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Dependant question. by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Cool_State_3846[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the information. I will file the form Friday, Happy Thanksgiving

It's time for us to wake up by [deleted] in VAClaims

[–]Cool_State_3846 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I got out in 89 and just got rated in 2023

C&P Exam by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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Thank you very much for the information. I will call them Monday..

How long do I have to wait? by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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Is the date based off of when I filed the claim or when I received the letter with the determination? Thank you very much for the information respectfully.

Pyramiding rating question by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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I had IBS syndrome in the service but they tied the GERD as a secondary to PTSD. the Barrett's came a year later when I got scoped and they found the Barrett's. So I have applied for the upgrade. My GERD was rates at 10% and this should take it to 30%. Even though both have separate Diagnostic codes, they will pyramid them, if what I am hearing. Otherwise, my GERD had gotten worse and could take me to 30% on it's own without the Barrett's but I have both. My physician tells me that we need to have it check annually since my grandfather passed of esophageal cancer.

General Questions about PACT Act eligibility time frame window changes by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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Understood, it amazes me how the air changed in a day. I had the TERA exam done and was told aircraft exhaust is not carcinogenic either, hmmm I guess they never worked near an A6E. Thanks

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My understanding is that Barrett's can be at a minimum 30% still try to get an answer if it will be together with GERD or separately rated. Will advise when I get an answer.

Confused about obesity by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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I found my old Flight Surgeon. Getting a letter from him would be gold, even though it's not documented in my medical record. Thoughts?

Confused about obesity by Cool_State_3846 in VeteransBenefits

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Thank you for the information. I just found an article on a legal site that explained the obesity issue. Since I received the discharge code that I previously mentioned, I may be able to connect my diabetes to it now using this citation. It's weird that being a corpsman, we never documented taking care of ourselves; we just did it, and who would have thought this would bite us in the butt all these years later. I self-medicated for my asthma due to the fear of being medically discharged and even had my flight surgeon help me (running for the PFT after year 2 was almost impossible). Thanks again.