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Entitlement - Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims
Once you know you are eligible for Veterans Disability Compensation, the question then becomes are you entitled to it by law. This is where to post those questions. it's OK, if you are feeling confused this is not at all unusual it can be a very confusing system. If you were injured in service and have a question about whether you are entitled to file a claim, post it here. Law 38C.F.R.3.4 (a)
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SMC-S and SMC-K
Hi Everyone! I want to thank you all for the great job, that you are doing. Your "wealth" of information has help me a great deal, getting claims approved, which I am throughly grateful for. I have a question. I am receiving SMC-S as a result of 100% diaphragmatic paralysis, 80% for vision, and several other disabilities. My eye doctor, who used to work at the VA informed me, that I am now "legally blind" in my left eye, and that i meet the criteria for SMC-K. He has written two letters stating just that. My VSO says that SMC-K, is included in the SMC-S. My eye doctor says "hell no", that SMC-K is separate from SMC-S, and that I meet the criteria the VA established…
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Percentage of Service Connection Based on Current status or Severity
I just had a very interesting conversation with my VSO and wanted to check out the truth of the matter. I have never heard this argument nor does it make sense to me. I am trying to get an increase for my migraine headaches. I was having headaches 3-4x a week! with at least 1 prostrating(i would not be able to do anything, would have to go lay down and be away from noise or light or distraction due to the pain etc). I filed for migraine claim and they denied at first then gave me 0%. Now i am trying for increase. Now my VSO says i will never get the increase because i am on medication. I have been seeing a neuro doc at the va that gave me meds that have been a …
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Total Knee Replacement claim advice.
I have a question that perplexes me. I am 100% Permanent and Total for a total of 13 disabilities. I had a total knee replacement after many years of dealing with my arthritic 10% rated knee. i had the TKR in January 2020. I didn't tell regional office anything because I believe in let sleeping dogs lie quietly. However I do know that the VA hospital where I had surgery let the regional office know I had surgery for a service connected knee. I understand that the minimum rating after being reevaluated is 30%. Will they automatically contact me at the 13 month mark for a C&P exam? If so, are they limited to look at the knee only? Will they service connect for the TKR …
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RO VA claim moved from pending decision approval to closed within days
Does this mean my claim was approved? I don't see my claim no longer on E-benefits and my current rating didn't change.
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Clothing Allowance
I applied for this years clothing allowance and have not got a denial letter from the VA and have not received the allowance. Does anyone know if the allowance has been paid out yet?
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Bad Discharge OTH? VA is hopefully fixing that.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/10/2020-14559/update-and-clarify-regulatory-bars-to-benefits-based-on-character-of-discharge
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multiple symptoms
So if I am given service connection for a lower back condition that also causes sciatic pain, which is noted in my medical records (not actually sciatica by definition). Is the VA supposed to give rating for each symptom, or just the main claimed condition (lower back pain)?
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FINDING THE CORRECT EED's?
I had this in another members post so instead of hi-jacking his thread I thought I'd post it here hopefully get some Intelligent and correct Anwsers. Concerning the EED's and Corrected EED's Here is my story from back in April 4th 1998 the year I first filed for my disability. This EED stuff is confusing, Here is another question maybe to help answer Pacmanx1 question?about his EED. THEY (VA) SAY ''(a) General. Effective date of pension or compensation benefits, if otherwise in order, will be the date of receipt of a claim or the date when entitlement arose, whichever is the later'' ok say the veteran files his claim on April 4th 1…
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Aid and Attendance Success Stories
Has anyone had any successful aid and attendance stories? I'm applying for PTSD/Bi-Polar.
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File increase from 80% to 100% ?
Hi everyone . I was awarded 80% combine rating last year . 70% for my major depression . 10% for tinnitus, 10% for cervical strain and 10% for scoliosis. And 0% for migraine . I have been impatient to the mental hospital for about 10 day in Dec 2018 , and been on and off with mental health doctor appointment since thereafter , because I am worried that they gonna put me in hospital again . I have been diagnosed with PTSD apart from major depression . And my migraine has actually getting worse . I feel like 0 percentage for my migraine is under rated and I want to get my rating to 100% . But I have read online that people are saying when filling for increase , I could al…
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Disability separation pay
They never told me I had to pay this back! Had anyone else dealt with this. I was medboarded in 13. Got my dod and va % b4 I got out, they gave me separation pay and never said nothing. Now they want it back.
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Desperate Veteran
I am trying to help this Veteran he is only 10% but not sure his exact story it is confusing. This is his post if anyone can offer advice or help. Thank You. Robert Guinn 2 hrs · ——-> IM CONFUSED <——- THE VA TOOK MY 100% PENISON IN ORDER TO SEND ME A SMALL BOTTLE OF PILLS 💊 3 TIMES THIS WEEK IN A BAG THAT CAN HOLD MANY BIG BOTTLES-SO I CANT PAY MY BILLS-EAT-ETC-ETC ETC ETC-SO I WENT TO A WAR FOR WHAT-SO I CAN BE REMINDED THAT BIG BAGS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE VERY FOOD I EAT ———>…
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