My situation is this, in Jan 2018 the BVA made a decision and granted me TDIU, and SMC-S, along with that there was an increase of two service connected claims to 10% Left and Right knee patellofemoral syndrome and a denial for increase of a service connected lower back pain claim. I was told by many not to rock the boat but the decision the BVA made 12/1/17 were based on a four year old C&P exam in 2013 and my range of motion both flexion and extension have greatly worsened in my knees and my back pain has become almost a daily battle of getting my body to agree to what I would like to get done. My ultimate goal is to return to work, as I am a young guy that is currently working with Voc Rehab and my other practitioners to get me to that point. My question is should I keep fighting or just shut up?
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LanceJoseph
Good Day Everyone,
My situation is this, in Jan 2018 the BVA made a decision and granted me TDIU, and SMC-S, along with that there was an increase of two service connected claims to 10% Left and Right knee patellofemoral syndrome and a denial for increase of a service connected lower back pain claim. I was told by many not to rock the boat but the decision the BVA made 12/1/17 were based on a four year old C&P exam in 2013 and my range of motion both flexion and extension have greatly worsened in my knees and my back pain has become almost a daily battle of getting my body to agree to what I would like to get done. My ultimate goal is to return to work, as I am a young guy that is currently working with Voc Rehab and my other practitioners to get me to that point. My question is should I keep fighting or just shut up?
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Now I will add my 2 cents to the question... As many have said, you have the right to file any claim you want to file. I was told by so many people in the past, that once I was awarded TDIU I sh
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VSO's are known to routinely say this and some veterans repeat it. It is based on the reality that indeed until you are P&T and have passed some milestones the VA can change your rating. It is not
GBArmy
Geeky gave the best explanation of TDIU, SMC's, and the options you probably will ever see.. Save it and use it to explore further on what you can or will do. And as Shrek said you really have to look
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