Does The Assignment Of A Diagnostic Code Mean Any Thing

[mos1833]

i stole the information below from another post.

it got me thinking, if a vet is rated using a diagnostic code number.

does the fact they used a dc number make it service connectied.

in other words i was denied benefits,based on a certain diagnostic code.

whether they use the code or not, does that mean any thing.at what point

is it called in to play. i am sorry if this is confusing, thanks

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The assignment of a particular diagnostic code is "completely

dependent on the facts of a particular case." See Butts v.

Brown, 5 Vet. App. 532, 538 (1993). One diagnostic code may

be more appropriate than another based on such factors as an

individual's relevant medical history, the current diagnosis

and demonstrated symptomatology. Any change in a diagnostic

code by VA must be specifically explained. Pernorio v.

Derwinski, 2 Vet. App. 625 (1992).

[mos1833]

broken .

i am assumeing LOD means line of duty evaulation,if so i dont know,

i do know i was on lite duty for a long time,right up to my seperation.

the reason for the two codes is to identify the bases for the rating assigned

( 38 c.f.r. 4.27 or 4.71a )its called a hyphenated diagnostic code. ??

i dont think its pyramidding see ( va gen,couns,prec 82-90 )

its my opinion that i was rated but not awarded s.c.

thanks

[brokensoldier244th]

If you are rated for it, even 0%, its service connected.

[mos1833]

thanks broken

[elcamino_77us]

mos1833, The Navy has a long history of discharging Marines at their EAS instead of Med Boarding them. Leaving them at the mercy of the inapt VA.

Bill

[mos1833]

bill

all my service medical records are from the shore party,

is shore party the same as corpsman.

thanks