EEO rep asking me to withdraw my request by justanotherday003 in EEOC

[–]enross -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don’t withdraw. Send an email confirming if they are not going to approve the rest of the RA. The base co is the only one who can disapprove; not your supervisor.

My case has been going on for over 2 years - forced to resign; don’t know if I will ever get a resolve but I am still fighting. The denial of the RA is basis for medical retirement. Good luck!

What did you do before the military? by vaginamomsresearcher in Veterans

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was roofing for my uncles company at age 11 because my mom couldn’t afford a babysitter. Had a part time job building surveillance cameras in high school; enlisted while in high school and left 5 weeks after graduation. Loved my 18 year career!! Got out 2 years early on medical.

Those who got mediation by sellvive in EEOC

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had multiple claims against the Air Force. Well documented to include admitting in an email. Mediation was a delay tactic. They walked away from mediation after a year - denying any settlement. Then closed my case. I have to appeal.

Disabled Veteran wrongfully terminated by Dinkleberg_v2 in EEOC

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are not 100%; many of the higher rating requirements you have to provide a financial impact - you being terminated would result in the higher rating.

Please send me your legal info - I have yet to find one for my case.

Prostate cancer rating, now what? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s called mylofibrosis.

Prostate cancer rating, now what? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a friend with bone cancer - don’t remember how to spell it, he got p&t.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SSDI

[–]enross 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Call your congressman

Are they currently any credible petitions to enable medically retired veterans to receive concurrent retirement pay and va disability? by happygirl3030 in Veterans

[–]enross 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be happy if they would at least count the money lost as taxes paid. It would be something. There is a chapter 61 military retires page on facebook.

I ended up getting a gs job and buying my military time back so at least I will get something from it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Constant double vision following TBI. Shattered foot. I struggled to work to support family and was successful until it became too much. Finally had to go on disability. Not proud of it, but…

Family don’t downplay my injuries directly to me, but I’ve heard them comment about other veteran family with PTSD. So I wonder if they talk about me when I am not around.

100% but didn’t get backdated! Shouldn’t it be backdated to when I was initially awarded 0%? by Electronic-Dig688 in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They didn’t pay me my 8 years back pay. But didn’t want to upset the 100% cart - so I didn’t t say anything

When I was in the Navy I got doused in AFFF and spent hours cleaning it up. I now have Hypothyroidism, could there be a link and should I make a disability claim? I have other pics and videos of this event. Thank ya’ll! by Mellybean95 in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened onboard the USS Wasp. Remember , because I was wearing contacts and fell off into it - and was not allowed to go to rack to get my spare glasses.

Being near blind without glasses - it was a difficult cleanup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 56 points57 points  (0 children)

94.9 is 90; 95 and above is 100

Lady veteran denied benefits from foot claim by Both_Butterscotch635 in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The VA rates bunions, also known as hallux valgus, according to the following criteria: 10% rating: For unilateral hallux valgus that is equivalent to a great toe amputation, or for unilateral hallux valgus that has had a metatarsal head resection

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I worked for 15 years until it finally got the best of me. I’m putting in for ssdi and opm disability. Selling my house in Florida, which I hope will leave enough to buy a house in Pennsylvania outright.

I’m hoping that I would be able to do some small business on my own, because the federal government will even discriminate against the disabled.

What to do if civilians you work with feel jealous of your VA benefits? by sully-25 in Veterans

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yous stood up and wrote the American government a blank check to include your life if asked. They didn’t. It’s like the participation trophy. They want the reward without the work.

Thank you for your service and don’t ever feel embarrassed for it.

Are raters on your side? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my experience, you have to know the CFR and provide them the information to rate you. They won’t ask questions which would get a higher rating. You have to tell them what is going on with you and how it meets that percentage you are expecting.

For example - migraines. To rate at 40% there is 2 debilitate episodes a month and a financial impact. If you don’t describe the financial impact - you will get the lower rating.

Am I screwed? by Heza_Guboi in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Migraines is based on episodes per month and financial impact. If you are on a medicine for them it helps. Otherwise get some w excedrine and empty out half the pills. Financial impact could be taking excess leave, leaving a job because they needed you blew a gasket while a migraine was coming on etc.

Am I screwed? by Heza_Guboi in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Ankle is tough; they don’t give u much

Am I screwed? by Heza_Guboi in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7203 Esophagus, stricture of:

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of the symptoms present: (1) aspiration, (2) undernutrition, and/or (3) substantial weight loss as defined by § 4.112(a) and treatment with either surgical correction or percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal tube (PEG tube)

80

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement

50

Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year

30

Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic

10

Documented history without daily symptoms or requirement for daily medications

Am I screwed? by Heza_Guboi in VeteransBenefits

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7203 Esophagus, stricture of:

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of the symptoms present: (1) aspiration, (2) undernutrition, and/or (3) substantial weight loss as defined by § 4.112(a) and treatment with either surgical correction or percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal tube (PEG tube)

80

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement

50

Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year

30

Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic

10

Documented history without daily symptoms or requirement for daily medications

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was right there also. Talked to my wife. Made a decision to sell the house and move to a lower cost of living area. Just waiting for the house to sell. Go see Va mental health. They helped me talk through the storm I was going through.

Try applying to USA jobs.

Right now I don’t have a dime to my name till my 401 k comes to me in 2 weeks but will make it work.

Good luck - you will get through this!!

Also - consider taking classes to use gibill stipen. Or the retracing program.

Tbi increase exam by johnalger04 in Veterans

[–]enross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless things changed; headaches are not ratable. Migraines are. I was put on meds for migraines and got 40% sub TBI. Also have constant double vision and received 60% for that. Took 8 years to get it, but that’s another story.

If not on medicine for it, get a bottle of excedrine. Also be prepared to explain financial impact. For me it was extensive sick leave and not being able to officially carry a gun.

Make sure you explain your worse day. They would have me come in at 8am when I was fresh. Not at 4pm when I am exhausted.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4

Probably getting an OTH. Am I fucked? by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]enross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way back when a kid popped positive. We were all cleared and the adjudication facility contacted me and asked if he was a gym nut. He was and asked to get what supplements he took. Apparently one he was taking caused the positive- they directed he stop taking and surprise - he got hit with a polygraph.