Re: Roll tide & lung cancer
I have been awarded (temporary) 100% for sc lung cancer--have now been diagnosed with COPD (emphysema). Can this be connected to original lung cancer award? Sorry about getting "out of line" in prior...
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I don't know. A disability can be directly connected to service or it can connected as a secondary - caused by an already service connected disability. I suspect the COPD is not secondary to the lung...
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Thanks, now if they ""deny" my copd claim I will know to "not" appeal. I really appreciate your reply, I am not very knowledgeable about these compensation issues (trying to learn though)
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I am helping a vet with the same condition you have, lung cancer and COPD. He had no history of COPD prior to being diagnosed with lung cancer. We have submitted a letter from his pulmonary specialist...
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Thanks for info 68chstiger, that is very helpful - haven't got a decision on claim yet - but expecting negative answer. Now I know more about what to do if it is negative. Notice your RVN 69-70 - me...
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