Exit Exam Diagnosis - Not Service Connected?

[hollyh1344]

During my exit exam in 2009, I had several service-connected conditions diagnosed and was placed on TDRL for those conditions. I filed claims with the VA, and the VA denied them stating that all but one were not service-connected. I was dumb and did not appeal in time.

This past year, I was re-examined by the MEB. It was determined that my conditions stabilized, and I was placed on permanent disability retirement. I've filed to re-open my case because 1.) the new exam and disability rating are new and material evidence to those conditions and that 2.) the VA committed a CUE by ignoring my exit exam and the entire reason I was discharged to begin with. The VA is continuing to state that the conditions aren't service-connected, and it's currently on appeal. I've requested a copy of my C-file and an additional copy of my orders placing me on PDRL that I will forward as evidence.

I've read that if the exit exam states the diagnosis, it should automatically be service connected. Is that correct? Any similar experiences is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit. Help is on the way.

[Okichewy1]

Welcome. I am not sure about the exit exam thing. I had a few items on my final physical that the VA denied. I also had a couple things on my VA C&P exam that was 7 days after my retirement date that the VA denied stating it wasn't service connected.

Hope it goes your way.

[63SIERRA]

do you have the SF93 and SF95 forms that say what was self reported and what the exit physical doctor wrote.

[hollyh1344]

do you have the SF93 and SF95 forms that say what was self reported and what the exit physical doctor wrote.

I have all of my records, so I'm sure I could locate them.

[Navy04]

Welcome aboard bud, and I too was Medically Retired in 2013. I was turned down the last 3 claims on a few conditions that were well documented, even a few that I had surgery on while active. Know with the current FDC claim it looks like they will finally be SC. Just keep fighting and you will win in the end. God Bless and good luck

[Buck52]

hollyh 1344

can you paaste your denial letter on here so we can see what /why they denied?

cover up your name & Social # need a little more info buddy!