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She didn't even get scheduled for a C&P Exam. Is this normal? Navy04 - I'll post up what the documents say when I get home.

My wife was recently denied for every medical issue she applied for... She was enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years and then completed 2 years of Reserves. Her medical paper stack was thicker than mine and the VA sent us a letter stating that they could not make a single connection for anything. One issue that stands out in my mind is that she actually just went through foot surgery for a running injury she received in the Reserves. All paperwork documented. We went through a guy downtown DC who put together her package for her. He seemed very knowledgeable. What do we do now? I mean, I got denied for my bad knees even though I had went through physical therapy in active duty, but this seems like a big old slap in the face...

In the body I typed "Notice Of Disagreement DRO" accross the top and bottom. Does this suffice?

Thank you for you reply broncovet. I have pretty much filled out my 21-4138 and have the mailing address and fax number to the regional office that my file currently resides at. On question thoug, You typed: I disagree with the decision dated (insert date of decision), on all issues. Since I'm appealing only the "bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome" that I had originally claimed, I would put that right?

Thanks!! Do you know the address in which to mail it?

So, last August, my claim was completed at 30%. I was not happy because they did not rate me on my knees. Since then, I have been too busy to start my Appeal on the matter with the wife and I getting out of the military and what not. Now, we are settled in the DC area and I'm still having the same issues with my knees. in May, I hit my 12 month mark from getting out of the military so I don't expect any retro because I'm sure it will be long after that before this all gets done. (My fault). So I was rated at 30% (10% PTSD, 10% Tinnitus, 10% left eye). I was denied my knees due to insufficient documentation on my part I guess. I have bad knees and I cannot do active sports such as basketball because they will pop out of socket. My first job in the AF was in a warehouse lifting and moving heavy objects around for over 2 years. I had a few mishaps with both knees popping out, but I failed to do anything about it. Then I fell out of the back of an MRAP in the desert and twisted them pretty badly. Again, I was with the Army and didn't want to complain out in the middle of nowhere. I went to physical therapy after my last deployment and it didn't help. Other than that, I don't know what else to do. During my C&P exam, they x-rayed my knees. I had them x-rayed in the military once before physical therapy and they were clearly loose and still are. I've been trying the workouts that I learned in physical therapy again and no dice. The pain is flaring up. I'm guessing my main problem is that in my C&P, I was only experiencing mild pain... I told the truth and that's what was written down. I do have limited rotation on my knees due to pain so during this next C&P, i'm going to stick with that. My question is how do I go about getting this started? I've been calling the 1-800-827-1000 number and they are always busy and suggest calling after hours. Then I call after hours and it hangs up... That is a very clever way to ensure to not get any calls... I want to get scheduled for another C&P exam but I don't know the process. Am I even supposed to call?

Had $870 retro for June and July direct deposited into my account 2 days ago. I'll post up a timeline later. thnx guys.

Thanks guys. Quick question, when you get the payment, is it for the previous month or in advance for the upcoming month?

cool. Waiting for the 3 months back pay now. I see that most get their monthly at the first of the month. is that when i can expect the back pay or will that come now? They have my direct deposit information already.

Just logged on and it said it was closed. I looked at the Ab8 and all it says is $435. is that 30%?

No, it's my original. I started te process around Feb this year. All of my appointments were completed in May and the claim was filed 16May2012.

Well I would have to say I'm very lucky in the speed of the process. I've taken peoples advice and just check ebennies like once a month. On Aug. 16th 2012, mine went to Pending Decision Approval. Then today on the 21st, it went to Preperation for Notification. So who knows when it'll be complete. But I'm curious.

almost there. I believe it went a couple days ago.

Been in Preparation for Decision since Mid-May at Reno, NV office. So about 2 months now. When I went to that stage, they told me it would take up to 3 months to move on so we'll see how accurate that is soon.

Yea, but being a government office, it would never happen... lol. When there was a pay glitch with the finance office here at Nellis AFB, they started taking my money out of my next paycheck which was in 8 days. That paycheck was like $300. I was pissed. But when they owed me money for a move, it took about 3 months to get it in my account. pffff...

Gotcha. Thanks for the quick and informative reply. You are correct. Mine is at Reno, NV currently. I am done as far as I know of with all exams. But who knows, they could very well request more.

Just pulled the latest and greatest from the Monday Report Percent pending over 125 days has went up by about 2.5% in the past 2 months. Wonder how many claims are getting completed per month that's the magic number that would help to understand the process better.

I'm quitting my job the 8th of Aug. and moving with the wife next month. She got Air Force Reserve orders to Maxwell. I'm curious about what's going to happen to my Claim. Will it go to the bottom of the pile if I update my new address? I'm forwarding my mail so I could technically keep the same address right?

Status: Preparation for Decision Claim Received: 05/16/2012 Claim Type: Compensation Estimated Claim Completion Date: 07/23/2013 to 08/03/2014

I'm at nellis now. in a few months, i'll be separating from the air force here. i cna't wait to move back to the east coast.