@@Deejay-e2f It is a little known side effect, but it can result in a higher rating so definitely point it out if you are getting reevaluated for neuropathy!
Unfortunately this happens to many veterans who have jobs that should make it very obvious it caused their injuries. I would recommend an appeal and personal statement.
I have radiculopahty and neuropathyin my lower extremities. I only see rating for radiculopahty. I just filled for the neuropathy and they said yeah, you have the rating for it. I'm confused and frustrated with this back ally raters.
Call VA (1-800-827-1000) and ask for your rating code sheet. That will give you a clear picture of what you are rated for including the diagnostic codes.
Same here! I filed diabetic neuropathy and radiculopathy but was rated for only radiculopathy. I filed radiculopathy secondary to back pain. The rater told me it's the same; however these are separate conditions so I refined and waiting on results, which they noted as an increase?
@@Deejay-e2f I would call VA (1-800-827-1000) and ask for a ratings code sheet. They can email it to you right away. Then look at the diagnostic codes they used for your ratings and see if any correspond to neuropathy. If not, then you know how to argue back when they say you are already rated for it.
I now know why the hair on my legs is gone. Thanks for your help.
Yep, same here
It is a little known side effect, but it can result in a higher rating so definitely point it out if you are getting reevaluated for neuropathy!
@@Deejay-e2f It is a little known side effect, but it can result in a higher rating so definitely point it out if you are getting reevaluated for neuropathy!
Will do thank you so much.
Good information thanks
VA stated that claim was most likely not caused by my military service, even through, I have a parachute badge
Unfortunately this happens to many veterans who have jobs that should make it very obvious it caused their injuries. I would recommend an appeal and personal statement.
I have radiculopahty and neuropathyin my lower extremities. I only see rating for radiculopahty. I just filled for the neuropathy and they said yeah, you have the rating for it. I'm confused and frustrated with this back ally raters.
Call VA (1-800-827-1000) and ask for your rating code sheet. That will give you a clear picture of what you are rated for including the diagnostic codes.
Same here! I filed diabetic neuropathy and radiculopathy but was rated for only radiculopathy. I filed radiculopathy secondary to back pain.
The rater told me it's the same; however these are separate conditions so I refined and waiting on results, which they noted as an increase?
@@Deejay-e2f I would call VA (1-800-827-1000) and ask for a ratings code sheet. They can email it to you right away. Then look at the diagnostic codes they used for your ratings and see if any correspond to neuropathy. If not, then you know how to argue back when they say you are already rated for it.