NC OD WO

Just wanted to comment on the choice program. I live in a very remote area of Eastern NC. My PCM is 75 miles away and my speciality clinic is over 200 miles away. When I inquired about the program, I was told I did not qualify because my PCM is 31 miles from my HOR. The 31 miles per the VA is straight line distance. The Atlantic Ocean is between me and the PCM which requires me to drive around to reach my destination. When I told the VA rep about this they said they could not help, so I asked could I get a boat or helicopter issued to make my appointments? I drive past many qualfied providers. This makes no common sense to me but is kind of humerous that our government is that stupid!

Gastone, My reconsideration came from my VSO. I had a bad feeling from day 1 that this guy was lost in the sauce. I considered my claim very valid with all of the supporting documents only to be told that it is not service connected. I am now being given the boot for the claims that were not deemed service connected. My last C&P examiner told me that my packet was messed up but he would not elaborate. I am a full time techncian with the NCARNG with over 34 years service. My concern is, will I have to wait until my DRO hearing to receive my discharge??

I filed claims for ankle and knee conditions in 2012. I was denied due to no service connection. I filed for reconsideration in 2013, again I was denied. I filed a NOD in 2014. I have until 9 Feb 15 to select a Decision Review Officer or traditional appeals process. I had a fit for duty 13 Nov 14. My ankle and knee were declared unfitting conditions. I will receive my P3 profile 26 Jan 15 and start the IDES process. I know I will run the VA C&P gauntlet again but I can see a potential conflict coming. I want my case reviewed by the DRO but I need all of the additional doucumentation from the IDES process prior to review by the DRO. Can the MSC connect the dots during IDES? I think it very ironic that I am in the process of medical seperation for conditions the VA has deemed not service connected.