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NMOSailor

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  1. Thanks. I thought that was the edited version. Thanks for catching that.
  2. Good Morning, I filed for secondaries while the primary was on appeal. Yes, I realize now this is not allowed, but my case got through the cracks. I did a C&P exam for the secondaries and my claim made it to Preparation for Decision phase before the mistake was caught. I have attached a copy of the letter that was sent to me. I don't really understand if it means my secondaries became part of the appeal or if they will just be deferred. Fast forward today, I have withdraw the RAMP appeal. Would I need to start a new claim or can I save my original file date?
  3. OMG, I am glad there is finally someone else who appears to be on the same page as me. I know they will rate my symptoms (assign a numerical value), but they first need to find a DC that is most analogous to my overall condition. Would this just be the symptoms I experienced or the symptoms that my disease can cause? For example, a person diagnosed with MS that only suffers from Transverse Myelitis (Like I did) will still be given the MS DC and not the Myelitis DC. Just because they only suffered the TM doesn't mean they don't have the underlying condition of MS. This is the boat I am in right now. When the VA has to find an analogous DC, they had to find one that matches the underlying disease that is causing the symptoms THEN they rate the symptoms under that DC. Is this correct?
  4. Yes, it is a VERY rare condition. Many doctors dont even know about it which is why it is often misdiagnosed as MS. I have requested a VARR so I can provide the VA with information on my disease. With a better understanding, I am hoping they will assign a more analogous condition code than TM. This is the difference between me retiring and being separated.
  5. NMO includes both TM and ON so it isncall neuromyelitis optica. It is similiar to MS in many aspects although they are significantly different.
  6. So, I am trying to get a better understanding of how the VA is supposed to determine analogous conditions when your condition is not listed. From reading 38 CFR 4.20, I believe they are supposed to find a disease that is analogous to my diagnosed disease as a whole, not just the symptoms I suffered. I have NMO and it can cause Transverse Myelitis or Optical Neuritis. For me, it caused TM. The VA assigned me code 8010 for Myelitis, however, my disease is often misdiagnosed as MS so I take that as being more analogous. MS shares more in common with NMO than TM. Actually, TM is a symptom of both of them. I'm trying to find others who may have run into a situation like this. I have also looked for other cases that include NMO code assignments. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am going through IDES right now and I am about to as for a VARR (VA Reconsideration Request).
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