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Dr. Phil Iam a 56 year man and I have NEURO-FIBROMA-TOSIS. I have Multiple tumore on my spine,I have to take METHADONE for pain also I have tumors inside & outside my body there is not a day that goes by that I might awake up and I want be able to get out of bed that I might be Paralyzed,I read something in the paper about CYBER-KNIFE. is that something that could help me I want the pain go away, I can no longer work because of the pain killer's I have to take , also have ADD-ADHD DYSLEXIA
I am a Vietnam Veteran, and I have been trying for ever to get VA Disable,and all I get is IT is a genetics disorderand they want give VA Disabilities. NOW I was working and when I was working and when I started to take my METHADONE I wasent able to focus,on my work so I had to quit working and I had to get a Lawyer to get my Social Security Disablilities, I had no Doctors to see but I had the VA Doctors, and the ss use the va medical records to give me SS dis. my need is the VA to give me disabil

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Dear woodjunkie,

I have a 5 yr. old nephew with neurofibromatosis. It is a bad genetic disorder. His mother recently got him diagnosed with ADHD and is trying to get him labeled an autistic child. I disagree with most of these modern neuro logical disorders but not NFM.

The VA will give disability for diseases caused or aggravated by military service. Your best bet is to get some one who is conversant with the VA appeals system to write up your applications and appeals for disability. Try the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or AMVETS; they have much experience in processing claims and will work with you till you get it resolved. The local chapter of both these organizations can usually be found in your local phone book or use the e-mail links given below.

Good luck, good health, peace and love!
A vet of 40+ years experience with the VA