OK, I guess I am a bit confused with the one year rule. What is the purpose of the one year rule and filing for claims? I filed all of my claims after I retired from service and met the one year rule. I am your typical jarheard so of course going to sick bay unless you are dying was not an option and highly discouraged. I had my C&P exams about 2 weeks ago and afterwards requested a ROI. I received them yesterday and was thrilled to see that most (about 95%) of my claims were diagnosed in my favor. However, the examiners opinion on most were those famous quotes "IS NOT CAUSED BY OR A RESULT OF active duty military service". WTF over. So, despite getting all my claims in during my one year after separation, I guess the VA is going to deny me my claims. I have not received any rating yet, I just have a copy of C&P results but it does not look favorable. During my final physical, I did note all of these conditions on the form that you have to fill out. Also, the VA noted that there were insufficient evidence for some of the claims that I put in when in fact I submitted evidence from X-rays and diagnosis' from my civilian doctor. With the VA, I just can't put 2 and 2 together. I was diagnosed with and also had the proof for bilateral hallux valgus. Well the C&P said not caused by the result of active duty (ok after 21 years of service). The rationale for opinion given was that I was not seen for this condition while on active duty and did not know I had it until it was reported on an x-ray (duh, I am not a doctor) after discharge. Also said that they are more common in women (what's that got to do with me). I guess men don't get them? Anyway, like I said, during my final physical exam, most if not all of the conditions were noted. I guess I see an appeal coming. Kind of sucks for the VA to tell you yes you have these conditions but they are not related to military service. Thank you VA, I know you love your veterans. Does anyone out there have any suggestions or advice? I have not yet received any denials or have been granted a rating for the C&P claims but by looking at the doctor's notes, looks like most will be denied. Hopefully the final physical has some weight in all of this. :D :D :D :D