Navy04 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Update 5/11!!! My current FDC that was filed Nov 2014 has just completed!!! Below is what has been granted Migraines were Reviewed and Increased from 30% to 50% Below is New Conditions granted SC hemorrhoids 0% left knee strain with osteoarthritis 10% lumbosacral strain 20% radiculopathy, right lower extremity 10% asthma 10% Denied Rectal Bleeding and Dizziness, which is crazy considering I have Crohn's Disease and take a lot of meds, no Big deal though I want to thank all of you good folks on here as usual. Especially NavyWife, Berta, Carlie, Oiler and everyone that I did not mention. God Bless and you guys give me the strength to make it thru this crazy process. Over the last 2 years I have had 4 claims and over 30 C&Ps, and it has not gotten any easier. Thankfully I have learned so much from you guys!!! Edited May 11, 2015 by Navy04 foreveryoung, Buck52, flores97 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted May 11, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 11, 2015 Congrats if you are happy with the decision than just take your check and use your benefits. If not appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 I don't get any extra funds and I already take advantage of the great benefits. Thanks for the support bud, and no I don't think I will be appealing. Tired of the VA reviewing all of my conditions, when I file a new claim, even though it back fires in the VA's face! Pete53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootbeer22 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Navy04 Congrats....I'm sot glad that it came out your way...I'm getting closer to mine final outcome for my first claim and hopefully it will come out as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks Rootbeer, I wanted to add you to the Thank You for Support list, I just forgot. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootbeer22 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Navy04: No sweat,,,it's just nice to see success for someone like you among all of the stress and pressure that goes along with this "rollercoaster" ride. I've learned so much from you and others on this board of what to do and not to do. That said, the system is much more adversarial than I first expected with regard to the CP exams and, and what I would call the full application of the rules and regulations. There's no question that despite the rules, there's a great amonunt of subjectivity that is applied to the final outcomes of the ratings from what I've been able to research. On the other hand, most of the VBA people that I have communicatied with who are dealing with my claim have been nice and helpful. Certainly, I had a couple of negative experiences but it was not a big deal. As an example, recently I discovered that the medical records that I provided the examiners during my CP were lost and later could not be located? Most were duplicates anyway, but about 5 records could make a difference in my calim for me. At least on the most important exam, the examiner did use informaiton from the records which should help me...? If nothing else, I'm starting to become a bit more patient because at some point, it's just "wait and see" for the final outcome...good luck to you and yours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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