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mucho_pain
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Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:37pm » |
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Hello,
My name is Greg; I have been a chronic CH sufferer since 1997. I have had some relief ever since I started Verap (reg) and o2 along with imitrex injections. At times though I wish I had an imitrex drip. It took about 6 years for the docs and I to finally get some control over these things. For the 6 years I suffered uncontrollable CH averaging 6 to 8 a day, everyday without any relief.
In June of 2000 I was medically discharge from the Air Force because of CH w/ a disability rating of 10%. I went though the VA since my CH and discharge was deemed service connected, this means that basically the VA treats me for these beast and gives me the meds to help.
Anyway, Are there any US military veterans out here who have gone through the VA boards concerning CH?
My problem here is that the medical board keeps my disability to 10% when all VA regulations state it should be a lot higher based on the severity and so on.
I would like to hear of if your rated higher, what route you took, and any other pertinent info you can give me when I appeal this once again.
If you like, please use my email so we can take it offline from the msg board. ( netgeko@aol.com )
Thanks and happy holidays to everyone.
Greg
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #1 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:40pm » |
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I'm a veteran with ch. I didn't go through any med boards with it, I didn't even know what ch was for a couple of cycles - just thought they were really bad headaches and that I was a wussy, because I couldn't handle it, consequently, I get no VA benefits. I'm glad you are at least getting some help. Welcome aboard. There's lots of nice folks here who are willing to help.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #2 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:41pm » |
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Hang on Dude, we got vets 
Welcome aboard, Bro
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #3 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:42pm » |
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From one vet to another. Welcome to the MB.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:49pm » |
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I'm a vet, too. My Rating is 30% but that was before I was blessed w/ CH. My med board was related to arthritus. I am familiar with the Medical Board process so e-mail me your questions.
Welcome to da family.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #5 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:51pm » |
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I got out of the military with Clusters. Didn't use the disability program figuring it would hurt my chances of getting a job. I am just an episodic though and can still work. Always wondered if there is a deadline on applying and if you have to be a Chronic to get an O.K.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #6 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:52pm » |
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Welcome to the board. Hope ya find the help you need from the vets, if not, all us civilians are willing to help any way we can. God Bless our Vets.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #7 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 5:54pm » |
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I would suggest you contact the nearest DAV chapter and talk to their service officer. They have the medical appeals process covered better than most. Congress chartered them specificaly to help with veterans disabilities.
I'll get an email off to you.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #8 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 6:49pm » |
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My clusters didn't start until I was out of the service.
Old Charlie claims it was a plot by the freakin right wind establishment to use agent orange on the military and give them CH. When it didn't work, they made guys sit under A-bomb detonations. I think the CH-agent orange experiment was a delayed success.
I blame my headaches on Nixon!
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #9 on: Dec 18th, 2003, 8:55pm » |
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Yer right. Very right....... 
Actually, when I was getting hit the tought of sitting ever closer to A-Bomb detonations had lot of appeal.
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #10 on: Dec 19th, 2003, 12:14am » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome...
Its nice to have others who are in the same boat that understand the pain. Someday maybe this dahm boat will dock and we can all get off it right.
Thanks again.....
Greg
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Re: Military Veterans with CH needs help....
« Reply #11 on: Dec 19th, 2003, 7:52am » |
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I'm a vet too, but my clusters started long after my discharge.
I use the VA for treatment but other than that I can't offer you assistance, sorry. I am happy with the treatment I get, much better than any I have gotten in the civilian sector.
Good luck to you and welcome to the boards.
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