Please help me decipher this DBQ for Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions

[megajunk]

I recently (October 2018) made my first claim and was examined and rated @ 10% for Tinnitus.  Immediately afterwards, I received a letter from the VA stating that they had made an appointment for me for back pain that was from a claim in March of 2000.  (I left the USAF in January, 2000).  This is the result of that C&P exam.

I was also sent a letter about foot pain that I had claimed in 2000.  I ended up filling out more paperwork to explain condition, and sending in medical records from private doctors.  I believe that they combined the foot pain, and the back pain into one claim.

I cannot see anything on eBenefits regarding the status these claims since they are so old (that's what they told me). 

I am also soliciting opinions as to what the effective date for these claims would be.  

Please let me know what you think regarding this DBQ from a C&P exam:

Thank you VERY much!   

Thanks!

 

mhv_Xxxxxxxx_.pdf

Edited May 16, 2019 by megajunk
Reduce size of 1st post. Added file of back C&P exam results

[megajunk]

Thanks, louis stewart!

Results from Foot pain C&P:

MEDICAL OPINION SUMMARY

    TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR DIRECT 
    SERVICE
    CONNECTION ] 

    a. The condition claimed was at least as likely as not (50% or 
    greater
    probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service 
    injury, event or
    illness.   

    c. Rationale: 
    -- C-file review:
    -- 09/02/1999 right foot examined, on the plantar aspect of the 
    lateral
    surface of the right foot is a large callus with central 
    verrucous papule; dx
    plantar wart

    -- condition was first diagnosed in the military as documented;
    condition is still present during C&P Exam

    ****************************************************************
    *********
 

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1 hour ago, megajunk said:

Thanks, louis stewart!

Results from Foot pain C&P:

MEDICAL OPINION SUMMARY

    TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR DIRECT 
    SERVICE
    CONNECTION ] 

    a. The condition claimed was at least as likely as not (50% or 
    greater
    probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service 
    injury, event or
    illness.   [Favorable Opinion]

    c. Rationale: 
    -- C-file review:
    -- 09/02/1999 right foot examined, on the plantar aspect of the 
    lateral
    surface of the right foot is a large callus with central 
    verrucous papule; dx
    plantar wart

    -- condition was first diagnosed in the military as documented;
    condition is still present during C&P Exam

    ****************************************************************
    *********
 

Looks good. Hopefully, the ratings scheduler grants the appropriate percentage. Best wishes.

[megajunk]

I was just told over the phone today that they now estimate this claim to be complete in April of 2020.

[vetquest]

I love the VA's dates.  It seems that if you have a strong case they like to put you out until next year.  But I am wrong, they even do this when you have a weak case.

[megajunk]

I don't understand why they would move the date.  I have no other appointments scheduled.  I've had C&P exams for each of the issues that I am aware of (back and foot).  They've received all of the available information and records from civilian doctors.

Frustrating...

[megajunk]

This claim suddenly became visible via vets.gov.   I only noticed it, yesterday.  (5/14/2019)  The estimated completion date was sometime in 2020.

Today, it has moved to step 4, Preparation for notification, and the Estimated date is 12/1/2019.

Any insight or educated speculation provided is welcome.

Edited May 15, 2019 by megajunk