% For Service Connected

[carson]

what does 0 % service connected mean? Can you get help if 0 %?

[donews]

Buickx,

I have non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and I am rated at 20% at the moment. If you need it I can check the code the rated me under.

[buickx]

Buickx,

I have non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and I am rated at 20% at the moment. If you need it I can check the code the rated me under.

I would love to know what they used to rate your eyes....thanks..

Edited February 12, 2008 by buickx

[buickx]

I would love to know what they used to rate your eyes....thanks..

still waiting for a reply with info.

thanks

[donews]

My apolagies, I some how missed this thread when you replied.

I will check on that and get back to you soon.

[jbasser]

Hi,

I was rated at zero percent for hearing (one ear) and it is my understanding that if it gets worse (and reevaluated), I can obtain a hearing aid. The posts prior to mine point out other benefits.

Ron

Ron, You dont have to be Service conected for your ears to get hearing aides. If you are at least 10 percent they should be provided at no cost to you. Now if you are 0 percent for the ears and have no other rating, you should still be entitled to hearing aides.

[Pete53]

My HelathBuddy tells me I am supposed to have my eys examined every year, HealtheVet.org says the same but my VAMC says no only every two years and than it takes over 6 months to get an appointment.