Question:
I had surgery on my left shoulder with 6 anchors put in. I was granted the temporary 100% disability rating for two months. (August 2nd-October 1st) Then I will go back down to my regular 20%. I just received a doctors note stating full recovery will take 6 months with physical therapy 2x's a week for 12 weeks. Currently I have no range of motion. Can I apply for an increase once the temp 100% is up?
Jim's Reply:
Yes, absolutely. But don't get too far ahead of VA. That future exam may take a lot more than 2 months of waiting so be patient and see how the final rating is assigned before you attempt to do anything about it.