I received the brown envelope on Saturday. They gave me 30% for one claim and 10% for another (40% total). In reference to my other post about whether to do a NOD or Request for Reconsideration, how is the calculation done? I know it should be favorable for me to get additional disability due to my current back problems which I explained in my other post. I had a claim for numbness/tingling from my lower back down the back of my right leg. They gave me NOTHING for that claim! I went to the doctor again about a month ago (while waiting for a decision) and my NEW doctor had x-rays and a mri done. Back problems discovered, but the VA gave me nothing for that claim. Now, I need to do a Request for Reconsideration, right? So, let's say they give me another 10% (hopefully more) for my back, would they re-calculate 30%, 10%, 10% or would the re-calculate 40% and 10%? Please advise. Thanks!
My MRI results are too much to type but they do mention nerve roots, protrusions, etc.
Also, during my exam the doc said I had tinea pedis which is athlete's foot. :-) I didn't make a claim for it. Can I make a claim that now since the doc wrote that in is exam notes?
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I received the brown envelope on Saturday. They gave me 30% for one claim and 10% for another (40% total). In reference to my other post about whether to do a NOD or Request for Reconsideration, how is the calculation done? I know it should be favorable for me to get additional disability due to my current back problems which I explained in my other post. I had a claim for numbness/tingling from my lower back down the back of my right leg. They gave me NOTHING for that claim! I went to the doctor again about a month ago (while waiting for a decision) and my NEW doctor had x-rays and a mri done. Back problems discovered, but the VA gave me nothing for that claim. Now, I need to do a Request for Reconsideration, right? So, let's say they give me another 10% (hopefully more) for my back, would they re-calculate 30%, 10%, 10% or would the re-calculate 40% and 10%? Please advise. Thanks!
My MRI results are too much to type but they do mention nerve roots, protrusions, etc.
Also, during my exam the doc said I had tinea pedis which is athlete's foot. :-) I didn't make a claim for it. Can I make a claim that now since the doc wrote that in is exam notes?
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