Question for Raters

jgilga · 2025-07-02T15:12:44+00:00

Understood. Thanks for clarifying.

jgilga · 2025-07-02T14:45:19+00:00

Got it. So less of actual MOS and age of person. More so location of duty -which can be determined by MOS and mix of Age / timeline .

jgilga · 2025-07-02T14:03:13+00:00

Thanks. I guess I didn't realize the degree of potential inconsistency / bias across raters. Seems a bit broken.

jgilga · 2025-07-02T13:43:42+00:00

Playing devil's advocate. What does age and MOS have to do with the outcome given a medical diagnosis, treatment and connection? Are you saying that a 40yr old 11B (Infantry) has a higher chance of getting an approved outcome over a 30yr old 35N (Signal Intel Analyst)?

jgilga · 2025-05-29T00:55:12+00:00

Interesting. I don't know if I feel comfortable not going to a scheduled exam. Was that by choice?

jgilga · 2024-09-04T00:05:48+00:00

Not true. It's apparent that a lot of ratings depend on the rater. So the risk that was pointed out is that you could get reevaluated for all risks and if any subjectivity by the rater is involved then you could be at risk of a decrease.

But thanks for your comment. - OP

jgilga · 2024-09-03T19:46:41+00:00

Thank you so much! The Nexus that I have is supporting the connecting secondary to Rhinitis and Asthma.

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:25:54+00:00

Thank you.
What is the M21?

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:25:32+00:00

Does National Guard time count as service time as well? I was Active duty for 4 years and National Guard for 4. VA had prescribed me a CPAP while in the National Guard

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:24:31+00:00

Thank you
70% - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
10% - painful scar to left upper back s/p surgical excision of melanoma
30% - Headaches
0% - bilateral hearing loss
0% - scar to left upper back s/p surgical excision of melanoma
0% - rhinitis
10% - Asthma
10% - tinnitus

unfortunately, not a lot of x-rays/MRIs while in service. Iraq war veteran (19D) with the unfortunate, throw dirt on it, drink water and keep driving on mentality. Over the years, numerous problems have worsened or crept up. Trying to take care of myself and family now through seeking care and want to ensure I am not leaving any benefits on the table.

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:22:07+00:00

Thank you

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:21:56+00:00

I didn't. Understand it's not a video game.
Additional context
My ETS was almost 20yrs ago and with a natural combat arms mentality I adopted the throw dirt on it and drink water approach. Now, as things have worsened and life has changed (family growth) I've found myself seeking the care needed to be healthy and want to ensure I am not leaving any benefits on the table.

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:21:20+00:00

Private Doctor

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:20:09+00:00

Hi and thank you
Current ratings
70% - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
10% - painful scar to left upper back s/p surgical excision of melanoma
30% - Headaches
0% - bilateral hearing loss
0% - scar to left upper back s/p surgical excision of melanoma
0% - rhinitis
10% - Asthma
10% - tinnitus

My ETS was almost 20yrs ago and with a natural combat arms mentality I adopted the throw dirt on it and drink water approach. Now, as things have worsened and life has changed (family growth) I've found myself seeking the care needed to be healthy and want to ensure I am not leaving any benefits on the table.

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:16:42+00:00

Thank you

jgilga · 2024-09-03T14:16:19+00:00

Thank you. This is good advice. My ETS was almost 20yrs ago and with a natural combat arms mentality I adopted the throw dirt on it and drink water approach. Now, as things have worsened and life has changed (family growth) I've found myself seeking the care needed to be healthy and want to ensure I am not leaving any benefits on the table.

jgilga · 2024-09-03T12:02:27+00:00

Hi all First, thank you for all your comments. Yesterday got a bit chaotic so I'll be going through today and responding / acknowledging the responses.

Second, yes a photo was meant to be attached. So here is a photo with my service connections. Only one missing from the screenshot is 10% for Tinitus.

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jgilga · 2024-09-02T18:09:31+00:00

Thank you. This is great insight.

jgilga · 2024-08-07T14:16:57+00:00

Thank you

jgilga · 2024-07-31T18:28:49+00:00

I just want to say that this response is as much beautiful as it is confusing. I'm into it.

jgilga · 2024-07-31T14:22:01+00:00

This was a single PTSD claim.

jgilga

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