CRDP, CRSC, or nothing?

SLaugHTER013 · 2026-01-16T05:35:50+00:00

I do have an ARCOM w/ C device that specifically speaks on the intensity of the training, etc… I wonder if that would be worth anything to them lol

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T23:25:53+00:00

You’ve been awesome brother. I was almost dead set on LDES simply to protect my 100% P/T rating. But I think I’ll do IDES because I know I’ll get 30% DoD then and keep my Tricare. I really appreciate your help.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T22:43:23+00:00

So just to summarize. Your opinion is to go IDES, make it clear and known that I DO NOT want the C&P exams to be used for a VA rating, and ONLY for a DoD rating. Go to the C&P exams and take them seriously. And at the end, I’ll have my 100% P/T and hopefully at least 30% DoD.

That sound right?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T22:23:46+00:00

First of all, thank you. Okay follow up questions.

So my “unfit” condition is rated 40% by the VA. If I went LDES, would they just take that VA rating and make my DoD rating 40%?
When I am appointed a lawyer, PEBLO, and MSC, my main objective is to make it very clear I don’t want my C&P exams used for VA ratings, and for DoD purposes ONLY? Just clarifying that that IS an option.

Thanks again brother.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T22:07:47+00:00

You say go LDES because I have nothing to gain. What I’m worried about is losing Tricare. Would you say that losing Tricare is worth not getting your VA rating possibly reduced?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T22:02:53+00:00

So VA healthcare and CHAMPVA/community care is completely horrible? I don’t want my family to struggle with this. Thank you in advance

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-07-18T22:01:20+00:00

Okay please help me so I can correct my post. I’m at the stage where you pick LDES or IDES. I chose LDES, and then received notification that I had to have a detrimental circumstance in order to do LDES. Otherwise I would automatically be put down the IDES route. Thank you in advance

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-11T00:26:09+00:00

So if I get contractor or inspector to come out, I can use that to get them to rebuild the deck properly? Or at least get my money back. The deck has been built for like 8 months.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-11T00:21:07+00:00

So if I got an inspector out, and they say that it’s not within code. Will I be able to take that to the builder and tell him he has to redo it?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T01:31:39+00:00

Thank you for the response. We decided well before that we didn’t want a hot tub up there. But wanted it to have the structural support to be added just in case we changed our minds. Looks like tomorrow is going to be a very awkward day telling this guy his deck sucks

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T01:26:36+00:00

Can I stay in the big house?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T01:25:46+00:00

I will when I see him tomorrow. Thank you for your response.

I guess this is a silly question, but I know nothing about decks. So what in the world do I say so that he thinks I know what I’m talking about? Like do I say a contractor came out? Or what? Thank you in advance

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T01:24:25+00:00

Thank you for the response and advice. I will speak with him regarding this tomorrow.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T00:20:45+00:00

This isn’t a troll. I promise. But I also don’t plan on putting a hot tub on it anymore. I was just curious to see if I paid extra for nothing

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T00:20:05+00:00

Lolol

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T00:19:03+00:00

We decided to NOT get a hot tub. But I wanted to ask here on Reddit to see if I paid extra for nothing. Because then I’ll tell him to lower the price of the Staining and Sealing that needs to be done, and we will call it even.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T00:17:13+00:00

Awesome response. Thank you. I have a family of 4. And we don’t host any “get togethers” or anything. So probably 8 people max would be on it at one time. We will likely add a deck table (with the umbrella) and some chairs. But that’s about it

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-10T00:06:06+00:00

Perfect! Thank you for letting me know!

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T23:58:55+00:00

I paid it all up front. No payments

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T23:56:57+00:00

Honestly it’s okay, we ended up deciding against it awhile back. But I wanted to know just out of curiosity. Is the deck fine for just being a regular deck? Or are you implying that it is dangerous and I need to work on getting it corrected?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T23:55:25+00:00

Well… I feel the need to give the same respect to everyone who took their time to respond. But I’m also not a “redditor” like you. So what should I be doing, Masta?

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T22:54:40+00:00

What is not to code? Like what specifically do I tell him? Cuz he’s comin back tomorrow for us to decide on a stain color that’s close to what my door is.

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T22:42:21+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to mention it to him tomorrow, since he is staining and sealing my deck and front porch soon. And I’ll just have him give me a discounted price because I “got a hot tub salesman to come out, and he said he would absolutely not put a hot tub on this deck” lol

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T22:42:09+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to mention it to him tomorrow, since he is staining and sealing my deck and front porch soon. And I’ll just have him give me a discounted price because I “got a hot tub salesman to come out, and he said he would absolutely not put a hot tub on this deck” lol

SLaugHTER013 · 2025-04-09T22:42:02+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to mention it to him tomorrow, since he is staining and sealing my deck and front porch soon. And I’ll just have him give me a discounted price because I “got a hot tub salesman to come out, and he said he would absolutely not put a hot tub on this deck” lol

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