HeyJude; thanks. I was dx'd when I was 12, improperly dx'd since age 3 with eplipsy. (I had a severe allergic reaction to the small pox vaccination at 3)So, I've lived with it longer with it than not having it. I just can't imagine the insurance company thinking that brain surgery is a more attractive option than a non-invasive medical equipment. Truly mind boggling.
Freedom; thank you.
Rob; We have learned a tremendous amount about Tricare and the lawyers that represent them at Tricare Management Activity level, TMA=appeal process. It shames my husband to be a lawyer. I really don't know what the answer is at this point, if lobbying would even help.
The hearing has been moved to April 20. Medtronic is having a Navy doctor testify and a signature is needed by a 2 star who is on travel. Medtronic chose a Navy doctor because he doesn't receive any kick backs for prescribing the Meniett like civvie docs do.
It works out well that the date has been changed since our daughter had a very recent appendectomy anyway. It's been a 3 year battle, what's another month?
