Originally Posted by
RogAir
I believe there's a pretty detailed conversation on this topic here on APC or on the BaseOps.net forums.
I'll hijack a bit- I posted the following on the BaseOps forums, like to see if anyone here has a similar experience.
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Just got my report back after applying for VA disability. I filed 9 items (20+ years service). All items "rejected"; some even cited as "didn't happen" while clearly shown in medical records. Has anyone else received this type of rejection? Everyone I've talked to has gotten at least a 0% rating, most get 10-30%. Not looking for a check, just want a 0% rating..."
It is a strange animal
I had 20 years of hearing tests showing a decrease over time and I got nothing for the obvious damage that sitting on jet engines for nearly 20 years caused, yet I got some disability for something that I consider genetic that I feel I would have gotten if I had been in the military or not.
It seems to defy logic.
You can be reevaluated at certain periods.
You will even be called in (at think at the 5 year point) to be reexamined to determine any change in your condition.