hey buddy, if you get denied again ask for a de novo review. Those DRO's have some power and are technnical specialists. The DRO will review everything from scratch as if your claim was neve rated. He won't even look at the reason for denial.
i had good succes at DRO levell. These guys or gals have power. They are required to be at least a GS 12 and usually work under direct control with tha VSCM.
Bud, I hope your granted but this is anotherr avanue if denied. Some of these raters or rater "helpers" willl just deni for stupefd reasons.
the Dro will go strictle by the regs, hence techical specialistt