Med Records List Incorrect Limb.

[K9MAL]

I've been reviewing my VA stuff due to wanting to pursue having my claim looked at and hopefully getting a higher percentage rating for several issues that have become worse over the past couple of years. One thing I noticed after reading carefully was the fact that the Corpsman who looked at my crushed right foot listed it as being my left foot at the time. I'm having major pain with the right one and they turned me down the first time stating that the left foot was the one that was injured.

I've had to have 2 cortisone shots within the past 2 weeks and am now getting orthotics due to the damage and walking incorrectly now. There is constant pain and without the cortisone I can barely walk on my right foot.

Is there anyway to appeal this and have them recognize that the Corpsman made a mistake on the boat and screwed up my records? Also, I believe this will be a nexus issue although I don't know much about it other than reading a few things about it here and there.

Thank you for any and all advice.

[mysticcherokee usn vet]

Almost nothing was known about TMJ causes and treatment 40 years ago. For sure the Army didn't give a rat's bottom about whether or not you had pain in your TMJ, as long as you could hold a rifle. Sadly, to this day, the Army does a lousy job providing dental care, especially to its lower ranks. I was USAF, and yes, Mystic, I did 30 years and 4 days.

Salute! Id a been in longer, but they broke me spirit, then body. My hat is off to a thrity year man, like I said SALUTE! Thanks! Mystic

I dont care much for the va doctors tho. they missed cancer on my face. I almost went entiely thru menopause with them tellin me it was all in my head, till i got a civilian gyn, and was promptly put on hrt.They missec a lump in my boob that had to be surgically biopsied (wasnt small as we thought, and not the big c thank goodness), never sent me to ner a Specialist for fibro, shoulda had a rheumatologist treating me.they misdiagnosed me on at least 3 different things (AT LEAST),

I COULD GO ON ON ON< but I'll spare ya, AND I AM UNANIMOUS IN THAT!!! ON AND ON!TO SAY NUTHIN OF THE TREATMENT WHILE I WAS ACTIVE DUTY.

Mystic

Edited February 14, 2012 by mysticcherokee usn vet

[mysticcherokee usn vet]

Oh , and they missed tmj too, which i and many other fibro people have. I even have the pop in my jaw, LOUD AND CLEAR! They were fixing to mehadeath me and i split, after almost odying on cymbalta and valium.Dont ask! Mystic

IMO, THO DONT EVER TAKE CYMBALTA, BAD MAMMAJAMA DRUG!!!!!Mystic