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A Hello And A Question
Hey y'all! I have been reading this site for a while now and finally took the time to register. The posts I have read on this site have been immensely helpful and I hope by joining the ranks that I can help pay some of that back to other vets. I am an avid outdoorsman who lives in Central NC. Married (for now at least), 2 kids, 60% SC, SSDI (for the same issues I have applied for IU), movie lover and whole bunch of other stuff that I can't think of right now. Warning - long post! I'd like to post a timeline since I got out of the Navy in 1994 that will hopefully provide enough info for someone to help put my OCD brain at rest. Here goes: 1994 - Honaroably di…
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ptsd Retro And Deadlines For Intent To File
I was finally ready to figure Retro benefits...granted 6wks retro instead of 11 months (when I started claim) So I filed my claim once in '83 denied....then on May 2, 2014 and reopened claim with my PTSD request. Today I go into the ebenefits and it says I am only eligible (I may be incorrect) ..for retro benes back to June of this year (6weeks)..Because of the timing of my INTENT to FILE. The effective date NOW is June 16 2015... NOT... May 2, 2014. The difference is huge-never read or heard abt the deadlines for Intent to file...I assume I should have filed an Intent every year???? I just dont get it. I followed the rules and inquired & inqui…
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tdiu Able To See Appeal On Ebenefits
I know that the new and improved appeals is supposed to launch in September but I was doing my daily eBenefits check and noticed something odd. On my dashboard, under disabilities, I scrolled to the bottom to see my pending disabilities. I noticed that everything I applied for as an increase was listed twice. For example, I applied for "Individual Unemployability" and it was also listed separately as IU. Some items that were added seemed off, as if there was a rush to put it in-system (total speculation on my part). My CTS major hand is actually my right vs left etc. Anyway, I clicked on the added items and it pulled up as an appeals status with a completion date …
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Two Smc-S
I've looked through all kinds of past postings on SMC, to include Asknod's information. However, I could not answer this one question: Do two qualifying SMC-S bump a veteran up to SMC-L? [example- 100% P&T + 60% + 60%, separate body functions] THANKS
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Still Waiting On Va
Claim completed on May 29th. As of July 31st I still have not received the BBE in the mail. Does it normally take this long. I have contacted 1 800 number several times and always get told to give it another week. Any advice on this.
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Ebenefits Glitch Showed Remand Items
So the other day during one of my more obsessive moments, I checked claim status. I noticed two claims in process, both were the two remand items and both were "awaiting decision approval". Now, they are both gone and don't show in the completed claims area. I'm curious if anyone else noticed this? I should have taken a screen shot just for my own sanity and to prove I wasn't imagining this, but I'm wondering if this is what the new appeals section will look like.
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tdiu Sanity Check/confirming Understanding Of E-Benefits Status
E-Benefits states that my significant other's claim is in "Preparation for Decision." "The Veterans Service Representative has recommended a decision, and is preparing required documents detailing that decision. If more evidence is required, the claim will be sent back in the process for more information or evidence." Also, "your Regional Office is unable to provide an estimated completion date for this type of claim." The mobile site gives a "Temporary Office of Jurisdiction" (Togus) in addition to the regional office of jurisdiction. My understanding: The claim has been brokered to Togus, should have been ready to rate before that happened, but nobody is necessa…
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Ebenefits Claim Status
According to the Ebenefits website there are three stages of compensation claims. I know better than to count on the data being up-to-date or accurate. According to Ebenefits The 3 phases in the claims process are: Phase Definition Development This is the initial part of the claims process. The claimant is provided information as to what information is needed for the claim and an opportunity to provide or identify any additional evidence to support the claim. All appropriate evidence is gathered and reviewed. Decision All information and evidence are carefully reviewed to ensure we have everything we need to make an informed decision on the claim. If someth…
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Gathering Of Evidence Requested Documents Are Past Due Development Letter Sent
Greetings to all. I am an employee at a VA Med Center... who's production has decreased due to multiple medical conditions... I have submitted a fully developed claim. On ebennie is says this: Status of Your Claim GATHERING OF EVIDENCE Submitted: 04/21/2015 (Compensation) Estimated Completion: 02/21/2016 - 08/27/2016 The time it takes to complete you claim depends on factors like the type of claim and the type of disability claimed. The estimated dates are based on a statistical analysis of historical processing times for similar claims. Some things you should know: Historical data may not accurately predict current conditions. Your claim may take lon…
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Iris Down
for the past 2 weeks in my IRIS i see "Create a new message function is currently not available" has anyone else been having this issue? I want to request a status on my C File request, keep bugging them, etc.
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Reopen Claim Just Disappeared From Ebenefits
After my denied claim being reopen and showing in ebenefits with a new start date the claim disappeared after one month it still shows the old closed claim in historical claims, I called my VSO and he said it is still open under review for reconsideration in the express lane. Why would it disappear.
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Unable To Generate Letters
Anyone know what the error code for va letters saying unable to generate letters. Call 1 800 number and tell them service exception
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