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Older Female Veteran
I am new to this board and this is my story:
In 1986 I was medically discharged and received a 40% rating for left elbow fracture and a 0% rating for Ulnar Nerve Paralysis left arm. I was lucky I received my rating 30 days after my discharge. I had three surgeries on my left elbow prior to my discharge each one was to try and correct the mistake of the prior surgery. I finally said leave it alone and they discharged me.
Then in 2002 I received an increase in my rating to 50% PO excision left radial head and 10% Tardy left ulnar nerve palsy. I had an elbow fusion in 1994 because of the problems that developed in the elbow and I was given temporary total disability for 90 days after the surgery but was not given an increase in the rating because I did not request an increase. In 1999 the hardware was removed because it was causing pain. Then in 2001 I actually formally filed paperwork for an increase in my disability. I was denied back pay to 1994 but at least they increased it. I did not file an appeal I only requested a review in which they granted an 10% for left elbow arthritis.
In September 2009 I injured my left elbow and was diagnosed with CRPS (RSD) in my left arm. I had to quit working in December 2009 because of the CRPS. In February 2010 I filed a Statement in support of claim (certified mail return receipt). In March 2010 I received a letter from the VA and filed another Statement in support of claim and also the Application for Increased Compensation based on Unemployablilty also sent certified mail return receipt. After I filed the two I asked for a VSO in March of 2010 because I had heard they actually help the veteran (the raters tend to find in favor of veterans who are represented by VSO’s than those without representation). In May 2010 I had a C&P exam in which the physician stated that “ veteran is unable to do physical and sedentary type jobs….”. I have not received any documentation other than the standard form letters saying they are working on my requests.
I would really appreciate any input on the possibility of the VA actually approving my request for 100% unemployability and the time frame for approval/denial. If more information if needed please let me know.
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