stillhere Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Way to stay the course!! So sorry you had to wait so long!But you are finally looking at your disabilities being properly compensated for! Stillhere chr49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_VET Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 if they do lowball your rating for it you can...1) Appeal that2) just start going to va for those symptoms especially. i recommend doing the Secure message transcription so its not lost in the sauce. Before every appointment list out ALL the symptoms you think are associated with the condition so its logged in your medical record. Then have the appointment. Repeat repeat repeat. Then after a year or so, apply for an increase. This way they cant ignore that you HAVE REPORTED THE SYMPTOMS. broncovet, FLTMEDOPS, rwskitch and 2 others 5 70% - PTSD ->50% - OSA (Secondary to PTSD) 30% - Bilateral Pes Planus w/Plantar Fasciitis 30% - Migraines 10% - Tinnitus 20% - Back 0% - bilateral shin splints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr49 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 USMC_VETThank you for the great tips. Much appreciated!!I have neck problems that have gotten worse due to dives out of bed during nightmares so the doctors tend to related most of my symptoms to my neck. I've been putting off the surgery due to the fact that I need to be able to work. I have just started using secure messaging so I will continue to do that. rwskitch and flores97 2 CHR49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted October 2, 2015 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 2, 2015 Congratulations! chr49 1 "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr49 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I know this post is gotten old but I thought others might be interested in reading the BVA decision on my case. I have mixed feelings every time I read it because of the struggle I had getting to this point. Here's a link to the decision: http://www.va.gov/vetapp15/Files5/1541030.txt If the link doesn't work here's the info you'll need [or search 2015 files for PTSD, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension] Citation Nr: 1541030 Decision Date: 09/24/15 Archive Date: 10/02/15 DOCKET NO. 13-05 305 CHR49 flores97, rwskitch, pacmanx1 and 1 other 4 CHR49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil50 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Congratulations and good luck on all your future claims! chr49 1 USMC 79-85 100% P&T SMC R1 70% loss of use of right arm due to multiple sclerosis 100% suprapubic cystostomy due to multiple sclerosis 100% loss of use of both lower extremities due to multiple sclerosis 30% left upper extremity weakness 30% insomnia with hypersomnolence 10% neurogenic bowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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