doubleD

stillhere, I am the spouse of double d, i was having trouble getting my own account and just used her's. Sorry, should have put that in the first narrative.

Hello, I have 11 years of service, two combat tours to Afghanistan. I was required to have a physical done for age requirement and had an abnormal EKG. I had to follow up with a cardiologist and found I have a myocardial bridged left anterior descending artery. I never had problems with this before and it never appeared on any of my previous physicals or EKGs. I started having some issues around February of 2013 with light headed feelings while conducting cardio workouts. I had a major issue during a company run about a month before the last physical when they found the abnormal EKG. I have been issued a permanent profile and was told I will be sent to a PEB. My case manager stated I will probably be discharged. My question is has anyone ever heard of something similar to this and what is the chances I could file a VA claim that the military aggravated my condition so I am not kicked out with just a T-shirt and coffee mug. They told me I would keep my GI Bill and VA medical rights and that is about it. And any suggestions for the PEB that would help me later for a VA claim. Thank you for the anticipated help.

I was wondering what type of medical equipment has the VA supplied you? I had to fight to get a hot/cold pack. I am not sure what products the VA has avail and I am sure others might have the same question. I know my husband was given a cervical traction device for his neck pain.

70%

I have recently quit taking mine because they weren't working...only made things worse! I have an appointment with a neurologist. 3 bulging disc, arthritis and bone spurs in my neck may/may not be causing the issues?

Congrats! Spend wisely:)

Congrats! My dates were different because the date on ebenefits only shows "last date" the rate was changed... my last change was a cost of living increase. My retro went back to original date.

does the doctor think you are still in the military? what a jerk!

no not yet, I just applied for it though

Has anyone used the Vocational Rehab for self employment? What was approved?

Navy04, I hope you have refreshed yourself on the questions they will ask during the c and p exam. It will help if you talk to your wife as well. Women are usually pretty good for examples. You have to be able to articulate your symtoms. I wish you luck. I got 70% and I am ok with that. I plan on going for tdiu and ssd in the future just not right yet.

congrats!!

congrats!!

thanks everyone, now I just need to research what else I can get

70% !!