I've already been denied twice. Now I have an appeal with the board of appeals. I had a pre-exsiting condition, and had treatment about eight times. I was still under treatment for pes planus at the time of my separation exam. Yet It was not noted on the exam. The military says that my condition was not aggravated by military service. When I enlisted, it was noted that I had pes planus 2. But there was not evaluation during the many times I requested treatment to see if the level had increased or decreased. I feel that the benefit of doubt should be in my favor. And the fact that I had to be treated and given a no standing order would suffice the notion that there is some aggravation right? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-29 12:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by ramu j 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It took me a second but your are speaking of flat feet...collapsed arches right?
What compensation? You said it was a pre-existing condition and you were treated 8x while in the service. Then you say you requested treatment to checks its development. Didn't this topic arise during the 8x you were treated? Did you request an evaluation during any of those times?
When you leave the service they won't let you out without a a final medical check. Did you ask even then? Did you demand that the MD put your request and their refusal into your record, check that they did and take a copy of your records...as you are allowed to do? I guess you didn't.
My friend was diagnoised with flat feet 3 months after OCS. They transfered him from the infantry to the AJ and he never demanded compensation.
Again compensation for what? You had pes planus when you went in and had it when you left.
I imagine the burdeon of proof is on you to see if your condition had changed. Get an attorney and see if he can get you compensation for aconditions that thousands of soldiers have and serve with.
Oh, my friend who had flat feet in the Army? He was given a couple of no standing "order"...actually they were and I suspect are still called profiles. That by itself isn't proof that your condition advanced. It just means the medics were watching out for your health. In fact, a good military attorney might be able to demonstrate that these no standing orders prove they DID evlauate you condition. Again, review your health records and hire an attorney.
2006-09-29 14:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you looking for compensation? You said it was a pre existing condition and you knew about it. If you have been denied twice chances are you wont get anything out of this. You are looking for disability benefits? You dont mention till what point this is affecting you or why did you get separated from the Army. Was it because of this condition? Who gave you a no standing order?( by the way theres not such thing, its non weight bearing).If it was a Doctor on post that should be on your medical record. Good luck with your issue but if youre looking for disability benefits even if you get it it will be a minimmal percentage and youre not going to be able to do much with that amaun, that is if any. Again good luck.
2006-09-29 13:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by xadralix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop trying to take compensation from former service people who were injured in combat and defending their country. They deserve it and it's hard enough for them to get their benefits .
2006-09-29 15:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by blindogben 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of a stronger question for me could be: do you understand each and every physique who isn't at present in the protection rigidity? somebody else i understand is in the protection rigidity. they have balls. i understand i don't have faith Obama adequate to connect the protection rigidity.
2016-10-18 05:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you have flat feet and you want someone else to pick up the bill. The military is right.
2006-09-29 14:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be compensated. ESPECIALLY IF THEY DRAFTED YOU!!!! you didn't hide (or couldn't hide) your condition, they knew you had it which means they took on that responsibility when they signed you on. THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE SIGNED YOU THEN!!!! i agree, you should get compensation. if you tell them you have a pre-existing condition, they take you anyway, well they take that too. otherwise they should have said no, we can't or won't take you. you take the whole person. end of story.
2006-09-29 15:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by vanessa w 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋