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Congressional Inquiry Worked!

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vetmp

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So my VSO gave up, said he could do no more for me because the VA was not returning his calls regarding my case. I have doubts that is true BUT, I called my congressmans office and within a week, situation is resolved so far....

They had previously claimed they couldn't get my Military Personal Records from DOD, and also played the revolving door trick with my mental health doctors.

Their reply to the inquiry stated that they did indeed have all the necessary info and have made a decision.

My question is how long does it take, once they have made the rating? I already know they will deny part of it because Audiology said my hearing had improved since entering the service when I outprocessed. I disagree but whatever, the important stuff SHOULD get approved....

Im at the edge of my seat here, I wish some of this stuff wouldnt take so long. I am very happy Congressman Farr's office was able to get this resolved quicker than my VSO or I could.

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Ok, so you were right I guess. I got my decision today and Im rated at 20%. I wouldnt say it is a fair assesment but thats life.

So whats with the Vocational Rehab? Is this like the GI Bill where I end up working full time and going to school full time? Whats the jist.

Im glad I stayed positive anyway. I have some shit to figure out though.... Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. I will be appealing it, lol. Everything else was denied because there was nothing in my medical file within a year of the gulf war shows up. Of course they dont factor in the peer pressure to not go see a doc about it, threats of being taken off of airborne status and effecting promotion. Funny how mine kept getting lost in the shuffle.

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Vetmp:

The best way to over come the lack of specific information in you Service Medical File SMR's is a good and solid Independent Medical Opinion. It costs but is the only way you can prevail in my opinion. A few who had private insurance got their IMO's paid by Insurance but if I were you I would start looking for a Doc to do it/

Good Luck

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Ok, so you were right I guess. I got my decision today and Im rated at 20%. I wouldnt say it is a fair assesment but thats life.

vetmp,

A huge congrats to you.

You have gotten some SC compensation.

Now your feet are on a rung of the VA ladder.

This is the way it goes for the majority of claimants.

jmho,

carlie

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yeah, I was just hoping to not be like the majority.... High hopes I guess, lol. Im going to appeal and begin that process after my MRI on my arm and back next week. I am glad Im in the system now. I used to feel a public option for govt healthcare was a good idea.....

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yeah, I was just hoping to not be like the majority.... High hopes I guess, lol.

vetmp,

The dice could have rolled a different way and you could

have been denied any SC altogether or they could have

granted something SC'd a zero percent.

At least you now have a starting point.

jmho,

carlie

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