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LanceJoseph
Hello All,
Been awhile since I have frequented the forums here and I have a question. I have recently requested for an increase on four service connected disabilities, these are left & right knee, lower back, and GERD. I have been scheduled for a C&P exam in the beginning of December and in the mean time I have been gathering evidence in the form of DBQ's, from two orthopedic physicians on my knees and lower back and also a buddy statement. My Question is should I go ahead and send this information to the intake center before my C&P or should I wait and submit it during my C&P exam?
Additional Note: One of the doctors was more interested in diagnosing the issue instead of giving me a simple exam, She found that I have moderate osteoarthritis of the hips and believes this is what is causing most of my issues regarding my knees and lower back. She filled out a DBQ for the hip and thigh condition but being that this is not a condition that I have ever claimed or am even service-connected for, would it be wise to include this information with my evidence????
My current ratings :
L & R knee = 10%
Gerd= 10%
Lower back= 10%
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brokensoldier244th
Both, that way you don't have to worry about the c and p examiner forgetting or mixing it up with someone else's.
GBArmy
LanceJoseph Agree with Broken. Submit it as an additional claim; it couldl be combined in your evaluation, probably at a second c&P but maybe not. But get it into your record before you got t
paulstrgn
Definitely submit it now. You can take it with you to your C&P but some won't take it (I have had them say they are not allowed to accept anything), even if they do it does not mean they will subm
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