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% !!

Ebenefits changed today to reflect 70%. I am super excited because now I can pay my bills! What other benefits should I look into? Does this mean all my VA medical bills will go away? What about other medical bills related to sc disability but treated at civilian hospital? How long until I get my retro and first monthly pay? Benefit pay doesn't reflect child dependents? Sooooo many questions... any advise is greatly appreciated!!!!

awesome news! Congrats

congrats!

The Rating Officer called and left a message to call her back. I have tried calling epeggy but they have no answers as to why the RO would call. There are no notes in my claim file. My claim is in the "prep notification" phase. Any ideas why they would call?

I did miss your post! Congrats!

SueEdel, Is yours complete?? Mine hasn't changed:(

I'm not really going to worry about getting paid with regards to gov't shutdown, as I am sure it will get resolved at some point. People may have to wait for money but eventually they will get it, as well as back pay. Don't get me wrong, I hope it never gets to that point.

I am now in the prep for notification phase (10-4-13) they told me I should know by the 29th

Congrats!

Not there....grrr