CGMedic17

Would a buddy letter just be from someone I was on duty with that could stand behind my claims of back injury? I will get going on this and keep you updated! thank you!

Thank you for all of your feedback! I am definitely going to try and see what comes of this. I will you all updated!

Thank you for you input. Do I order the c-file through the VA? Also, thank you for your suggestion about my current job.

Thank you for your reply. I did not go to a sick call or doc for my back while I was in. After I got out I went and saw my primary care doc after I moved. I really started noticing the pain in my last year or so of active duty, no other issues noted as of now related to the back pain. I will get going on the claim. Thank you again for your input!

Hello All! My name is Cris, and I served 4 years active duty in the USCG as a BM3. I am here on the recommendation of a co-worker who has had a lot of success in his claim with the VA and he suggested I do the same, stating you need an airtight case. I am a 30 year old male who suffers from low back pain, which started towards my last 2 years in the CG. I was on small boats my entire career, was a Boarding Officer, Coxswain and Heavy Weather boat crewman. Daily, getting out of bed is rough, taking some time "to get the kinks out." I believe a lot of this has been caused by bouncing around in a small boat for 4 years wearing all of the equipment we were required to. I do not have much documentation of my injury when I was in, with it being attributed to 'wear and tear.' As I stated, my co-worker has had great success in these forums with his claim, and I am hoping to have the same. I have been seeing a chiropractor for some time now and seem to get little relief from it but nothing of significance. I am unsure of a few things... 1. I currently work as a career firefighter/ paramedic and my body has been put through the ringer, does this put me at a disadvantage with a claim? 2. Do I even have a case? even though they could chalk up my injury to my current job with no previous documentation? 3. Where would I even begin? Any and all help is wanted and appreciated! Thank you in advance and stay safe!