Posted on Apr 8, 2016
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I went to Fort Eustsis for my VA exam, I was told not to take pain medicine. So when the VA was testing me for range of motion, I was in a lot of pain so they opted not to do it. I told them it was fine but they didn't listen. Now I have a narsom that says I didn't want to do it and the lowest possible VA rating. What can I do to fix there mistake and get myself a fair rating?
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Cpl Chad Perry
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That sounds odd. I did the same thing with my herniated disc. I quit taking pain meds before my C&P exam. During the exam I was in so much pain I could hardly walk. The examiner got a little rough with me when he tried to force me to bend and twist during the range of motion part. I screamed in pain through the whole thing. Even though some people told me this doctor was a huge prick, he got me a pretty high rating. I would challenge this one.
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM
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Edited 8 y ago
SPC (Join to see) ,
It cannot hurt to bring this to the attention of your VA rep and request a second doctor's opinion. However, bear in mind with all due respect that there is a reason why they go to school for an additional 10-16 years after we graduate High School, to not only earn the title but to master their chosen craft and change lives. On the other side, without attempting to diagnose yourself, no one is better informed of your body than you. When something is not right, it is important that you clearly communicate it. Best of luck moving forward.
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL ,
Thank you kindly sir! SPC (Join to see) , sound advice from a knowledgeable sphere of influence. Besides, also more spot on as experience serves as the best teacher. He has been where you are going. Can't wait to retire!! 36 months and a wake up!!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM - Roger that inbox me with your e-mail got some info for you!
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SSG Elizabeth R
SSG Elizabeth R
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I don't agree with your point of view. Just because someone is a doctor, doesn't mean they know what they are doing. In 2016, I was evaluated by a "doctor" that got his education in Mexico, and had no idea what going on...on top of that, he had just been hired by the VA in Texas, and had issues pronouncing a lot of the medical terminology to me.
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MCPO Roger Collins
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When I retired from the Navy, I had the same situation, there were times that I could not get out of bed without assistance and to get into my vehicle, I had to slide in carefully. The Navy rated me at 10%, which gave me a 20% tax break on my retired pay. I found that honesty is not your friend, since when they had me do the range of motion, I really tried to get through the pain and do what they asked me to do. Many told me later to go to the VA, which I did, they gave me a cursory exam and held it at 10%. Even with X-rays that showed the bulging disk in my back. It is worth a try, but don't hope for miracles.
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