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Discharged 35-4 With Medical Severence But Va Denied Claim

Discharged 35-4 With Medical Severence But Va Denied Claim

Hi all, I was discharged by the USAF in 1985 under AFR 35-4, with the narrative reason for separation being "Discharge by reason of physical disability with entitlement to severance pay". The findings by the USAF PEB was the member is unfit because of physical disability and the disability is permanent. I was given a 10% rating by the board for Facet Syndrome, lumbar spine with low back pain with a VA diagnostic code number of 5299-5295. I applied for my VA benefits right after returning h
"I thank God that I made copies of and kept my medical records so long ago." YES !!! The Mil makes sure now(I think) that all newly discharged leave with their med recs.My daughter would ask for a copy of her med recs as they occurred (USAF 7 years)and checked what she had before she was discharged.They also have good transition briefings now a days as well. Do I understand you did get continuous treatments and/or medications for this disability since leaving the service? I dont get it.