I would appreciate any ideas from anyone and also I have contacted other outside ALS clinics and it may take time to get in. God bless to everyone and to my brother and sister vets thank you for your service. 16 years Army for me. :smile: