Eligibility - Veterans Compensation Benefit Claims

911 questions in this forum

1. ptsd Tbi Claim Deferred 2003

   I submitted a claim for head injury march 2003,that was deferred. In July 2014 i submitted a claim for clear and unmistakeable error for ptsd and the claim for head injury i submitted in 2003 that was deferred, was reopen 2015 and i was diagnose with Tbi and residue due to tbi headaches,tinnitus hearing,eyes and anxiety,my question is If i am service connected for tbi what will be the affected date of award July 2003 original date claim was filled of 2008. Have done all c&ps Thanks mobie

   Asked by mobie16r, March 14, 2015

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3. tdiu Urgent Help Please - New Claim

   My fellow Vets, I currently have a dilemma, and any useful ideas would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm currently 60% for GERD but my total compensation is 70%. I was working but my GERD was so bad and caused me to take a lot of days off, the symptoms of my GERD and other VA ailments caused me constant depression and daily anxiety. Due to these circumstances my VA Mental Health Doctor wrote a letter to my supervisor(federal job) stating I need to take time off to deal with my mental health issues. Now I'm coming up on year of being out of work. During this time I have been receiving frequent treatment from the VA and I'm on numerous mental health meds. I had depression…

   Asked by Leon2015, March 11, 2015

   • mst
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4. Wife Denied On Everything...

   My wife was recently denied for every medical issue she applied for... She was enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years and then completed 2 years of Reserves. Her medical paper stack was thicker than mine and the VA sent us a letter stating that they could not make a single connection for anything. One issue that stands out in my mind is that she actually just went through foot surgery for a running injury she received in the Reserves. All paperwork documented. We went through a guy downtown DC who put together her package for her. He seemed very knowledgeable. What do we do now? I mean, I got denied for my bad knees even though I had went through physical therapy in ac…

   Asked by lysol, March 10, 2015

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5. 0% + 0% = ?

   I know I heard somewhere that two 0% rated conditions equate to 10%. Is this true? Also, what about situations where there are even more multiple 0% rated conditions.....like 3 or 4 of them? Just a thought. Mark

   Asked by MarkInTexas, March 9, 2015

   • 0 percent
   • rating
   • va
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6. ptsd Possible Claims

   Hello all. I am at that 90% level and I am trying to hit 95. I have been told that I have pretty much maxed out my claims so I am trying to come up with problems I have that I have not been seen for that are caused by my sc problems and I thought I would pick your brains a bit about it. Here is what I have and what claims I have deferred. This is what I have. Depression 50% Lumbar strain 40% Tinnitus 10% Right ankle sprain 20% Left ankle sprain 10% Left knee instability 10% Left knee chrondromalacia 10% Right knee chrondromalacia 10% Left knee limitation of extention 10% Right knee limitation of extention 10% These are deferred. PTSD Planter fasciitis…

   Asked by diver, March 8, 2015

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7. tdiu The Bay Pines Ro Is Hilarious

   A few months ago I filed what I thought was a new claim for Bilateral Sciatica but the BP RO changed it to left leg pain due to sciatica (ILLEGAL!!!!) Yes I was denied because they changed it as a "Reopening" of a previous claim. This was my fault because I didn't have clear understanding of Sciatica and Radiculopathy. I thought they were two DIFFERENT components/causes. JBasser set me straight on this. Anyway in their denial they stated nothing in the records shows it being from service and there is a diagnosis even though: 1. Dr. Bash's medical opinion (actually TWO opinions) NEXUS'd it as being from my service from a progression in my lumbar spine. 2. Pain Ma…

   Asked by rpowell01, March 4, 2015

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8. Will I Need To File A New Claim?

   I posted this in another forum, but maybe that wasn't the best place to ask the question. So here goes: I am scheduled to have a total hysterectomy to correct the pelvic organ prolapse in April. I am currently 20% disabled for TVT bladder sling and they attached a cystocele/rectocele 0% rating to that. I also have 30%for migraines, and other conditions which are rated at 0%. (Non-GYN) for a total rating of 40%. My question is how will the hysterectomy affect my rating and how do I claim the hysterectomy after the surgery? The hysterectomy is to correct the cystocele and rectoceles and pelvic organ prolapse. It will not be removing or changing the bladder sli…

   Asked by AFMedic09, March 2, 2015

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9. Eligibility For Care In Different States

   Is it legal to live in one state and use VA care in a neighboring state? I'm between three states, visiting with my children and family. I'm like a rolling stone. Here three months there two months and need to know the regulations.

   Asked by Agatha, March 1, 2015

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10. hypertension Active Duty Staring Med Board Process Any Input, Advices...

    I just got notified by the on base Dr. that the echo shows moderate pulmonary hypertension and also the pulmonary function test shows moderate airway obstruction. He is waiting for the pulmonary Dr. to submit my package to the board. I do not know what to expect. I will like to stay in but is hard to know if they will let me. If I get separated, there is any chance this conditions can be job related? I know many of you were been here before. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

    Asked by jgalogic, February 27, 2015

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11. Finally Got Off My Butt And Filed But,did I Do It Right?

    So I went to my local Va and filed a 21-456EZ form for: Tinnitus Insomia memory problems Fibro(gulf war) Cfs(gulf war) Gastrointestinal disorders,hiatal hernia(gulf war) sleep disorders anxiety shingles/rashes and a few other things in my record I was honorably discharged from the USMC in 96 was dealing with this stuff then but, right or wrong I just dealt with it. I mean if I could get up and put my boots on in the morning and go to work thats's what I did. Only now it's taking longer to get going in the morning and so with the urging of my wife and fellow vets I went and filed. They took down my info and sent the form off. Also told my to go get …

    Asked by gadevildog, February 23, 2015

    • cfs
    • fibro
    • gastro
    • gwi
    • hearing
    • ibs
    • insomia
    • memory
    • sc
    • tinnitus
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12. Basic Question About Records Collection For A Disability Claim

    Folks: Although I filed a FDC Claim with all of my DOD, VA and Civilian Medical Records and all were provided to the Regional Office "hard-copy" , I was under the impression that VBA still automatically requests a Vets Service Medical Records (SMR's) from DOD as well as all of the VA Records to be loaded into the new VBMS System because of the "Duty to Assist" Requirements - even if it is duplicating the records that I've already sent in and they have? IS this True? Recently, "ebennefits" is saying that I need to load even more evidence? So, I called the 1800 number and was told that it's their (VBA's) requirement to get the evidence that is being referred to …

    Asked by rootbeer22, February 23, 2015

    • duty to assist
    • records
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13. Disability Opinions

    Hey everyone, I am new here and in a state of confusion. I am having issues with the possible "MEB" process being thrown in at my separation. I have been going to physical therapy for the last four months for my back, shoulder and feet. I was diagnosed a month ago with two lower disc bulges and immediately after that they stopped my therapy. I am getting mixed information from the Medical Clinic here at Bragg and I am not sure if I will get MEB'd or if I will have to file a VA disability claim. I am looking for any help or information on what to expect because I am not getting much from the clinic (unless you count confusion). My back and shoulder have been documented…

    Asked by Mong00s3, February 23, 2015

    • lower disc bulges
    • plantar fascitious
    • sleep apnea
    • torn labrum
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