Originally Posted by
Andy
Oh lordy. The VA rates disabilities in 10% increments. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, etc.
But if they did use a 25% disability, four different 25% disabilities would add up to a 69% disability rating. Which would then be rounded to a 70% disability rating.
Yes, you definitely don't understand the VA system and disability ratings are awarded.
No I get it...just trying to use easy to understand numbers, but it would have been better if I was more numerically correct.
But I understand it enough to know how and why my disability rating is what it is and how I am still able to hold a 1st Class medical albeit with SIs.
[MENTION=25336]Billy[/MENTION]
Have you ever been diagnosed with arthritis? I assume you have, either by an civilian doctor or during your VA screening, then you have 'Any illness....' which you would need to disclose. Now....are you currently taking medication for the arthritis? Many, if not all of the medications for the different types of arthritis required a Special Issuance for flying. So for instance if you were on Enbrel and flying without a Special Issuance, then this would be a problem and would need to be immediately addressed. I feel your pain (literally) in this so good luck!