CHANGES TO DC 7508

[TROOPER550]

To Whom It May Concern:

As of today 08-07-2019 what are the changes to DC7508 if any.  How does it affect someone who sent a claim in before this change that is waiting on a rating?  or has a 10% rating and their Dr. thinks it should have a 30% rating?

Also if you think your rating is not high enough for any condition is it better to ask for a reconsideration or file a NOD?

Does anyone know how to tie chronic kidney stone disease, hypertension, pre-diabetes and atherosclerosis all in together to get a higher rating?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated or a telephone number of someone at VA that could and would help?

Thank you,

TROOPER550

Edited August 7, 2019 by TROOPER550
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[vetquest]

It looks to me like they have redefined DC7050 to be assigned under DC7508.  a partial explanation of rating is as follows:

Proposed DC 7508 would provide a 30-percent rating for recurrent stone formation requiring invasive or non-invasive procedures more than two times per year, as current DC 7508 does, but would no longer provide a 30-percent rating for diet or drug therapy, because such therapies have no specific relationship to these disabilities and are widely recommended for the majority of medical diseases and conditions.

If interested you can find the full description under the following link.  https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=VA-2017-VBA-0015-0001

Asking for a reconsideration usually gets you nowhere.  I would file an HLR under the AMA if all of your evidence is present or an SLR if you have more evidence.

As for a phone number I personally cannot provide one.

There are others who are concerned and they will help with answers to any questions you may have.