I served in the USAF from 82-92. After returning from Desert Storm I started having issues with arrhythmia and was hospitalized. I was in the service during my first episode and my service medical records records the condition. I had not previously encountered the condition that I now take medications for, and will do so for life. The condition has gradualy gotten worse over the years with extended stays in the hospital from time to time. I filed a claim in 94 for disability and was denied based on non-sc. I was told it was a heriditary condition though I am the only one in my family that has it. I did not fully undestand the process and did not file an appeal. However, I have collected my recent medical records and have requested my military records. My question is am I all out of options? Is there any path I can take that will allow me to get this re-reviewed? Just wondering if I am spinning my wheels by pursuing this issue? Thank you for your time.
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I served in the USAF from 82-92. After returning from Desert Storm I started having issues with arrhythmia and was hospitalized. I was in the service during my first episode and my service medical records records the condition. I had not previously encountered the condition that I now take medications for, and will do so for life. The condition has gradualy gotten worse over the years with extended stays in the hospital from time to time. I filed a claim in 94 for disability and was denied based on non-sc. I was told it was a heriditary condition though I am the only one in my family that has it. I did not fully undestand the process and did not file an appeal. However, I have collected my recent medical records and have requested my military records. My question is am I all out of options? Is there any path I can take that will allow me to get this re-reviewed? Just wondering if I am spinning my wheels by pursuing this issue? Thank you for your time.
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