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automan2100
Hello Everyone,
I am a 100% SC P&T since 2003. Recently I lost vision in my left eye (diabetic retinopathy) and now have a raging case of rheumatoid arthritis coupled with dupatryn's contracture. I have great difficulty in getting around and the stairs in my house are killing me. I have issues trying to grip stuff with my hands and have trouble typing. I have a zero rating for diabetic retinopathy, but have not filed on the rheumatoid arthritis nor dupatryn's contracture yet. I'm worried that if I file the new claims it could open up my previous claims for re-evaluation. I am currently 55 years old. I know I can claim rheumatoid arthritis as a secondary to diabetes mellitus and establish service connection like I did with hypothyroidism. If I leave out my retinopathy and just file on the rheumatoid arthritis and dupatryn's contracture of both hands will that help me avoid a re-evaluation on my other stuff? I mean I could wait until I reach the 20 year mark...? Any help or suggestions welcomed!!!
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