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Jimsr36745

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Greetings and thank you for taking the time to answer my question. 

I filed an initial claim in May 2018. I was able to obtain a copy of my DBQ today from my June 23rd C&P and the examiners language seems to fall between the 10-30% definition. Any input welcomed. 

DBQ Rectum

Diagnosis:

1. Hemorrhoids - Expecting 0%

2. Impairment Rectal Sphincter Control (Unk%)

The other box checked: Says “Frequent minor loss bowel control w leakage”.

Functional Impact: yes 

I guess I’m confused after reading CFR, 30% definaition says Wear Pads. I haven’t but 30x change underwear per month noted. 

 

Any simlar experiences with claims?? Ideas regarding my potential rating?

 

Thank you

 

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Is this a Direct or Secondary  SC Claim Filing? Are you SC'd for any other conditions? Do you receive treatment from your VMC for your associated Rectal Issues? Have you been referred by a VA PCP to the Prosthetics Dept for undergarments/Pads associated with your condition?

How about posting an actual redacted copy of the Claim and the DBQ?

As to the "Pads" issue, you completed a 21-4138 discussing the need to change your underwear "30x times" per month, due to accidents or leakage, correct. No mention of Bed Pads, Female/Male protective clothing/Pads purchased at Costco/Sam's or Walmart?

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Initial Claim - No previous SC - STR/Diagnosis started in Afghanistan during deployment. 

No VMC - Military  Medical Facilities and Private Records

Never wore PADS 

 

I listed the rating requirement and I guess my question is according to the C&P Examiner writing " Frequent Minor Loss Bowel Control with leakage" does that move it up to the 60% for Frequent. The 30% says Occasional. Not sure on this one. 

 

Please share your thoughts.

 

 

 

 

7332     Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control:

        

Complete loss of sphincter control    100
Extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements    60
Occasional involuntary bowel movements, necessitating wearing of pad    30
Constant slight, or occasional moderate leakage.    10
Healed or slight, without leakage    0
 

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Are you currently seeing a Private or VA Gastroenterologist, who DX'd the severity of the Hemmies? When did you separate from Active Duty, any mention of Butt problem on your Exit Medical Exam? Any chance you could redact and post SMR's related to treatment and any DX associated with your Rectal Issues?

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