My med board has officially kicked off and I am looking for a little input. I know MS is a minimum 30% but the VA rates based on the symptoms so the ratings are normally more than the minimum. I have two main questions:
1- Does the DoD rate the same way? I know they only look at the unfitting condition but will I get an automatic 30% from the DoD or do they calculate their percentage based on the symptoms like the VA does?
2- What kind of ratings can I expect with the following symptoms of MS:
- Fatigue - severe enough to require daily medication to even get through the work day and then my evenings and weekends are essentially just recovering enough to go back to work the next day.
- Numbness - my right leg is numb and will always be
- Spacisity (muscle spasms) - requires medication 4-5 days a week
- Anxiety - requires daily medication and counseling
- Dizziness - occasional dizziness
I know no one here is able to tell the future, I'm just looking for a sanity check, thank you!!!
-Danielle
1- Does the DoD rate the same way? I know they only look at the unfitting condition but will I get an automatic 30% from the DoD or do they calculate their percentage based on the symptoms like the VA does?
2- What kind of ratings can I expect with the following symptoms of MS:
- Fatigue - severe enough to require daily medication to even get through the work day and then my evenings and weekends are essentially just recovering enough to go back to work the next day.
- Numbness - my right leg is numb and will always be
- Spacisity (muscle spasms) - requires medication 4-5 days a week
- Anxiety - requires daily medication and counseling
- Dizziness - occasional dizziness
I know no one here is able to tell the future, I'm just looking for a sanity check, thank you!!!
-Danielle