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The Torso and Neck Rating 5319 Group XIX. Function: Support and compression of abdominal wall and lower thorax; flexion and lateral motions of spine; synergists in strong downward movements of arm (1). Muscles of the abdominal wall: (1) Rectus abdominis; (2) external oblique; (3) internal oblique; (4) transversalis; (5) quadratus lumborum Severe 50 Moderately Severe 30 Moderate 10 Slight 0 5320 Group XX. Function: Postural support of body; extension and lateral movements of spine. Spinal muscles: Sacrospinalis (erector spinae and its prolongations in thoracic and cervical regions) Cervical and thoracic region: Severe 40 Moderately Severe 20 Moderate 10 Slight 0 Lumbar region: Severe 60 Moderately Severe 40 Moderate 20 Slight 0 5321 Group XXI. Function: Respiration. Muscles of respiration: Thoracic muscle group Severe or Moderately Severe 20 Moderate 10 Slight 0 5322 Group XXII. Function: Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition. Muscles of the front of the neck: (Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the “hyoid” muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric Severe 30 Moderately Severe 20 Moderate 10 Slight 0 5323 Group XXIII. Function: Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements. Muscles of the side and back of the neck: Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Severe 30 Moderately Severe 20 Moderate 10 Slight 0 Miscellaneous Rating 5324 Diaphragm, rupture of, with herniation. Rate under diagnostic code 7346 5325 Muscle injury, facial muscles. Evaluate functional impairment as seventh (facial) cranial nerve neuropathy (diagnostic code 8207), disfiguring scar (diagnostic code 7800), etc. Minimum, if interfering to any extent with mastication—10 5326 Muscle hernia, extensive. Without other injury to the muscle—10 5327 Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant (excluding soft tissue sarcoma)—100 Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgery, radiation treatment, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedures. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of §3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residual impairment of function. 5328 Muscle, neoplasm of, benign, postoperative. Rate on impairment of function, i.e., limitation of motion, or scars, diagnostic code 7805, etc 5329 Sarcoma, soft tissue (of muscle, fat, or fibrous connective tissue)—100 Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgery, radiation treatment, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedures. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of §3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residual impairment of function. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155) [62 FR 30239, June 3, 1997]

Never figure what the VA will do! You need A qualified Dr to state that your left arm or any other part of your upper torso is secondary to the disability you have, not sure your left arm would qualify for secondary? look up your disability (Diagnostic Code )...some times the disability can cause a ROM but will use a different Diagnostic Code other members can chime in! ......................Buck

Here is the disability code for Duyptrens Contracture, 5223, does anyone know where this is in the 38 USC,38CFR's?? I never knew it was ratable and SC? Unless they put it under loss and use of Hand....and this disease is Hereditary only? so how can it be SC? & Ratable Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where the tissues beneath the skin of the palm of the hand thicken abnormally, causing the tissues to tighten and restrict the movement of the hand. It is rated under code 5223, the freezing of two fingers of one hand. http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/thehand.html#e Also Preciouses Anemia A complication of a number of diseases, including pernicious anemia. Rate the underlying condition. Does the VA think the typical veteran is a Dr??? ...................Buck

Here are some older post from the elders of hadit, read them to get a better insight. .............Buck

Yes I did too, It was Interesting & hopefully what he said about getting healthcare back for the veterans in a decent time ( within 30days) and getting the veterans claims adjudicated as soon as possible and do away with the long waits for decision. his goal is to have the VA running better with healthcare and claims by 2016

Most all VA Hospitals are teaching Hospitals! You need to go get a Private IME/IMO and give the Dr your history and ask him to give his opine to your disability and use the VA guidelines here on hadit Its good you filed your NOD you have one year, to re-gather your evidence or New & Material Evidence You should receive a SOC from the VA ''Statement of the Case'' You need to get your last C&P report usually you can get that at the VAMC where your exam was. And like broncovet mention you NEED to get your C-File. There's other ways to prove your claim but we need to know what the reasons and bases of the denial. if you can copy & paste that here on hadit and be sure to cover your name and SS No. be sure there's no personal ID on it. Remember if your SC disability precludes you from working or doing any type of sendetary work you will be eligible for the 100%TDIU Rates. and SSDI Thank you for your service and I'm glad you came to Hadit, things will get better for you now. .....................Buck

Secretary VA Bob McDonald will be on 60 minutes. 6-28-15 6:00pm Central ...Buck

I agree with berta, There's no better way to file a cue than what they did with your claim, failure to present evidence & denied on the VAs part opens the door for your CUE. File it soon, if your sure they never used the ''Womack Records '' as evidence or never used them in anyway. .....................Buck

I'll sure check this out, Thank you Ms berta .........................Buck

I agree with Gastone, makes sense what he mention about the $$ I recommend Also do what is best for your Daughter & New Grandbaby, as for as what other people think don't worry about it what is done is done....I always told my kids just learn from your mistakes and go forward & never give up. Just Go forward and enjoy/love that new Grandbaby....there nothing better than that. Things have a way working them self's out for the better. ..........................Buck

TALON II FE I Agree with broncovet, don't give out your information over the phone. priority groups are assigned during enrollment in the VA Health Care System each veteran is in a group depends on his/her S.C. Disability and the % rated... group 1 is rated 50%or more. group 2 is rated 30 to 40% group 3 is 10 to 20% POW's , veterans awarded the Purple Heart Medal,Medal of Honor group 4 is veterans receiving increase comp for A&A Permanently Housebound determined to be catastrophically disabled by the VA. group 5 is non-service connected veterans group 6 ,7 ,8 is 0% SC Veterans & project 112 SHAD Veterans and the rest of the groups deals with low income and co-pay via means test. For Information on these groups call 1-877- 222-VETS (8387) ...................Buck

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=21-686c

He was station out of Long Binh, 20 miles north of Saigon, but travel in-country. ................Buck

Charlieg, I would think SMR's is referring to ''service medical records'', same thing as STR's '' service treatment records'', but the poster may mean something else? ......................Buck

Glad you got it solved ranger11 .........................Buck

I would think you can claim your daughters baby as a dependent if they live with you and your supporting them. You need to contact the VA and let them know your dependent status as changed , That you need to add a dependent. others can chime in.. jmo ........................Buck

I was told by a VA physiatrist that trauma event/injury or witness to a bad event during war or non war ect,,ect,,& can be withheld from the veteran for years until it starts to effect his life or the veteran ask for help. so there's no limit to when this can happen. Andman73 has most all the symptoms ...............Buck

Depending on how long ago the C&P was? maybe the disability has got worse that preludes you from working? you should file for TDIU if your not working because of your SC Disability. Being on SSDI helps. jmo ......................Buck

Could he have a SC Disability at 60% that could cause a MH problem such as depression? and other types conditions that came up later? this would be possible. I understand the VA can not take away/reduce a veterans SC Rating if another condition comes up secondary to his existing disability or he has that rating over 10 years. ...............Buck

Andyman73 Sometimes in a Initial consult a Social Worker/or NP (Nurse Practitioner) will evaluate you and report to the MH Dr Eventually you should be seen by a Psychiatrist It is werid this person never brought up your sleep problems/hot/cold sweats /nightmares ect,,ect,, that is usually like the 3 or 4th question they ask. They usually go over everything that may/could result in MDD/PTSD. As for as not getting a stressor not documented while on AD they are supposed to use the veteran accounts of the event/trauma and use reasonable doubt and go with presumptive that this did happen & reason of doubt always goes to the veteran. Just never give up no matter what happens you will win in the end. ...................Buck

Thanks Boomer2, I'll print out the form and get it in the mail to St Louis, He was discharge in 1972 & The Fire was in 73 So we'll see? ......................Buck

Yes it is Ms Berta And he was US Army Special Operations /Operation Branch.

My thoughts too Ms berta .............Buck

How would a veteran go about finding his in-service records from Vietnam that showed what he did, for instance he did not do his MOS but was assign to another type job, how would he prove this? And was still with this same unit, Would those records show what he did ? or keep him at his MOS Although that's not what he was assign to. Would he contact St Louis NRSP and see what the records show/? were trying to find out how to prove what he did in Vietnam. He has old record of in-country travel orders that had to be renewed every 60 days & Sign off by his CO This was his new assignment Recovery of US Disable Vehicle's from the field/ mechanical failure or demolished from acts of war. Thanks in Advance ....................Buck

Congratulations Ryguy, .......................Buck