C&p Residuals Hand Injury

[Phil1]

Hi, I have a C&P next week for a evaluation of a right hand injury that is rated at 0%. Since that 0% rating I have developed severe pesoriasis. I now have psoriatic arthritis in my right hand swelling, limited motion,etc. and take methotrexate for the arthritis. What are my chances of the getting a higher rating and any advice for the C&P.

Thanks,

Phil

[Phil1]

Hi, I had my C&P exam yesterday at 5:30pm. I think it went well. A PA did the exam. She agreed with what the VA doctor had put in my records. I had severe pesoriasis that had developed into psoriatic arthritis in my right hand due toinjury recevied in service limited motion, swelling, pain that was affecting my quality of life. I just hope she was typing in the report what she was saying.

Phil

[carlie]

That sounds good.

carlie

[Phil1]

Thanks Carlie

That sounds good.

carlie

[Berta]

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0908288.txt

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files2/0913969.txt

Your condition appears in some BVA decision such as above-I didnt have time to read them but there could be some rating info there.

Also in the Schedule of Ratings topic here at hadit.

Is the arthritis possibly progressive? Meaning could it eventually affect your wrist and elbow?

I hope it isn't but any progressive condition could be means to get higher rating at some point.

I sure agree with Carlie that this looks good for an award.

Edited September 10, 2009 by Berta

[Phil1]

Hi Berta, Thanks for the links. I'm not sure if the arthritis progressive. The VA doctor treating me has never said.

Phil

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0908288.txt

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files2/0913969.txt

Your condition appears in some BVA decision such as above-I didnt have time to read them but there could be some rating info there.

Also in the Schedule of Ratings topic here at hadit.

Is the arthritis possibly progressive? Meaning could it eventually affect your wrist and elbow?

I hope it isn't but any progressive condition could be means to get higher rating at some point.

I sure agree with Carlie that this looks good for an award.

[Phil1]

Hi, The brown envelope arrived today. Rating was incresed from 0% to 10%. Due to developing psoriatic arthritis in minor joints of right hand. I applied for the increase on 7-27-09 VA must be moving faster on claims at the Winston Salem N.C. clinic. I moved from 20% to 30%. Thanks to hadit members for all their help.

Phil