Since I was refered to the MEB, i have been thinking alot about other conditions, and i know the doctors are looking for pathology of condtions that are there. However, i have been thinking since i am going to my first appt next week, that there are alot of little issues that i have that I have just delt with the pain, ect. Not really knowing what to expect on the first appt is kinda of nerve racking, alongside the other conditions that i just normally have delt with my taking a asprin or something else maybe time off the effected area ect ect. I just dont want to be screwed over in the end, when I just had the mentalty that the Army health care system sucks and dont want to waste my time for soemthing that I could just do at home. So my question how do i address these issues by going to sick call, making appts with PCM or, just bring them up next week?
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You can claim anything injure or illness you have or have had when you meet with the VA. You get to determined what you want to claim.
During the C&P exam all your claims will be considered. A medical file that backs up your claim is helpful, but not required.
During the C&P exam all your claims will be considered. A medical file that backs up your claim is helpful, but not required.
I just had my 1st & 2nd C&P exam this Monday. Anything that was not in my medical records I was not allowed to claim. For example I claimed both of my knees which I have never been seen about. The examiner told me that I have one year to add a service connected claim and I should work going gathering evidence to support my claim knee claim.
Thanks chaplin and kelly.,
This is my first appt, which is with an Army doctor I belive, it is not the C&P so i was wonder if i could mention the conditions then.
This is my first appt, which is with an Army doctor I belive, it is not the C&P so i was wonder if i could mention the conditions then.
I claimed conditions not in my medical record. I was rated for them, some at 0%, some at 10%. At the C&P exam we went over a brief description of when the joints bother me and she took the measurements of movement. Joint issues I feel are expected somewhat and not a ton of treatment options that are worthwhile IMO, so I was fine dealing with them this way.
Some conditions I scheduled an appointment with the PCM. I explained that now that I'm being med boarded out, no point in drinking water and driving on anymore, and asked about treatment options. I know at least one of my conditions it specifically referenced the starting of this treatment as important in deciding on my rating.
Some conditions I scheduled an appointment with the PCM. I explained that now that I'm being med boarded out, no point in drinking water and driving on anymore, and asked about treatment options. I know at least one of my conditions it specifically referenced the starting of this treatment as important in deciding on my rating.
Yeah, I am with scoutCC on this one. I also had conditions not in my medical record that were rated 0-10% which increased. Ended up getting additional 10% for both knees and elbow. I would be sure to have them do a head to toe physical basically and let them know wherever you find discomfort or pain. Good luck...