Below is the redacted version of the letter I received as a result of a very recent Decision Review Officer action, which leads me to 2 questions:
These are my questions
1.“Your overall or combined rating remains 60% effective April 22, 2008. We do not add the individual percentages of each condition to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from the most serious to the least serious conditions.” In English and standardized math how in the world did they come up with the 60 plus 20 equals 60 since they didn’t seem to pull the pyramid card out?
2.If 60 plus 20 equals 60 what would be the point of another exam, utilizing the same examiner by the way, that denied me in the first place due in no small part because of the numerous discrepancies in his original C&P Exam and the MRI/Consult/Physical Therapy/IME exam findings, which pretty much agreed? It would be relatively difficult to ignore or disagree with an MRI image it would seem to me. So why another exam for severity since 60 plus whatever equals 60?
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
We made a decision on your appeal.
This letter tells you about your entitlement amount and payment start date and what we decided. It includes a copy of our Rating Decision that gives the evidence used and reasons for our decision, We have also included information about additional benefits, what to do if you disagree with our decision, and who to contact if you have questions or need assistance.
What We Decided
Service connection for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXis granted with an evaluation of 20 percent effective April 22, 2008.
The above action is considered a full grant of this benefit sought on appeal.
An examination will be scheduled at once to evaluate the severity of your service connected XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. You will receive notification regarding the date and time of your exam in a separate letter.
Your overall or combined rating remains 60% effective April 22, 2008. We do not add the individual percentages of each condition to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from the most serious to the least serious conditions.
Your compensation payment of XXXXXXXX will continue unchanged.
Any hunches would be greatly appreciated. Actually I have spoken to an Attorney and I seem to be out of my depth here.
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Below is the redacted version of the letter I received as a result of a very recent Decision Review Officer action, which leads me to 2 questions:
These are my questions
1. “Your overall or combined rating remains 60% effective April 22, 2008. We do not add the individual percentages of each condition to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from the most serious to the least serious conditions.” In English and standardized math how in the world did they come up with the 60 plus 20 equals 60 since they didn’t seem to pull the pyramid card out?
2. If 60 plus 20 equals 60 what would be the point of another exam, utilizing the same examiner by the way, that denied me in the first place due in no small part because of the numerous discrepancies in his original C&P Exam and the MRI/Consult/Physical Therapy/IME exam findings, which pretty much agreed? It would be relatively difficult to ignore or disagree with an MRI image it would seem to me. So why another exam for severity since 60 plus whatever equals 60?
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
We made a decision on your appeal.
This letter tells you about your entitlement amount and payment start date and what we decided. It includes a copy of our Rating Decision that gives the evidence used and reasons for our decision, We have also included information about additional benefits, what to do if you disagree with our decision, and who to contact if you have questions or need assistance.
What We Decided
Service connection for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXis granted with an evaluation of 20 percent effective April 22, 2008.
The above action is considered a full grant of this benefit sought on appeal.
An examination will be scheduled at once to evaluate the severity of your service connected XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. You will receive notification regarding the date and time of your exam in a separate letter.
Your overall or combined rating remains 60% effective April 22, 2008. We do not add the individual percentages of each condition to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from the most serious to the least serious conditions.
Your compensation payment of XXXXXXXX will continue unchanged.
Any hunches would be greatly appreciated. Actually I have spoken to an Attorney and I seem to be out of my depth here.
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