C&p Residuals Hand Injury

[Phil1]

Hi, I have a C&P next week for a evaluation of a right hand injury that is rated at 0%. Since that 0% rating I have developed severe pesoriasis. I now have psoriatic arthritis in my right hand swelling, limited motion,etc. and take methotrexate for the arthritis. What are my chances of the getting a higher rating and any advice for the C&P.

Thanks,

Phil

[Pete53]

Phil I am working on for a Veteran with psoriatic arthritis and the VA really lowballed him.

Have you been using creams and taking meds for the condition for more than 6 weeks. If so they should give you more than 10%

Good Luck and take care of yourself.

[Phil1]

Hi Pete, The psoriases wasn't service related. If I understand it correctly the only thing I could get rated for was the psoriatic arthritis that had developed in the end joints of my minor fingers due to the hand injury I recevied in the service and had a 0% rating. The rater attached a note with the paper work saying as the psoriatic arthritis worsened in the hand to reapply for a increased rating. I hope they were wrong and it doesn't worsen. Do you think I should a Motion for Reconsideration?

Thanks, Phil

[Pete53]

Yes I think that you should ask for a better rating. Are you taking any meds for it?

[Phil1]

Hi Pete, The VSO that has been helping me got is copy of the rating decision today. He also said I had got lowballed. I've got to go pick up a copy of the C&P then he's going to start with a Motion for Reconsideration. I take methotrexate and use two topical creams. VSO said the meds alone should have got me more than a 10% increase.

Phil

[Pete53]

Yes it should be more the meds you take indicate a higher rating.

Good Luck