Hello, I was diagnosed with Arthritis on my left foot and was awarded 20% disability. As time went by I needed surgery and on August 2019 I completed the surgery. During the surgery the doctor had to place a plate across my foot with seven screws. My foot has been swollen since (Can’t fit a shoe) and with a lot of pain. I cannot move my toes and have to use a cane (prescribed) to walk. My wife helps me around with bathing and dressing. I was awarded a temporary 100% until February only because of the surgery but I’m back at 20% now. I am also loosing my job because I cannot perform my duties under my current condition. I don’t know how to apply for this claim. I thought about TDIU but I have a couple of properties and collect rent so I don’t think I qualify. Nonetheless I’m reaching out to see if I can get some advise on the options I may have to file this correctly. Perhaps I can only file for an increase but I’m not sure. Any advise will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Hello, I was diagnosed with Arthritis on my left foot and was awarded 20% disability. As time went by I needed surgery and on August 2019 I completed the surgery. During the surgery the doctor had to place a plate across my foot with seven screws. My foot has been swollen since (Can’t fit a shoe) and with a lot of pain. I cannot move my toes and have to use a cane (prescribed) to walk. My wife helps me around with bathing and dressing. I was awarded a temporary 100% until February only because of the surgery but I’m back at 20% now. I am also loosing my job because I cannot perform my duties under my current condition. I don’t know how to apply for this claim. I thought about TDIU but I have a couple of properties and collect rent so I don’t think I qualify. Nonetheless I’m reaching out to see if I can get some advise on the options I may have to file this correctly. Perhaps I can only file for an increase but I’m not sure. Any advise will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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