I am recieving benefits for a service connected disability, I had been having trouble (lots of pain) in my knees?

PO3 Katrina Thomas — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:06:22 -0400

I went back to doctor at VA they since said i have arthristis in my knees (both) so i went to see about getting my rating upgraded (i am at 30%) I have to wear braces on both knees everyday i have fallen because they have given out on me. I went all throught he process like the first time and the doctor said no because i have arthristis. I thought that if your service connected issue caused other problems they re-evaluate your rating?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 30 at 2020 1:08 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:08:05 -0400

Dear Ms. Thomas, I pray; that you find an answer your question. PO3 Katrina Thomas

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2020 1:14 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:14:15 -0400

the problem is proving that your arthritis was caused by your service connected issue and not just age related.

Response by SGT Lenise Hamilton made Jun 30 at 2020 10:19 PM

SGT Lenise Hamilton — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:19:03 -0400

PO3 Thomas,

If you're not happy with th VA decision, invest in yourself, see an outside specialist before
your knees get worse. I don't know where you're located, however, if your close to Philadelphia,
Rothman Institue happens to be really good. Don't wait until it's to late, get a second
opinion okay! Good Luck! all the best to you, "Invest In Your Health.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Jul 1 at 2020 6:08 PM

SGT Herbert Bollum — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:08:37 -0400

File as secondary -- (cause and effect)