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Congratulations steelman24.....BTW if youwent to combat you should automatically get aservice connected disability you know what I mean. Once again congratulations,now your journey truly begins.

Steelman....What are periods of service.

I have come across a number that might be useful. Supposedly it's the White House Number to help us. 202.456.1111 Comment if this information was useful to you. Thanks MjofdaGame

Another way is also to call 1.877.222.8387 and ask them to transfer you to the VBA/RO. -MJofdaGame

The 10-10ezr form can be used to update financial statues of the veteran. It was used to determine if a non S/C was above Means Test Threshold, however, the VA is getting away from using the 10-10ezr and going to start using what the veteran files with the IRS. -MJof the Game

Hi everyone! Steelman....what your thinking about is if you were on National Guard duty or reservist and became active duty under the executive order. The 24 months of continuous service came into affect for veterans who served on active duty after September 1,1980.(if my memory serves me right,lol) I think you still have 2 ways to get health care tho. 1) Call the 1.877.222.8387 and the them you want to be transferred to the H.E.C. (health Eligibility Center)and explain to them that your in combat. 2) you need to file for a disability and get enrolled that way also. Hope that helps Mjofdagame

Sharon i would like to say thanx.i show this to my vso and it seem like he was in aw.My question got answered with clarity.once again thanx

iT IS BASED on Residual of right knee,status post acl reconstruction.its under diagnostic code 5257.but what im trying to is can i file a s/c claim for djd diagnostic code 5010 for my right knee also?or would i have to file it secondary to the Residual of right knee,status post acl reconstruction?

I'm currently rated @10% S/C for my right Knee.Which i had surgery on back in 2003.Which was for acl reconstruction.Now my question is that can i file for S/C for DJD in my right Knee,& S/C limitation of flexion of the right knee.Or do i file them both as secondary to my knee surgery ?Any help would be apperciated. Hope my question wasnt to vague.

Commander Bob 92-93' yes it hurts especially on cold and rainy days.no i am not rated for my back.I fractured my ankle,had acl & mcl reconstruction on my right knee,and last but not least i think i broke my big toe right foot. Thank you Commander Bob 92-93'

thank you larryj you answered my question?because I didn't know what it meant,but thank you very much.Sorry if my questions are so vague i just started fooling with these folks.Thanks again larryj

that is correct rental. they took some x-rays of my knees,right foot,right ankle and my right big toe And sent me this upon a request for an increase on my right knee which is s/c 10%,and my right big toe which is 0% s/c.They sent me that. thanx you guys

yes my question is has anyone ever dealt with this company called Mes solutions?For an C & P? Because i have an c&P on the 12/30 /08 with them.i was just tryn to find out how they were for the vets.(meaning are they in our favor are the the va's )So if you could give some in sight on this company.Or your dealings with them if yall have any.here's the web site www.mesgroup.com thanx mjofdagame

Can anyone tell me what this means in the simplest form please.This came in the mail today. Diagnostic Code Criteria / 5010 Arthritis, due to trauma, substantiated by X-ray findings Rate as arthritis, degenerative. Degenerative arthritis established by X-ray findings will be rated on the basis of limitation of motion under the appropriate diagnostic codes for the specific joint or joints involved (DC 5200 etc.). When however, the limitation of motion of the specific joint or joints involved is noncompensable under the appropriate diagnostic codes, a rating of 10 pet is for application for each such major joint or group of minor joints affected by limitation of motion, to be combined, not added under diagnostic code 5003. Limitation of motion must be objectively confirmed by findings such as swelling, muscle spasm, or satisfactory evidence of painful motion. In the absence of limitation of motion, rate as below: With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups, with occasional incapacitating exacerbations...20 With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups...10 Note (1): The 20 pet and 10 pet ratings based on X-ray findings, above, will not be combined with ratings based on limitation of motion. Note(2): The 20 pet and 10 pet ratings based on X-ray findings, above, will not be utilized in rating conditions listed under diagnostic code 5013 to 5024, inclusive. §4.45 The joints As regards the joints the factors of disability reside in reductions of their normal excursion of movements in different planes. Inquiry will be directed to these considerations: (a) Less movement than normal (due to ankylosis, limitation or blocking, adhesions, tendon-tie-up, contracted scars, etc.). ( More movement than normal (from flail joint, resections, nonunion of fracture, relaxation of ligaments, etc.). © Weakened movement (due to muscle injury, disease or injury of peripheral nerves, divided or lengthened tendons, etc.). (d) Excess fatigability. (e) Incoordination, impaired ability to execute skilled movements smoothly. (f) Pain on movement, swelling, deformity or atrophy of disuse. Instability of station, disturbance of locomotion, interference with sitting, standing and weight-bearing are related considerations. For the purpose of rating disability from arthritis, the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle are considered major joints; multiple involvements of the interphalangeal, metacarpal and carpal joints of the upper extremities, the interphalangeal, metatarsal and tarsal joints of the lower extremities, the cervical vertebrae, the dorsal vertebrae, and the lumbar vertebrae, are considered groups of minor joints, ratable on a parity with major joints. The lumbosacral articulation and both sacroiliac joints are considered to be a group of minor joints, ratable on disturbance of lumbar spine functions. / 5010 Arthritis, due to trauma, substantiated by X-ray findings Rate as arthritis, degenerative. Degenerative arthritis established by X-ray findings will be rated on the basis of limitation of motion under the appropriate diagnostic codes for the specific joint or joints involved (DC 5200 etc.). When however, the limitation of motion of the specific joint or joints involved is noncompensable under the appropriate diagnostic codes, a rating of 10 pet is for application for each such major joint or group of minor joints affected by limitation of motion, to be combined, not added under diagnostic code 5003. Limitation of motion must be objectively confirmed by findings such as swelling, muscle spasm, or satisfactory evidence of painful motion. In the absence of limitation of motion, rate as below: With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups, with occasional incapacitating exacerbations...20 With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups...10 Note (1): The 20 pet and 10 pet ratings based on X-ray findings, above, will not be combined with ratings based on limitation of motion. Note(2): The 20 pet and 10 pet ratings based on X-ray findings, above, will not be utilized in rating conditions listed under diagnostic code 5013 to 5024, inclusive. §4.45 The joints As regards the joints the factors of disability reside in reductions of their normal excursion of movements in different planes. Inquiry will be directed to these considerations: (a) Less movement than normal (due to ankylosis, limitation or blocking, adhesions, tendon-tie-up, contracted scars, etc.). ( More movement than normal (from flail joint, resections, nonunion of fracture, relaxation of ligaments, etc.). © Weakened movement (due to muscle injury, disease or injury of peripheral nerves, divided or lengthened tendons, etc.). (d) Excess fatigability. (e) Incoordination, impaired ability to execute skilled movements smoothly. (f) Pain on movement, swelling, deformity or atrophy of disuse. Instability of station, disturbance of locomotion, interference with sitting, standing and weight-bearing are related considerations. For the purpose of rating disability from arthritis, the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle are considered major joints; multiple involvements of the interphalangeal, metacarpal and carpal joints of the upper extremities, the interphalangeal, metatarsal and tarsal joints of the lower extremities, the cervical vertebrae, the dorsal vertebrae, and the lumbar vertebrae, are considered groups of minor joints, ratable on a parity with major joints. The lumbosacral articulation and both sacroiliac joints are considered to be a group of minor joints, ratable on disturbance of lumbar spine functions.

thanx a bunch for the information