I had service-connected surgery in June of 2014 on my left shoulder. The surgery was a "failure" as my labrum was found grossly unstable and not amenable to repair. I am in law enforcement, but as a result of the bungled surgery and subsequent "cleaning" aka removal of existing scar and muscle tissue that held everything together, my shoulder now is painful and worthless, and the doc won't sign me off to return to duty.
To make matters worse, I requested an increase on my rating as the original rating stated I had a shoulder sprain with bicep tendonitis - 10%. They had misdiagnosed me and it turned out a lot more than that. On February 24, 2014 they closed my request for increase without even addressing my claim! Like, they just closed it! Manila envelope that came mentioned absolutely nothing about my shoulder.
As I type this, I am awaiting placement into a "desk job". I am losing quite a bit of money in overtime, and the surgery has rendered my B.S. in Criminal Justice near worthless. My operational days of law enforcement are over. What are my options? Do I qualify for vocational rehabilitation? I would just as well get my Masters if possible in a field that will be worthy.
Other than that, I have no idea what to do. The DAV has been horrible and worthless, the surgery left me in pain dammit, and man am I losing money. Suggestions please! Do I need a lawyer? Recommend one! Thank you in advance for taking the time and reading this, I have no idea how to deal with the VA, and realize most any experience has left me frustrated and ready to donkey punch everyone at regional.
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Tampabud
Hello everyone...
I had service-connected surgery in June of 2014 on my left shoulder. The surgery was a "failure" as my labrum was found grossly unstable and not amenable to repair. I am in law enforcement, but as a result of the bungled surgery and subsequent "cleaning" aka removal of existing scar and muscle tissue that held everything together, my shoulder now is painful and worthless, and the doc won't sign me off to return to duty.
To make matters worse, I requested an increase on my rating as the original rating stated I had a shoulder sprain with bicep tendonitis - 10%. They had misdiagnosed me and it turned out a lot more than that. On February 24, 2014 they closed my request for increase without even addressing my claim! Like, they just closed it! Manila envelope that came mentioned absolutely nothing about my shoulder.
As I type this, I am awaiting placement into a "desk job". I am losing quite a bit of money in overtime, and the surgery has rendered my B.S. in Criminal Justice near worthless. My operational days of law enforcement are over. What are my options? Do I qualify for vocational rehabilitation? I would just as well get my Masters if possible in a field that will be worthy.
Other than that, I have no idea what to do. The DAV has been horrible and worthless, the surgery left me in pain dammit, and man am I losing money. Suggestions please! Do I need a lawyer? Recommend one! Thank you in advance for taking the time and reading this, I have no idea how to deal with the VA, and realize most any experience has left me frustrated and ready to donkey punch everyone at regional.
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Can you possibly scan the decision and evidence list and attach it here. I dont understand---you requested upgrade to the shoulder comp you have now, but "Manila envelope that came mentioned a
63SIERRA
there was a recent case posted on had it, I think I posted it where a vet kept calling abt his claim telling them he was dying, please approve it. well one day after he died, the family got a letter.
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