I filed a claim for my knees 2 months after exiting the Navy! I was denied my claim; however, a scheduled exam at the VA hospital revealed degenerative knee conditions a few months later. I am not sure exactly when my claim was decided but it was a really quick decision and the results of the exam may not have been included. I never appealed my case yet all of this happened within one year of getting out of the service. I never saw the evidence used in making this decision! Recently, I had my knees checked again at the VA hospital, and the VA doctor told me that I have arthritis in both knees and that this condition is the number one disability among sailors stationed aboard ships. He said that I should definitely get service-connection on this condition. My question is, since I filed a claim within the one year time-frame for my knees, shouldn't the degenerative knee diagnosis from 1990 and the recent diagnosis entitle me to a cue for this condition?
Also, I had a fractured ankle, severe back sprain(no MRI), and a broken nose while on active duty. I am filing claims for my back(lumbar spine) with stenosis, spondylosis, compression fracture(possibly from active duty),bulging discs, and foraminal narrowing. All of these were confirmed by an MRI(twice). I also have DJD in my cervical spine, and joint pain in my right hip and right ankle(fractured). I am fairly certain that I am suffering from mild depression due to the intense pain. I am contemplating fusion surgery later this month on my lower back and applying for SSDI. Final question, I was slightly injured in a work-related car accident with slight bruises but the doctor asked if I had any problems and I did mention my back pain and he ordered an MRI which revealed these conditions earlier mentioned. As a precaution, my job placed me on temp-total disability. I have been on this since May of 2007. What impact will this have on my claim and how should I approach filing these new claims?
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I filed a claim for my knees 2 months after exiting the Navy! I was denied my claim; however, a scheduled exam at the VA hospital revealed degenerative knee conditions a few months later. I am not sure exactly when my claim was decided but it was a really quick decision and the results of the exam may not have been included. I never appealed my case yet all of this happened within one year of getting out of the service. I never saw the evidence used in making this decision! Recently, I had my knees checked again at the VA hospital, and the VA doctor told me that I have arthritis in both knees and that this condition is the number one disability among sailors stationed aboard ships. He said that I should definitely get service-connection on this condition. My question is, since I filed a claim within the one year time-frame for my knees, shouldn't the degenerative knee diagnosis from 1990 and the recent diagnosis entitle me to a cue for this condition?
Also, I had a fractured ankle, severe back sprain(no MRI), and a broken nose while on active duty. I am filing claims for my back(lumbar spine) with stenosis, spondylosis, compression fracture(possibly from active duty),bulging discs, and foraminal narrowing. All of these were confirmed by an MRI(twice). I also have DJD in my cervical spine, and joint pain in my right hip and right ankle(fractured). I am fairly certain that I am suffering from mild depression due to the intense pain. I am contemplating fusion surgery later this month on my lower back and applying for SSDI. Final question, I was slightly injured in a work-related car accident with slight bruises but the doctor asked if I had any problems and I did mention my back pain and he ordered an MRI which revealed these conditions earlier mentioned. As a precaution, my job placed me on temp-total disability. I have been on this since May of 2007. What impact will this have on my claim and how should I approach filing these new claims?
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