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The RA was diagnosed within a year of discharge. I believe it falls under the listing of chronic diseases (arthritis is listed, 38 CFR 3.309(a)) and since it was diagnosed within a year (the time frame listed in 38 CFR 3.307.) it should qualify as service connected. Am I incorrect and that is not enough to have it considered service connected?

Hi Everyone, I got word earlier this week that my SSDI claim approved. The back pay even shows in my bank as available tomorrow morning! I filed SSDI for RA and a headache syndrome (chronic daily and migraines). I have open claims with the VA right now including one for my RA. Once my paperwork arrives from SSDI should I submit that to the VA as further evidence? Right now here are the claims I have open with the VA: Filed March 2011 - Vertigo (unknown cause), scar from minor surgery, TMJ (diagnosed at my original set of C&P exams by VA dentist) Filed August 2011 - RA. This one still doesn't show up in E-benefits and took 2 filings for the VA to even admit over the phone they had seen it. The second time it was still not entered as a claim just in my case notes. I am again making calls about why it isn't properly inputted as a claim but last time I did receive a dated letter stating that they had received the claim in Sept 2011. Currently rated: 10% Tinnitus 10% Kidney issues 10% for Headache syndrome 0% plantar fasciitis Thanks for any advice! Rachel