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McD
Hello all, I'm a brand new user to this board (just found it today), and I had a few questions. I have been ADAF since Nov 88 and will have 26 years of Service by the time I retire this Dec. I've been in contact with an American Legion VSO that has been assiting me, however I know there's prob something I'm missing and turned here to hopefully get more information.
I have been diagnosed (and in my SMR's) with the following:
PTSD (Axis I)
Major Depression Disorder (Axis I)
Chronic Allergic Rhinitis
Sinusitis (not sure if the two are considered the same/one better than the other, etc)
Sleep Apnea (w/CPAP)
Arthritic Knee
Chronic Conjunctivitis/BLEPHARITIS/Dry eye
Chronic Fatigue
Scars/disfigurement (Not sure if this is ratable)
Upper back issues
Lower back issues/LUMBAGO
Deviated septum (w/2 septioplasties while in service). One nasal passage is still almost completely blocked.0
Limited range of motion in Left shoulder due to vehicular accident (surgery to repair broken clavicle w/metal plate installed)
Direct Inguinal Hernias (X2) Both while deployed due to FOB hopping with loads of gear (although I doubt I'll recieve any compensation for this)
I have a few other issues as well, but again I don't think they'll be rated (who know's though?)
I also have DBQ's filled out for (PTSD, MDD, Chronic Allergic Rhinitis/Sinusitis, Sleep Apnea, Chronic Conjunctivitis/BLEPHARITIS/Dry eye, Chronic Fatigue, Scars/disfigurement. I have them for my back too, but they're range of motion details and I'm sure I'll have to see a VA Doc for that.
All of this will be turned into the VSO to help me with my FDC, and that will be turned in prior to my retirement... Did I do enough? Is there more I need to have as far as documented diagnoses and/or medical support? Any additional forms or advice you can pass on so I can be better prepared?
Thanks for any assistance you can provide!
McD
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Berta
That is superb advise from Godelocs.... And now is the time to begin to familiarize yourself with the CRDP/CRSC programs. http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/special-pay/comparing-crsc-an
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Scars caused by a service connected condition or surgery can be service connected depending on their location on the body, type of scar and their size. Make sure your doctor measures all of your scar
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