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Yep, I worded it wrong. I have 50% blockage and polyps. so yes, 30% is the max.

Not diagnosed while in the military. Discharged June 1992. Self medicated until entering into the VA system in Oct. 2002. Was put on different meds for coughing and such but not diagnosed until 2004. 2 years past the 10 year mark. I would have thought that an opinion would have been requested. If they deny me, I'll just appeal and one of my reasons will be they didn't ask for an opinion.

Had a C&P for allergic rhinitis. Doctor stated VA didn't ask for an opinion on service connection. Only wanted an exam to see how bad I am. Doctor stated that I would get the max. 50% blockage and polyps. Why wouldn't the VA ask for an opinion? I am a Desert Shield/Storm vet but was diagnosed after the 10 year limit VA put on it.

Thank you vetquest.

An update to this issue. I was granted on the appeal for ankle and knee impairment.

Not at all. I have sent an iris email.

Here is the answer I received from calling the hot line. It was no help. At this time you have submitted a Notice of Disagreement on the decision that you received July 5, 2018. That appeal is still currently pending. As you elected the traditional appeal process, once reviewed, any errors will be corrected. This will include a complete review of your prior claim and the evidence on the custody of VBA. Currently, your appeal is aged 276 days old. It is not considered to be an outlier until aged approximately 470 days old. The Regional Office is required to work appeals in the order which they are received. The Regional Office is only able to expedite an appeal in instances of homelessness, being over the age of 85, having a terminal illness, or if you are experiencing a serious financial hardship. If you request that your appeal be expedited on the basis of a financial hardship, the RO does require that you submit documentation of your hardship such as past due utility bills or demands for rent/mortgage payments.

Sorry Berta, been away. No not yet.

Called the hotline, nothing yet. I didn't think the Government would move that fast anyway..lol

Just an update that I haven't heard anything yet on the WH complaint. When I made the complaint, I was told that if I don't hear anyting by the end of the month, to call back and check on it. So still waiting.

I have no idea. I live in Florida. Should have been the St. Pete RO. But I was told this morning by the VSO the decision can be from any RO office. I did just got off the phone with the WH Hotline and made a formal complaint. We'll see how that goes.

Berta, looks to be Julei N. HuI and second signature Calen M. McHenry.

Spoke with the county VSO this morning. He says this is not a CUE. Just someone forgot to copy and paste the C&P as evidence. He says it will get looked at during my NOD. So I don't know what to do now about it.

I have an appointment on Monday with a VSO to discuss the cue. Hopefully he will have enough knowledge to know what to do.

Letter is dated 6/28 with date of decision is 6/26