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Sequoiahiker

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About Sequoiahiker

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  • Military Rank
    Sergeant

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  • Service Connected Disability
    30%
  • Branch of Service
    Army

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  1. So in a NOD can you introduce new evidence...? In my NOD can I say that it was more a broken hand and that is what is causing the wrist mans hand issues or wou,d I be better off filing a brand new claim....? I almost feel as though when I made my initial claim I put wrist when in all actuality I should have put left hand....... I guess too I was a little naive but not requesting my SMR prior to,starting.
  2. Thank you Broncovet...........this was probably the best written advice I've received. I will admit that I am assuming the injury is in my SMR as I don't have a copy. I guess I'm assuming because I was treated at Womack Arny Medical Center, but wouldn't be the first time they e "lost" records. Imdo jave what I feel is residual effects that have developed over the last year or two. Some lack of motion and maybe arthritis. I would have felt better about the denial if they had at least examined it in a C&P exam. They did my ankle that I sprained and was awarded 10%. for the denial it says: Explanation: service connection for left wrist condition is denied since this condition neither occurred in nor was caused by service. Now that I read it it may be because I didn't claim the proper injury. I said wrist and it was actually a fracture to the bone in the left hand between the pinky and the wrist.....commonly known as a "boxers" fracture. Could that be the reason...? anyways, the info you gave greatly helps me out. Thank you
  3. I just joined the forums and I'm new to navigating the VA system. So far it hasn't been that bad. I filed a claim in March 2017 for the following: Left ankle-sprained on an airborne jump. Claimed approved at 10% rating Skin condition from Desert Storm- Claim denied as I was never treated when I was in. Left wrist/hand- Broke hand during an airborne jump and went to the hospital on Ft. Bragg and was in a cast. Claim was denied, VA said not service connected. so here's my issue. I had a C&P exam for the ankle and my medical,records supported it. I never had a C&P for my wrist or an exam and I'm sure since it was in a cast it should be in my records. The doctor was really helpful and when I asked,him he said he was just looking at the ankle. I am thinking I want and shou,d do a NOD appeal as I know I had a broken hand and it was in a cast. I feel as though they should have done a C&P exam. Not sure what I should say in my appeal........? Obviously I wou,d re-state the circumstances and point out the lack of an exam being done, I'm not sure how they can reach that conclusion.........
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