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Raybob
I had surgery while on active duty (retired this June 1st) and during each of 2 surgeries they cut and removed part of my skull (mastoidectomy and atticotomy). Annotations about cutting the skull with a diamond bit drill were in the SMRs I sent in with my original 21-526. During my C&P, they took skull xrays but the xray technician's report stated that the skull was normal. I intend to either file an NOD or request for reconsideration.
During a followup appointment with my ENT doc (the surgeon) last month, I showed him the VA comments. He scoffed and sent me down to have an MRI done which verified (he showed me on the MRI) that I have a 2 centimeter diameter hole in my skull from the surgeries (would be 10% SC based on the size). He also added this comment in my medical records and verified it with the MRI folks.
1. When I re- file with VA, should I request this as a reconsideration or just a NOD?
2. Also, I now have a CD with the MRI images on it. Should I also send that in with my request? ...or
3. Should I just send in the medical record notes where the doctor verified the 2cm hole?
(I am hesitant to send the CD if there is a chance the VA could lose it... not sure to send in or if they reschedule me for a follow-on C&P that I take it with me to that appointment instead. I can always get another copy of the CD though.)
Thanks for any advice,
Cheers,
Ray
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