Partially Rated + Deferred claim questions

[HONDOII]

Hey everyone,

 

Long time lurker but decided to finally sign up.

 

I recently received a partial rating on my initial claim (10 years after separation from the Army - 11B). My question with this portion is as follows:

 

I had a C&P through VES for a benign growth, left testicle service connected at 0%. Now I know for a fact that when asked during the exam how often I urinate, I told the examiner a couple times every hour (side note: it reallyyy sucks) and watched them check the box for that answer on the DBQ. A few weeks later I looked up the eCFR in which benign growths (neoplasms) can be rated as voiding dysfunctions, which can evaluate to urinary frequency, and it's rated at 40%.  I know that it's only speculation since I don't have the DBQ (yet) but barring the examiner changing my answer after leaving the room, what would be the best recourse for correcting the rating?

 

Second situation:

 

I received a deferred status on bilateral shin splints but my secondary condition I claimed for left knee pain was rated at 10%.  I didn't think that secondary conditions were allowed to be rated if the primary contention wasn't service connected as well?  Is this an indication that perhaps at least my left leg shin splint issue was approved but requires further examiner clarification for a rating?  Or is there a possibility of the VA revoking my secondary condition award based on the outcome of the primary claim?

 

As always, I know I need to wait for my BBE and possibly request my C-File, but I figured I'd ask to see if anyone had any similar experiences in either case.

 

-Paul

 

Edited June 12, 2019 by Mrpdbo

[Buck52]

If I win the lottery  I am buying me 50 acres and build a big nice home right in the middle and build a 8ft brick fence completely around all 50 acres... live in my own little kingdom  

[Buck52]

I was wondering if there's a limit on the # of time we can buy a home using the VA Loan   this was our 3rd home to buy using the VA Loan plan  private lender but VA Approved.?

[ShrekTheTank]

No limit on how many times you can use it, but can only have one home at a time.  

Paul the VA does rate for pain!  You have got to search and see where you pain fits in the best.  What areas hurt?  When does it hurt?  

As for weight loss I am in the same boat need to loose like 35 to 45!

[paulstrgn]

Shrek I know that pain is listed on the DBQ, but I don't believe it can be rated on its own (but I will research this - I been known to wrong before haha). Thanks for the info.

 

[ShrekTheTank]

I think the pain alone cannot be rated as just pain, but It is always linked to some other condition.  Also like fibromyalgia you can get higher than 40% depending on the severity.  

[vetquest]

Buck and Paul, I can totally relate to the pain part.  I can exercise but afterwards I have pain in my legs that is serious.  Sometimes I can barely walk the next day.  The VA just came out and said obesity is not a disability but one would hope, not much good there, that they would allow obesity as secondary to a physical disability that keeps you from exercising.  Maybe we need to start a weight loss club?!