Big Brown Envelope but problems
My husband filed for an increase in his service connected back injury on 11/15/11. Yesterday we received the decision. We requested an increase in the rating for his back due to the need for...
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Welcome aboard. I have had 4 failed spinal surgeries and a host of related issues due to permanent nerve damage. So I can empathize with your husband. I think the exam in January was rendered moot by...
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Would he not have been entitled to an increase in his service connected back problem from tht time we filed in 11/11 until the surgery in 04/12 based on the 1/12 C&P?
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Possibly. Did he request/receive a copy of the C&P exam report? If so, what does it say? If not, get one before you consider filing a notice of disagreement (NOD). Representation from any...
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He is represented by the State Vet Rep Office out of Tifton GA. However they have had nothing to do with this claim. Everytime we asked them to submit something they said "Oh just mail it yourself"...
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Your husband also needs to find better representation. That's pathetic and unacceptable in my opinion. Try the DAV, VFW or American Legion. Their assistance is free of charge. You don't even have...
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He recently joined the American Legion...just got his first magazine from them yesterday also.
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Excellent! Get with them. Be sure to sign the power of attorney so that they can represent him to the VA.
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I also had a Spinal Fusion in Feb. 2010.I had been rated 10% before the operation.I received 100% for 3 months for convalescence...automatic.Applied for increase...........had C&P in Mar. 2011.The...
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