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   Has Hadit.com Helped You? Please Write A Short Testimonial

   January 28, 2015 by Tbird

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   Has HadIt.com Helped You? Please write a short Testimonial if you are so inclined click this link to write your testimonial I have set up a form to gather testimonials if you feel HadIt.com has helped you with your claim or with being part of a community or however you feel it has been of benefit, please do take the time and let me know by filling out the form located here.

   

   Last reply by Tbird, March 4, 2015
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   I Believe In Miracles!!!

   September 8 by LightofSolitude

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   Forgive me for the late post, as I actually got this decision at the end of July 2020. It took two months for it to sink in to my thick head. I was increased to 80% combined disability. Here is the kicker: the VA also awarded TDIU along with that increase. Even more surprising is this: this was a “regional office adjudication” and not a BVA appeal. At this point, I have had three decisions (the initial 50% award, which was then CUE’d and increased to 60% by a second decision. A subsequent increase was filed again and about 10 months later was increased again to a combined 80% with TDIU.) All three of my decisions came from the regional office level and as of now, I …

   

   Last reply by GBArmy, September 8

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   DFAS AUDIT RETRO PAY 1 2

   August 28 by DeeAdams

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   I called the VA today to check on my retro pay form my disability increase 60-90% retro to Apr 2019. The lady informed me that the audits are conducted quarterly only and I will receive any funds due after that....The date of my decision letter was Aug 10 2020, which mean I will not receive the retro pay until Oct 2020. I asked her about that statement on the award letter which states"If payments are due. you will receive your first payment, if not already in receipt of payments, within 7-10 days of this notice. As mentioned, my notice was dated 10 Aug 2020. I did asked her about the 7-10 day payment....She stated they just put that in the letter.....I thanked her …

   

   Last reply by Buck52, September 5

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   Un-adjudicated BVA Grant Finally processed 1 2

   September 1 by pacmanx1

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   Not even sure where to begin. Well the local VARO has finally processed my un-adjudicated BVA 1998 grant. The confusion is that at the same time VA.gov shows that this claim has been closed due to me withdrawing my claim (which I never did) and my pending remands are at the decision phase stage. I called Peggy the 1 800 number and I was informed that a letter was in the mail and keep an eye on my account. This was last week and no letter yet. I don't know what to think. I just feel numb. I checked ebenefits and there is absolutely no change in my effective dates. This award should have changed most of my effective dates and ratings prior to VA awarding me 100% schedular…

   

   Last reply by pacmanx1, September 2

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   TDIU claim is closing 1 2

   August 13 by Christie

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   After 20 years, my fight is over. On May 20th, the BVA granted my 100% Unemployable claim. I have been patiently waiting since for news. A few minutes ago, I hung up with Peggy to find out, just hours earlier it has been closed and sent up for higher approval. I am so excited. I just want this over and done. I know my years are going to be screwed...REAL SCREWED, but honestly...I am just ready to be done. I have had DOZENS of failed VSO's. Many who never did anything and let timelines drift by. I never gave up. Never surrendered! I offer this advice to others fighting...DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!!! Soon my final letter will be here. I think when it comes..my heart might stop.

   

   Last reply by Christie, August 15

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   Higher Level Review outcome

   August 1 by FlyboyLeRoy

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   HLR 131 days and my informal conference was a few days ago. An error was found, as attached, and they say my new decision/% is addressed in the paper, but my vso was able to see the paperwork and it shows nothing. So my HLR worked and found there was a clear error. I hope the same outcome for others.

   

   Last reply by FlyboyLeRoy, August 7

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   Damn, wait... what!? 1 2 3 4 8

   May 13 by kevin4998

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   So I had a review for my mental issues this past week. I was rated at 70% prior to this past week, and with other combined service-connected issues I was rated 90% with TDIU too 100% This morning I logged onto e-bennefits to see if any changes was made. I looked at the disabilities listed and sure enough they have dropped my mental down to 50%, was dreading this and expecting that... after all they cut and cut benefits don't they. I was worried about loosing my TDIU so I pulled up my benefits letter with the details to see what if I could see my TDIU go "poof".. sure enough no TDIU... BUT, wtf is this?! Damn! (sorry) Copied and pasted straight fr…

   

   Last reply by kevin4998, August 7

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   TCE and Parkinson disease

   August 2 by cecil pearson

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   In September 2014 I found out I was eligable for benefits ( knee related at 10% ) I also found out I should submit another claim because of parkinson disease. The claim was filed and was immediately denied because I was not "boots on ground" Vietnam. I did some research and appealed the decision. I then hired an attorney and submitted a ton of inormation to the firm. Things like MOS, TCE labels, test studies, doctors statements, pictures of myself and others at cleaning stations, aircraft, etc. I also presented EPA statements and EPA test of the last 2 bases that I was at that have been closed because of contaminates. Also presented was flight hours logged whil…

   

   Last reply by Berta, August 3

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    100% + SMC T 1 2

    July 11 by eli

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    It's been awhile since I've posted. The process took a lot out of me and my health has been pretty bad. My TBI and residuals among other things were service connected and I was awarded SMC T. To all still in the battle, don't give up and keep fighting. Thank you all, it was a long road we traveled together and I appreciate the knowledge base. ❤️

    

    Last reply by Oceanbound, July 15

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    Claim Moved To Pending Decision Approval 1 2 3 4 6

    October 27, 2012 by Rover

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    This week my claim moved to Pending Decision Approval after 13 months; hopefully, it will move a lot sooner now. My claim was submitted Dec 2010.

    

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    BVA Win, Retro Pay Calculated With Incorrect Dependents, Who to Call?

    July 3 by kcvab

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    Hello All, After a 7 year wait, I won my VA appeal. The problem is my new rate (1 July) and retro pay are calculated by the "Veteran Alone" rate. I have a spouse and child. I checked Ebenefits and the dependent status is correct there. I'm not sure how a mistake like that can be made. I called the 800 number which was a waste of time. A rep from IRIS was able to take action. She said she would send a notice over to the "Dependent Dept." Has anyone encountered anything like this? Is there a way to follow-up. How long should this take? I can remember it took a year for VA to add my spouse. Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks …

    

    Last reply by Buck52, July 4

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    100 P&T (Surprised) 1 2 3

    June 29 by PEACHES1962

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    I am really excited and surprised to learn that I finally reached my 100% P&T SMC from the VA. I just wanted to express my appreciation to this website reading about others success and not giving up. I was truthful with my disabilities to my C&P examiners and when I doubted my issues would not be looked at seriously I found that they were. I often think about how I wish I would have done this years ago. I know back then that I did not understand the system and that all I needed were my medical records (enlisted and VA) along with understanding how my illnesses/issues were connected. I always thought that being female in the military was really hard, but proving y…

    

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    100% P&T

    June 26 by toddt

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    7 years, 3 trips to the BVA one trip to CAVC finally awarded 100% effective Oct 2014. There are still two claims awaiting adjudication at the BVA, one should give me an earlier effective date and the other is listed as a compensation issue . Thanks to all of the contributors on HadIt. Oh, they have the monthly award wrong on my downloaded letter, it's off by a little over $60 so that needs to be dealt with. It never ends.

    

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    Great News today.....Thank you Hadit! 1 2 3

    June 17 by Kelly Severance

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    After a LONG uphill battle, my husband got great news last week! We found out through Va.gov that his TDIU had been granted after being on remand for 26 months (Legacy Appeal that started in 2011). But today, va.gov updated and we saw a commissary letter in there (which has never been there before), so we checked his AB8 and it says that he is 100% Permanent and Total! The judge granted him an excellent EED (back to Jan 2017). We are so thankful to all the help from this amazing community that provided positive help and guidance throughout this process! And of course we give all the glory to GOD! We will also be donating to Hadit! I will post a timeline a l…

    

    Last reply by LightofSolitude, June 28

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    Results Are In 1 2

    June 23 by Prettypantha

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    Hello all my fellow comrades, Even through my sicknesses and illnesses physically and mentally, I'd stilled persevered. There were times that I'd surely wanted to give up, and I'd felt like that's what they wanted! We are warriors on the battlefield, off the battlefield and amongst life. Never, ever QUIT!!! The fight has just begun and the war isn't over! Keep your head up, and maintain integrity. I would like to thank everyone for their awesome input with helping me to obtain such a rating. There were times that I'd needed to be away from this forum due to extenuating circumstances that needed my attention and of course, literally was boggled down doing re…

    

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    After 4 1/2 years

    June 22 by Remisdad

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    I finally got an extraschedular rating on my left hand. I went from 20% to 40% with backpay.

    

    Last reply by broncovet, June 22

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    100% P&T

    June 21 by esters45

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    Was recently awarded 100%, effective date Sept 30th 2019, case was closed June 18th 2020. I am grateful to this forum for the wealth of knowledge as it has definitely helped me greatly in times of my restlessness and anxiety. My question is about how long do you think retro pay will take to hit bank account? My guess is possibly the 1st or is retro pay randomly deposited?

    

    Last reply by Tbird, June 22
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    100% SC - Bipolar Disorder 1 2

    January 27, 2018 by TexasMarine

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    Recently awarded 70% for Bipolar Disorder, granted TDIU, proclaimed P&T, with correct claim date determined. I must Thank all of you for keeping my hopes alive over the years, when darkness set in. I must publicly thank Bergmann & Moore, LLC of Bethesda, Maryland, for without their perseverance and capabilities, I would not have had any measure of success. Professional in every way imaginable. I can not say enough about their latest hero, Fatima. Fatima, thanks for being rational, thoughtful, knowledgeable and thorough! Mr. Bergmann and Mr. Moore, you two rock!

    

    Last reply by Anthony333777, June 12

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    Higher Level Review works 1 2 3 4 7

    November 20, 2019 by gunner1

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    Just wanted to thank everyone on this site, I have been a long time reader and don't post much. As of yesterday my higher level review I submitted in July closed out. I went from 90% to 100% P/T, I have been back and fourth with the VA since 2016 on this issue. The best thing I have learned from everyone here is to get as much evidence as possible and to get Lay statements if possible, it pays off in the end. I was very optimistic if the higher level review works but it did for me. Don't let the VA get you down keep fighting for what is right.

    

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    Prevailed At Bva 1 2 3 4

    January 3, 2013 by caubulldog

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    Got another 10% for my right knee by burying them in evidence. About two years backtime if my percentage changes.

    

    Last reply by Fat, May 28