Pete53, Berta, 71M10, Chuck75, broncovet & others……
Thank you all for the responses to my question……First off, I did not know that M21-1MR Special Considerations Docs even existed…thanks Berta, I’m going to have myself a good read tonight….
When I received this “initial” Award Letter, they awarded me 80% on my med issues, except for COPD & CAD (IHD), which they have deferred for more tests (PFT, METS, etc…) I cannot say if VA will consider these 2 diseases as SC, although they’ve been documented in my SMRs as SC…….so, to answer Berta’s question; I’ve been awarded 80% thus far……
71M10…..I’m not sure if this is the new and improved decision letter….How will I know?
Chuck75….There wasn’t any further explanation to the VA’s statement on my Award Letter, but I believe I thought it was because they (VA) hadn’t completed my initial claim……(2 deferred claims)……
As broncovet and the rest of you brought up, there are several special considerations & I just need to mosey on up to M21-1MR and do my D. D…….
Again, thank you all very much…….There are other questions that I cannot find answers to…..I promise not to over-inundate any of you…..promise!
ras