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Frostydog

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  1. I recieved my rating today. 30 percent. Submitted my claim before I retired. I had all of my items claimed SC. All but 3 were rated 0 including the thing that got me MEB'ed. I was diagnosed with a macroprolactonoma (a large prolactin secreting tumor) on my pituitary gland. It grew so big it damaged my pituitary and other assorted goodies in my noggin. Causes migranes, sinus infections.....all these were SC but rated 0. I cant understand the logic behind the rating. When I look up the ratings table a prolactin secreting neoplasm is a 100 percenter...Could this be a terminology issue or it it due to the fact that the medication is controlling the prolactin levels? I am on meds for the rest of my life to prevent this thing from growing due to its location it's inoperable. A neoplasm is a tumor...If I can google it I figure a rating board can. The things that were rated were tinitus, arthritis, and COPD...legit but I thought a tumour in the brain would carry a bit more weight.....I will appeal.
  2. I recieved my rating letter today. I was rated at 30 %. Its a start I guess. I was MEB'ed prior to my retirement with a Macroprolactonoma, a large tumor on my pituitary gland. This thing did some major damage and is inoperable due to its location to the artery going to my brain and the optic nerves. I got SC but 0 comp for it. It partially destroyed the pituitary and the surrounding sinus bone causing migranes, frequent sinus infections, hormonal deficiencies, and a laundry list of other good stuff. All of these were SC but all were 0 compensated. I dont understand that process. I recieved the comp for tinitus and two issues that were discovered during my retirement physical (lumbar arthritis and COPD..like I needed more good news!). Overall there were 14 items listed as SC but only 3 were rated more than 0. I was never one to complain and did more than my share of sucking it up and pressing on but I feel Ive been shorted a bit in the rating. I have great records in my possession to include all my MRI's, MRA's, transcripts, and Med Records. I just need some direction to get started. Do I have a fair chance? Thanks for the chance to vent a bit.
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