Eligibility - Veterans Compensation Benefit Claims

916 questions in this forum

1. OTH DISCHARGE

   My cousin just got out the Army last month. He was chartered out for a DUI/ alcohol abuse. He was deployed 3 times and has problems dealing with his thoughts/ memories about his deployments and said that's why he drinks. He served for 7yrs and 11 months he was an E-6 but was chaptered out is a private E-1. Does he qualify for any Veterans benefit? Can he file any claims for his injuries, he was also admitted to the post hospital for mental problems before his DUI. Any information will help.

   Asked by 14R, September 19

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3. VA Disability + Social Security

   Hello All, I hope this isn't a stupid question, but just have to ask: I'm approaching age 62 and I'm currently receiving military retirement pay and I'm also receiving compensation as a 100% permanently and totally disabled veteran. My question....will applying for and receiving my Social Security, when I turn 62, affect either my retirement or my disability compensation? I'm almost 100% certain that it will not, but I'd love to be assured of this by some of you folks that might be receiving all three right now. Thank you!

   Asked by Rowdy01, September 9

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4. "If" you have been denied based on your discharge, read this: (Effective June 25, 2024)

   https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/26/2024-09012/update-and-clarify-regulatory-bars-to-benefits-based-on-character-of-discharge This may help some Veterans who were given "bad paper" based on what should have been Service connection for PTSD!!!!!

   Asked by broncovet, August 20

   • character of discharge
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5. Bath to shower conversations

   I recently moved to a (partial) handicap apartment, it has one bathtub. If owner/management would allow a tub to shower conversation at my expense! I’m 72, spouse is 62, I’m 100% P&T with the VA. My wife is also severally disabled as well, she can’t stand more than a few minutes - both of us are very high risk of falling and unable to get up without assistance. Will the VA allow expenses for a converstion?

   Asked by x020574, February 15

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6. PACT or not PACT, or doesn't it matter?

   I'm in my 60s, rated at 80% but the VA has me TDIU, so I am already being paid at 100%. I'll try to explain the details as best I can. I have a TBI so I can rattle on at times... Last summer I spoke to my VA doctor about the fact that most of the people I worked with in the service are now dead and how half of them died before they were 50. Lots of cancers and tumors. I also had prostate cancer (none ever in my family) as well as thyroid and diabetes. I mentioned my exposure in 1980-84 to radiation, PCBs and mercury as it was things we worked with daily in the service. She put something in my notes and the next thing I knew I got a letter from the VA talki…

   Asked by skydealer, January 5

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7. Missed filing a VA claim within one year presumptive...

   Hi all So I am trying to wrap my head around filing the claim within one year thing and it is presumed to be service-connected. I have googled and searched this forum, but I am still a little confused. 🖍️😖 So way back in June of 2007 (discharge Dec 2006) I went to the VA and enrolled for medical care. I sought treatment for my back, anxiety/depression/eating disorder. And started getting help. I also was approved for some program in the VA where they were going to pay for me to go to CDL school. I didn't do that cause I found another job on my own. Anyway, no one mentioned I could file a claim. I thought I had to be missing an appendage or something. S…

   Asked by IndySam, October 3, 2023

   • claim
   • disability
   • presumptive
   • review of evidence
   • va
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8. Rheumatoid Arthritis due to burn pits

   Is r/a now a presumptive condition for se Asia. I’m an OIF vet and was finally diagnosed with r/a 2 years ago. I complained about stiff joints for 8 or 9 years. Finally they had an answer R/A. My r/a civilian doc says r/a was caused by burn pits and silica. She says she will write a nexus and fill out a dbq. She already knew about the connection of burn pits being associated with cancer and autoimmune disorders. I’m on humira which helps somewhat. But it’s still bad on my fingers, toes, hips, and shoulders. She also said she’d complete a fibro packet as well. Is this worth pursuing? Or will they shoot it down?

   Asked by Mideis, May 14, 2023

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9. Individual Ready Reserve Activation consideration in Disability Claim

   Hi, 😀 This is my first post, USMC 2002-2006 3521 OIF 2006. I had a question and wasn't really sure where to find the answer. I am applying for a disability claim, PTSD in service in Iraq, anxiety, and depression,.... I am filing by myself, my VSO ghosted me for several months and I moved on. I have done the C&P for all my mental health claims a couple of weeks ago and my claim is in the review stage. My question is, in November of 2008 a whole bunch of us 3521s were called back or activated I am not sure while in IRR (2006-2010). I was fedex'd orders, given a plain ticket to Kansas City, and we stayed in a hotel with some kind of military personnel a…

   Asked by IndySam, March 21, 2023

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10. National Guard during Desert Storm eligibility

    Hi Everyone, I'm asking this for a friend of mine who is struggling with getting accurate info about his eligibility for VA disability compensation. He was in the National Guard and was activated and deployed to Germany for 9 months during Desert Storm. He saw no combat, and was never in the Persian Gulf. After 9 months in Germany his unit proceeded on to Kuwait, but he returned home. He received a flyer in the mail that he may qualify for VA Health Care (which I think he does based on some reading). He feels he has a hearing loss claim as well as a few other things, but he can't come up with a clear answer as to whether he qualifies. He did talk to a VSO who do…

    Asked by drago, February 21, 2023

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11. have 100% due to UI P&T, but should I submit claim for 100% on it's own merits?

    I have 90% serviced connected P &T and 10% for unemployability since 2010, should I open new claim to get the !00% if i have new conditions and evidence .that I wont need UI?

    Asked by rikkor1, December 6, 2022

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12. Chapter 35

    I have a question about Chapter 35 If my wife decides to go to school? What does Chapter 35 pay for? I see the tuition on there, but what about books and house and such? Thanks for the help

    Asked by ShrekTheTank, September 19, 2022

    • gi bill
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13. Meds(HBP, Migraines, Cholesterol) and Reduction/Denying SC

    question from another thread: so @Vync already gave some input here saying below: AND im wondering not just about Migraines but also HBP and Cholesterol, as all are being controlled by meds...i am only SC for migraines but wanted to SC HBP and Cholesterol but was told i would be denied bc i cant provide a diary with numbers....as Vync pointed out, my medical records do show a diagnosis...

    Asked by blahsaysme2u, September 12, 2022

    • cholesterol
    • denied claim
    • diary
    • high blood pressure
    • medication
    • migrane
    • reduction
    • secondary service connection
    • service connected
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    2 answers