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Thank you for the info. What i did was compile all my eveidence ie: NMCSD Balboa medical facility in San Diego, eveidence ... Mri... surgeries and what not. I had them in chronilogial order. When i went to file and increase with the VSO he told me they dont take any paper work that i have...

Good morning all, Was curious to know if anyone has the ball park area of how long it takes for a VA % increase evaluation to go through the system. I filed with a VSO at my local VA. Had some mri and surgeries done while still actice duty but the evidence that was sent with my Package at the...

Ok, will that include the last base pay with bah, bas. Or is it just the sold back leave and severance that they audit?

Was wondering... 10% DOD Chron's 30% VA Getting out of the Navy this Friday the 27th and selling back days of leave. About how long does it take to get the last paycheck , severance, your leave sold back and the VA pay.

If i was to persay get 10% DOD and 30% VA, and was getting out 28 June, when would i actually see the pay in severance and or va disability that doesnt pertain to my PEBable disability. Would it be on the first of the following month, or do they hold that check for a while. I keep seeing post...

Surgery for Small Intestine resection of 8'' on 12Jun. Than hopefully while on con leave my findings come in. Reconsideration here we come

Thanks to all for replying. I was told by my case manager that my proposed ratings were 10%DOD , 30%VA. My package is at providence. It was mailed out 13 mar 2012. My GI doc is well aware of the condition getting worse as i have been in the ER a few times since the package has been mailed...

Going in for surgery on June 12 2012 for a small bowel resection that has been an on going battle with chrons. Stating that my doctors dictation said i was in remission back in early march when my board was sent out, how can i go about adding this chrons condintion worsening, and having a small...

I have also brought up the same question to my VA MSC. The closed claim from clevland " Regulatory or procedural Review'' is just stating that you have been accepted into VR&E and 20% or greater on your VA claim.

Try calling this number for PEB in DC......202-685-6419. Ask for Sandy;)

Ok, sorry to hear about your diagnosis as well. I was seen in the ER back in July of 2011 and was in the hospital for about 7 days. Colonoscopy procedure done and the results were positive with chron's. Started my 1st LIMDU and than tol doc after 1st limdu was up just to start the PEB because...

Had a question and was hoping someone had some insight. Have Chron's and awating findings. Started out with Doc's dictation stating i was responding to meds and in remission. now after package mailed out had a few flares and need surgery. What is Chron's labeled as in the VASRAD especially now...

Have a similar situation. Was diagnosed with Chron's disease in JULY 2011. After seeing the deoc a few time and being placed on MEB / PEB his dictation stated i was in remission and responding to meds. Well a mont and a halph later been to the ER 2 times and had an mri. Results show i have...

Yes, go in there acting as if it was on your worst day of pain. Your not lying, who's to say you feel ok that day but two weeks later your Range of motion is really hindered and you have allot of pain. ;)

I was wondering why a specific disease with for instance the eyes, and taking immunosuppressants are rated at 60% or higher if the medication is taken longer than a few months. With Chron's disease I take a heavy dose of immunosuppressants and there is nothing that is stated in the digestive...

HI all that have posted to this thread so far. I was diagnosed with chron's in July of 2011. Was started on budesonied and immuran. After changing meds from immuran to 6mp And back to immuran again still had alot of cramping and pain with 4 to 5 bathroom trips a day. After second colonoscopy...

Navy sir. I have heard that lately of a few cases that were taken to the formal appeal and ended being found fit for full but not worldwide deploy able. I don't want that to be this case. Although being diagnosed with an incurable disease like Chron's, I don't see the board coming back at me...

About to get my finding any day now. Case Mgr. says proposed 10% DOD and 30 % VA. Only stipulation on my Chrons is I Need surgery now?????

Thank you for your fast response Mike. I was rated for anxiety / depression, tennitus. But also have new mri results with torn tendon in my left ankle that wasnt added at the time of my VA appts. If i appeal to a formal board is there a chance that they could find me fit even though I have...

Hi all, New to the forum here but would like to see if someone could answer my question. was diagnosed with Chrons Disease on JUL2011. Started on Budesonide and Immuran. Had some side effects and switched back and fourth between 6MP and now back to Immuran. Had a few bad flares sending me...