I have never applied for increased benefits. However readng HADIT it appearsthat I may be entitled to more than I am currently receiving.
Below is my current rating as it stands in eBenefits.
The Pes Planus is service related. Hearing loss is service related (I was a 13E in artillery). Nothing for vericose vein stripping? I just had the right leg in surgery. I have other items that I had while in service that have just gotten worse over the years. Can I file for those as well?
Secondary to bilateral varicose vein status post stripping0%Service Connected02/04/2011
Varicose veins, right leg10%Service Connected03/31/1998
bilateral varicose veins status post stripping10%Service Connected09/16/1996
pes planus (flatfoot)Not Service Connected
hearing lossNot Service Connected
varicose vein stripping left leg0%Service Connected03/31/1998
left ankle sprain (claimed as nerve pain)Not Service Connected
skin condition (colored skin, right leg, chest and right side of head)Not Service Connected
hallux valgus, right great toe with degenerative changes10%Service Connected06/09/1992
status post fracture, distal phalanx of the index finger0%Service Connected06/09/1992
right ankle sprainNot Service Connected
chondromalacia of the patella left knee20%Service Connected07/18/1994
Not sure where to go with all of this. Hope I can get some help. Currently I'm going after my C - File.
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ihateliver, You need to get your medical records from whomever has them to include St Louis ?, your old units and all you civilian records related to you time in service. And yes, you need to get
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Just to let you know...I misread that word Backpay for Bankruptcy the first time I saw your post. The two people you just chastized are senior people on this site and VERY knowlegable regarding the VA
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To get "backpay" you need to contest the effective date of your rating. There are at least 3 ways to "file for an earlier effective date": 1. If your decision is within a year, you can file a NO
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