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I believe if you can provide proof of service-aggravation and/or if you were in the service with 10+ years with the condition it's automatically considered service-aggravated you can submit a claim. That's if I'm reading the policy on it properly.

Has anyone ever seen a successful VA claim for a genetic disorder? The issues I'm currently having for my claims are that they're essentially stemming from my genetic disorder (Loeys-Dietz syndrome) but there isn't anything for my genetic disorder itself. My disorder caused my aneurysm that I...

I think, maybe, I could try filing a claim for my genetic disorder itself since I believe this rating was for my aneurysm that was corrected with surgery and not my genetic disorder itself. Would anyone maybe have advice about this going forward?

Trust me, I'm with you. 100%. Does your family have a history of aneurysms, dying from heart issues, etc. or are you the sole one? If they do, you need to get a genetics panel done for connectivity tissue disorders. They found my genetic disorder by digging through my family history and seeing...

Yes. The surgery with my combined genetic disorder means I can't do jobs lifting 40-50+ lbs. I'm not allowed to run, do push-ups, sit-ups, weightlifting etc. because it could potentially worsen my condition. My doctors stated the most I could really do for my health was to eat healthy and I'm...

The aortic aneurysm was removed with open heart surgery. I had an aortic root replacement. I think they've decided to re-rate the aneurysm since I had surgery 4 years ago and reduce it? But this doesn't address my genetic disorder. The exact verbiage in my letter is, "Evaluation of loweys-dietz...

I'm currently in contact with some lawyers about my case. VA recently sent me a decision letter which states their reduction takes effect starting 1 AUG 2023. So I think they're able to start taking on my case.

Greetings, Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong forum. Recently, I got a notification for a proposed reduction in benefits. I have what's currently listed on my notification letter as: "marfans syndrome with aortic dilation (loweys-dietz syndrome with aortic dialation)". Now, there's quite a...

Would looking into a VA disability lawyer in this situation be appropriate?

Would I happen to be in a similar situation then? I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and Loeys-Dietz syndrome (genetic disorder) back in December 2017. My C&P exams from what I can recall were January 2019 or some time around then. So I had been in the MEB process for approximately 2 years...

I'll have to go searching my house for the paperwork from my C&P exams. Also, in the event the DBQ states the condition is permanent would I still need to submit the appeals paperwork through the regional offices or would it be more like calling the VA and talking to the right people to fix a...

So I talked with a VA representative and they stated the next appointment I had in regards to this was the re-evaluation in November 2022. So no re-evaluation in six months from my understanding. It looks like I'm going to have to appeal the VA decision unless there's some other course of action...

Greetings, I received my ratings back today and noticed that I was not rated as permanent regarding my 100% service-connected disorder. My letter reads as follows: "We have assigned a 100 percent evaluation for your Marfans Syndrome with aortic dilation (loweys-dietz syndrome with aortic...

What would you consider a good DOD element to contact? I contacted an office at The Pentagon regarding this but they said it was up to the HR office and it was on the HR office to forward up their issues with the policy if they had any. Also, thanks for the input Dani.

Thanks for the guidance, Ron. Looks like I'm hosed depending on they want to look at it.

Additionally, would anyone know who to contact in regards to this situation for guidance? I've contacted our VA reps and our Department of Labor rep and they mutually agree this wouldn't apply to me. I would like to see if I could contact the Policy Manager's offices for guidance regarding this.

So, as a follow-up, I don't think the 180-day civilian hiring restriction applies in my case. To be specific, I am a Staff Sergeant with 11 years of service being medically retired through the med board. I am currently applying for a federal position but the HR office is stating the 180-day...

Would anyone happen to know if the 180 day civilian hiring restriction for retired military personnel in the NDAA is also applicable to people who retire due to a med board?