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I filed my claim in June of 08. Still don't have an answer-had to go to hearing exam and leg/knee exam. I got SSB when I left active duty with 14 years active service and went in the Reserves. I took physical in Sep 07 for Reserves. Was informed by Dr. that I had hearing loss and to expect MRB, especially with my knee problem (rated a P3 for hearing and lower extremities (PULHES=113131), but no MRB. Decided to retire in May 08 and filed claim. After my exams, this is what I have been told. I have tinnitus in both ears, a 30% hearing loss, one leg is 1/4 inch shorter than the other due to a parachute accident while on active duty (broke tibula and fibula) and a subluxation and tendonitis in the opposite knee. I frequently have to wear a brace on my knee due to the pain and problems I have. The hearing Dr said I was a good candidate for hearing aids, but nothing could be done for tinnitus. Everything documented, but nothing since I left active duty. Was told then to take ibuprofrin for knee pain as needed.
My 1st question is this: What rating should I expect to get? 30, 40 or 50%
My 2nd question is this: Has a waiver of recoupment ever been granted for someone eligible for retirement but that had collected SSB so it did not have to be repaid out of retirement money or compensation?
My 3rd question is this: If I get compensation, I was told that I only had to give up a minimum of 10% of the compensation as recoupment towards my SSB debt and I would get the rest. Is this the deal or is there something else?
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