quidproquo Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hello, and thank you to anyone who takes the time to consider my post. I just got word from the DAV that I have been bumped up from 30% to 60% from the VA (which, is pretty much amazing to me since they have always denied what seemed to be the most obvious claims). Anyway, I did the math on the claims they awarded, and seems like they rated me too high. Can someone help me with this? I have used the disability calculator, and done the math myself as well. I don't want to give too many details on here because I am paranoid, but all of my issues are all othopedic in nature (back, knees, ankles, wrist, feet, elbows, etc.). I was awarded 20%, 10%, 10%, 10%, and 10%. None of the issues are bilateral. So, how come they are saying my "combined rating" is 60%? Shouldn't this be 50%? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 No - the 60 % is not too high. Remember you were already at 30%. Use this and plug all of your numbers into it and click submit. Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr49 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Hello, and thank you to anyone who takes the time to consider my post. I just got word from the DAV that I have been bumped up from 30% to 60% from the VA (which, is pretty much amazing to me since they have always denied what seemed to be the most obvious claims). Anyway, I did the math on the claims they awarded, and seems like they rated me too high. Can someone help me with this? I have used the disability calculator, and done the math myself as well. I don't want to give too many details on here because I am paranoid, but all of my issues are all othopedic in nature (back, knees, ankles, wrist, feet, elbows, etc.). I was awarded 20%, 10%, 10%, 10%, and 10%. None of the issues are bilateral. So, how come they are saying my "combined rating" is 60%? Shouldn't this be 50%? Thanks. Adding the figures you've given does come up with 48% which would be paid at 50%....BUT.....As Carlie has mentioned, if these are new ratings to be added to your current 30% they would add up to 64% which would be paid at 60%. Congratulations quidproquo!! Edited May 1, 2011 by chr49 CHR49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Josephine Posted May 1, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 1, 2011 Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Are you sure that there is no bilateral factor?? You stated that it was for (back, knees, ankles, wrist, feet, elbows, etc) A bilaterl factor may be in place. "Don't give up. Don't ever give up." Jimmy V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yes or maybe one rating is a SMC K award? (maybe for loss of use of foot?) GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University ! When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we." Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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