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The Other Knee (topic) I had my right knee replaced in 2005 after 4 previous surgeries on it and have been receiving the standard 30% compensation. Three years ago, they replaced my left knee (no previous surgeries). How do I prove that the first knee... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 04/10/13 16:35:44 |
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Help I need some advice - total knee replacement disability. (topic) I will tell you that I am someone that is very pissed off. I am almost to the point of hiring an attorney and I work for the VA.I am a maintenance mechanic for the local VA Hospital. I am going to explain my situation and... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 04/16/12 06:00:48 |
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3i need help (topic) hello im a marine tanker.Ever since i enlisted in 2010.. I notice my back started to hurt more and more..I have gone to medical many times and they have said i am fine.For the last couple months my back has been hurting, where it makes... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/01/12 05:15:55 |
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New to VA claims (topic) In Dec11 I submitted a claim for service connected injury to my knee in Aug08. I finally got an exam yesterday and the doc said that I have to get an mri and surgery because she is pretty sure I have a torn meniscus and torn acl and that... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 02/02/12 20:29:34 |
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Wording needed to request code 5055 for TKR? (topic) I'm new to the forum and have researched the topic. However, I'm still uncertain about the proper wording needed to request DC 5055 for a TKR I had on 27 Septemer 2011. I am a member of the DAV but, lately it's as if my questions and... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 11/03/11 01:28:42 |
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How do I file for 100 temp? (topic) My claim has recently finished and i was rated 10 percent for right knee. While I was waiting for my claim to finish i have had two surgeries a knee scope and a knee osteotomy. I was wondering how to file for temp 100 disability?... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 10/19/11 03:35:36 |
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Info on Meniscus transplant (topic) Do anybody know the va rating for meniscus transplant and knee osteotomy? |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 10/04/11 03:30:50 |
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Meniscus transplant !!! (topic) I am about to have a meniscus transplant because my doctor tells me Im to young to get a knee replacement. I have not found any information about va ratings for a meniscus transplant can anyone help!! |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 09/30/11 00:52:20 |
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Secondary condition due to knee injury? HELP (topic) I have recently had a knee osteotomy surgery that is service connected I have slipped and fallen on my crutches and my neck started giving me pain. I went to a doctor and did a mri he told me that i had a herniated disk. Will... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 09/24/11 05:47:29 |
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I have had surgery while waiting for the va to make a decision will i still get temp 100 disability (topic) I have been waiting for a decision with the va and i have had two surgeries a knee scope and a knee osteotomy. I was wondering if i i will still get temp 100 disability after the va finished processing my claim. |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 09/16/11 00:52:07 |
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Does the VA give a lump sum payment for Knee replacement? (topic) My husband had his second knee replacement June 15th. He had the left knee replaced n 2002 and received a lump sum payment (in the amount of $50,000) because he had the surgery done at the VA instead of using a civilian doctor. Is the... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 07/31/11 02:31:01 |
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The VARO missed a diagnosis for my claim! Need advice please. (topic) I was told that my claim for my left knee pain was being sent to the VBA because I had failed to show injury or aggravation during service by the DRO. I was diagnosed with BILATERAL knee pain/ tendinitis in my service records. What... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 06/07/11 00:10:14 |
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bilateral tkr temp 100% (topic) Got both knees replaced 2 May, 2011. Filed for temp 100% aprox 2 weeks ago. Does anyone know how long it takes NY RO to approve and start pmt. 1 knee is already SC. The other, and several other conditions are pending decision for 1year... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/29/11 01:33:56 |
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Bilateral knee pain: is one knee a new claim or inferred claim? (topic) I was recently told to apply for a right knee pain claim that is directly related to a left knee claim I am in the process of appealing since 2009. My SMR shows I had bilateral knee pain in service but I later found out... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/08/11 16:19:38 |
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Secondary Condition - broken wrist (topic) I'm hoping that there is a quick answer to this question. I was awarded a 30% disbility a few months ago from the result of my C&P exam for my left knee and in the exam and award they captured one of my complaints of knee... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 05/05/11 17:02:05 |
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Double TKR (topic) I understand that after a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) I am eligible for temp 100% rating for 13 months, then min. 30% permanent. With this in mind, what is the minimum permanent rating when both knees have been replaced? One is... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/26/11 19:21:27 |
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Knee compensation (topic) I've posted here before with regards to double TKR coming up on 5/2. Now I have a new question, because the more I think about what brought me to this point the more irritated I get. My right knee is SC. My left knee is pending a... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/20/11 22:02:49 |
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Double knee replacement (topic) Does anyone have any suggestions on how to expedite temp 100% rating for knee replacement? Am currently SC for right knee, with request for left knee as secondary pending.I am scheduled for double unicompartmental (partial) or total knee... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/15/11 18:19:20 |
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civilian surgery vs VA (topic) My right knee is already rated 10% service connected. I have had 4 arthroscopies on it and the VA acknowledges that the only thing that can be done for it now is a replacement. The catch is that they won't do it de to my age. My left... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/12/11 12:52:47 |
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MEB Completed in 2002 but only for one disability.... (topic) Hello, I'm new to this site. In 2002 while on active duty I was going through the medical process to be discharged medically. On my MEB it states 715.11 Degenerative Joint Disease Left Shoulder "Does not meet AR 40-501 Ch3-14b" and... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 06/14/10 02:07:38 |
