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LindaDP
Here is my issue, I was med boarded out of the Army in 1984 for 1. 4538: Recurrent right subclavian vein thrombosis
( Principal cause- combined rating W/ diagnosis two-10%)
2. 7383: Right first rib resection performed 10 Apr84 for treatment of a
possible thoracic outlet syndrome
At the time I was getting out, I was so grateful for the $6000. severance package, I thought I had just ended my military career. It wasn't until I talked to another vet and learned that after being on anticoagulant meds and over 30 blood clots later, that I should ask for an increase. I sent for a copy of my medical records and then found out that they never even looked at the thoracic outlet syndrome as a real issue, gave me a right rib resection, but dropped the ball on the thoracic outlet syndrome. My current VA Dr. says that I do have Thoracic outlet syndrome and am being treated for it, as well as for the blood clots in my right arm. Any ideas on how I should approach this or what I should do with this? Will it be a new claim? Any opinions or help would be greatly appreciated, it' s the first time in over 30 years that I'm asking for an increase and have no idea what I am looking at.
Also, how cool of all of you to be there for all the Vets out there! Thanks for taking the time to help!
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Navy04
Welcome aboard, sorry to hear of your issues, good luck and God Bless
USMC_VET
I wish i could help, from my gut i would say that its slim chance. If you do research contact specialists in that field, cardio, send them what was available as far as exam notes from military time a
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