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Asked 4 months ago - City Of Industry, CA
FlagI received an entry level seperation from the Air Force , I did not complete boot camp but injured my knee while training for para rescue combat control, I was taken to med hall and seen by the doctor a colonial who said it looked like a meniscus tear, I was then taken to talk to some one else who asked if I could of done this playing sports before I entered military I said I had played football and twisted my knee ankle before but nothing to this extreme, I also received a letter of recommendation from my captain to come back to para rescue after I fixed my knee, I received surgery for my knee at kaiser after I got out and went to the va but all they said was I would have to get an attorney to fight my case, it has been several years since , I was told I can still appeal my case?
Short answer is yes based upon the facts provided for VA disability compensation. Under normal circumstances, an ELS would be considered a characterization of service "under conditions other than dishonorable." There are a couple concerns I have based upon the facts provided: (1) you absolutely do not need to hire an attorney; and (2) if it has been several years since you received a decision from the VA your claim is considered "final" and you'll need to take some affirmative action to have your claim reviewed (most likely a request to reopen). Feel free to give me a call at 732-238-6070 or email at sdirector@finkrosner.com. I'll be able to walk you through the process once I get some additional information.
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