cooter Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 CONGRATS!!...You finally hit the mile stone. What was the reason for the increase on your knee's? Coot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John46 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 I have been 60% (right knee) for about 2 years and finally got the left knee (secondary 30%) about the same time. I have had about 11 surgeries on the right which include 3 TKR and a TKR on the left about a year and half ago. I already had 60% for IHD and an additional 10% in relation to clots related to the knees. At the last C&P the Dr. indicated that the severity of the left knee was equal to the right knee and checked the boxes that matched 60% on the rating schedule. The exam was for TDIU. What was ironic the echo test for the heart indicated that my METS were up which matched 30% (down from 60%) Even if there is a decrease for the heart and if there is an increase on the left knee to 60% I should be awarded 100% schedular but one never knows with the VA. To anyone who is reading this please don't give up. I have filed and filed to get the left knee secondary and was told by service officers that 60% for a knee condition was virtually impossible. The key is be diligent and determined like a bulldog and pray that you get a good honest C&P Dr. who tells the truth. I would trade all of it in tomorrow for good health again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight340 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 It is so good to hear when someone gets what they are deserving!!! It sounds like you worked hard for this. Way to hang in there through it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanker2 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 john......wunderbar!! awesome...keep on truckin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 It'll be even better if they gave you P&T also Coot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Kelly Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Bravo, John - way to hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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