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Jim, thanks so much for taking the time to send the article. I appreciate it. I'll keep it so I can pay it forward. Tim

Just that it occurred while I was Active Duty on Flying Status. Surgery was done at the VA Hospital in Augusta, GA in 1996. I've had residual problems ever since that are documented throughout my medical files. I've also filed a NOD seeking an increase in my disability. The VA examiner indicated no muscle atrophy and my left calf measures 2.5 cm LESS than my right. Where do they get their info from? VA examiner also indicated a normal gait. The first thing my Podiatrist said was "I've never seen anyone walk like you." referring to my limp.

What are the specific eligibility requirements for the stimulus checks? I've found so many different explanations. Sounds like a government run agency. B)

Thanks for the help and suggestions. I did send documentation supporting the performance under conditions simulating warfare as well as the number of actual combat hours I flew. I flew 119 Combat Sorties and 20 Combat Support Sorties. I'm searching the Air Force Times now to find the article. I'll let you know if I have trouble accessing. Thanks again for your help!

I just received the denied letter from the Air Force for CRSC. I am 30% disabled from VA as the result of spinal injury/surgery. There was not one distinct event that caused my problems, but the hours of combat flying in a tight cockpit, the constant vibration, the pulling of G's, the hard landings, etc. are suspect. Anyone have any advice for success for an aviator to receive an approved claim? I appreciate your help.

I received this response from IRIS when I inquired about the status of my claim. The rating decision was completed before I mailed in my medical records to fully document and support my claims. Will my claim be negatively impacted since they did not wait for my records? (I told them they were on the way) What is a reasonable amount of time for me to get "the letter"? Thanks for any help you can throw my way. --Tim In regards to whether or not your claim had been seen by the Rating Board, yes your claim has been through the rating board. Your rating decision was completed on February 9, 2009. In regards as to whether or not your claim has been through the post determination team, no your claim is still being authorized and adjudicated (this is where we make sure all the laws and regulations have been met). Once adjudication is completed your claim will then go to the post determination team for the final action. In regards to what percentage may be assigned to you, we will not know the final decision until after adjudication has been completed and your notification letter is complete. Your claim should be authorized soon at which time you will receive a notification letter explaining the decisions made and the action being taken once you are finalized. Thank you for contacting us. If you have questions or need additional help with the information in our reply, please respond to this message or see our other contact information below.