nanaeris

What I am saying is this is what the VA stated on the denial report. Do I need to get the C&P report and read it. What I wrote on the NOD was I was in a military hospital for 4 months and that my depression started when because of my knee condition and pain kept me from getting jobs. And I stated when I did get a job because I did have a secrect clearance and was a security policeman, after 3 months on the job, I had to have major surgery on my knee and could not due the job anymore. I lost everything I had waiting on the VA and being denied and going through the Appeal process and not being able to hold a job because of my disability.

I was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter Disease after injuring my knees in a training exercise by a General practioner. Although I was 20 years old. I had fluid drained off my knee and given cortizone shoots. My job was a Air Force Security Policeman. It took the Air Force over 2 years to get me to an orthropedic doctor. The Orthropedic doctor diagonosed me with Chondromalacia with clicking and granding. The Air Force MED Board released me from the military, and stated my condition was not caused or aggravated by military service although the Orthopedic doctor stated I had Chondromalacia which was caused by my military service. They stated I had Osgood-Schlatter Disease which was a pre-teen condition . When I filed a claim with the VA they denied my claim. They stated exactly what the MED Board reported. I have asked over the last 15 years why Chondromalacia was not considered in their decision since it was on my military medical records. I also asked the VA why the "Assumption of Soundness" policy was not addressed in their decision. I explained that every Orthropedic doctor, privated and VA have stated that I had Chrondromalacia and not Osgood-Schlatter disease. They finally rated me at 40% service-connected disability. Do I have any recourse about the VA not using "Assumption of Soundness" or all the information in my military medical records. Thank you, NaNaEris

I had a C&P exam for major depression secondary to service connected knee disability. The doctor stated my mental condition was exacerbated by my physical condition. The doctor stated my GAF was 65. Even with this evidence the VA denied my claim. They stated something about alcohol in remission. Does this makes any since to anyone. My doctor states I might have been an excessive drinker but never an alcoholic. I haven't had a drink in 15 years. Does this make any since to anyone. I appeal the decision. Can someone give me any advice? Thank you, NanaEris