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USCG90

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  • Service Connected Disability
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  1. Yeah, fortunately you could still complete all the requirements for staying in service - I was medically unfit for continuing service since I could not complete the run and other tasks like standing for long periods of time, etc. So I had no choice and was medically discharged with 20% disability. I fought for the 30% to get medically retired but ultimately lost the appeal. Glad you got the medical retirement though! I'm just hoping I can get my VA claim upgraded to 20% like the military gave me sooner rather than later.
  2. Hey everyone, So I received my VA rating, which is 10% disability - despite recieving a 20% rating directly from the military. Not sure why they rated it lower then the military did from when I was medically discharged. Pretty sure during my C&P the doctor didn't include all the information in the claim. The rating is for a leg condition that I have (extortional compartment syndrome) which prevents me from walking very far or standing for long periods of time. I'm going to appeal the decision and push for at least 20% But I've been reading the appeals can take over a year, and I have about a year left of GI Bill benefits. i see on e-benefits I can apply for Voc Rehab with the 10% rating, but from what I've been reading it's nearly impossible to get approved with only 10%. Is that correct? If I apply now and get denied will I be able to reapply if / when my appeal for a higher rating goes through? They can clearly see my limitations from all the medical documents, but I'm guessing that the 10% is going to hurt. Do you think I should apply now? Thanks
  3. Hello everyone, So in 2014 I was medically discharged for a leg condition (Extertional compartment syndrome) and I recieved a 20% disability rating from the military - with severance pay. VA decision finally came through, and they rated me at 10%. I was kinda under the assumption that the VA would give me at least what the military directly gave me. Was planning on signing up for Vocational Rehabilitation..which requires 20% Has anyone else actually been given a lower rating by the VA then by the military? I thought it was usually the other way around. Thanks!
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