hypothetical increase question

[usmc2511]

probably a very stupid question but here it goes...........So just out of curiosity has anyone ever heard of a service connected condition, that has been rated for 7 years, when filing for an increase a VSR or RVSR questioning the rationale of a C&P doctor from the original grant of a claim. Ive got a buddy who was rated based on rationale and statement that said veteran should be awarded benefit of the doubt in this case and opined service connection should be granted(as least as likely as not). If the VSR or RVSR did ever question the rationale of a SC condition that was 7+ years old what steps, if any could they take. I know this wouldn't be a CUE because original rater went off C&P doc rationale, just wondering if they would ever try and sever service connection based on a difference of opinion years down the road. Or what are the main reasons to sever service connection years later?

[usmc2511]

Yes mam, I was rated 10% for tinnitus but now it is tied into my 30% rating for menieres. I am about a week away from putting in an increase for menieres syndrome 

[Berta]

I figured they lumped it in with the Meniere's but if you claim tinnitus as a separate SC,due to your service....they might award the 10% separately.

The Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Fast letter is here...I will find it and post it.

Many vets have it SCed due to their MOS.

 

[usmc2511]

58 minutes ago, Berta said:

I figured they lumped it in with the Meniere's but if you claim tinnitus as a separate SC,due to your service....they might award the 10% separately.

The Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Fast letter is here...I will find it and post it.

Many vets have it SCed due to their MOS.

 

Ok great, thanks for the responses 

[usmc2511]

8 hours ago, Berta said:

USMC vet- have you claimed and do you receive comp for the tinnitus?

I was awarded 10% for tinnitus when I was med boarded, I was infantry man in service.   When I was awarded 30% for menieres syndrome they lumped my tinnitus in with it. I am filing for an increase for my menieres coming up in the next week. I have all my ducks in a row, just wondering if they will schedule a C&P as well, since I already have a DBQ. Only thing that bothers me about having another C&P is that the last one I had they ordered VNG testing and said it was normal except for the caloric testing(75% weakness in left ear). I didn't believe that and had a private doc do one and he said there is absolutely no way to interpret my VNG as normal, and it was very clear I had menieres. Also had MRI and CT to rule out and central issues, all came back negative, which means it's all coming from the periphery.  If I take my VNG with me to C&P they shouldn't make me do another should they?  That test is awful and takes me down for a solid week after I am done with it. 

Edited June 11, 2017 by usmc2511

[Berta]

http://vets.yuku.com/topic/99876/VA-Fast-Letter-1035-Hearing#.WT2pPGjytnI

 

That is the Fast Letter I mean. Obviously infantry means noise exposure.

I hope you don't need another  VNG test. Others will opine on that.

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[usmc2511]

Thanks, there is no reason I should, my doc said they shouldn't ever need to do another because they have their diagnosis and it showed exactly what they were looking for so there is no reason to do it again. He did say I need an audiogram every year to watch for more hearing  loss or right ear involvement.