[Peripheral Neuropathy And Dm Ii . I have SC diabetes 20% and have neuropathy in both lower extremities]

On 7/10/2013 at 1:04 PM, cham1968 said:

 

I have SC diabetes 20%  and have neuropathy in both lower extremities which the C&P rater deemed moderate in both feet and legs. I do not understand how they rated me 10% for my left lower extremitiy and o% for my right side lower extremity and say  right side is not service connected, WTH how can one side be service connected and one side not be service connect with both the same symptoms? Thinking about NOD to contest finding on lower right, thoughts?

[Can I request a female doctor, specifically a gyn?]

Seminoles, you are allowed to have a female present during the exam. I had a VA female doctor and anytime there were situations where I might have to get undressed she always ask if I wanted a male present during the exam. Told her at my age didn't make any difference and i din't need one there. :)

[Compensation claim]

Is it service connected to Agent Orange in Vietnam?

[How long does it take exams to post?]

On 5/13/2017 at 9:30 PM, pwrslm said:

IF they sub'ed out your exams, they will not show up in your medical file. If the VA did the exam, they will be in your Blue Button report when they are submitted. If the VA did your exam, try ROI, see if they have it.

Also, call peggy and ask.  They can tell you if the exams are done and if the VBA has it or not. (800-827-1000)

I guess I was extremely lucky, I had my C&P evaluation on May 10th for PTSD and neuropathy and on May 13th had a decision and all results posted on eBenifits on May 14th. While my C&P evaluations were done by a contracted Neurologist and the Physiologist they were done at my local  CBOC. I might add I got my brown envelope today May 17th with all the result and ratings