chrome_305 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) A diagnosis is only one step. Until a condition is rated as SC by the VA - it is not really SC'd. In 2006 the C&P examiner may have opined a diagnosis but were these two adjudicated as SC'd ? I forgot all about the C&P report from 2006 until recently. I ask for all my C&P exams from VA clinic (which i have done plenty of times ). I went to my Va rep filled a claim send VA proof of the C&P from 2006 and also follow up lab results which they can produce themselves since I have been a blood bank to the VA since 2006. Then Va added the condition to my appeal as "new". i just recently did this while the appeal was gathering evidence phase. I never heard anything from the VA about a rating for the now "new" conditions after the C&P exam from 2006. My secondary diagnosis of Thromboyctopia is connected to Neutropenia. The VA can even Google it if they want. Shouldn't that at least be rated 10% by VA law? ================ Also the Va has the "new" condition on E-bennies misspelled Edited May 24, 2013 by chrome_305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted May 24, 2013 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 24, 2013 My Current SC% Last Rating Decision was in 2010 Currently awarded Va Non-service pension since Nov 2011 Rating(s) 1. Dysthymic disorder ( Not Service-Connected) 2. Chest wall syndrome, claimed as chest pain, tightness and difficulty breathing (0%) 3. Hearing loss, left ear (Not Service-Connected) 4. Tinnitus, claimed as ringing in the ears ( Not Service-Connected) 5. Residuals of fracture of the left ring finger with pinning, to include post traumatic arthritis with ankylosis of the distal interphalangeal joint (dominant) (0%) 6. rash on chest ( Not Service-Connected) 7. sycosis barbae, claimed as razor bumps of the face (0%) 8. PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) (Not Service-Connected) ====================================================================== *My claims Date Opened: 6/24/11 Type of claim: Appeal Est Completion Date:Done 1. PTSD (Reopen) 2. Tinnitus (Reopen) 3. Rash on Chest (Reopen) 4. Hearing Loss, Left Ear (Reopen) 5. Hearing Loss, Right Ear (New) 6. neutropenial leukopenia (New) 7. bilateral pes planus (New) 8. mitral valve (New) 9. thrombocytopenia 2nd to leukippenia (Secondary) ========================================================================== That you everyone this site is awesome and very helpful. I check ebbenies today and my AB8 showed me rated at 70%, but it also show the pay rate as single. I also check the benefits explorer and it showed 70% on both and P&T. I currently still have a dependency claim thats open but pending decision approval. The thing I was wondering is what to do next? I have been getting the VA pension since 2011 which would mean I am P&T so shouldn't I be rated at 100% and P&T and not 70%? I don't have SSI or SSDI. It's been a long battle with the VA. I don't know what was rated what yet. I will keep you guys updated. Congratulations, 'Crome_305'... and good luck on the remands. You mentioned, you recently checked e-benefits, and it came up with 70% P&T (Permanent and Total) Is there an unemployability issue the VA has considered? Do you have a service rep? Best wishes, C.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 My secondary diagnosis of Thromboyctopia is connected to Neutropenia. The VA can even Google it if they want. Shouldn't that at least be rated 10% by VA law? ================ Also the Va has the "new" condition on E-bennies misspelled Just having a diagnosis - does not make a condition SC'd. What medical evidence is of record / or do you have that shows a connection of the two blood disorders above, to either active duty - or medically related (secondary to) to an already SC'd disability ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrome_305 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Just having a diagnosis - does not make a condition SC'd. What medical evidence is of record / or do you have that shows a connection of the two blood disorders above, to either active duty - or medically related (secondary to) to an already SC'd disability ? This is what I have. A C&P report which has neuropenia axis from May 2006. Report also has lab results in the C&P showing the blood levels and says the condition is due to military service. I was discharged Sept 2005. There is also VA lab reports (lots), metal health diagnosis reports, VA doc report that says "Neutropenia now with mild Thrombocytopenia" that I sent them during my appeal. ====================== I understand what your saying Berta. I filled for the "new" disibilities and secondary all at one time. VA added those items to the recent appeal. Shouldn't the VA have added those this long ago for me even if it was non service connected. Edited May 25, 2013 by chrome_305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrome_305 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Congratulations, 'Crome_305'... and good luck on the remands. You mentioned, you recently checked e-benefits, and it came up with 70% P&T (Permanent and Total) Is there an unemployability issue the VA has considered? Do you have a service rep? Best wishes, C.B. What is remands? My latest DBQ for PTSD says issue with work and that I haven't had a gainful work since 2010. I have plenty of mental health records showing issue with work. I do have a Rep but not a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted May 25, 2013 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) ====================================================================== *My claims Date Opened: 6/24/11 Type of claim: Appeal Est Completion Date:Done 1. PTSD (Reopen) 2. Tinnitus (Reopen) 3. Rash on Chest (Reopen) 4. Hearing Loss, Left Ear (Reopen) 5. Hearing Loss, Right Ear (New) Sorry I thought you had already been to the BVA and the disabilities you have listed as reopened were reopened (remanded) by the BVA.. I must say it's difficult to follow your claim. Best Wishes C.B. 6. neutropenial leukopenia (New) 7. bilateral pes planus (New) 8. mitral valve (New) 9. thrombocytopenia 2nd to leukippenia (Secondary) ========================================================================== JMHO,.. Yes, if P&T is included in your tdiu. Back in the day (Vietnam era) , It use to take a couple of decades of tdiu before you could get P&T. They use to hassle the TDIU vets around their 18th year, just when the vet's child was about to graduate from High school. It could really throw a monkey wrench into the collage plans.. Check with your Rep. Again, jmho, Things are changing at a faster pace over at the VA. Every day, it seems like there is a new rule or program. Check it out. Good luck on your homework. Edited May 25, 2013 by Commander Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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