mrstix

Got decission letter today,SC granted for gall bladder 0%, SC granted for scar 0%. The resadues were denied. I thought for sure I'd get at lest 10% for the scar! I know others have. I'll check with my VSO after the 1st of the new year. mrstix Retired Air Force 25 years Msgt 70% SC

Any comments please? Thank you

I had my C&P Thursday for my gall bladder surgery went well.When the Doc seen my scar he said whow that's a big scar, how long where you in the hospitel, told him nine day's with complacations, he said it looks like you did???? He asked me about the feeling I have around the scar, he said it was nerve damage. Then he measured the scar with a tape 7 1/2". Then he asked me about my acid reflex, constapation and hemeroids. He more or less said these are common side effects of this type surgery. So all in all I think the C&P went pretty good, he did a lot of writeing and asked a lot of questions. So I guess time will tell. I'll let you all know what my decission is when I get it. Thanks take care , mrstix

Thanks for your replys everyone, have agood day. mrstix

Thanks for your reply,huskerfanfl. Is there anyone here with this type claim? If so what was your outcome? If you don't mind me asking. Thank you, mrstix

When I was in the Air Force, I had to have my Gall Bladder and stones removed at my local hospital "Emergency Operation". I was full of paranites on I V for 4 day's befor the Doc could operate. There are 4 pages of this in my SMR's. This was done Sept 11th 1989, is it to late to file for it? The Doctor said it was to risky to try and make it to Wright Patterson AFB. So they did the operation here.I have a 10" long scare and still to this day I have weird feeling there, and suffer from IBS, and constapation.I got my C- file and ran across this and was thinking if I could file a claim on it. Thanks to all mrstix Msgt USAF 25 years Retired 70% SC

Hello all. Here is my case in question. I am 90% all service connected disabilities. With a total combined rating of 70%. 1st is 40% DDG Lumbar spine, 2nd is 20% right lower extremity, secondary to lower spine. 3rd is 20% left lower extremity secondary to lower spine. and 10% right knee DJD Viet Nam injury. My question is can I get I/U? " Quote " If there are two or more disablities, at lest one of them rated at 40% or more and sufficent additional disablities which bring the combined total to at least 70%. BUT I do work ONLY two days a week, my VSO says I do not optain a substantially gainful employment so he filed for I/U for me and it's in the works. He also asked me if aproved would I be willing to quit my job, and I said SURE would.Just working those two days a week are getting hard on me. My VSO is retireing in August after doing this for 25 years he has do so much for us Vets her in S/W Penn. Thank you for your replies. mr stix, Msgt U S Air Force 25 Years Retired

Got it today granted 10% SC back dated to Sept 1st 2006, I am pleased with the dicision.I am now 90%,total, with a combined rating of 70% SC. thanks for your replys. mrstix USAF Retired 25 years Msgt

Finally after over 100 days with the rating team, there was a decission made and my claim is at the Post Determenation Team, How soon do you think I'll get my decission letter? It's been a LONG wait. The decission was made yesterday the 22nd. and I found out today. Thanks for your input. mrstix 25 years retired USAF Msgt 60 % SC

Thanks Berta, your the best. mrstix

I did not know how far back you could in years that is to file a claim on! This happen in 1972, and I still suffer with it to this day. I went to the ortho clinic at the Pittsburgh VA hospitle, doctor said I may need TKR later on down the road I sure am glad it was still written up in my SMR's, I think this is what won my claim hopefully that is, still no dission on it yet soon I hope. Thank's you all mrstix

No they are NOT requesting another C&P, as a matter of fact it is at the rateing board now. I just called the 800# very good info from the guy talking to me.He said here at Pittsburgh and other RO'S they are trying to work off claims that are over 1 and a half year's old!! Also said I should hear something in LESS than 30 day's we will see about that. Thanks for your replys mrstix

I'll filed this claim June of 2006.I had my C&P Sept. 2006 claim for right knee was deferred for medical opinion on May of 2007.This is the doctor's opinion *I feel that in compairing the patient's orthopedic consult from Sept. 19th 2006 with findings of medial compartment arthritis, as well as the patient's very specific complaints in 1972 and 1973 of a locking sensation, pain and catching, it is at least as likely as not that his current knee condition is related to the treatment noted in the service medical records." How does this sound to you guy's? A Go or No Go? Any idea on a rateing for knee that's in pretty bad shape going by my C&P exam. xray's show DJD PRETTY Bad. Thanks mrstix 25 years Retired AF MSgt 60% SC CRDP

Vike17 and Berta what do make of this status the kind lady gave me?? Read below please.8 july 2007 thank you both, mrstix

Thanks for all your help.

I called Pittsburgh RO Friday for status on my deferred items. The nice lady brought me up on her computer and said oh I see your claim went back to the Pre_Determenation team on July 2nd. I would say this is a good thing wright?? I guess they got my VCAA and Support of claim letters?? Maybe soon now?? Thanks Vike17 and Berta for your kind replies.

On my decision letter dated 4-27-2007, I got a increase on my S/C lower back went from 20% to $40%, that's fine with me. But on my left and right lower extremity's, they were Deferred for " Duty to Assist Letter" the good old VCAA notice. So I sent in two VCAA letters one for each deferred item and a Statement in support of claim form. I checked the block to go ahead and make your decision as soon as possable using the info from my C&P exam on my legs. Now after reading,Dingess-Hartmen and Kent, VCAA Public-Law 106-475, this is going to be a denail on these two items??? Am I reading this right??? Is a request for a VCAA notice a heads up for denail??? on your claims??? Any help will be great of you folks, thanks mrstix

I did sign a VCAA letter as a matter of fact I signed TWO of them and sent them both back. I checked the box to go ahead and rate my claim, that I have no more evedence to sent. One time when I called the #800 in Pittsburgh my RO the guy was reading off the screen that they had everything including the VCAA letter and ready to rate!!! The other issue was both legs Deferred. Thanks Berta, Pete53 and theotherguy. mrstix

On my decision I had two items deferred for "Duty to Assist Letter" One was for Entitlement to individual unemployility, I didn't file for IU,the VA brought that up??? I got a 20% increase, went from 20% to 40% lower back, and 20% for each leg, a total of 80% now, with a combined rating of 60% I do get CRDP.I was always treated good by the VA. I am very pleased with my rating. I just can't understand this phrase Duty to Assist Letter"???? All of your help would be great. Thanks to you all, mrstix

Hi Berta, and thanks for the reply. No I did not apply for TDIU, I am working only two day's a week for now, it's pretty hard on me at times, but I like to keep moving, as long as I can. I am glad deferred means they are still working on my knee claim, they told me it was secondary to my back and legs.I did apply for SSD, turned down my 1st go around, so my lawer has taken over, my ALJ hearing is in about 10 more months???? thanks agin, mrstix

I was 20% lower back,20% right leg,20% left leg.Total of 60%, but a combined rating of 50% with VA math.I filed for a increase for my back May 3rd 2006 and a new calim for my right knee at the same time. I had a axam at the VA ortho clinic for my knee Doc said DJD caused from my limping. The rating board gave me a 20% increase on my back, I was pleased with that.But they Deferred my knee, what does this mean, deferred? Now I am 40% back 20% right leg and 20%left leg, total of 80%, combined 60% by VA math. Got my back pay also back dated to June 1st 2006. Toke almost a year but I am pleased with the out come. Help me on the "Deferred" knee please. Thanks and good luck to you all, mrstix

I served 25 years, 6 Army 19 Air Force. Viet Nam 70-71 Gulf War Shield and Storm. Allied Force The Hatti Conflict. Corbra Gold Thiland. I retired in 2000, I enjoyed every day of my service to my country, and miss serving. Thanks to all of you and your famlies. mrstix

update there computers? I just checked my RAS on MyPay and it is still showing my old disablity rating of 50%. I was granted a increase to 60% on April 27th and being backed dated to June 2006.I thought they updated every Friday night at the end of the work week.No big thing just would like to know.Another question is a SMC inclued in the increase or is it seperate from my increase? Thanks to all, mrstix

Good Morning pete53 and Berta,My claim was brokered to Togus Maine on Jan 11th from Pittsburgh for rating and final desision. By looking and reading this latest report how does it look for me to coming close for my desision? Sorry but I can't understand the format. Thankyou and god bless, mrstix

Thank you mountain tyme and pete53. They seem to be pretty busy up there. Yes I do have a VSO and a POA, at the DVA at the Beaver County Court House here in Pa.I'll give him a call and read your reply to him. Might have been better off leaving it at Pittsburgh, but I guess that all the RO's are backlog at this time, with all that is going on. Thank you all very much, god bless, mrstix