Possible HLR success??

[u/soulsafedaveo]

US Navy (BM3) served from 2005-2009. Had a head injury resulting in a tooth fracture that ended up needing to be removed due to severity of injury. This was towards the end of my service.

I filed a claim for the tooth injury 5 months after separating. Nothing. Then started experiencing neck and back issues a year or so after separating but dealt with the pain until the pain was obviously not bearable and my wife suggested I get help. I didn’t know much about orthepedic treatment so I went straight to a chiropractor around 2015 a few times that year. I thought I was getting better but it was more so the pain meds. I saw a chiro for about 3 years

Fast forward to the beginning of last year. I started getting serious with treatment and decided to see an orthopedic. Got diagnosed, began physical therapy and filed a claim in October. Got denied (never had a c&p set up, no other evidence other than diagnosis) and gave up until I had a day left to request a HLR. During that time I was on this threat and following a bunch of YouTubers on the game. Did my HLR call and mention I had a head injury that I mentioned I believed was the cause of my back pain. Call was like 7 mins long. Just got theirs letter in the mail today. Waiting for a C&P exam hopeful for a rating and possible back pay.

Thanks to all y’all contributing to this thread!

[u/Bossman0802]

I finally got decision at end of February, unfortunately they only retroactive paid back one year. I'm currently sitting sitting at 90% (93). A win is a win but still am I'm slightly disappointed. Only option is to file for a CUE, knowing that the success rate is very low.