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Update –
Got my 2nd Denial Letter yesterday.
My VSO said that it was denied because I do not have a letter from a Medical Doctor saying that ” it was more likely that not” that I got this disease due to my Vietnam exposure to herbicides.
It is interesting that the VA shows that MG is on the presumptive list but still requires a doctor’s letter. I did supply documents from NIH that states that herbicide exposure does cause neurological disorders but to no avail. I do not understand. Neither does the VSO but says that a letter is required.
Sooooo….
My VSO said I should sign up for the Agent Orange Registry. They might provide the letter. More tests and exams. ARGH
I have contacted my local VA Environmental Health Coordinator, who controls the Agent Orange Registry to find out what I need to do next.
I also contacted my VA Neuro and he is not sure whether or not he can write such a letter. I meet with him next week during my monthly IVIG and will try to get clarification from him.
I have also contacted the VFW asking for help/guidance in this matter.
In the meantime I’m discouraged and depressed but am continuing to move along. Such a hassle.
How can anyone say: “More likely than not”? How does one find a Dr. that might pen such a letter?
My next step may be to contact an attorney that specializes in VA Disability Claims for assistance.
Scott