Just got a rating of 40% but
Create Post
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 18
  1. #1

    Just got a rating of 40% but

    The VA just rated me 40% disabled for my back but nothing for my knee or heart, While in the Marines I had 1/3 of my knee cap taking out and later I had an Angina (heart ) attack also while in they rated the knee as service connected but 0 % the heart they said not service connected and 0% going to call a American Legion Officer the funny thing is I did not put anything down for my back the VA did that at the medical center

    Similar Threads:

  2. #2
    If you get with your American Legion or DAV in your area, they will assist you with getting your rating increased. I'm 70% and not nearly as dilapidated as you are.


  3. #3
    thats my plan was just waiting to get a rating frist


  4. #4
    The DAV will get you squared-away. Never dealt with the American Legion so can't say about them. Good luck brother.


  5. #5
    Good Luck Brother-A friend of mine-got 20%-for CAD-Coronary Artery Disease-this guy smoked very heavy and quit 5 years ago.He got his rating and had nothing to do with his time in service.Hello Tennessee Top-Hope your Well,enjoying your work......Keep Em Breathing.......God Bless......


  6. #6
    Marine Free Member ChuckH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Stamford
    Posts
    747
    Credits
    44,300
    Savings
    0
    Images
    1
    40% plus a wife equals $650.00 every month tax free...


  7. #7
    Marine Free Member FistFu68's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Broken Bow
    Posts
    9,698
    Credits
    168,904
    Savings
    0
    Images
    148
    Congrats You owe it 2 yourself Marine it's a big boot in the Door...Hell when I got out in 72 I was rated @ 30 per...4 multiple gunshot wounds alot of nerve damage & shattered bones Enough 2 make payments on a 440 Six pack Duster goes 2 show you I musta been F**ked in the Head 2 cause I shoulda bought that Hemi LOL all kidding aside Goodluck 2 ya Go Easy Sempers


  8. #8
    First time I have heard of getting a rating for CAD when it is not service related.


  9. #9
    if you set boots on the ground anywhere in Nam, then CAD is considered a "presumptive " disease resulting from "exposure to agent orange"... CAD is also called "Ischemic Heart Disease", which is what the VA calls it.....


  10. #10
    They say I'm 100% and I'm in great shape.


  11. #11
    Russ, DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE........


  12. #12
    I'd like to get something for my hearing loss (huh, what's that you say?) and tinnitus, but I feel like I'd be leeching off the system since in the grand scheme of things that's a pretty minor ailment. I've often thought about contacting the VA, but since I never documented it while I was in I'm worried it would be a big waste of time. 11 years later and my ears are still ringing to beat hell from that damn IED though, lol


  13. #13
    Justin, FILE YOUR CLAIM, you EARNED it... and no, you're not "leeching the system" ... if you need some help or advice on filing your claim, shoot me a PM.....


  14. #14
    Roger. Will do. I'll PM you soon. Gotta get the shoulder thing squared away first.


  15. #15
    Marine Free Member ChuckH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Stamford
    Posts
    747
    Credits
    44,300
    Savings
    0
    Images
    1
    tinnitus is an automatic 10%, I have an open claim for hearing loss as I am on the threshold.
    Also got 40% for PTSD...
    The point is I waited 40 some odd years to finally file and it started with the tinnitus claim...


Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not Create Posts
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts