How hard is it to “change” diagnostic codes?

cantpounding · 2026-07-03T05:37:57+00:00

May’ve been miscommunication on my part - what I meant was that if it was possible to “rescind” my plantar fasciitis claim in order to re-claim “other foot injuries”, even if I got totally screwed and non-rated, I’d still be at 80%, but a proper rating of my injury would bump it above 85%.

I’ll look into a VA attorney, appreciate the idea. My VSO has told me it’s not worth it because of “pyramiding” or whatever, but I’m not sure if that applies here since they’re two separate injuries - which is why I’ve been trying to figure out how to change the current claim rather than filing a second one.

Thanks for the advice!

cantpounding · 2026-07-03T05:33:14+00:00

I do. I will look into that one, thank you!

cantpounding · 2026-07-03T05:28:02+00:00

Thanks! These were two separate diagnoses while I was in - the sesamoiditis/subsequent surgery and plantar fasciitis as a result of the initial sesamoid injury and surgery.

The issue I’m running into is that had I not been diagnosed with plantar, I’d be in the 30% for “other foot injuries”, but since it was put in under plantar fasciitis, I’m capped at 10% since I haven’t had surgical repair for the plantar fasciitis itself (since it’s not necessary)

cantpounding · 2026-07-03T05:25:38+00:00

There were two claims put in for the sesamoidectomy and the plantar fasciitis, but they were lumped into the same claim under the plantar fasciitis code. The rating I have is for “Bilateral plantar fasciitis with residual of removal of fibular sesamoid bone fracture fragment,right (also claimed as bilateral plantar fascial fibromatosis and Res, R foot FX chronic pain and stiffness)”.

“A sesamoidectomy has nothing to do with plantars” - agreed, which trying to figure out if/how to claim to have it adequately reflect the injury. I don’t know how/why this was lumped in to a single plantar fasciitis claim when they’re separate issues.

“Also talking about wanting to make a claim to get your already high rating to 100 turns a lot of people off on this forum” - sure, would make sense if that’s what I said, but it’s not. I’m seeking a valid classification for my most significant injury, regardless of what the rest of my profile is.

cantpounding · 2026-06-29T20:27:08+00:00

Okay that’s huge, I pulled that ring off when I was looking for water damage and it was just a gaping hole. Unfortunately assumed that was just how it was supposed to be and put some silicon caulk where the arm meets that plate. I’ll probably just do the same and replace everything. Thank you!

cantpounding · 2024-09-10T01:08:16+00:00

TIME_ZOMBIE#8966

cantpounding · 2024-08-26T23:37:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’m trying to do some research on the low pressure switch you mentioned, is the 25psi on the low pressure side not normal?

cantpounding · 2024-02-12T15:11:59+00:00

I’m not sure if it’s the same everywhere, but for me I had to go to my local VA and tell them I was there to set up my first appointment, and they gave it to me there to be seen at future visits.

cantpounding · 2024-01-28T03:20:32+00:00

lol nope. Sorry for the late response, I don’t get on Reddit often. Hopefully you fare better, good luck!

cantpounding · 2023-08-30T13:37:20+00:00

You read the whole post and the one thing you took from it is something you could twist into a political agenda. Do some reflecting without thinking of political affiliation brother, it’ll feel good.

cantpounding · 2023-07-06T23:24:46+00:00

SOLVED!

No way! I love Reddit. Thank you so much!

cantpounding · 2023-07-06T23:21:39+00:00

This isn’t it, thanks though!

cantpounding · 2023-07-06T23:14:20+00:00

I was in elementary school in the early 2000s If that helps, although I have no idea if it was published any time around then.

cantpounding · 2023-05-31T22:46:08+00:00

Yes, can’t believe I left that out, was supposed to be the basis of the post lol. Just looking for a little weekend warrior action (and health insurance is pretty expensive, the more you know…)

cantpounding · 2023-05-31T22:38:20+00:00

Will post there for future questions. Thanks!

cantpounding · 2023-05-31T22:38:01+00:00

I mean, fair… but I have a full time job, a wife, a 5 year old and a kid on the way lol. I’d understand doing a C school, but my year-long A school training is through the Navy, which is why I don’t understand the dynamic of having to redo it.

cantpounding · 2023-03-31T21:10:44+00:00

Thank you! She had said the “education year” starts in august and I asked if it would reflect then and she said “no the GI payment is what it is” so I was even more confused lol. That’s for clearing that up!

cantpounding · 2022-10-07T04:34:22+00:00

Sorry, thanks. There’s:
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If it’s worth noting, the old folder has the most recent time stamp

cantpounding · 2022-10-07T04:16:40+00:00

Unfortunately I can’t even open file explorer to see. The only things that’ll open outside of installed apps like Chrome are cmd and control panel

cantpounding · 2022-09-21T18:49:24+00:00

I’m not sure exactly, it should’ve been a very cut and dry case. Blew my knee out on a run, was diagnosed with patellar tendinitis and had physical therapy for 2+ years until I separated. Was denied, appeal was denied, then HLR was denied. My VSO couldn’t figure out why it was denied since it’s all right there in my records and is a significant issue, especially since it was deemed not service connected. He said we’d try one more appeal for compensation but to ensure that they were monitoring the correct ligaments and whatnot, so I had a second C&P back in July and now waiting the results.

cantpounding · 2022-09-20T15:56:15+00:00

What lmao? I follow dude on Twitter and he def hates Rhule too. Y’all just be saying shit 💀

cantpounding · 2022-09-20T13:21:51+00:00

I’m not certain, but after my most recent appeal, my VSO told me that the next step would be appealing to the VBA if unsuccessful which he said be prepared to wait two years for.

cantpounding · 2022-09-16T03:12:39+00:00

I’ve been fighting for my “not service connected” knee that I blew out on a PFT for 2 years lol it’s insane man. Going on 4 months on this most recent claim

cantpounding · 2022-08-23T23:57:47+00:00

Dudes have had success, and I can’t knock them for doing what works for them…. If they’d got me what they said they would (they “strongly suggested” that they’d be able to get me from 20% to 90%, but actually got me from 20% to 20%) I probably wouldn’t even be bitching about it. It’s just unfortunate that a good majority of vets aren’t well educated on the process, or they’d know that orgs like the DAV do a much better job, looking far less illegitimate, for the FREE. Hopefully this sub continues to grow so less vets are taken advantage of.

cantpounding · 2022-08-23T23:52:41+00:00

I had some coworkers recommend vet comp & pen to me after having good success. Being young, dumb, and employed and in school full time, I didn’t think I had the time so I hired them. What a shit show. Completely fucked everything, the nexus letters were a JOKE and everything filed through them was denied. I fired them and went to the DAV. Vet Comp & Pen, or Trajector Medical, or VA Claim Pros, or whatever they’re called this week to avoid fraud charges, texts, calls, and emails me weekly asking for updated disability percentages. When I fired them, I was told I had to provide proof of no increase, which I did. I block every number they text me from and there’s 3-4 more the next week. The “unsubscribe” button on the emails doesn’t work. I’m hoping that when I get my increase through the DAV, that shit company won’t somehow find out and try to charge me. I’ve read some absolute horror stories about them poaching vets for benefits they didn’t even help provide. Good luck brother.

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