Hello, I am already 100% and SMC S1/SMC K1. I have additional disabilities, some denied and some not yet submitted. These disabilities currently wouldn't increase me beyond SMC S & K. But in the future I expect it will.
My current individual ratings:
100% Panic Disorder /w Agoraphobia.
100% COPD
30% IBS
20% Degenerative Arthritis & IVDS of thoracolumbar spine
20% Radiculopathy (lower left - sciatic nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower right - sciatic nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower left - femoral nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower right - femoral nerve)
10% Tinnitus
0% Bilat Hearing Loss
0% ED
My denied disabilities:
Bilat foot condition
OSA - sleep apnea
Obesity
My unclaimed disabilities:
Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy (below knees)
I first tried OSA secondary to Panic Disorder. Then tried Obesity secondary to Panic Disorder to bridge the gap between OSA and Panic Disorder. I now need Obesity to bridge the gap between Diabetes & Diabetic Neuropathy and Panic Disorder.
I am trying to establish a path to eventual LOU (or, God forbid, amputation) for my feet or legs below the knees. I already have balance problems.
1st question. Should I even try to claim Diabetic Neuropathy since I already have 4 separate 20% ratings to both lower extremities? Wait until after Diabetes is SC? I want to avoid losing SMC S if Diabetic Neuropathy replaces those four 20% ratings with possible lower rating(s) until a higher SMC is likely. EDIT: I just realized that this shouldn't be a problem since I have two 100% ratings. The COPD is a recent rating. I was obsessed with the 100 + 60 for so long the second 100% hadn't yet changed my thinking.
2nd question. Should I pursue OSA? I don't see anything to gain.
3rd Question. Is A&A a possibility? I live alone. I constantly forget medications. I need help taking care of my feet. Due to back, foot and lower leg pain, I can't stand long enough to shower regularly. Or to cook, so it is either microwave or DoorDash. I applied for and was denied Homemaker and Home Health Care Aid from the VA. EDIT: My home is also messy. Like trash everywhere. Like a hoarder but with trash. I'm so embarrassed by it, I almost didn't include in this post.
Please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let me know.
Thanks,
B. Leggett
Edited by bleggett29 Added to question 3. Just realized 100 +60 for SMC S is no longer a problem for me
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Hello, I am already 100% and SMC S1/SMC K1. I have additional disabilities, some denied and some not yet submitted. These disabilities currently wouldn't increase me beyond SMC S & K. But in the future I expect it will.
My current individual ratings:
100% Panic Disorder /w Agoraphobia.
100% COPD
30% IBS
20% Degenerative Arthritis & IVDS of thoracolumbar spine
20% Radiculopathy (lower left - sciatic nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower right - sciatic nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower left - femoral nerve)
20% Radiculopathy (lower right - femoral nerve)
10% Tinnitus
0% Bilat Hearing Loss
0% ED
My denied disabilities:
Bilat foot condition
OSA - sleep apnea
Obesity
My unclaimed disabilities:
Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy (below knees)
I first tried OSA secondary to Panic Disorder. Then tried Obesity secondary to Panic Disorder to bridge the gap between OSA and Panic Disorder. I now need Obesity to bridge the gap between Diabetes & Diabetic Neuropathy and Panic Disorder.
I am trying to establish a path to eventual LOU (or, God forbid, amputation) for my feet or legs below the knees. I already have balance problems.
1st question. Should I even try to claim Diabetic Neuropathy since I already have 4 separate 20% ratings to both lower extremities? Wait until after Diabetes is SC? I want to avoid losing SMC S if Diabetic Neuropathy replaces those four 20% ratings with possible lower rating(s) until a higher SMC is likely. EDIT: I just realized that this shouldn't be a problem since I have two 100% ratings. The COPD is a recent rating. I was obsessed with the 100 + 60 for so long the second 100% hadn't yet changed my thinking.
2nd question. Should I pursue OSA? I don't see anything to gain.
3rd Question. Is A&A a possibility? I live alone. I constantly forget medications. I need help taking care of my feet. Due to back, foot and lower leg pain, I can't stand long enough to shower regularly. Or to cook, so it is either microwave or DoorDash. I applied for and was denied Homemaker and Home Health Care Aid from the VA. EDIT: My home is also messy. Like trash everywhere. Like a hoarder but with trash. I'm so embarrassed by it, I almost didn't include in this post.
Please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let me know.
Thanks,
B. Leggett
Edited by bleggett29Added to question 3. Just realized 100 +60 for SMC S is no longer a problem for me
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