[oh8eleven]

Can't disagree, however, my guess is that the vast majority of SRIs were documented while the vets were on active duty.
Other claims, e.g., Agent Orange caused cancers, are already well defined and the vet only needs to prove he was in an area sprayed with AO.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Part of the problem is getting a hold of your medical records. Thankfully we did have his. But having it in your medical records and even in your exit exam does not mean that they will not drag their feet on authorizing and paying.

He had private insurance and so did I that paid for the surgery and we paid for the rest out of pocket. It has been five years and they still refuse to reimburse us for our OOP.

According to what the gentleman at DAV said you have to be diagnosed twice before separation for them to call it a SRI without a major fight.

How many times does a broken neck need to be diagnosed? Apparently twice.

How many military doctors do you have to say that you are currently fit to return to duty but to expect problems down the road? Apparently one is not enough.