dshrader10

When I left the service 6 years ago, I received a 60% overall rating from the VA. One of my ratings was 0% for ED which the VA determined was service connected. I recently ran across information that I should be receiving SMC K for the ED. I am not since it isnt noted anywhere. If I am correct in my assumption that I should be receiving the SMC K and if so, how do I fix this. Any help in the right direction would be great. Thanks

I have a question relating to DBQ's. I am currently receiving 10% for thoracolumbar spine strain that was initially issued in 2010 when I left the Navy. Since then it has become worse and I have been seeing a spine Dr and receiving injections for it. My ROM has decreased in my back. I used the DAV and I applied for an increase and went in for the scheduled appointment at a VA contracted Dr here in Dallas. He took my measurements and asked his questions. I get my results back from the VA and they deny my increase because the Dr said I had 100% ROM with no problems. This was not the case as I didnt have full ROM during the measurements. After discussing this screwup with the DAV, they told me to have my Dr fill out the same DBQ and send it in. He said this is better and quicker than an Appeal. The ROM measurements that my Spine Dr took puts me at 20%. I resubmitted my DQB to the DAV in Nov and was wondering how long does this usually take and if it is really quicker than an Appeal. Thanks