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allan
With a claim for 8018 Multiple sclerosis, should a veteran file for MS only with no secondary issues?
I read that MS alone provides a 30% rating. My SO is claiming I would be better off to drop the secondary issues of fatigue, urinary, balance, bipolar, cognitive issues, etc until i'm rated for MS. Than file for the secondary issues.
It took 13 yrs to recieve a firm diagnoses and my claim for MS has been on hold for the last 5 yrs.
At age 62 I really don't want to spend the next 10 yrs fighting for secondary issues. He's saying it's hurting my claim from being approved.
I was sent for a C&P for other claims last May. While there the VARO asked the examiner to examine me to see if I have a neurological disorder while I have a current claim for MS before them to decide.
Shouldn't I have had a complete C&P examination of me and my records that show current diagnoses of MS and have the examiner determine if it's service connected or not?
The examiner sent a seperate letter that he discovered I had a neuro problem and should bring it to my PCP's attention.. No duh?
Sence they denied my claim again a couple weeks ago, should I request in my NOD to have another C&P asking the examiner to determine if my current diagnoses (they've finally reconized) is service connected, or does the rater determine that with their professional medical opinion?
Thanks for any replies.
Allan
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