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vlobo
So I'm new to this forum, but I have really enjoyed reading all the great information you all post. Thanks in advance for that!
I am currently in a three year battle with the VA for pes planus, plantar fasciitis. On my entry exam, the doctor noted " Pes planus, mild: asymptomatic." Shortly after I got out, maybe 18 months, I went to the doctor because my feet were bothering me, and had been bothering me for quite some time. The podiatrist diagnosed the following:
Forefoot adducted to the refract, high arched feet, hammertoe, decreased ankle dorsiflexion, decreased sty eversion, both feet and he also noted that both feet shoed pain to palpation of plantar-medial heel. "Assessment: plantar fasciitis b/l., pain, metadductus, equines, ingrown nail hallux lat b/l."
An ultrasound test revealed hypo echoic signals consistent with plantar fasciitis, b/l. I was pretty much told to stretch, get insoles and take motrin 800. My big question is: can I even get this service connected since I was out when I saw the doctor? I know the doctor put on the records that I told him I had pain since I was in the military and he put a time frame. My dogs are always barking and those insoles do nothin (and are like 60 bucks and not well constructed). I was told to request a hearing with the DRO and I got a letter saying my hearing is on June 6. My VSO told me to show up an hour before my hearing and meet with them briefly. I contacted the VA a few days ago regarding a different claim and they told me they don't have my service medical records. So, I'm a bit confused. I uploaded the records I have to eBenefits and I sent copies via certified mail as well. The original denial letter said it was not acquired during my enlistment. I am also seeing the DRO for a hip injury that was diagnosed as a stress fracture. My private physician said he feels it was misdiagnosed in 2003 and it is actually a torn labral tendon. I have uploaded the documents from the ortho and the podiatrist to benefits and send copies of those as well. Any suggestions, insight, comments for me? Anything you all can give me will be great. Thanks!
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