New guy...active duty...C&P question

[Plumbob]

I officially retire 1 June after 20 years active AF. I started this VA process back in Feb, and had my C&P's done in March at the Columbia MO VA and  I thought they were great.

My claims included lower back, wrists, shoulder, neck, anxiety, ED, acid reflux, fatigue, knees, hearing loss, ringing in ears, breathing, eye issue and I am sure that I am forgetting some.

Anyway during my eye exam, my claim was for my left eye, I have lost pretty much all straight ahead vision in it throughout my career. After that exam they called me back, saying they found something in my right eye and I need to come back. What they found was lesions in my eye. Would I need to file another claim for this, or will it be noted during the claim that is already going on? Guess what I am asking is if something is found during a C&P that is not being claimed, do they throw that in the pile?

I will be taking my DD214 to my VSO on 1 June, and then the process will be rolling is how I take it. The C&P examiner said my active records showed that I had been seen for all my claims, and she was just confirming and everything looked like my records and claims should. I really don't know what I should expect, but hoping for the best.

A lot of good info on here and I have been lurking for months. Thanks for all you do and thanks for your service.

[flores97]

Plumbob, I would definitely listen to Talon, I know little about the BDD process, but I would be sure to file any additional claims within one year of your actual retirement date. Since you did have the exams at a VA hospital, they should show up on the blue button at myhealthevet once you upgrade your account. Best of Luck to you!

[Plumbob]

Thanks. I just found the paperwork online that I need to send in to the Information office at the VA to upgrade my account. Will get it in the mail tonight.

[Plumbob]

I just tried to go to myhealthevet via Ebenefits, following directions to connect both accounts, and I always get a blank page for healthyvet. Is this because I am not upgraded you think?

[Plumbob]

Got my account upgraded and can read my C&P notes.

No where for any of my conditions does it ask is it likely or not for service connection...think that is because I am still active?

Every claim was noted as abnormal, with reduced range of motion, except my wrists claim.

Also my fatigue and sleeping issue was noted to have been taken care of under my mental health questionarre...Im guessing those are not going to be separate claims, just rolled into the one?