Entitlement - Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims

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1. Establishing Service Connection For Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

   Establishing Service Connection for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation: There are two types of service-connection Direct and Presumptive There are three requirements to establish Direct service-connection for residuals of injuries and diseases; In-service documentation of an injury or disease. A current condition with a medical diagnosis. "Before November 2000, when the VCAA was enacted, veterans had to obtain a medical diagnosis of a current disability on their own. The VA was not generally obligated to help them in obtaining this medical evidence. Some veterans, who could not afford a private doctor, were placed in a no win situation…

   Asked by Tbird, August 11, 2008

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2. Medical for family?

   I am rated 90%, does the VA offer anything for medical benefits for my wife and son?

   Asked by Ronc531, January 15

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3. retroactive pay

   I filed a claim in February of 2017 and was denied I filed an appeal in may of the same year went before an appeal judge October 2021 the judge remanded back to BVA I received 30% with a retroactive pay from February 2017 to March of 2017 they awarded me 30% in October of 2022 a DAV representative told me that from the effective date to March is all I was entitle to since my overall rating of 80% was in March True or False

   Asked by Larry Hunt, January 13

   • effective date
   • retroactive pay
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4. HOME LOAN

   Greetings All, So come years back I went through a divorce, I signed a quit claim for the deed on the residence. Un-know to me at some point the payments stopped and the only notification I received was a Deputy Sheriff giving me a notice that the next day the house was going up for auction and I needed to get out. This was a few years after signing the quit claim. So now my home loan benefit is all messed up, I talked to a lawyer who said well she didn't do it out of malice (not true, that's another story) I called the VA direct and they basically told me to pound sand. Is there a way , providing the relative documentation to the VA that I …

   Asked by KO1345, August 12, 2020

   • divorce
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5. Loss of use

   Hello, it's been a while since I posted and I looked for an answer everywhere and I could not find one. I am 50% disabled for bilateral pes planus. The question is when I received my bilateral AFOs. They knew they made my condition better. The question I have is on loss of use bilateral feet. In 2014 when I was issued the AFOs should I not have gotten loss of use. The way I understand it is if an orthotic is the same or makes it better it's considered loss of use. In that case. If I file can I file for back pay for loss of use. I am not a writer, nor am I a speaker. I hope that you may understand this. Thank you so much for not closing down. By the wa…

   Asked by 30percentermovingup, December 6, 2022

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6. Loss of use

   Hello, it's been a while since I posted and I looked for an answer everywhere and I could not find one. I am 50% disabled for bilateral pest planus. The question is when I received my bilateral AFOs. They knew they made my condition better. The question I have is on loss of use bilateral feet. In 2014 when I was issued the AFOs should I not have gotten loss of use. The way I understand it is if an orthotic is the same or makes it better it's considered loss of use. In that case. If I file can I file for back pay for loss of use. I am not a writer, nor am I a speaker. I hope that you may understand this. Thank you so much for not closing down. By the w…

   Asked by 30percentermovingup, December 6, 2022

   • loss of use
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7. Attorney Fee Eligibility Determination

   what is this?!?!?!? did i win?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! OMG guys/galz!!!!!! this came in 10/06/2022

   Asked by blahsaysme2u, October 13, 2022

   • attorneys fee
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8. Explanation of Disability Compensation

   Right then, last year I won my CUE claim with the help of many here and I received a nice amount of retro pay. Well, I did my German taxes earlier this year and needless to say, that Retro Pay got some attention. In the past, I claimed my retirement and disability and it went smoothly. These are not taxed here in Germany, but I simply need to report the income. Seems someone at the German Tax Office (Finanzamt) didn't understand the treaty between the USA and Germany, so I was sent a bill for 11000 Euros! I've had to hire a tax expert and this has actually become work. One of the things I need and cannot find is an explanation on the disability compensation sy…

   Asked by Scottish_Knight, September 19, 2022

   • disabilty
   • compensation
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   7 answers
9. Anxiety - am I doing this right?

   Brand new here. I'm posting because I'm so confused and unsure if I'm doing the right stuff, or if I should be doing it at all. I'm hoping to find answers on how to file a claim for GAD/Major depression. Here's my story. 1996-2000 high school captain of soccer and baseball teams. Captain of Snare Drum line in marching band. 2000 - enlist in USMC, squad leader in boot camp, meritoriously promoted to PFC at graduation. 2001 - Class leader in A school 2002 - PCS to Japan (Iwakuni) volunteer for secondary school, awarded Microminiature soldering credentials. Perform extra duties and awarded Meritorious Mast for going above and beyond. Compete in …

   Asked by USMCNASA, May 30, 2021

   • anxiety
   • depression
   • broken arm
   • spiral fracture
   • njp
   • drugs
   • alcohol
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10. 100 percent va disability

    I was just rated 100% disability and I still have two appeals (cue and rating increase) that are awaiting for decision from BVA for two years now. Do I still have to pursue this appeals?

    Asked by RMF, July 27, 2022

    • moderator thread fix
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11. Agent Orange presumptive prostate cancer claim files in April 2021 still waiting wondering if there is a problem

    I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early April 2021 by the VA. I am verified to being herbicide exposed in Vietnam by the VA. No one (VSO, Peggy ) seems to have a clue why this is moving so slowly. I just had another biopsy which again verified the cancer. I have a preop next week to plan surgery to ease my urinary complications. My understanding was that this should have been a fairly quick process to complete this claim. e-benefits has been showing out for decision for several months. The woman at the Peggy number said she thought this was way to long for a decision and was going to write a letter to someone looking for an answer. I`m stumped as to finding …

    Asked by Signcavah, June 7, 2022

    • po2 us navy
    • 90% disability
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12. Question about how I filed my new claim in March.

    I filed a claim for Hypothyroidism, Sleep Apnea and COPD it is currently in the investigation phase. I have already completed the requested testing. Here's the issue I'm concerned with. I was concerned about my previous claim filed in 2017 and appealed in 2018, so think I messed up. I have AO connected Heart Disease 10% and Service connected Neuropathy, SC Tinnitus 10% and Hearing Loss 0%. When I put the claim together, I just listed Hypothyroidism, Sleep Apnea (Secondary to Thyroid Disease) and COPD Secondary to Thyroid Disease. I had read up and saw correlation between Apnea and Covid with Thyroid issues. Problem is I shouldn't have made dise…

    Asked by Gunnerdad, June 30, 2022

    • gunnerdad
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13. heart disease update with questions...

    greetings once more, Since my last post I've had the bruce stress test, echo-cardiogram and yesterday the non evasive Electrocardiogram-gated CT. Of all these test the last was the most distressing with findings of right coronary artery: heavily calcified (among other things) the test conclusions were: Elevated coronary calcium score at 1337 Agaston units which is at the 80th percentile for age and gender, placing the patient at elevated risk for cardiovascular events over the ensuing 10 years. Also, inadequate evaluation of coronaries due to motion artifact from respiration and presence of heavy calcification. Recommend invasive angiography. So I expect to rec…

    Asked by worriedshrimp, June 30, 2022

    • heart disease
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14. VA Compensation Rates

    How about everyone writing their congressmen and pointing out how low our compensation rates are especially for younger vets who become 100% and have no significant SSA or pension benefits from a long term job. If I was 25 years old even with 100% benefits I would be living in near poverty. I could not afford to buy a house in my area on $3200? This is chump change for a young disabled vet. Old guys like me have SSA and maybe pension benefits plus our VA compensation. Unless you are getting TDIU or 100% you don't even get $2000 a month maximum for 90%. I have disability insurance payments plus SSA and pension. I do OK but if I did not have that extra I would be hur…

    Asked by john999, January 3, 2022

    • 776554
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15. Emergency room expense reimbursement.

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    Asked by Rocket1949, September 12, 2019

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16. dental trauma to #8 and 9 teeth

    My son fell while in TBS in 1996. Broke part of #8 off and also did some injury to #9. This was noted in his Dental STR. He has had chronic problems since then with these teeth. # 8 finally had to be referred outside for root canal and build up of tooth. Tooth had lost blood flow and color. Fast forward. He is now retiring from USMC and is wondering if he has a valid dental claim. He talked over this with me and problem is that he filed his VA claim last week and failed to mention this issue. He is still AD for 3-4 more months. My reading of this VA law is kind of vague, as VA ratings mention loss of multiple teeth or jaw, etc. He still has issues with these teeth. …

    Asked by vern2, November 5, 2018

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17. chronic epididymitis

    can anyone tell me how get smc with 10% service connection for chronic epididymitis

    Asked by gousto0731, October 18, 2016

    • smc
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18. scars

    I am sc for residual of inguinal hernia (scar) 10%. 7804. I had recurrent hernia at same site with painful scar (medical report). could I get rated for 2nd one if I am not sc for hernia? thanks

    Asked by cattin, August 20, 2016

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19. Psoriasis rating review

    I have had psoriasis for about 10 years, and in my initial VA determination it was determined to be service connected and I got 10% (they only called it a generic skin condition then, it wasn't diagnosed as psoriasis officially until after I had left active duty.) However, since then I have been on a consistent supply of topical steriods. I have also been on Humira, otezla intermittently, and will be going on Stelara soon. The reason I stopped treatment with the systemics was because of insurance being not paying for it and that stuff is crazy expensive. I have it mostly on my back, chest, scalp and some on my face. My question is, will that VA take that I couldn't a…

    Asked by SPO, September 15, 2016

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20. Request advice about filing for VA convalescence extension

    Hello fellow Vets, I applied and received Tempory VA convalescence pay for an (SC) surgery on my Right Foot. I received the pay from 02/8/17 to 7/01/17. I am still going through convalescence with medical treatment from that surgery and I fall under this >> § 4.30 Convalescent rating::(2) Surgery with severe postoperative residuals such as incompletely healed surgical wounds...<< How do I apply for an extension of VA convalescence pay from 07/02/17 until present date? Thank You in advance.

    Asked by wilspeak, August 15, 2017

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21. Survivors benefits?

    My father in law, "Marine Corps Gunny" passed away suddenly Friday and we are really hurting as a family. He was 70% disabled but also retired. I'm not sure how or if that factors in with disability pay/retirement pay. My question is What does his wife and daughters need to do as far as VA disability and retirement is concerned? You all are such a blessing!

    Asked by mwillis71, March 22, 2022

    • spoouses
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22. I need help with what to do with my child's education costs

    Hi, Regarding education benefits retroactive for my child. (retroactive 100% P&T after she had filled out all the VA education benefits forms with the va during her schooling before my appeal awards for 100% P&T). I am trying to figure out how to state my problem and not mess it up in explanation. Those that have had experience with this and navigated successfully I hope can figure it out. I was only at 50% VA disability (I was filing disagreements and permanently disabled, with SSDI, but not the 100% benefits for dependents) while my daughter went to school, she was born 1992. She graduated high school 2010. Went to community college…

    Asked by retiredat44, November 19, 2020

    • child education benefits
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23. 3M earplug lawsuit

    Looks like this fight is moving forward. I received a letter from the attorney three days ago and looks like I am a part of the 29,000 cases being called to the active docket. I am wondering if anyone has done a deposition? What should I expect if I am called on? I have never done this before, so I am not sure what will happen.

    Asked by shrekthetank1, April 9, 2022

    • 3m
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24. Requesting an increase

    Currently rated 40% for lumbar sprain. recently had mri showing degenerative arthritis, bulging disc and bony protrusion that at times presses on nerve. Had steroid injection but no relief. Physical therapy not helpful next step may be burning nerve ends. Should I file for an increase now? Thanks.

    Asked by ntowns6702, March 12, 2022

    • lumbar strain
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25. Claims question

    Hello all. Been fighting a back claim for last 3 years. Every time, send in new information, get new C&P exams, get different decisions ( but all not service connected), it has been renamed a different disability 5 times. Have recently been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos. Has anyone ever had experience with this? Yes, it is genetic, but no, I was not aware that I had it. aA little bendy, yup, but thought some people were just like that. definitely a good reason why hurt my back way I did years ago, and body ended up way it is now. Spinal fusion last July. Don’t have funds for lawyer, or the crazy amounts for private nexus letter.

    Asked by MMTOTZ, February 25, 2022

    • supplemental claim lane
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