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parkee99
Just received my rating after a 20 year career in the USAF. I used the pre-separation program and started the process back in Aug 2006. I officially retired 1 Mar 07. I was told I would here something sometime in May 07. To my surprise the big yellow envelope came this weekend and I was awarded a combined rating of 80%. It was more than expected but I still have questions about the outcome.
I was awarded the following:
degenerative joint diseas, degenerative dics disease c-spine 20%
degenerative dics disease l-spine 20%
osteoarthritis bilat feet 10%
left knee djd 10%
rt knee 10%
left shoudler strain (minor) 10%
right shoulder strain(major) 10%
tinnitus 10%
sinusitis surgery x3 with skin graft 10%
allergic rhinitis 10%
gastrointestinal reflux disease 10%
I received a a 0% rating on 11 other items. I did not realize there were that many items up for a claim. My C&P exam took 3 1/2-4 hours and the nurse practitioner was very thorough.
My question is should I appeal anything or just leave it alone? I feel fortunate to receive such a high rating, especially after reading this forum for the past 2 months. I received a 0% rating for high blood pressure. My bp is usually in the 150's over 90's on meds. We have tried 3 different meds and nothing has worked. On my last eye exam the optometrist told me he could see changes in the arteries in my eyes due to elevated bp.
The other question is my back, I have to take pain meds daily and I know it will only get worse. I have several herniated discs in my L-spine and T-spine. Even if I get a higher rating of 40% I would still only be at 40% by VA math.
My GERD is bad(even n meds twice a day) and I have sub-sternal chest pain regularly and was noted on my exam and records. In my entitlement letter, it stated I would not receive the next highest rating 30% unless I was having substernal chest pressure or left arm pain.
My VARO is Oakland but my file was sent to Salt Lake due to back up. I have since moved to Arizona. Should I now transfer my file here? I assume if I appeal anything, they will schedule me for another C&P exam and I would have to be local.
I would appreciate any advice. Thanks to all for all of the great information on this site!
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