Hey all, finally got it reopened. I had my right hip replacement done on 14 October 2011. Now, the surgeon tells me its a short matter of time, and I will need my left hip replaced. I am service connected for patellar femoral pain syndrome 20% with degenerative arthritis.
I am trying to get it all connected as a secondary condition to my right knee. I have sent in the forms to release all my records to the VA. I have also wrote the referring surgeon and actual surgeon letters asking for opinions.
These are my ratings; Right Knee PFPS w/ degenerative arthritis 20%.....Depressive Disorder 10%....bilateral tinnutis 10%.....Chronic Left Shoulder Bursitis 10%......SC for hearing loss 0%......SC dental 0% ...overall 40%
In addition to asking for the secondary for the hips, I have asked for an increase in the depression. The question is that due to moderate to severe Osteoarthrits of both hips, 1 has been replaced, the other one will be done soon <1year...do you all think I will get awarded the secondary?
Both the refering surgeon and actual surgeon said to me..." How old are you?"...I said, "45"....they both said " wow, thats really young for as bad as your hips are, what happened"....I said, "well, they only thing I can think of is that I spent almost 8 years in the Army running all the time, road marching, and other stuff"....they said.."well that would do it, all the wear and tear".....just hoping they will now say that on paper!
Any thoughts, comments, or ideas would be greatly appreciated! Also, is there anything else I should/need to do? Should I have my spouse write a letter? Thanks!
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Hey all, finally got it reopened. I had my right hip replacement done on 14 October 2011. Now, the surgeon tells me its a short matter of time, and I will need my left hip replaced. I am service connected for patellar femoral pain syndrome 20% with degenerative arthritis.
I am trying to get it all connected as a secondary condition to my right knee. I have sent in the forms to release all my records to the VA. I have also wrote the referring surgeon and actual surgeon letters asking for opinions.
These are my ratings; Right Knee PFPS w/ degenerative arthritis 20%.....Depressive Disorder 10%....bilateral tinnutis 10%.....Chronic Left Shoulder Bursitis 10%......SC for hearing loss 0%......SC dental 0% ...overall 40%
In addition to asking for the secondary for the hips, I have asked for an increase in the depression. The question is that due to moderate to severe Osteoarthrits of both hips, 1 has been replaced, the other one will be done soon <1year...do you all think I will get awarded the secondary?
Both the refering surgeon and actual surgeon said to me..." How old are you?"...I said, "45"....they both said " wow, thats really young for as bad as your hips are, what happened"....I said, "well, they only thing I can think of is that I spent almost 8 years in the Army running all the time, road marching, and other stuff"....they said.."well that would do it, all the wear and tear".....just hoping they will now say that on paper!
Any thoughts, comments, or ideas would be greatly appreciated! Also, is there anything else I should/need to do? Should I have my spouse write a letter? Thanks!
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