malandroaz

Hello, I suffer from depression from my injuries (70% rated) loss of mobility and pain. I am seeing a Psychiatrist and plan to file for s/c major depression. I know that I will need a nexus letter connecting it to 70% injuries. Who would be a good doctor to seek for a Nexus letter that knows exactly how to write a VA claim nexus letter? (Dr. Bash, Ellis Group, etc..) that is a psychologist or Psychiatrist

I am currently rated for 10% on each knee for Patellofemoral Syndrome. My knees both are starting to give out more when walking. I want to file for knee instability but I am afraid the C&P Exam they will want to do ROM again on my knees. I dont want to get screwed on my range ROM because the doctor doing it scan screw you easily. Please let me know if knee instability is required to do ROM ?

I am service connected for both knees for Patellofemoral Syndrome both rated at 10%. I am having both hip problems and lower back. What is the code I should claim for this? What is the name? I plan to go through my medical doctor to get xray and treatment next week. Also I will get a IMO letter to connect it.

I updated my profile to reflect my S/C %. Currently I am at 70% for various injuries. However, I was unaware of secondary injuries when I filed so I have nothing filled for depression, chronic pain for my injuries.

SF running and jumping reason why I have 10% for both. There is a complaint of pain and swelling in knees in my SMR. I dont understand your response: Can I file two secondary claims such as Osteoarthritis and Chronic Pain? If so do I file under both knees?

Both of my knees have patellfemoral syndrome. Can I file two secondary claims such as Osteoarthritis and Chronic Pain? If so do I file under both knees? Right Knee – Patellofemoral Syndrome 10% Left Knee - Patellofemoral Syndrome 10%

I tore both of my shoulders had surgery that is S/C already. At the time of me filing for VA claim I had no idea about secondary conditions (just learning bout it). Both Shoulders I have these Symptoms experience: Chronic PainPain Pain Diisorder (believe if I push or grab stuff) Cause Depression Cant Sleep (get well since suregery over 2 years ago) What is the best way to file the secondary injuries? Can I file for each shoulder all those symptoms I experience? Basically trying to understand the best way to file this so I dont get screwed by the VA.

I went to my second C&P Exam for my knees. The first exam about 9 months ago went well and normal based on the board stories. The doctor measure my ROM while I was sitting in a chair. No big deal I just move it forward to I feel pain. Well today exam I expected the same thing. During the exam, instead of sitting down measuring my range of motion I was told to lay down on the table. The doctor had me move my leg by bending and measuring that way. I thought it was very strange for ROM measurement. Has anyone else experience a measurement for ROM on legs while laying down vs in a chair/sitting up? Concerns.....

I went online and added depedant (spouse). A week later I got a form in the mail from the VA with the increase in pay. I have not received backpay yet but I was surprise how fast I got the letter.

Thanks Rootbeer. At the division level the LOD was approved but since I filed INCAP pay (loss of civilian work) while in recovering they wanted more paper work. My guess is unless you lost eye, leg or arm if you request INCAP they will do formal investigation. Kinda BS for people with a torn knee or shoulder. The want to make 110% sure that if they pay out $$$ it is going to be correct. I just received a sworn statement from a direct witness and still waiting for the old commander to send me her statement.

I am currently in the reserves. I had a shoulder injury while I was training and told my commander when it happened. The commander said okay if your pain does not go away then go to the doctors. Less than 48hrs I go to doctor because my pain never went away. I had the 2163 filled out and completed. My commander signed off on my LOD as informal because she was there when I got hurt. I did physical therapy but did not work and surgery was needed. This is a year later from the original LOD. I filed INCAP because I will be out of work for period of time. My INCAP gets denied "put on hold" because regional command says that the initial LOD was not done properly. That they want a formal LOD done. I feel that they want to screw me out of my INCAP pay. How can they revoke a LOD issued already by my commander with nothing has changed?

Thank you very much! That really helped. I logged my information in the system. Question: If you have more than 1 child does it effect your disability amount?

I recently got my disability va approved. I have 50% rating and I noticed that it does not have my spouse (married a year ago) on the va acceptance claim. So I went to ebenefits dot com to add my spouse. I went to deers button and I can see my child and my spouse in there. ??? Is there another location eBenefits to add a spouse so the VA sends the appropriate payment amount?

The main issue I have is the inflammation and soreness from using my left arm now since I have to over compensate from my injury.

I finally got my VA rating. 40% right arm (shoulder) and 10% Tinatius of ears a total of 50%. My right arm is my primary arm but I use my left arm since my right arm is pretty useless. I filled for my left arm since I have to use that arm primarily carry items and just daily life tasks. It gets overworked and is sore a lot. It does not have great range of motion as well. Probably at 45-60 degrees. My left arm claim still shows : Further Information Needed. My questions: 1) What claims should I file for my secondary injury? 2) What documents should I gather? The right arm was obvious as I had a line of duty injury memo. I figured the VA see the right arm and say it is obvious he has to use his left arm now.

I am the original poster on this thread. Found out information later that day. Hope this helps anyone who needs it: I have two injuries 1) I do have a LOD commander signed and medical treatment Torn shoulder 2) I got injured during ADT Training Officer School - I have the documents from Ft Sam Houston where I was treated. I called around yesterday and I do qualify. You do not have to be active duty in order to file and receive VA disability. (heck my brother is a reservist he fell broke his arm during ADT orders got 20% disability) So I know you can. The form that you need is 21-4138 stating that you are reservist injured during training. In the statement very top line say "Still active reservist (if you are) I do not have a DD 214 as I have never been activated under Title 10 or Title 38. Please process my VA claim as I incurred injury during military orders and training. See notes below:" Then you Explain the injury, date, where you seeked medical attention. Include all relevant documents. Again if you were injured in the military active, reservist, guard you are entitled to VA claim. You just have to prove more paper work you were hurt during that training period if you were reservist/guard.

If you have no DD 214 (reservist never activated) injured during basic training, inactive duty drilling or annual training how do you claim VA disability Claim? It is required to show DD 214.

The 1st injury was hearing lost during training. I went to the medical clinic on post during my active order for training and it is documented. I could not hear out of my right ear and heard ringing sound. The 2nd injury is LOD in which I am having surgery next week for. Which was informal LOD because it was obvious when I got injured. I just do not know what a reservist give the VA in terms of DD 214. You will never have a DD 214 if you are never federally called up for active duty (mobilization, overseas duty, combat). I have been a night battle captain for several large exercises and there is always people who get injured (loss finger, hearing, back injury, etc..) during my watch. I know most of these soldiers were army reserve and will not have a DD 214.

I am applying for VA disability claim due to injuries from the military. My first injury occurred in 2011 Office School (BOLC) . It was documented at the medical treatment facility but I never received LOD memo for it. I have copies of my medical records from there though. My second injury I torn my labrum during weekend drill lifting supplies. I do have a LOD for this injury. 1) The VA just sent me a letter saying that they need a DD 214 THE PROBLEM: I never been activated on federal orders just for officer school, distance schools and annual training. What do I do? 2) What do I do about the medical injury during officer school without a LOD? 3) My 2nd injury I do have a LOD and do have a copy of the sign in roster from that day of injury. Do I mail that to the VA claim as well as proof I was there? Silly when I have a LOD already.

I have torn rotator cuff and it needs surgery. The injury while I was on duty and have a LOD on record. The injury happened to my dominate arm. I have not had surgery but right now I cant lift anything and hurt to hold up, barely move up to the side. What % should I look for when filing since it is my dominate arm? (literally as of right now I cant talk on a cell phone with that hand without pain) 2. Since I cant use my dominate arm my left arm is doing all the work. Now the left arm is hurting from all the extra work the right arm cant do. Should I file this as well? I mentioned to my doctor but I will make sure i get it in writing as well.

I have multiple claims that I would like to file for. This will be my first time ever filing a claim. I have in total 4 claims. Which form do I fill out? Form 21-526EZ (I heard that you can only file up to 2 disabilities on this form) or standard 21-526?

Do you list a secondary injury as well?

I was prescribed blood pressure medicine but did not take it because fear of ED. On block 10# Says VA treatment medical center (I never been to the VA before) My doctor visit have been on base Fort Sam Houston, TX and Luke Air Force Base and the rest at a civilian doctor. What should I put down for treatment center? Thanks for all the help.

I am a reservist. Each injury was during training or active duty orders. Sorry to hear they bumped you out after all you gave. I guess the domain name to this is right "had it"