Evidence Of A Prolonged Period Without Medical Complaint

[Domepeace]

I've seen and read cases that are denied because of:

"Evidence of a prolonged period without medical complaint and the amount of time that elapsed since military service, can be considered as evidence against a claim."

I would like to know any thoughts on how to combat this. I'm not sure if stating that a veteran cannot afford health insurance is a viable answer. I'm curious to know, what would be considered a prolonged period; one year, five years?

Thanks,

Domepeace

[Domepeace]

Thank to all for your replies. I wanted to get this information just in case the VA tries to pull this stuff on me.

Domepeace

[Domepeace]

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It would be helpful to know the specific disability at issue; some injuries or disease have a natural progression; others are more acute or chronic. You could provide "alternative" documentation of said "complaints". ~Wings

I'm sorry, I should've wrote this in the beginning. But, the injury is right-arm numbness.

[Vync]

I'm sorry, I should've wrote this in the beginning. But, the injury is right-arm numbness.

Did through your treatment records and be sure to look for anything related to your arm, shoulder, or upper neck/back, or head. They are all related and it could be a good place to start. Good luck!

[Domepeace]

Did through your treatment records and be sure to look for anything related to your arm, shoulder, or upper neck/back, or head. They are all related and it could be a good place to start. Good luck!

I do have it in my SMR but I have not been to the doctor for it in a long time. My apprehension is that if I go to the doctor now for it, it will be a red-flag for the VA to say I am only going to the doctor now because of my claim.

Thanks,

Domepeace

[Vync]

I do have it in my SMR but I have not been to the doctor for it in a long time. My apprehension is that if I go to the doctor now for it, it will be a red-flag for the VA to say I am only going to the doctor now because of my claim.

Thanks,

Domepeace

More medical treatment evidence is better than no medical treatment evidence...

[Domepeace]

More medical treatment evidence is better than no medical treatment evidence...

Agreed. I will make an appointment today.

Thanks,

Domepeace