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She received her Decision Letter & back pay in her bank account the same day. They told her regular payments will start this month. Definitely relieves some stress! Bob K

Big Congrats Hedgey, Awesome News!!

Good catch Buck. Your right. It was so long ago she forgot. Good luck with your wife's situation as well. After lawyers fees she has a good chunk of change coming. Approx. 18K. Nothing like a forced Gov't savings account. Thank You, Bob K

Thanks for your support Kelly! Bob K

Thanks for replying Pete, Her lawyer told her pretty much the same. She's getting a bit anxious. She hasn't been able to work for 3 years, so money is a bit tight. The wheels of Government turn extremely slow as we all know. Thanks Agan Bob K

Thanks for the quick response Tbird! The Judge told her she won her case at the hearing & went over onset date etc. Any idea when they request bank info? Thanks for the articles, they are more straight forward & to the point than any other info I've read. Bob K

How long does it take after the ALJ Hearing to get the decision letter? My wife had her hearing Sep 3. Still waiting for the letter. Thank You, Bob K

Thanks for the input John, Definitely not making me feel much better about starting this drug though. Bob K

I appreciate you taking time to respond Mike. The literature & computer info sounds frightening. Thank You, Bob K.

I was recently prescribed Divalproex & am concerned after reading the side effects Anyone have experience taking this for anger issues. Thank you in advance for any help. Prescribed 500 mg, then 750 mg. after 5 days. Bob K

If he received a 10% rating from the army he would have gotten severance check & no monthly comp. If it was a VA rating possibly it was a mail or paperwork screw up. In 1975 when you processed out because of medical reasons Army had you fill out VA paperwork, which started the ball rolling with VA. Usually you were assigned a temporary rating which would have been changed after exam. If he was awarded a 10% rating from VA in 1975 imho he should be able to collect what is due. He may be able to get some help from case management. Good Luck, Bob K

Congrats Toyotafan, Thanks for your service. You deserve every penny. Stand proud & enjoy. Bob K

I was told I had a Star review on my case after it closed July 2012. Never heard anything else about it though. Its a little frustrating when they tell you your case is under review then you never hear anything else about it. Just one more thing to worry about. Oh well. Bob K

Big Congrats Gastone, Glad you got what you deserve! Bob K

Welcome to Hadit, You are being treated extremely bad. Don't stand for it. Change your doc immediately & file a complaint. Don't let this self righteous jerk get away with it. You have to advocate for yourself with all healthcare, private & VA. The VA treats MRI's like they're gold. It took me 3 mo's to get one for my hip. They give you the run around, but eventually order the test. If you have access to private care you're better off, if not you have to bitch. Its a shame its like that. You served your country proudly & deserve some respect. Good luck & thanks for your service. Bob K