tinnitus Estimates Requested

[Quaymar]

Hello everyone. I am a brand new member (See introduction in that section) and I am wondering the same thing that most people probably do when they first start this process. That is how much will I get? While I understand that every case is different and nobody can tell for certain what ratings I will or will not get, I was hoping that some of you that have been through the process already would be able to give me an estimate based upon the information that I provide.

I have read through the regulations, these forums and others and I have also studied the VASRD thoroughly. The best estimate that I have been able to come up with on my own is that I should get 30-50% from DOD and 70-90% from the VA. I was referred to the MEB due to spinal fusion of T7-T8, foraminal stenosis, 2 buldging discs, plantar fascitis and an injury to my left wrist that required surgery and causes me chronic pain.

I have already had the C & P exams done by the VA and he did tell me that I have substantialy decreased range of motion but I do not know the exact numbers yet.

Following is the list of "issues" that the VA is currently considering for my compensation rating. Estimates and questions are welcome;

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Thoracic/Lumbar spondylopathy w/myelopathy (New), Left Wrist Pain (New), Left Plantaris Tear (New), Chronic Arch Pain (New), Scars (New), GERD (New), Chronic Gastritis (New), Hiatal Hernia (New), Fecal Incontinence (New), Sleep Apnea (New), Insomnia (New), Rib(s) Condition (New), Hemorrhoids (New), Chest Pain (New), Eczema (New), Skin Condition (New), Loss of Sphincter Control (New), Memory Loss (New), Chronic Fatigue (New), Depression (New), Tinnitus (Bilateral) (New).

I am currently using a CPAP machine for the sleep apnea and the VA psychologist diagnosed me with severe, chronic depression. I am also now keeping a log for the incontinence issue but I just started doing that a couple weeks ago at my attorney's suggestion.

All of my "gethering evidence" type appointments are complete and I am now waiting on the NARSUM and it is driving me crazy wondering what the outcome will be so any feedback would be most welcome...thanks!!

[carlie]

Welcome to hadit.com .

[Gulfvet45]

If you are still in and doing the MEB fight it and have the other issues looked at like the SA. push for a high %

[NJBB62]

Did you get a copy of your C&P exam, if not go to ROI at the VA and request a copy, it only took me 10mins to

get a copy and then you will know more after reading what the Doc wrote!

NJ

[jvretiredvet]

Some of your contentions will be evaluated as one because, well, they really are but one contention.

Otherwise, my estimate, without knowing any numbers, specific symptoms, and so forth, is ...

High. Real high.

Hello everyone. I am a brand new member (See introduction in that section) and I am wondering the same thing that most people probably do when they first start this process. That is how much will I get? While I understand that every case is different and nobody can tell for certain what ratings I will or will not get, I was hoping that some of you that have been through the process already would be able to give me an estimate based upon the information that I provide.

I have read through the regulations, these forums and others and I have also studied the VASRD thoroughly. The best estimate that I have been able to come up with on my own is that I should get 30-50% from DOD and 70-90% from the VA. I was referred to the MEB due to spinal fusion of T7-T8, foraminal stenosis, 2 buldging discs, plantar fascitis and an injury to my left wrist that required surgery and causes me chronic pain.

I have already had the C & P exams done by the VA and he did tell me that I have substantialy decreased range of motion but I do not know the exact numbers yet.

Following is the list of "issues" that the VA is currently considering for my compensation rating. Estimates and questions are welcome;

• Contentions:
  

Thoracic/Lumbar spondylopathy w/myelopathy (New), Left Wrist Pain (New), Left Plantaris Tear (New), Chronic Arch Pain (New), Scars (New), GERD (New), Chronic Gastritis (New), Hiatal Hernia (New), Fecal Incontinence (New), Sleep Apnea (New), Insomnia (New), Rib(s) Condition (New), Hemorrhoids (New), Chest Pain (New), Eczema (New), Skin Condition (New), Loss of Sphincter Control (New), Memory Loss (New), Chronic Fatigue (New), Depression (New), Tinnitus (Bilateral) (New).

I am currently using a CPAP machine for the sleep apnea and the VA psychologist diagnosed me with severe, chronic depression. I am also now keeping a log for the incontinence issue but I just started doing that a couple weeks ago at my attorney's suggestion.

All of my "gethering evidence" type appointments are complete and I am now waiting on the NARSUM and it is driving me crazy wondering what the outcome will be so any feedback would be most welcome...thanks!!

[Quaymar]

Some of your contentions will be evaluated as one because, well, they really are but one contention.

Otherwise, my estimate, without knowing any numbers, specific symptoms, and so forth, is ...

High. Real high.

Thanks...which of the contentions do you think will be evaluated as one? What I do know for certain at this point is that I will get 50% for my sleep apnea and 10% for my tinnitus. Everything that remains is unknown at this point. If you want more specifics, let me know and I will give you what information that I might have.

[Quaymar]

Did you get a copy of your C&P exam, if not go to ROI at the VA and request a copy, it only took me 10mins to

get a copy and then you will know more after reading what the Doc wrote!

NJ

Thanks for the advice. I did go get a copy of the C&P exam but it turns out that they are not yet complete. The copy that I have also has a lot of errors in it. I informed my MSC of the errors and also asked why my ROM numbers for my back are not in there yet. He just said that we have to wait until they are complete.