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Va Disability Claim
Seems within this forum there are a large number of Veterans who have hit the magic 100%, even those with less. Spefically those with 100% who worked their claim through an organization like the DAV, American Leagion, VVA etc and received a nice little back check. Was wondering how many of you after receipt of a back check, which in some cases can be thousands of dollars, made a substantial donation as a thanks. Or did you let them work your claim and once you received your back check forgot about the hard work that these organizaitons did.
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H.r. 1538: Dignified Treatment Of Wounded Warriors Act
I would reccomend everyone read and study this new bill. It's going to be law, and thats just a fact so you might want to familiarize yourself with it. There are some sweeping changes for new veterans, and for veterans who were in service as far back as 2001. It addresses the issue of the military's obviously completely biased Medical Review Board process, and all the 20% severances that should have been retirements. It demands that a review board research EACH severance and issue a correction to records... with I would assume a retirement. How that will weigh out I am not sure. Further it clearly states that the military MUST follow VA rating guidelines... no m…
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tdiu Wifes Assistance
Hi I am 100%,100%,100% with housebound tdiufor AO from Nam but now with all my meds for stage 4 cancer my wife has to drive me to all my appointments which causes her to loose a lot of time at work is there any recourse for additional benefits to cover her losses also is there any recourse for loss of quality of life thanks ED
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100% P&t With C&p Exam
I just thought I would drop in and pass the latest news. While I was awarded the schedular 100% with P&T in early 06 I just went through a C&P exam for my knee. Seems that when I had an increase in the rating on the knee they wanted to take a look at the 3 yr point and voila there I was in the exam. Does seem strange at one level, but then again it is the VA and that is the way things are done. I hope the results of the exam don't change my Permament and Total rating. I know it can be changed at any time in the first 10 years but what a bummer it would be if it were, you wife & daughter on the Chap 35 benefits etc......
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Competent Or Incompetent To Manage Affairs By Va
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS No. 01-1844 JAMES T. SANDERS, JR., APPELLANT, V. ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, APPELLEE. On Appeal from the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Decided November 19, 2003 ) Peter J. Meadows, of Miami Beach, Florida, was on the pleadings for the appellant. Tim S. McClain, General Counsel; R. Randall Campbell, Assistant General Counsel; Carolyn F. Washington, Deputy Assistant General Counsel; and Ralph G. Davis, all of Washington, D.C., were on the pleading for the appellee. Before FARLEY, IVERS, and GREENE, Judges. IVERS, Judge: The appellant appeals a Septemb…
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Amc Wants C&p Clarification
Would clarification of a favorable C&P exam be to the point where it would be unfavorable after the clarification.
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20 Year Rule And Attempting To Get Voc-rehab
I am approaching my 20 year mark and I want to "try" to work again. My understanding is that I am protected from a decrease of benefits. My question is can I get VA Voc-Rehab? I will only be 44 years old at my 20 year mark. I have a Bachelors degree and I would seek a Masters or higher. Anyone in the same boat? Robee
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Free Tuition For Kids Of 100% Vets
anyone know? anyone know of a chart? Ive been surfing all morning and cant find squat
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Does 100% Disability - Permanent Mean No Future Exams?
I haven't been able to keep a job in over 20 years. My GAF is about 48. It would probably be worse if I actually told the psychiatrist everything but I don't. I called the 800 # and was told I have no future scheduled disability exams. 1. Does that mean if my GAF changes, my SC Disability won't be threatened? 2. I want to try to work two days a week, because I need additional income. Will that hurt my disability rating? 3. Does my 100% SC disability rating translate into my ability to get some kind of social security assistance? I'm unable to live economically based on the amount of SC I receive because I have $1000 per month in student loan fees. 4. Does anyon…
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I Need Some Help
Hello all I am service connected 70% 40% for broken back 30% for neuropathy of the legs and left arm. I go to the Va hospital in New jersey it is the Lyons facillity. I have been seeing a va doctor there for 6 months now. to make a long story short me and the dr butt heads alot i have seen him bout 10 times and he has not done or tried to do anything to help me. He just tells me im 30 pounds over weight and that is why my back still hurts not the fact that in 1999 i broke my back in 3 spots. He will not order any MRI's or other tests. I have tried to change primary doctors but no one at the va hospital will lead me in the write direcion they tell me he is my primary …
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Tampa Vamc
hello, i really was'nt sure where too ask this question, on the site...May 29/07 had a single car roll-over on I-75, brought too tampa vamc,xrays done,discharged,no fractures,?? june 2/07 back too e.r. by ambulance,no fracture,discharged..?? june 5/07 back too e.r. by ambulance, "demand pain meds" given #20 percocet,discharged. june 6/07 received call/pls. come back, you have a fracture!! no kidding!!! no apologies! NOTHING! do I really have med coverage?? i wonder?? anyway any recourse?? i want too hold them accountable! my shoulderblade has healed but.. is displaced[healed offset].causing me shoulder/joint pain that requires codeine 30mg/pain..temazapan 25mg/sleep daily…
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Feet/ankle Issues
I am service connected for Left and Right Achilles tendinitis at 10% for each foot. I have been seen by a VA Podiatry doctor who had orthotics made for both of my feet. I have also been on various pain medications for my foot pain. I recently had a general C&P exam. During this exam the examiner stated in the report that I was diagnosed with Bilateral Achilles tendinitis that has significant effects on my occupation. In the Musculoskeletal Exam section of the report, the examiner states that in the Other Significant Physical Findings section that my right ankle active range of motion for each type of joint: Dorsiflexion: 0-10 degrees Plantarflexion: 0-45 d…
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