sammyeng Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well, I received my letter from the VA today. My increase was awarded from 10% to 20% (nowhere near what I was expecting). I really can't stand VA math. I have almost no ROM on my right side, but since my left side is hardly crippled, and my forward and backward are only slightly crippled, it averaged out to 24.9%. Oh well, I guess having to walk with a limp since I was 19 is only work 10% for the first 10 years... and 20% from here on out... Guess I shouldn't complain since I filed on 18 Feb and had my C&P exam on 5 Mar. Seems kind of quick to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bergie* Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 After several days of reading other peoples posts here and from my own experience I would file a NOD and see an outside doctor specializing in the type of injury you have. It is very discouraging and frustrating I know first hand, but hang in there. Keep reading posts from this site and learn from the others here. One thing I've learned is that the VA does'nt give money away easily. Bergie As a combat veteran, or any veteran for that matter!!! If you thought the fighting was over when you came home, got out, or when the politicians said it was over. Welcome to the real fight, welcome to VA claims!!! "Just sayin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted April 29, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 29, 2009 I would ask for a DRO Review with a Hearing. Believe it or not but actually talking to these people usually helps a Vet Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyeng Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 What is a DRO Review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted May 2, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 2, 2009 Its a review by a higher grade Hearing Officer.The DRO can award you your claim. Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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