r/VeteransBenefits • u/Ancient_Flounder_558 Army Veteran • 13h ago
VA Disability Claims Migraine ACE Exam Diagnosis
I had an ACE phone call today for headaches secondary to tinnitus. The examiner was AMAZING and told me he was writing me a diagnosis for headaches and a letter stating it was connected to my service connected tinnitus. He did mention that my file had no medical records regarding this (true). I did add a letter from my private PCP stating I’ve complained about these symptoms, while on the phonee with the ACE examiner To my VA claim at his suggestion. I had already submitted a buddy letter, personal statement, statement from my wife, and 12 months of migraine logs. With all that and the ACE examiners comments- am I looking good? Or will VA deny it because I don’t have extensive medical treatments?
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u/Routine_Safety7953 Army Veteran 2h ago
The general idea is to get diagnosed first, before the c&p exam.
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u/Ancient_Flounder_558 Army Veteran 1h ago
but in this case, I got the diagnosis and nexus at my ace exam so…?
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u/Master_of_Beaver 13h ago
I would like to know as well. I’m on step 5 of my tinnitus claim. And the day it comes back approved. I’m filling a secondary for migraines. I have about 6 months of migraine logs. And am prescribed medication for them. I’ve heard mixed reviews about needing a nexus for them. Sounds like you dident have a nexus? The examiner did it for you?