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by fmiles 23 minutes ago Thank you! All I'm 47 and not ashame to say when I saw that 100% P&T I cried like a baby as I was so overjoyed that my journey had come to an end. The VA had won the battle for several years, but I won the war because I refused to give up knowing my medical condition met the criteria to grant me an overall 100%. One word of advice to those that read this message, if you have a bonafide claim , them run the marathon as the victory is yours and know that a change is gonna come! Reply

My battle in reaching that magical VA number is over, 100% P&T. Today I got the good news, I was without words and still numb. This is a great high that I'm going to enjoy for some time to come. I went to DMV after work and got DV tags for all 3 of my vehicles, the first tag was free and I had to pay for the other two. I will be going on base Monday to get me and the family ID cards. I'm working on the paperwork for Champ VA and other local and state benefits for Florida. I didn't ask too many questions since joining this site in 2013, but I read many post and adopted a wealth of knowledge that empowered me to not stop working my claim until I receive my just due from VA. Thanks all for your posts, comments, and education on various VA benefit topics. God Bless!

Berta, this was submitted as a fully developed claim. With the C&P examiners agreeing with my condition has during service I think once I'm officially rated for 7020, I would look at doing a CUE. What are your thoughts?

Hi Berta, I am working with a company that went through my service record and discovered that VA should have rated me for severe tricuspid regurgitation upon my initial evaluation when I exited the service so we put in for it and my claim is now in prep for decision. According to the company, this rating would fall under VASRD 7020. I was hoping someone here could validate is there best guess based on experience. Also, the CUE was denied, but the denial was not what I was requesting so I am still fighting that battle. I am not receiving nor have thought about applying for SSDI. Thank you very kindly and I look forward to your reply.

Please let me know your thoughts on possible rating: OPINIONS: The veteran still suffers from right ventricular dysfunction as the result of tricuspid regurgitation discovered by transesopageal echocardiogram performed 5 Sept 1995 in-service. To ascribe now a present right or left ventricular ejection fraction would require cardiologic studies not orderable by C&P examiners. RATIONALE: Service treatment records as well physical examination board proceedings via VBMS, CPRS, physical examination, radiologic findings of 12 OCT 2016 as well as examiner's clinical experience. Other notes from exam: [X] (1-3 METs) This METs level has been found to be consistent with activities such as eating, dressing, taking shower, slow walking (2mph) for 1-2 blocks Does the Veteran's heart condition(s) impact his or her ability to work? [X] Yes

Please provide your humble guesstimate on my C&P exam recently took place. Type of vascular disease condition: Varicose veins and/or post-phlebitic syndrome 1. Does the veteran now have or has he/she ever had a vascular disease (arterial or venous)? YES Diagnosis #1: Post phlebitis syndrome with chronic venous stasis edema 2. Does the veteran have varicose veins? YES, Both legs 3. Does the veteran have post-phlebetic syndrome of any etology? YES, Both legs 4. Check all the symptoms that apply and indicate extremity affected: a. Aching in leg after prolonged standing - Both legs b. Aching in legs after prolonged walking - Both legs c. Fatigue in leg after prolonged standing - Both legs d. Fatigue in leg after prolonged walking - Both legs e. Symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity - Both legs f. Symptoms relieved by compression hosiery - Both legs 5. Check all findings and/or signs that apply and indicate extremity affected: a. Persistent stasis pigmentation - Both legs b. Does the use any assistive device(s) as a normal mode of locomotion, although occasional locomotion by other methods may be possible? YES, walker ///// Frequency of use Occasional 6. Does the veteran’s vascular condition(s) impact his or her ability to work? NO

Wonderful news, Navywife---keep up the great fight. You're truly an inspiration!

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