So I received my VA rating, which is 10% disability - despite recieving a 20% rating directly from the military. Not sure why they rated it lower then the military did from when I was medically discharged. Pretty sure during my C&P the doctor didn't include all the information in the claim.
The rating is for a leg condition that I have (extortional compartment syndrome) which prevents me from walking very far or standing for long periods of time.
I'm going to appeal the decision and push for at least 20% But I've been reading the appeals can take over a year, and I have about a year left of GI Bill benefits.
i see on e-benefits I can apply for Voc Rehab with the 10% rating, but from what I've been reading it's nearly impossible to get approved with only 10%. Is that correct? If I apply now and get denied will I be able to reapply if / when my appeal for a higher rating goes through?
They can clearly see my limitations from all the medical documents, but I'm guessing that the 10% is going to hurt.
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Hey everyone,
So I received my VA rating, which is 10% disability - despite recieving a 20% rating directly from the military. Not sure why they rated it lower then the military did from when I was medically discharged. Pretty sure during my C&P the doctor didn't include all the information in the claim.
The rating is for a leg condition that I have (extortional compartment syndrome) which prevents me from walking very far or standing for long periods of time.
I'm going to appeal the decision and push for at least 20% But I've been reading the appeals can take over a year, and I have about a year left of GI Bill benefits.
i see on e-benefits I can apply for Voc Rehab with the 10% rating, but from what I've been reading it's nearly impossible to get approved with only 10%. Is that correct? If I apply now and get denied will I be able to reapply if / when my appeal for a higher rating goes through?
They can clearly see my limitations from all the medical documents, but I'm guessing that the 10% is going to hurt.
Do you think I should apply now?
Thanks
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