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Are these standard forms? Can I find them somewhere online?

So then, I am supposed to call and get the questionairres? Also, when I'm asked an occupation, are they referring to the present or past employment occupations? Do they have different questionairres for each ailment?

Yes, the 10% is for the SC GSW. The main surgery of 07/06 was for a scar revision, but after all the infections/surgeries, the scar is pretty bad. The GS went through my r great toe joint, and clipped off half of the joint bone (it was a .45 cal) 1986 - Please don't ask how this happened.. it WAS an accident. After reading my rating decision, it is showing that they will rate my SC after the temp 100% ends?? which I am not sure when this will be.

Can you possibly continue your education on line instead of traditional classroom-the net is full of colleges on line that are fully VA approved.But be a lot easier than getting to a campus in pain.Can you drive at all? What foot is it? I did try to take a few online courses last year, but wasn't able to focus. The pain meds pretty much put me in a zone. Yes, I can drive, but the pain can be excruiating. After reading my rating decision, (which I understand more thanks you awesome vets!) I will have my SC reviewed after the temp 100% ends. "Do they expect this problem to heal? Are you asking for higher SC rating for the MDD too?" My joint is no longer and has been fused, so its permanent. My Dr. told me last week that I could have the main nerve injected with something to stop the pain, but the deformity isn't going away. The MDD will be secondary to my SC residuals of GSW to R 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint (it was an accident!) "I lost my job 09/06 because my company wouldn't keep me on light duty and I wasn't qualified for FMLA" Do you have documented proof of that in your personnel record at this place? Yes, I have proof from an unemployment claim that I submitted, also emails from when I worked there and have completed the 21-8940 Then again-the foot problem could be temorary TDIU? With more treatment? But the MDD is another story- TDIU would be fine, I want to work, I'm a single parent (daughter leaves for AirForce B.C. on June 12th) and only want to get my life back together. Hopefully the pain clinic can solve my pain... but the depression is aweful. Just sucks me down into a crappy dark spot... CAn you tell us what VRE means? VRE stands for Vancomycin-resistant enterococci .. everyone has it, but from what I understand it can be transmitted just by touching things (everyone.. please wash your hands good if you go to VAMC or any other medical facility). It can cause serious complications in persons who have low immune system.. I would say that it's a step below MSRA infection. I was treated for it while inpatient, but I'm very resistant to most antibiotics, I just had another test on tues. so we shall see! http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_vre.html

I just found your board today and have been reading for hours.... I have 2 upcoming c&p exams on 03/29 and have a few questions. I am 40y.o., currently 10% SC for a foot injury since 1988. I've had severe pain over the years and I have had 6 surgeries since 2004 at a VAMC to try and repair my great toe joint. After surgery #4 (07/06) I contracted a staph infection and was treated with 6 months of various kinds of antibiotics and vicodin. - I lost my job 09/06 because my company wouldn't keep me on light duty and I wasn't qualified for FMLA, - Surgery #5 (11/06) to remove infection, - Surgery #6 (12/06) to remove artificial joint hardware, Infection returned (01/07) and I was hospitalized and diagnosed/treated for osteomylitis (6 wks IV antibiotics), I also contracted a VRE infection which I am still testing positive. I submitted a claim on (10/06) for MDD, IU, infection and reevaluation of current SC, and am receiving temp 100%, but I'm not sure how long this will last. I cannot currently work due to the depression (over 3 yrs being treated/meds), severe pain, anemia, cellulitis of foot, and major symptoms from VRE and meds. Med list ~ Morphine sulfate SR 30mg, morphine sulfate IR 15mg, neuroton, celexa, meds for knee effusion, stomach issues. Does anyone have any tips to help me prepare for next weeks, back to back, C&P exams? Would it be helpful to bring in photos documenting the infection? Also, I'm also CH 31 but have had to take a few semesters off because of my medical problems. I am extremely depressed and want to get off the pain meds (I nearly ran out a few weeks ago and experienced withdrawal symptoms which scared the heck out of me)... I am talking with SATP, I'm not sure if this pain will ever leave. I am scheduled to see the pain management clinic but haven't gotten an appt yet. Any info would be helpful. Terry Semper Fi