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Dependent not on award
I added my new wife yesterday on benefits, the claim is closed, and she is listed but not on award. Is it now just a waiting game for her to be on award or is there something else I need to do?
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Improving on SC 0% or did I blow the chance
I was given service connected 0% for a bunion left foot and 0% for bilateral hammer toes. After finally getting tired of the pain (and being ignored by VA medical) I went outside (other insurance) and had the bunion and one of the hammer toes repaired. That surgery failed due the severity of the bunion and two surgeries later I now have a plate with 5 screws holding the big toe immobilized and the toe next to it was shortened to relieve stress on the foot. The VA is giving me pain meds for the foot and I have not tried to increase the rating on this foot. I probably should do this, but I am not sure if I blew that chance by having the surgery out in the civilian commu…
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To file or not to file?
Good Morning, Not sure if this question has been asked before. In my recent work to help a family member file for VA disability for toxic exposure it hit me that I qualify under the new and upcoming efforts under the PACT ACT. I am 67 and 100 % P&T already for a myriad of items most of which are related to arthritis, joint, feet, eye etc... I have been exposed to a number of carcinogens, asbestos, and radiological issues brought up in the new effort starting March 5th and we also just discovered that I spent 9 months at Camp Lejune as a child (30 days is the requirement). My thoughts are as follows: If I come down with cancer and lose that battle, I want my …
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Lab test, one way or round trip travel reimbursement?
Reference the Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) Reference paragraph 9. a. iii. The mileage requested is the total miles based on the selection of one way or round trip for Trip Type. You select one way if you did not schedule your appointment in advance and it was not for emergency care. Select round trip if the appointment was scheduled in advance or related to emergency care. Scheduled in advance for example would be an order for an MRI, x-ray or lab sample prior to your next appointment. How do you interpret this paragraph? My RA clinic requests that I have Labs done before each phone appointment. Last year for one of my Labs, the…
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Decision made but back to gathering of evidence?
Hey all, So my claim looks like it made a decision this past week. Ebenefits updated my disabilities showing my claimed disabilities but my claim has moved from preparation for notification back to gathering of evidence, but it also says decision letter sent. Is this just a glitch? I'm assuming they will close out my claim in the following weeks?
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Appraisal - VA Cash Out Loan - Ideas?
HI, I was in process of seeking a new VA loan to make needed repairs on my home that I live (purchased 8 years ago VA-Loan). VA Appraiser came out last week. Banker called today to advise that the VA Appraiser had indicated problems with home (stairs and siding). Banker stated these were "cosmetic" Loan proceeds were to be used for these repairs. Is there any remedy in this process for Veteran when appraiser report has these kinds of findings? Have not received a copy of the appraisal yet - banker indicates we must make repairs or loan will not proceed due to these findings. Thank you for reviewing.
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Disability payments for May 2023
Just wondering if anyone has received their May 2023 disability payments yet? I know its only the 31'st, I just received my first payment last month. I recieve all direct deposits two days early. Last disability payment was no exception. I have not received payment yet so just wondering if maybe the holiday delayed payments. Just trying to figure out how reliable these payment schedules are. Thanks in advance for any help!
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How do I find out why I was granted VA aid and attendance benefits?
Hey Folks! I am trying to find out what disability gave me my A&A. I want to make sure it is not connected to my new SMC L I was just granted. Where would I find that info? Thanks!
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100% granted, yet claim not closed?????
I was recently rated 100% (scheduler and PT)1 Feb 2023, received letter and retro, but my claim is still open on the va website and ebenefits.. Is this normal, or just a delay updating the website. Thanks
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Claim just closed how long to update on ebenefits
I cant remember and curious what you guys have noticed lately
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Ask VA down?
anyone know whats going on with Ask VA? been like this for few days...
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What happened to my Dependent award>
This morning, I checked ebenefits and it was still at waiting for decision approval. I just checked it again and now it says, "Prep for notification." So I decided to check my awards and it stayed the same at 90 percent with the award date of 2015. I then checked my dependent award and it has disappeared. It now lists my dependent but it said, "dependent not on award" where they use to be on it. So my question is, did I get denied? Awarded but ebennies not updated yet, and what happened to my dependents? I'm confused. Can anyone shed a light on this? Thanks.
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