Ask Doc Ellis | The Answers (June 6, 2023)

John W Ellis, MD, the world-renowned physician and a leading authority on the medical and legal aspects of Federal Work Comp and VA Disability - answers your questions. [CLICK MORE] to see the questions

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Questions answered in this video:
00:05 First Question
John: Is it possible to get a Nexus letter connecting jet fuel exposure to my Meniere’s, CAPD, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, and high blood pressure?
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01:35 Second Question
Abre: What’s the best way to go about it, if you’re wanting to file presumptive conductions for Gulf War Illness per the PACT Act?
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02:34 Third Question
Kimberly: Hi, I have been out of work since June 2022.
I have an accepted case but my Doctor, here in Charlotte has not put me at MMI yet.
Is that something you can do along with a rating if I bring my documentation?
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04:51 Forth Question
Armando: I am a 100% disabled vet and a FERS employee. I am applying for medical retirement.
If I get my doctor's supporting letters.
Can you help me file my paperwork correctly?
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05:32 Fifth Question
Benny: Can I still have surgery on the left hip using private insurance and then get reimbursed later by OWCP?
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07:28 Sixth Question
Ira: I am currently disabled and rated at 80 % (70% is PTSD and 10% physical), back and hip, right leg.
Trying for 100% and back pay.
Having issues with VA.
I need a Nexus letter.
I have my medical records.
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09:08 Seventh Question
James: Hello, Injured in 2017 at USPS, with an elbow fracture and a lot of arm strains.
Had surgery in 2018, along with rehab.
My doctor I had, I mentioned after my surgery about some numbness in my fingers.
He sent me for a nerve study and found out I had an ulnar nerve issue, he wrote it off saying it must not have been caused by injury or you would have mentioned it before.
I ended up retiring in 2019.
I'd like to get a schedule award for my injury, but wouldn't know how to address what the doctor stated about my arm.
I wasn't treated fairly by my treating doctor.
It was okay up until he said the nerve issue wasn't related to my injury.
What could be done?
It's probably too late for another opinion.
Thoughts?
Could you help with something like this?
I live in California.

Questions answered in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:05 First Question
01:35 Second Question
02:34 Third Question
04:51 Forth Question
05:32 Fifth Question
07:28 Sixth Question
09:08 Seventh Question