I am service connected for right knee patellar femoral pain syndrome with degenrative arthritis(%20). I recently had a total right hip replacement. My left hip will need it soon. I reopened my case claiming hips as secondary and my depression(rated 10%) has gotten worse. The depression has and is causing me to miss work. My other ratings are Tinnutis 10%, Chronic Left Shoulder Bursitis 10%...overall 40%
I recently (yesterday) recieved an IMO from my surgeon who performed the hip replacement here were his words; ""(name) is a 45 year old male with end- stage arthrosis of his right hip. I performed a right total hip arthroplasty on him 10/14/2011. He is doing well and has returned to work. He also has mild to moderate degenerative changes on his left side.
I understand he served approximately 8 years of active duty for the United States Army. Pertaining to the question of whether or not his hips are directly related to his service is not possible. However, given his underlying hip morphology,certainly his condition could have been exacerbated by the demands of his military duties. As a result, it is my opinion that his hip condition is as likely as not related to his time of service."
As of 2-19-2012 I have done the following;
1. Submitted several releases for all records to the VA, including MRI's and XRAYS
2. Submitted a copy of my work attendance for 2011-missed 18 days
Should I?
1. Submit the IMO from the Doctor that I recieved yesterday?
2, Should I submit evidence that my Doctor now has me on Prozac for the Depression?
Please be candid in your opinion, Me Personall? I think it has a fair to decent chance...there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that my hips are connected to my time in service, but my opion doesnt matter...yours does...please help!!!!!!! Thanks All!
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I am service connected for right knee patellar femoral pain syndrome with degenrative arthritis(%20). I recently had a total right hip replacement. My left hip will need it soon. I reopened my case claiming hips as secondary and my depression(rated 10%) has gotten worse. The depression has and is causing me to miss work. My other ratings are Tinnutis 10%, Chronic Left Shoulder Bursitis 10%...overall 40%
I recently (yesterday) recieved an IMO from my surgeon who performed the hip replacement here were his words; ""(name) is a 45 year old male with end- stage arthrosis of his right hip. I performed a right total hip arthroplasty on him 10/14/2011. He is doing well and has returned to work. He also has mild to moderate degenerative changes on his left side.
I understand he served approximately 8 years of active duty for the United States Army. Pertaining to the question of whether or not his hips are directly related to his service is not possible. However, given his underlying hip morphology,certainly his condition could have been exacerbated by the demands of his military duties. As a result, it is my opinion that his hip condition is as likely as not related to his time of service."
As of 2-19-2012 I have done the following;
1. Submitted several releases for all records to the VA, including MRI's and XRAYS
2. Submitted a copy of my work attendance for 2011-missed 18 days
Should I?
1. Submit the IMO from the Doctor that I recieved yesterday?
2, Should I submit evidence that my Doctor now has me on Prozac for the Depression?
Please be candid in your opinion, Me Personall? I think it has a fair to decent chance...there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that my hips are connected to my time in service, but my opion doesnt matter...yours does...please help!!!!!!! Thanks All!
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