Howya Folks. I haven't been around in a while but here is my deal in short.
In 2009 I was given a service connected rating of 60% In Martinsburg WV. These were all bilateral ratings, feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. The back got no percentage but the others were 10% each. I moved to Charleston South Carolina recently requested an increase in compensation but have no C&P exam scheduled yet. I was issued a cane in Martinsburg as well as being scripted for a handicapped parking pass. Since being in Charleston things have deteriorated and after falling and breaking my first cane I was issued a second. I've had surgery on both hands to relieve discomfort and trigger finger from over gripping the damned canes. I've also had surgery on my right knee to try to clean up the meniscus (it didn't help with the pain) which wasn't succesful. I was issued a permanent rigid brace for my right knee and this whole thing has greatly decreased my mobility. I've also been on an assortment of pain killers since being rated, everything from hydrocodone (before they put all the restrictions on it) to ibuprofen and meloxicam and cyclobenzeprine.
I live in Myrtle Beach. I am wondering if anyone had any experience with the C&P exams in Charleston. Do they do it themselves or farm it out? Do I need a private practice IMO for anything? I did claim my hands to be rated as a result of the cane. In general, what should I expect from these people in Charleston? Any suggestions?
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samclemmons
Howya Folks. I haven't been around in a while but here is my deal in short.
In 2009 I was given a service connected rating of 60% In Martinsburg WV. These were all bilateral ratings, feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. The back got no percentage but the others were 10% each. I moved to Charleston South Carolina recently requested an increase in compensation but have no C&P exam scheduled yet. I was issued a cane in Martinsburg as well as being scripted for a handicapped parking pass. Since being in Charleston things have deteriorated and after falling and breaking my first cane I was issued a second. I've had surgery on both hands to relieve discomfort and trigger finger from over gripping the damned canes. I've also had surgery on my right knee to try to clean up the meniscus (it didn't help with the pain) which wasn't succesful. I was issued a permanent rigid brace for my right knee and this whole thing has greatly decreased my mobility. I've also been on an assortment of pain killers since being rated, everything from hydrocodone (before they put all the restrictions on it) to ibuprofen and meloxicam and cyclobenzeprine.
I live in Myrtle Beach. I am wondering if anyone had any experience with the C&P exams in Charleston. Do they do it themselves or farm it out? Do I need a private practice IMO for anything? I did claim my hands to be rated as a result of the cane. In general, what should I expect from these people in Charleston? Any suggestions?
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samclemmons
Success. 100% P&T as of April 9.
Vync
I don't know if Charleston farms them out, but you can call the C&P clinic at your VAMC and ask. You don't have to tell them who you are. If you are filing for an increase, you do not need an
samclemmons
Great information Vync. I appreciate your help.
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