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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3. Not recovering from surgery as planned

   Anyone have experience with a convalescence rating? Achillies repair in Dec 2023 through community care, once surgery was received filed for the temp increase. Only granted 2 months 100% convalescence. I wasn’t cleared to drive for 4 1/2 months since I was in a boot then came a brace for 2 more months. Recovery was estimated 9 months but I just started physical therapy this month due to recovery issues. Went to a VA facility last Friday and the doctors didn’t seemed too thrilled with the recovery process; possible CRPS. How long should convalescence be? (Do I need to request the second surgeon to write a letter? What happens from here?) - my husband is the vet…

   Asked by Lebro, 4 hours ago

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4. Do the rater or examiner determine the effective date

   I been trying to find the law or something that states which one determines the effective date. I see some remand are because the examiner did state when the condition started. Other were the bva judge made the determine it.

   Asked by kidva, October 14

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5. NEW DBQ AND NEXUS CLAIM - OR NEW AND MATERIAL EVEDENCE FOR DENIED CLAIM FROM 2004

   2004 denied SC for secondary depression caused by my SC low back sprain with chronic pain, Been on pain medication full time with the V A for chronic low back pain for over 20 years. New Nexus from Psychologist Diagnosed me with Somatic Symptom Disorder, Anxiety disorder with depression. They reviewed my private and V A and military medical records. Nexus opinioned the 2004 PhD C@P examiner errored should have used the Just as Likely as not doctrine on my denied secondary depression caused by PAIN DISORDER chronic low back pain and should have been granted SC Also, I found old copy of SMR showed I was treated for anxiety in service in 1988, but this medic…

   Asked by randylan2, September 28

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6. VA CLAIMS AND APPEALS STATUS (VERA APPOINTMENTS)

   Veterans can go to the site below and contact their local Regional Office to make a virtual or in-person appointment. https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s/

   Asked by pacmanx1, October 2

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7. BVA Appeal Closed 9/5/24 - Awaiting Signature since 8/28/24

   Hi all, Long time reader and fan of this community and it's forum. Finally decided to make an account to post with and help other users after dealing with a lot of roadblocks from VARO and BVA. This community has been such wealth of information during my 13 year battle with the VA to finally get up to 100% P&T and am now fighting my effective date to when I filed back in 2011. My apologizes in advance if I posted in the wrong section or posted something previously answered in another forum. I am literally driving myself insane here and my anxiety is in overdrive as I wonder about my 8ish years of backpay that are currently being held hostage by VA. Th…

   Asked by navyvet2009, September 10

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8. HOW DO I GO FOWARD ON OLD DENIED CLAIM

   1988 injured low back on active duty. 2002 awarded SC for re-current low back sprain with chronic low back pain 20% Tinnitus 10% 2004 Applied for secondary SC for Anxiety Disorder and Depression with Insomnia and panic attack caused by low back chronic pain and tinnitus. C@P Examiner instead diagnosed me for Pain Disorder with Phycological issues stating Veteran had no in service treatment records for Anxiety and claim denied. Fast Foward- Been treated by V A for low back chronic pain with anxiety for 17 years with last two years being treated by V A Pain Clinic Continue to be treated by V A doctors and Psychologist for mental health issues directly r…

   Asked by randylan2, August 28

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9. SMC S1

   I perused this site and found it informative and supportive. I noticed on ebenefits under additional benefits that my husband is entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114 subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(I) from 8/31/2016 to 9/1/2016; rated date 2.4.2023. Based on the information on this site, he has met the criteria regarding housebound (with my understanding for veterans who are unable to overcome their particular disabilities and leave the house in order to earn an income...) Senate Report No. 1745 June 27, 1960 . And according to ebenefits, on account of bladder cancer in remission (Nehmer Granted) rated 100 percent and additional service-connect…

   Asked by teacher1da, December 19, 2023

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10. Recent experience with Automobile Grant?

    I just electronically submitted the form for the grant yesterday and I was wondering how long it is currently taking to get approval and the form returned to make the purchase. I I am service connected for loss of use of both feet, so I am confident that it will be approved.

    Asked by rentalguy1, April 11

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11. Mets rating in question

    I am going with a claim to try and increase my current rating of 60% ischemic heart disease to 100%. I am basing this on testing that I feel VA Medical reports which are vague and are not telling the the entire and accurate story of my condition. Has anyone experienced the same thing with the VA? Also, can anyone offer advise before I file this claim as to what I may need to add to the letter below.All my medical reports are in my VA history, so C & P examiner can get what ever they need. I have just pulled small segments from certain reports to emphasize my points in this letter. Please read and offer your comments. All will be appreciated, whether positive or …

    Asked by dennis simpson, July 26

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12. Too risky to try 100% schedular from TDIU?

    Hi all, I just got off the phone with a social worker and he suggested that I go back to the DAV and ask them to try for 100% schedular. I'm currently at 70%, considered permanent and total, and get paid at 100% level TDIU, since about 2010. They break it down like this: Major Depressive Disorder - 70% SC So I'm wondering if I should go to the DAV again and ask for 100% or should I leave well enough alone? I certainly don't want to lose benefits. I also have sleep apnea, proven by a sleep study the VA arranged and the social worker said that was an automatic 50% but I seem to think that the sleep apnea wouldn't factor in, since it isn't service connecte…

    Asked by hiker79, June 30

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13. Free Financial and Credit Counseling

    OK, I was expecting a letter to update me on the status of my recent CAVC remand, instead I got a letter talking about Free Financial and Credit Counseling. I don't need free financial and credit counseling, what I need is my corrected benefits. You know the old proverb, feed a man a fish, he eats for a day but teach a man how to fish he eats for life. My thought is to feed a veteran a meal he eats for Veterans' Day but award a veteran his correct benefits, I can eat any dang where and when I want to. OK, my bad, is the VA just sending these letters out or is it my paranoia messing with me about my upcoming benefits? Since the CAVC remanded my appeal, it should not…

    Asked by pacmanx1, April 2, 2023

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