Hi all, just got referred to for a MEB (didn't heal fast enough from chronic exertional compartment syndrome surgery lower left leg) which I'm okay with the idea of the MEB. My question I've been trying to get to appointments for my mental health, my right left shin splints, migraines ect. Some of which I haven't gotten to happen yet. I see that the VA claims are pretty early in the process. Will I be able to claim things I haven't seen my PCM for yet/ or haven't seen a specialist for yet i.e they aren't in my medical records as a diagnosis?
What can I claim?
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Okay. That's a little more settling but I'll try to get in for the things I've been putting off.
Another question if you don't mind. When it comes to DOD % rating. Do they only go off of the condition you were referred to MEB for? Or if I have multiple conditions disqualifying me from service will they combine them? Or take the highest % one?
Another question if you don't mind. When it comes to DOD % rating. Do they only go off of the condition you were referred to MEB for? Or if I have multiple conditions disqualifying me from service will they combine them? Or take the highest % one?
Typically the DOD% is for only the condition that is referred to the MEB. If there are other conditions that prevent you from doing your job they can be added but you need to fight to have them added which can be done. That fight should start from the beginning at every chance you have to rebut or appeal. The goal is to have 30% or higher DOD% to get medically retired because Tricare for life is worth it. Also, consider hiring a private attorney. IDES gives you free counsel but you get what you pay for. A private attorney may help you maximize your situation and any costs are well worth it when compared to future lifetime benefits of a better outcome.
You can claim most anything. Getting a rating is a different animal. Suggest you get as much in your medical records as possible.
@Beans13!#
Can you give an update on your situation? I was just referred to the MEB for bilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome (post double fasciotomy). I too haven't documented much over my 12 year career. I'm hoping everything went well for you.
Can you give an update on your situation? I was just referred to the MEB for bilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome (post double fasciotomy). I too haven't documented much over my 12 year career. I'm hoping everything went well for you.
I wish I had some insight for you. But my process has been heavily delayed. Waited on a MRDP determination from on post ORTHO. just got it. So in in the very beginning of the process.
It's my understanding that our condition isn't rated itself but it's symtoms are so if you have numbing or nerve issues with it. Which it typically causes then they should be checking that at the va appointment. You should be rated on those. Otherwise they'll throw 10% at each leg.
Ahh! That's really good to know. I was thinking that all of the symptoms were just lumped into the condition. I couldn't believe that it was only 10% per leg.
If you search chronic exertional compartment syndrome on this forum in the search bar and sift through there's a guy who goes over it pretty well on what the c&p exam should consist of and he highlights those points. If I have time I'll post a screenshot of it.