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Purple Heart Frequently Asked Questions
Purple Heart Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://www4.va.gov/healtheligibility/Library/FAQs/PHFAQ.asp 1. What documentation is needed as proof that I am a Purple Heart recipient? The Purple Heart certificate or medal alone cannot be used for documentation. Additional documentation supporting your Purple Heart Award must be provided. For example, any one of the following documents will be acceptable: DD-214 (Discharge) DD-215 (Discharge Update) World War II veterans may present the discharge or separation document issued by the War Department Adjutant General’s Office (WD AGO) Service records showing the award Military orders of the award 2…
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hypertension Sudden Drop In Va Pay This Month With No Warning
Ok here is my situation I am 10% for Hypertension. I am 30% for kidney Stones. I have a conbined rating of 40% with my wife on there and my three yr old auughter as well. This gives me a monthly rate of $ 644 a month. All of a sudden this moring when I log in to check my account I see that my deposit from the VA is only $609 instead of $644. I cannot call them to ask what is going on because it is the weekend and nobody is there. It does not make any sense to me, has anyone else seen a drop on thier monthy pay. I know we did not recieve any COLA this year but I did not know they were taking money?
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ptsd Nod Appeal
:) I Was going trough all the paperwork I have since I filed my NOD last oct. I noticed that on one of the letters my VSO sended to Va, he Requested a traditional appeal proces to take place. Back then I didn't know a thing about the Va appeal process. Now that I know a little bit thanks to hadit, I ask myself and you guys, why my VSO didn't ask for an DRO review first?, and, if that failed, then go to BVA. I'm really mad cuz of this and will talk to my VSO about this next week. Also, I call IRIS and they told me the appeal is already on it's way to the BVA. I have a 2nd NOD for PTSD, that one with DRO review requested and I'm thinking to have another VSO handle that NOD…
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911 Gi Bill
Does anyone know what % a spouse can use on the 911 GI bill? Marti
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Effective Date Of Increased Rating Claim
Department of Memorandum Veterans Affairs Date: September 23, 1998 VAOPGCPREC 12-98 From: Acting General Counsel (022) Subj: Effective Date of Increased Rating Claim -- 38 C.F.R. § 3.400(o)(2) and (q)(1)(i) To: Under Secretary for Benefits (20) QUESTIONS PRESENTED: a. What is the effective date for an award of increased disability compensation pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.400(o)(2) where a veteran files a claim for increased rating alleging an increase in disability within one year prior to receipt by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of the claim and a VA examination subsequently substantiates an increase in disability? b. Is 38 C.F.R. § 3…
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ptsd Rating Codes For My Disbilities
Hello Could any body please guide me to where to find the FED Regulations for PTSD, DDD, Hearing and Tinnitus loss that the VA raters use to process a case ! ? How do I connect the Nexus letter to these situations ?? I have USMC Combat Action Ribbon so Im fine there and where do I find and get the codes that tells me the correct stated info to submit in the Nexus letter to the VA ? and how i feel in came the proof that i have PTSd and all the symtoms of my case for them. Any help about all the process would be greatly appreciated 1st Recon Ron Bless all :) Thank You
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Is It Best To File A Nod Or Recon Myself Or With A Vso?
Your thoughts? Should I submit the 21-4138 myself directly to the VA or is it best to sumbit it through a VSO? Are my chances of success better with which one? Thanks!
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Worried
GOT A CALL TODAY FROM THE VA. WHEN I ASKED THE VA PERSON TO IDENTIFY THEM SELVES THEY JUST SAID THEY COULD NOT GIVE OUT ANY INFORMATION BECAUSE MY VA FILE IS A------- "SENSATIVE 7" WHAT IS SENSATIVE NUMBER 7 ???? SO I JUST HUNG UP ON THEM. I'M WORRIED AND SUSPICIOUS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND HELP. IS ANY OTHER VETERAN A "SENSATIVE 7" LIKE ME?? WHAT DID I DO TO BECOME OR HAVE MY VA FOLDER CLASSED A SENSATIVE 7 GRT
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C And P Exam
I finally got the date for my C&P Exam. I got a packet with a set of questionaires for each condition that I need to fill out before the exam. Does anone have any suggestions on filling these out and the C&P exam?
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Developing Claim For Residuals Of Tbi
The following is a part of the write up of the discussion I had with the Individual who conducted my Neuropyschiatric testing, on the results of this testing: and a summery of those test results. “I met with Mr.XXXX on 7/2/08 to discuss the results of neuropsychological testing. We again discussed his history of having successful performance in the military prior to the time that he was hospitalized in a military hospital and sustained an injury to his nose. With possible frontal lobe linjury. Mr. XXXX has been frustrated over the years that he has not been able to secure service connected disability. This has been based on the past diagnosis by a ratings exami…
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What Is The Deal
The VA regional office in Waco, Texas has called me twice in the last two months. Does this have any merit, or, am I reading to much into it? I made my claim in Feb. 2008, got my claims denial in Jan 2009, filed my NOD the same month. Got my SOC and VA form 9 in Sept. 09. Mail it back to the VA, and, it was received and processed Oct. 09. Again, two phone calls from the VA in the last two months. I hope this means something is about to be decided, in the very near future. The last phone call the VA rep says she knows the person who's name is attached to my case. She spoke very energetic, and youthful...
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ptsd Advice To Write Claim For Ptsd
How much detail should I put in my letter asking for PTSD SC? Do I write a long detailed letter about all my problems and issues, or just a short version that includes the diagnosis by the Dr. I don't want to waste a lot of time if it doens't matter and everything will be decided by the Dr. diagnosis and C&P. Any examples that someone is willing to share or if you are willing to read my letter and provide feedback please let me know. I would post my letter thus far here, but not sure if that is appropriate. Thanks
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