sniperOZ

Please read over my NOD before I send it off and let me know what you think about it. I also have a sheet for each of my documents that I am attaching explaining what claim it is referring to. Thanks!!! SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 RATING DECISION OCTOBER 22, 2009 NOTICE OF DISAGREEMENT I am writing to appeal the decision that was made on my compensation claim on October 22, 209. I am asking that a DRO review my claims and reevaluate my ratings. These are the claims that I am appealing: 1. Lumbar spine, degenerative disc disease was granted for 20%. I am appealing this decision and asking for an increase in my disability percentage because this condition has continued to get worse and is to the point where I cannot bend over even slightly without extreme pain. This is a condition I deal with everyday and even keeps me from working when the pain is just unbearable. 2. Bilateral knee condition was denied. I am appealing this decision and including evidence dated 3 April 2007 that also shows a diagnosis of right knee cartilage damage. I am requesting a rating on this previously denied claim. 3. Right shoulder condition was denied. I am appealing this decision based on my evaluation from the VA doctor in the denial letter that is warranted a 10% decision according to the provisions of 38 CFR 4.40 and 4.45 concerning functional loss due to pain. I was seen for my right shoulder during my tour in Iraq at the 4th ID TMC in Balad, Iraq. I was diagnosed with tendinitis to the best of my knowledge at that time. I am requesting a rating on this previously denied claim. 4. Split kidney was denied. I am appealing this decision and providing the documentation to support my claim. I was diagnosed with a Grade IV Renal Laceration, Left, while I was in Korea and was hospitalized on strict bed rest. I have had numerous issues with my kidney that continue to get worse and I am sure that it is causing other problems within my body. I struggle to keep weight on and do not have an appetite at all. I have to urinate so frequently that it disrupts my life and causes lack of sleep. I am requesting a rating on this previously denied claim. I am attaching documentation and reasons for appeal to provide justification on my injuries sustained during my military service.

That just sounds quick to me...I sent off over the internet to get my medical inpatient records almost 8 months ago...I just found them in the mailbox the other day...I don't know what took so long, but the wait sucked!!! Sure cut down on my appeal filing time, but atleast I have the paperwork now beings they denied me for my original claim for my Kidney because it wasn't in my outpatient records...DUH!!! I was hospitalized for weeks because of it so its not going to be in my OUT patient...anyway, on to the appeals process!!!