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Entitlement - Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims

Once you know you are eligible for Veterans Disability Compensation, the question then becomes are you entitled to it by law. This is where to post those questions. it's OK, if you are feeling confused this is not at all unusual it can be a very confusing system. If you were injured in service and have a question about whether you are entitled to file a claim, post it here.

Law 38C.F.R.3.4 (a) Disability compensation. (1) Basic entitlement for a veteran exists if the veteran is disabled as the result of a personal injury or
disease (including aggravation of a condition existing prior to service)
while in active service if the injury or the disease was incurred or
aggravated in line of duty.

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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,

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  3. Rate a Claim

    Can the VA rate my claim on the medical evidence and then determine IU?

    Asked by gtknoles,

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  4. Received P&T Unemployability. Should I appeal 70% Rating?

    Hi, Last week, I was awarded P&T TDIU for a claim that was previously awarded 70% mental health disability rating. Should I now appeal the 70% mental health rating? The word "total" is difference between a 70% and 100% mental health rating, as I read the information. Is P&T unemployable possibly considered as a 100% disability rating? Thanks

    Asked by aggravating_coyote,

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  5. What Rating Do I qualify for

    I went for my mental health C&P and these are the checked diagnoses. What % do I fall under in your opinion? Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood Depressed mood Anxiety Panic attacks that occur weekly or less often Panic attacks more than once a week Near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively Chronic sleep impairment Mild memory loss, such as forgetting names, directions or recent events Disturbances of motivation and mood Difficulty in …

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  6. AB8 Letter, need another copy.

    Hey, Had a big move and my VA paperwork is lost, approval letters etc. Where can I get copies of the same letter mailed to me? I am approaching 55 and want to see what my service connected ratings are, and if they fall into the category of , probably not going to get better, which is written on the AB8 letters. Unless someone knows whether or not the service connected issues are not going to get better and possibly be reviewed before 55 (8 months from now), which about a month and half before my 10 year mark.. Obstructive Sleep Apnea cervical spine spondylosis osteoarthritis, lumbar spine with degenerative disc disease radiculopathy right low…

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  7. Obtaining TSA clearance for air travel

    I am permeant, total, IU 100% for several years now, I'm no 70w years young 😉 . I have heard somewhere that I could get a TSA number for myself & spouse at no cost, if I have a Commissary Letter, but I don't know if that is the way to go since there has been changes to eligibility to commissary privileges. I have online eBenefits Premium, not sure if that will help. Traveling from Boston to Hawaii mid February/2022. Where would I go if I have to go the commissary route - there is a Hanson AFB here near Boston. Thanks & Mahalo

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  8. 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…

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  9. How to stop an Apportionment

    Hi there, I need help! As of 2018, my ex-wife filed for an apportionment and surprisingly got awarded it. I tried to appeal it but still got denied. I don't even know HOW she managed that considering the child support she was already receiving from me through our lovely California court system. She was married, had a job and multiple side jobs so she was not going through hardship whatsoever. Fast forward 3 years later, she is still receiving it. We have 50/50 custody and everything financially/medically is split. I've asked her to stop the apportionment but then Covid hit and she was jobless by choice. She would turn down jobs because she wouldn't make more than h…

    Asked by Woodyb84,

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  10. 30 Years to file claim, is this possible to win?

    Disproving a discharge for a physical disability existing prior to entry determined by a medical board. Facts. Entered the United States Marine Corps November 7th 1990, discharge date May 20th 1991 for a total of 6 months 14 days. In Wagner v. Principi, 370 F.3d 1089 (Fed. Cir. 2004), the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) found that, when no preexisting condition is noted upon entry into service, the Veteran is presumed to have been sound upon entry and then the burden falls on the government to rebut the presumption of soundness. The Federal Circuit held in Wagner that the correct standard for reb…

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  11. COLA increase for 2022

    The Social Security cost of living inflation adjustment was just announced. For 2022 benefits will be adjusted 5.9%, which is the highest adjustment in many years. VA compensation benefits, by law, will also receive the same adjustment. Increases will start to show up in our January deposits. Inflation is a nasty thing but this will help ease the pain.

    Asked by GBArmy,

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  12. Widow benefits question

    My 98 year-old aunt is a widow of a WWII non-disabled veteran. Is she entitled to survivor benefits? She is in need of the pension. Many thanks.

    Asked by Zebra,

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  13. Camp Lejeune toxic water supply?

    Anyone ever heard of this, just came across some info about toxic water/ and water dringking at lejeune 1953 to 1985. Recall something about it a while back, never gave it much thought. Did part of my boot camp training there in 1969 for a few months. Anything important ever come out of the medical issues about drinking the water? I find sometimes you have some medical issues, and dont usually find out causes for some of them that had something to do with something you were involved with. I think Uncle Sam always figures the less we know, the more money they get to keep.,,.to squander away on their stupid things.

    Asked by overthere,

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  14. Camp Lejeune

    What benefits are available for a widower of a Camp Lejeune Marine. a. Health Care? b. Compensation? What form do you file these claims on? All help is appreciated.

    Asked by Fat,

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  15. Not at least as likely as not vs. Less likely than not

    Hi Everyone I had a C&P back in Dec for my migraine condition and I was denied and the examiner said the condition was less likely than not related to my car accident. So I filed a HLR and the VA gave me another C&P and I just looked in my blue button records and the C&P examiner this time said that my condition was not at least as likely as not related to my car accident. Can someone explain the difference to me because they sound like they are saying the same thing and thanks in advance.

    Asked by scooter318,

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  16. Granted increase rating from 10%... Remanded increase rating, TDIU and 100% rating, P&T

    After almost 6 years, all I get a rating increase. Thanks for all the input on my prior thoughts. WTF I'm not able to work, only rely on my SSD and 10% rate. Poverty level. What chances of a 50% increase at minimum?

    Asked by Dqm71,

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