Hyperthyroid.
So its been a couple of years since I posted last I think. I was rated at 40% for Tinitus, Cervical Neck Strain (Headaches Secondary), and Flat Feet. Well My Headaches have gotten significantly worse...
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About your thyroid issue. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism while in service, was treated for and everything. I am currently 10% VA rated for hypothyroidism. I currently have an appeal in for an...
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I appreciate everyones feedback. I just got done with my endocrinologist appointment. They are going to nuke my thyroid next week. She said my numbers are bad but my thyroid is in the right condition...
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Personally I figure there isn't a chance in hell they will approve it as service connected. But I guess its worth a shot.
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Just wanted to post an update. They Ablated my thyroid and I have started on Synthoid. According to the Head of Endocrinology at Duke University Hospital and the VA Station Chief "It is likely that...
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Another update just got my C&P on myhealth, they have found evidence of DDD/IVDS going back to 2013 so those have been added as diagnosed dates in 2013. Anyone willing to explain to me if this...
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Dirtyswabby wrote: They have Changed my diagnosis of "Cervical Neck Strain" to "DDD/IVDS". Every time I would get a Neck/Muscle/spams/incapacitating episode (Whichever term they are using nowadays) I...
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Cruiser, Thank you for the reply, its always good to talk with people who have experienced it. The idea of Riding a motorcycle or Going to an amusement park scares the crap out of me, which of course...
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My thyroid was destroyed by radiation therapy used for throat cancer. I have been taking synthroid (levothyroxine) for more than 20 years now. Small pill about the size of a baby aspirin. Took about a...
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Nick, Thank you for sharing you're experience. I recently started levothyroxine so I haven't really seen the changes yet, but Im hoping to see some changes soon. I went from Tachycardic Hyperthyroid...
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Just a quick update, the synthroid has done the trick and I feel better then I have in years. As far as the Neck and headaches are concerned. I haven't updated sooner because I injured myself doing...
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Dirtyswabby - I hope you hear some good news soon on your claim. Sorry to hear the neck is starting to cause arm issues, but that happens sometimes. Personally, I've learned after a couple years of...
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1. Diagnosis ------------ Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a cervical spine (neck) condition? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Ankylosing spondylitis [X] Cervical strain [ ]...
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Have you filed a claim for your thyroid yet? If you have not, GET THAT FILED AS FAST AS YOU CAN. You have medical evidence to support that this IS service connected, and there would be a high...
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The Old Medic wrote:Have you filed a claim for your thyroid yet? If you have not, GET THAT FILED AS FAST AS YOU CAN. You have medical evidence to support that this IS service connected, and there...
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During my C&P Exam (Examination is here in the post) The Doctor found X-rays dating back to my original claim which show Foraminal Narrowing on both sides of my spine (Doctor indicated that this...
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Dirtyswabby wrote: During my C&P Exam (Examination is here in the post) The Doctor found X-rays dating back to my original claim which show Foraminal Narrowing on both sides of my spine (Doctor...
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cruiser wrote:Dirtyswabby wrote: During my C&P Exam (Examination is here in the post) The Doctor found X-rays dating back to my original claim which show Foraminal Narrowing on both sides of my...
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As expected, The VA Denied the Graves Disease. I was approved for Bilateral Upper Radiculopathy 20% bringing me from 40% to 70%. The DAV wants me to create a log for headaches believes I could get...
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cervical spine strain with degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome (previously rated as diagnostic code 5237) 20% Service Connected 01/25/2016 right upper extremity radiculopathy...
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