Eligibility - Veterans Compensation Benefit Claims

911 questions in this forum

1. Establishing Evidence For Future Claim

   I hope my question makes sense and is in the correct place. I have a question on evidence and the value of establishing a trail for a potential future claim. My son is in the Air Force Reserve and has been for around 25 years, he has served two tours in Iraq and is about to begin a tour in Afghanistan. When he is not on active status, his day job is the same as his Reserve job, he is an F-16 mechanic. He has four areas of concern, bad lower back, neck problems, numbness to left hand, and Tinnitus. He has been to a civilian Doctor about the lower back and was diagnosed with a torn muscle, which he was treated for. The question is one of SC, how would he show evidence…

   Asked by Davo68, October 23, 2013

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3. Tinnitus

   A friend was connected for tinnitus, 10%. He said he is receiving $129 a month? This sound correct? Thought it was 10% of the $2900?

   Asked by Billyboy, October 21, 2013

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4. Va Remand Quiestion

   The Remand stated they have to look at the evidence from a 2007 Aug CNPs i had and I I have had several CNPs due to my appeal dating back to 2004, I had a CNP for this same appeal status post hernia operation and it was due to a mental health issue secondary to my service connected physical diasabilty, t his CNP was in 2007 Aug 31 the doctor stated that my it was at least as likeyl as not that my mental health issues stemmed from my physical condition fifty fifty probability etc....the VA never used this evidence or sent me SSOC. The remand said they had to use this evidence from the 2007 CNPs there where several CNPs, this the mental health issue being one of the…

   Asked by KDM, October 21, 2013

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5. Evedence For Disability Claim

   I KNOW SOMEONE MIGHT HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE V A REGS ON ONE DOCTOR REPORT VS ANOTHER I AM CURRENTLY SERVICE CONNECTED FOR BILATERAL TINNITUS. BACKGROUND: ACTIVE DUTY 1990 -RINGING IN EARS DOCUMENTED ON ACTIVE DUTY 2001- VETERANS PRIVATE DOC TREATS VET FOR RINGING IN EARS 2002-VETERAN FILES CLAIM FOR HEARING LOSS AND RINGING IN THE EARS FROM ACTIVE DUTY NOISE EXPOSURE 2002- VETERAN AWARDED SC FOR TINNITUS, CAUSED BY MILITARY NOISE EXPOSURE 2008- VETERAN LOST HEARING IN RIGHT EAR AND TINNITUS GETS WORSE ALONG WITH LEFT EAR HEARING LOSS 2008- VETERAN CLAIMS SECONDARY HEARING LOSS AND MANIERES DISEASE FROM SC TINNITUS 2009- I…

   Asked by randylan2, October 20, 2013

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6. Va Compenstation Question

   Hello Everyone My name is Eric and I'm new to the site and so far from reading this it is really a wealth of knowledge. I was talking to my sister on the way to work this morning and she told me to come to this site and post my question and get an opinion from people who have been through it and can probably give you an answer really quick. I filed for VA compensation on January 18th of this year and I had a claim in for my back and my appendectomy scar because of the pain that I have. Everything went through and I went to my C&P exam on the 27th of August and I received a letter in the mail from the VA about 2 weeks ago stating that I rated 10% for my appendectom…

   Asked by scooter318, October 17, 2013

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7. Travel Pay

   Posts: 2 10 hours ago Tags : None travel pay for veterans on Shutdown wait for a week now

   Asked by waltbarb, October 9, 2013

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8. Anyone Wonder Abt Mechanics And The Brake Dust We Inhaled

   I believe that the old trucks we worked on, like the duece and a half, 5 ton, HET , ect, had asbestos brake linings. I worked on ALOT of breaks im my 5.5 years in the army. we never were issued any breathing appratus, never hosed the pads down before working on them, no precautions really. I wonder how many soldiers have asbestos in thier lungs, that will turn cancerous in thier lives. (asbestos particles stay trapped in the lungs, and u get asbestosis).

   Asked by 63SIERRA, September 21, 2013

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9. Mental Exam Become Static?

   I was granted 50% in feb 12. And asked for an increase. Granted 70%. This year. I was scheduled for routine future exam based off of 50% award In four years. Since my condition has obviously increased will I still have an exam in four years or will my condition be considered static? Any opinion a greatly appreciated.

   Asked by JT24usn, September 20, 2013

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10. Gagetown Canada

    I am trying to help a fellow Veteran (Us Army) with a disability claim arising from his duty while stationed at Gagetown Canada. Does anyone have any experience(s) with disabilities arising from exposure to Agent Orange?? I searched this site / forum but found no content. Thanks all.

    Asked by maine1963, September 11, 2013

    • agent orange
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11. tdiu Eligibility Smc S

    Hey,Had my right hip replaced in June-am 90% Combined rating-70/40/20/10-100% Unemployability-the 20% Is for the Right hip-which will go to 100% For 13 months surgery convalescence-which should put me in Special monthly compensation-S-100% Plus another 60% for 13 months-IS THAT CORRECT-? The Disabled American Veterans had me file FULLY DEVELOPED CLAIM-With surgery report-also submitted surgery consultation and pre op physical-SO Received a letter about a month later stating they are deciding if additional evidence is required-the VA Entered in my claim that I am not eligible for Fully developed claim-obtained a e benefit password-states a completion date of Feb 2015-going…

    Asked by derenick52, September 9, 2013

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12. This Obscure Rule Bars Gay And Lesbian Military Veterans From Benefits

    "This Obscure Rule Bars Gay and Lesbian Military Veterans From Benefits Despite the death of DOMA, the rule could mean a fight for military veteran couples who want federal benefits. August 28, 2013 The Supreme Court may have recently struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, seemingly clearing the way for federal recognition of gay and lesbian marriages, but the battle for marriage equality on the federal level rages on—particularly in the military. According to an August 14, letter from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, obtained by the Washington Blade, gay and lesbian military veteran married couples are not eligible to receive federal marriage benefits…

    Asked by carlie, September 1, 2013

    • title 38 could also be struck
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13. 14 Year Veteran In Need Of Help

    To Whom This May Concern, I currently have a pending compensation claim at the VA. I submitted my claim back in November 2012 and the only correspondence I have received is a letter every three months stating the VA is still working to try and resolve my claim. I am writing today because I am in a need of help. I served my country Honorable for almost fourteen years. I have completed three combat tours of duty in Iraq, earning the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Navy Commendation during those deployment periods. During my last enlistment in 2008 after coming back from deployment I was involved in a terrible accident which resulted in me …

    Asked by jfarr22384, August 19, 2013

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