i served in iraq for 21 months never had a heart problem before. I never reported it my medical files cause i was unaware until i got out and went to the va for a check up a month after i got out and thats when they found it.
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If you would have found out during boot camp, then you would most likely not qualify... but because you served over a year in iraq and did your duty for your country, you should qualify. If you don't I would fight it. Thank you for your service.
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If the heart disease was not documented in you USMC Medical records, YOU will have a hard time proving your claim to the VA! It might be congenital defect/disease but, MEPS didn't find it when you enlisted! All you can do at this point is to submit your claim to the VA!
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Apply for disability, couldn't hurt.
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Ask them to medically board you out of the service just not a discharge. Then you should get a disability rating from the Marines. When you go to register for the VA you should also get a disability.rating from the VA. Most of the time they will match. This will determine how much disability you will be getting. The VA will give you all the paperwork. Please give it time.
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How long have you been seperated? If it is less than a year or even less than 6 months you would have a much easier time proving that it existed in the military. Don't wait. File a claim today. If the VA found it a month after then you really should file soon. The sooner the better. I put a link where you can find health care eligibility requirements. You most likely can still enroll for medical care. I am not a claims person nor am I an expert. All you can do is re-submit your claim and see what happens. Try visiting a Veterans Service Organization. They have people who will represent you and are very well schooled in the process. The service is free and you owe it to yourself to check them out. You can find them through the VA or you can contact the DAV or VFW and see how to start the process
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