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Hi, I completed my C&P for DDD and feel that I did well( rom was very limited less than 15 degrees flexion) I don't have the all the results but will upload them later anyway, I am currently 10% for right and left radiculopathy and the doc diagnosed me with Sciatica during the C&P is sciatica rated like radiculopathy?

I used the calculator on this site, hadit.com so is this calculator incorrect?

I have a VA Math question. Currently, I am at 92.34 and getting paid for 90%. Assuming I receive 30% more that would put me at 94.64 Question: does the rating of 94.64 launch me to 100%?

thanks. I am working on some secondary conditions now that I have 30 % for GW related GI issues.

I like steep curves and challenges. I'm going to ask my DAV about using the current 70% ( 20% jump)from the appeal with the future appeal rating of the remanded Back( assuming I get 30% or more for that).

thanks for the detail. Unfortunately, my back appeal is remanded and not completed at the same time as my PTSD. so I will need a new combination of 50/ 30+20 or another variation for 95 percent

so if I were to get 30 percent increase in another area with my now 20 percent increase in PTSD, will that get me to 95?

I have a question and I hope to explain myself clearly enough. I just won an appeal for increase of PTSD from 50 to 70 with effective date of 2011. sounds like backpay. so I was 90% percent before. does that make me 92% overall? I am trying for 100% and need to reach 95 so that 20 % bump might help... or does it? the second part of the appeal was my back and my back was "remanded" and hoping that is 30% or more... towards 100% any feedback will be appreciated. thanks,

thanks, I thought I would need 50 to make 100.. again, this VA math is uncalled for!!

Congrats! Go Navy!!

it was connected to my SC MDD(PTSD) A LOT OF EXAMS! WHAT A HEADACHE!!

I went on Ebenefits to see where my claim is at and noticed I am now 90%!! WOW! I was granted 50% for SA and noticed the EFFECTIVE DATE IS 02/06/2012. Does that mean back pay or am I not seeing the VA logic?

I think it took me about 8 months to get this date for the hearing. Im not sure what N&M evidence is? also, what do you mean by "Any Sup-Stmt Of Case been received" I'm trying to contact my VSO at the DAV but he is painfully slow

well I'm not a Lawyer but will do my best! I'll review what my appeals are and take it from there

Hi, I have my first Appeal Travel Board Healing in April and have zero clue how I should approach it (except review my claim) any feedback, tips, etc will be appreciated. thanks,

thanks. so in the event i am denied for IBS, do I appeal using the above reference?

I had a combination of a GW exam and C&P for my Scars, Sinus and intestinal conditions. The GW was the brief exam. Told the provider all the immunizations that I took, burning oil fields exposed to and nightmares and fatigue. at this point I'm not sure what to expect from the GW exam One item i want to point out is the Intestinal condition exam. she looked at the several Gastroenteritis treatments during and after service( to included a DX of Hemorroids during and after service). The provider made a comment that i "should receive disabiltity for my IBS" and it looks like the provider documented a dx of IBS. I also i noticed that in 2012 i was dx with Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum, which the provider also mentioned . In the remarks the provider stated that " Symptoms today are consistant with dx of IBS. I have encouraged veteran to discuss with his PCP IBS would be considered a medically unexplained chronic multisymtom illness of unknown or partially known etiology related to service in the gulf the provider also mentioned the dx with Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum that "at least as likely that not as a result of NSAIDS taken for service connected back pain. I do not think that this condition is contributing to current symptoms. He has not had a repeat colonoscopy" aside for getting better, does this dx of IBS lead to a rating for IBS? what about the dx of Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum that "at least as likely that not as a result of NSAIDS taken for service connected back pain. thoughts?

I had a combination of a GW exam and C&P for my Scars, Sinus and intestinal conditions. The GW was the brief exam. Told the provider all the immunizations that I took, burning oil fields exposed to and nightmares and fatigue. at this point I'm not sure what to expect from the GW exam One item i want to point out is the Intestinal condition exam. she looked at the several Gastroenteritis treatments during and after service( to included a DX of Hemorroids during and after service). The provider made a comment that i "should receive disabiltity for my IBS" and it looks like the provider documented a dx of IBS. I also i noticed that in 2012 i was dx with Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum, which the provider also mentioned . In the remarks the provider stated that " Symptoms today are consistant with dx of IBS. I have encouraged veteran to discuss with his PCP IBS would be considered a medically unexplained chronic multisymtom illness of unknown or partially known etiology related to service in the gulf the provider also mentioned the dx with Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum that "at least as likely that not as a result of NSAIDS taken for service connected back pain. I do not think that this condition is contributing to current symptoms. He has not had a repeat colonoscopy" aside for getting better, does this dx of IBS lead to a rating for IBS? what about the dx of Ulceration of the Terminal Ileum that "at least as likely that not as a result of NSAIDS taken for service connected back pain. thoughts? thanks

thank you all for the feedback. I will work on the Nexus letter and see where is takes me

had a visit with my MD concerning my Nexus Letter for SC PTSD/ MDD as a cause for my Sleep Apnea. My Provider is fine with my own edits towards his/her approval for my SC PTSD/ MDD as a cause for my Sleep Apnea. I asked my provider if she/he would agree that my Sleep Apnea is "due to" PTSD/MDD and He/she said YES. So, How can I word this letter so that it will benefit me as a end result?

Thanks Bronco. who is Berta? I probably won't hire an attorney and could probably cite based on past stories and examples. However, if it gets really sticky, then i probably will retain a Lawyer. In the meantime, any examples will be appreciated!!

Has anyone applied the information from NVLSP (National Veterans Legal Service Program) and won a decision? I'm not sure if i really need to hire an attorney or just apply, say, trying for an increase for PTSD/MDD and applying section 4.7 of the 38 CFR. I have some symptoms for higher increase but was not granted that higher percentage. I have A but not B,C,D.E and F would it be best for me to send a NOD requesting a higher percentage based off of 38 CFR 4.7???? I added the link with the PDF below..... http://www.purpleheart.org/ServiceProgram/Training2011/T-4%20%20VA%20Errors%20in%20Claims%20for%20Increase%203.2011.pdf

thanks for the information.. I also found this information and will bring it up during the exam A veteran whose scars were rated by VA under a prior version of diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, 7803, 7804, or 7805, as in effect before October 23, 2008, may request review under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, 7804, and 7805, irrespective of whether his or her disability has worsened since the last review. VA will review that veteran’s disability rating to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to a higher disability rating under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, 7804, and 7805. A request for review pursuant to this rulemaking will be treated as a claim for an increased rating for purposes of determining the effective date of an increased rating awarded as a result of such review; however, in no case will the award be effective before October 23, 2008.