Posted on Oct 21, 2021
I have have had a combined rating of 60% for two conditions going on ~15 years. If I add new disabilities, will my existing be reassessed?
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I don't want to risk a lower rating by having my existing conditions reassessed but want to be compensated for all of my conditions. Will my longstanding conditions be reassessed if I file to add two new conditions?
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Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Posted 3 y ago
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38 CFR AKA the VETERANS BIBLE currently states you can be re-evaluated up to 20 yrs or over age of 55. Even if at 100% permanent you still get re-evaluated when you apply for benefits. Also read up on m21-1
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You will need to be able to prove that the disabilities you wish to add are service connected and were not developed due to lifestyle choices or non-service related I.E. diabetes from over eating or broken leg due to a car accident that now limits your movement.
all conditions will be assessed and any pertinent information about the condition to include any improved function or degradation will be evaluated. you could theoretically get a higher or lower rating.
all conditions will be assessed and any pertinent information about the condition to include any improved function or degradation will be evaluated. you could theoretically get a higher or lower rating.
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Cpl Karl Jones
So I could potentially get no rating for the new conditions (sinusitis and tinnitus).
I have evidence of long term sinusitis, including a surgery. This is now service connected to service in Iraq.
Tinnitus has been present since discharge but I was never tested/rated for it.
I have evidence of long term sinusitis, including a surgery. This is now service connected to service in Iraq.
Tinnitus has been present since discharge but I was never tested/rated for it.
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It depends on your type of discharge from the Marines. Were you medically retired, or do you get "severance" pay?
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Cpl Karl Jones
An Honorable discharge and I received severance pay. It wasn't until recently I found out it wasn't a medical discharge.
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