Hi there! I hope all is well with everyone! I have been gone for awhile but I am back...
Long story short on 12/24/15 I fell down stairs at my daughter's house. My left foot (S/C) gave out on me (had surgery - minor on ankle/toe in June 15) and it gave out on me causing me to fall. I wound up breaking my 5th Metatarsal with a transverse and spiral fractures. My right foot has had a prior fracture but is not S/C at the moment. I am awaiting the appeals process for that issue.
I got back to the VA Dallas Hospital and saw my podiatrist. He indicated I need surgery and I am having it on Wednesday. I am going to be in the hospital for a day but the issue I have is the fact that this is my RIGHT foot and I will be immobilized for over 3 months. It might be longer but not sure at this point. I can't drive with this foot and will be forced to be at home. I am going to be in a bit of a pickle with this situation. The right foot is NOT S/C and I thought I read that in order to qualify for the Temporary 100% you have to have the surgery/immobilization on the S/C disability.
The picture attached is from my X-Ray of my right foot....
My question is, can I even apply for 100% Temporary Disability? Do I have a "leg to stand on"? If I do, should I get the doctor to type a letter up for me? How does this situation work?
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Navy4life
Hi there! I hope all is well with everyone! I have been gone for awhile but I am back...
Long story short on 12/24/15 I fell down stairs at my daughter's house. My left foot (S/C) gave out on me (had surgery - minor on ankle/toe in June 15) and it gave out on me causing me to fall. I wound up breaking my 5th Metatarsal with a transverse and spiral fractures. My right foot has had a prior fracture but is not S/C at the moment. I am awaiting the appeals process for that issue.
I got back to the VA Dallas Hospital and saw my podiatrist. He indicated I need surgery and I am having it on Wednesday. I am going to be in the hospital for a day but the issue I have is the fact that this is my RIGHT foot and I will be immobilized for over 3 months. It might be longer but not sure at this point. I can't drive with this foot and will be forced to be at home. I am going to be in a bit of a pickle with this situation. The right foot is NOT S/C and I thought I read that in order to qualify for the Temporary 100% you have to have the surgery/immobilization on the S/C disability.
The picture attached is from my X-Ray of my right foot....
My question is, can I even apply for 100% Temporary Disability? Do I have a "leg to stand on"? If I do, should I get the doctor to type a letter up for me? How does this situation work?
Thanks!
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check out this link. http://budgeting.thenest.com/request-temporary-100-percent-disability-va-26609.html I use the Dallas VAMC also. .....Buck
flores97
All right, so it appears the surgery does need to be for an sc issue, however, your issue was CAUSED by your sc foot, so I would submit the claim along with all evidence available.
Vync
Hi Navy, The "more than likely" wording in the letter looks good to me, but others here will likely give their opinions also. Keep in mind that the VA is famous for screwing up, but in your case I h
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