asheth007 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Thank you Hadit for all your help so here is a breakdown of what I got. Mind you that when I was initially medically retired June of last year I had a 60%VA/50%DOD and initially they wanted to give me 30% VA 10% DOD. My main condition I deal with is Polymyositis and they rated it analgous to fibromyalgia which can only max at 40% which is what they gave me when I got out last year. Thankfully it has all been corrected now. So here is how I am going to be rated now, This is also 100% P/T. I was lost when I got out last year and you guys here really helped me to understand the process much more. I will say my experience at my VA with the examiners I had was very good and I was pretty surprised to be honest. Total time from separation to completion was 1 year the claims didn't actually get opened until October so 10 months to completion. What maybe helpful notes to others is: They knew I was going to school, they didn't really test me hard on ROM they wanted to see what I was capable of against gravity, but not helped. acial acne 0% Service Connected 06/15/2014 obstructive sleep apnea 50% Service Connected 06/15/2014 lumbar degenerative disc disease with polymyositis (previously rated as thoracic spine degenerative disc disease) 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 sciatica, right lower extremity 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 sciatica, left lower extremity 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 thoracic spine degenerative disc disease 10% Service Connected 06/15/2014 dysphagia 0% Service Connected 06/15/2014 cervical spine strain (previously rated as cervical spine IVDS) 10% Service Connected 06/15/2014 pseudofolliculitis barbae 0% Service Connected 06/15/2014 cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome 0% Service Connected 06/15/2014 radiculopathy with carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 bilateral pes planus Not Service Connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with polymyositis, with limited extension 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with dysphagia 10% Service Connected 06/15/2014 right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with polymyositis, with limited extension 40% Service Connected 06/15/2014 right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with polymyositis, with limited painful flexion 10% Service Connected 06/15/2014 left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with polymyositis, with limited painful flexion 10% Service Connected 06/15/2014 radiculopathy with carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity Not Service Connected right shoulder rotator cuff tendinopathy and AC joint osteoarthritis (dominant) 20% Service Connected 06/15/2014 polymyositis (previously rated as fibromyalgia DC 5025) 0% Service Connected 06/15/2014 migraine headaches 30% Service Connected 06/15/2014 major depressive disorder (also claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder) 30% Service Connected 06/15/2014 Edited July 27, 2015 by asheth007 Pete53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheth007 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I am not sure where to go next. I will fill out CRSC once I receive the packet from the VA as this was just decided on Friday. I know about chapter 35 for my daughter who is about to go to college, but I'm not sure about any additional benefits. I plan to see if I qualify for WWP they seem to have some great resources for veterans. I'm not sure how dental works now that I'm eligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Kelly Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Sorry for your ailments but very happy for your success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted July 27, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Congratulations.AS For as receiving Dental Care take your award letter with you to the dental dept.(just in case)Howeverthey should be able to look on the computer at your 100%rating...............Buck Edited July 27, 2015 by Buck52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted July 27, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 27, 2015 Congrats on your award and thank you for serving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted July 27, 2015 Founder Share Posted July 27, 2015 Glad you got it and got it quick for the VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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