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Sgt Spencer Sikder
PFC Al Sethre, just make sure your medical documentation supports the level you thought you should get. The bottom of the following link, "Part 4" takes you to what the medical evidence must reflect to get a particularly assigned rating. If the medical evidence doesn't show what you think it should, then you need to get more medical evidence to support your claim. If there isn't any more medical evidence, then recognize you are rated appropriately.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/topic-compensation-pension.asp
http://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/topic-compensation-pension.asp
Compensation and Pension Materials - Web Automated Reference Material System
List of Veterans Benefits Administration Benefits Topics
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There will be a new C&P performed. Additionally the adjudicator at VA will review your medical treatment records to see what the VA docs have done with your medical condition to see if it's worse or better. One of the biggest failures we as veterans face is continuance of the medical treatment. Once the checks start coming in, many veterans stop going to their appointments, so then there are no records. VA presumes you have gotten better and low and behold, your rating is lowered. I know of 100% who are now 70% as a result. If you have seen outside doctors, get copies of those records and send them in for consideration. When you see the C&P doctor, be as detailed and descriptive as possible. If it's PTSD, bring someone with you who can attest to your condition and how it affects your ADLs (activities of daily living). Many times the C&P doctor won't allow these witnesses to speak, but do whatever you can to insist. If you have recent medical documentation that highlights the points you want to bring out, try giving the C&P evaluator a copy. They won't take it, again do whatever you can to get them to accept it. One never knows from the notes the C&P evaluator takes if there is a question later in the day when they complete the package and that evidence you left them could have the answer. Expect to be there a while. Review your previous medical history and ensure consistency. There is a thing I say when asked, "how are you." I usually respond, "better now that I see you." Sometimes that opens up the conversation with, "oh, you weren't doing well?"
I wish you well in your recovery and hope for better tomorrows.
I wish you well in your recovery and hope for better tomorrows.
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Yes I had my Co Pay Plan reevaluated a few months ago..& had to provide the VA with last years 1040 Tax Return and then fill out a financial statement.. I now do not have to pay for visits to the VA & get my Medications at a reasonable price...
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