I have a DRO hearing next Wednesday the 6th at the Denver VA for a proposed service severance of three conditions granted by the BVA in 2015, with the original claim being from 2008. I do plan to present the 10 year rule and see if the DRO will admit to this rule and see what they say. Also, my neurologist and Rheumatologist have been tremendous helps over the last couple years. My Rheumatologist filled out two different DBQs for me, and my NP Neurologist did a great job with with the medical record documentation.
My question is, the three conditions up for severance are for "left lower extremity pain, right lower extremity pain, and upper and lower back back pain", 3 separate 10% ratings. However, because of this hearing, and the ensuing search for answers, I've since been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, Overlap Syndrome, inflammatory arthritis, crystalline arthritis, and Reynaud's syndrome. I'm on 7 different daily meds, 2 supplements, and 2 once-a-week meds (Enbrel [a biologic] and methotrexate). I'm wondering if I should not wait, and instead go ahead and file for these conditions, or should I wait to see where the chips fall, and then wait to file for an increase?
I'm currently at 80% combined for several things. But would these new diagnoses blow up my claims file? I'm wondering if I could be at over 100%? I wasn't looking for it, but the VA may have shot themselves in the foot trying to nail me.
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Sgt. Wilky
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I have a DRO hearing next Wednesday the 6th at the Denver VA for a proposed service severance of three conditions granted by the BVA in 2015, with the original claim being from 2008. I do plan to present the 10 year rule and see if the DRO will admit to this rule and see what they say. Also, my neurologist and Rheumatologist have been tremendous helps over the last couple years. My Rheumatologist filled out two different DBQs for me, and my NP Neurologist did a great job with with the medical record documentation.
My question is, the three conditions up for severance are for "left lower extremity pain, right lower extremity pain, and upper and lower back back pain", 3 separate 10% ratings. However, because of this hearing, and the ensuing search for answers, I've since been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, Overlap Syndrome, inflammatory arthritis, crystalline arthritis, and Reynaud's syndrome. I'm on 7 different daily meds, 2 supplements, and 2 once-a-week meds (Enbrel [a biologic] and methotrexate). I'm wondering if I should not wait, and instead go ahead and file for these conditions, or should I wait to see where the chips fall, and then wait to file for an increase?
I'm currently at 80% combined for several things. But would these new diagnoses blow up my claims file? I'm wondering if I could be at over 100%? I wasn't looking for it, but the VA may have shot themselves in the foot trying to nail me.
Sgt. Wilky
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ShrekTheTank
I would never wait! File for these now and get the ball rolling! The longer you wait the more time they can try to throw you a curve ball.
paulstrgn
Shrek is correct, never wait to file. I would file today and also bring all of this with me on 11/6 for the hearing. Be as proactive as you can when it comes to filing new claims. Good luck with
paulstrgn
Bronco's advice is good, it is up to you whether or not you wish to follow it. Remember as the veteran no one will be pasionate with the claim than yourself. After all you are the one who will either
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