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You would do it if you are unable to retain gainfull employment.

If you are not happy with these findings you have to non-concur. My husband had the same injury. Have they not performed the surgical repair? If not, you should contact Jason, they should put you on TDRL fix you then evaluate you when your stable for rating. The surgery requires total...

These are the VASRD codes. you can find them here on this site. The VA uses them to rate veterans. The military is SUPPOSED to use them too. Next to each code there should be a condition listed. If you look these up, you can get an idea of what they are. Here is the link Linked VA Schedule...

When you apply it's almost a standard response to deny benies, Then you have to fight, which takes quite some time, from what I understand this was quicker than most due to the priority they are giving OIF vets.

Sorry I really don't know.

did you have a LOD? is it combat related?

:D The adjudicator judge whatever, was fairly cool, didn't ask me much, went off commander statement, and psyc statement. WOO HOO

I totally agree with Jason, If it gets too much, tell them, my husband has been going through his since 8-07. It gets REALLY hard on him. It totally sucks. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICES!

If you get your 20 year, you'll be entitled to CRDP.

Ink, Have you joined the lawsuit?

Just taking a poll. Let us know

You should keep a diary of your migraines, how severe, did you have to lay down, go to the ER, etc. It will help with your rating. As far as the PTSD, my husband is 100% P/T with the VA. He has been told the migraines seem to be somehow connected to PTSD, so is high blood pressure. So he...

I don't have answers for your Med Hold comment, how often do you have migraines? Are you keeping a diary on them? Have you been evaluated for PTSD?

Okay student, just sent you another PM. Let me know if you get it.

Thats where my husband is going for his. Ft. Knox has been really good so far. If you get Ms. Stewart for a PEBLO your in good hands on getting your packet together, and appointments made. You need 30% or higher for a medical retirement with benies with the reserves so you have enough time...

You should speak to maparker, he is an advocate for us, and knows intimately the perils of the board. He'll tell the story, but do us all a favor, TELL IT LIKE IT IS! The citizens our military have fought for (our elected officials approved these wars) need to know what they have sanctioned on...

Ink, we try not to get into whether or not we should have gone to war on this site, I encourage anyone who disagrees with the motive of Iraq and Afganistan, or any other conflict to take action with their reps. We try to help military in conflict with policy here. I personally have gotten more...

Thanks both of you, Yes carnelli I was asking you, sorry I got off topic. wadman, your one tough person! Guess I'll see a doc after hubby gets through the MEB.

Yet another great article LTC. I have been printing these up, all of them, and sending them to my reps, demanding they do something. I will put money and time against them to vote them out of office if they don't. Forum members, please take action. We are the only ones who can help us. It's a...

I sent you a PM.