Entitlement - Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims

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1. 20 Year Old In College With One Light Semester Load

   My son is 20 yrs old and is in college full time. He would like to take a heavy load of courses in Summer School, take a lighter load in Fall, and then heavy again in Spring 2011. He is taking 15 credits now, would take 9 dredits in Summer School, and would take 9 credits in Fall. *Does my son have to be "Full Time" for me to continue to get the benefit of increased monthy payment of my disability compensation? *If so, how is it computed, minimun credits per year, or in a semester?

   Asked by Spent warrior, May 3, 2010

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3. tdiu Granted Tdiu

   hello, I know I'm new here but I just wanted to let everyone know I was granted TDIU. I got the big brown envelope last Friday. I put in my TDIU claim last June after i was approved for social security. man, this took 8 long months. The VA moves so slow. It says I have chapter 35 benefits. What is this and does this mean anything? the letter also says I have "no future exams." Is this good? What other benefits do I have and how much will I get every month with TDIU? should I appeal for higher rating? thanks

   Asked by desertstormvet, February 24, 2010

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4. diabetes Questions On Exams

   Went to Primary Care Doc the other day and got butt chewed out for not taking meds regularly, told her I sometimes forget for a few days at a time. Got that straightened out then had to go back to exam room with nurse for and EKG and get more lab work done cause someone messed up. Here's the real problem....while going over my records the nusre said "your Diabetes is not service comnected. Sure enough thats what it said on records. She asked if I was in the AO data base (registry) and I said yes that I had the exam several years ago. I also told her I was in the 3rd Field Army Hospital in Siagon for 1 1/2 months due to direct exposure to AO. I made several phone cal…

   Asked by Ol'Man, April 19, 2010

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5. Feedback On Word Speclative

   I am confused about the word "speclative at best to separate". Need feedback MORE THAN ONE MENTAL DISORDER: The following is accurate for this veteran: More than one disorder was diagnosed. If more than on Disorder was diagnosed, explain the relationship of symptom of the two or more conditions and their relationship to Veteran's Military Service time. If this can't be done, please state this and explain. He has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder since VN and it is therefor more likely than not related to his military service. In terms of his depression, which appears on this interview to be his primary difficulty it is speclative at best to separate this from his …

   Asked by Brother Gate, April 16, 2010

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6. ptsd C&p Exam Report

   These are the results from my recent PTSD C&P. I know GAF scores alone don't determine a rating, but along with the examiners's note --what are my chances? I know its only speculating, but what type of rating do you think I might receive based on these C&P results? EDIT: IMPRESSION: AXIS I: PTSD, Chronic, Depressive Disorder NOS AXIS II: No diagnosis. AXIS III: Sleep disturbances, Obesity, dental caries, elevated Liver enzymes, lichen planus, elevated blood pressure. AXIS IV: Marital stress, financial stress. AXIS V: Global assessment of function 50. DISCUSSION: The claims file was reviewed and meets the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD due to his service s…

   Asked by Fire Courage, April 15, 2010

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7. Chronic Ethmoidal Sinusitis

   Hi guys, This didn't make too much sense to me so maybe someone can give me some insight. While I was an Army Recruiter in 2008, I had to see a civilian nose doctor (as a recruiter, there were no military hospitals around and we were authorized the use of civilians). He diagnosed me with chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. However, my claim for sinusitis was denied. Is the VA looking for something in particular or is this something that I should appeal? Thanks for all of the help! Brad

   Asked by bh1981, April 6, 2010

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8. diabetes Eed For Diabettes Ii

   I had a A O registry exam in February. I requested a copy the results. On the report it stated that I was conceded Agent Orange Diabetes., Examiner also stated that the condition has most likely present since 2005. I have a claim in for this, filed last Oct. I have a C&P exam this Thursday. Should I bring this up? I think I am due a EED back to 2005. Any replies pro or con would be kindly appreciated.

   Asked by rotorhead, April 4, 2010

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9. Time Length

   Not sure where this question should be posted. I am wife of Vet. My husband filed claim in Dec. 09 for C & P. Put everything asked for in nice binder, all reports from hosp., Dr.s etc. He had C & P exam in January. DAV has not asked for anything else. My husband call DAV beginning of March to ask for status of claim. He was told that DAV was waiting for information from the nat records center. He called last week and ask the status, was told that DAV had not made a decision yet. Normally what is the length of time when VA has no questions for the Vet on whether or not he would receive some type of rating if any. Should he wait 3 months or 6 months befor…

   Asked by wwjr, April 2, 2010

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10. diabetes New Diagnosis For Major Depressvie Disorder

    I am currently rated at 60%. I was seeking increase for my anxiety disorder which is 40% and 20% for diabetes. At my c&p exam Saturday, I was diagnosed with MDD. I am thinking this is a good thing for my increase. Is MDD a increase in the severity of anxiety or because it is a new diagnosis, will it end up in a seperate category for disability? Also your thoughts on the likelyhood of an increase?

    Asked by Brother Gate, March 29, 2010

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11. ptsd Compensation For Two100% P&t

    If a Veteran is awarded 100% P&T and then gets another 100% P&T Award along with 10% plus 10% plus 20 % and is single is there a SMC that covers the second 100% P&T ? Both awards are single 100% P&T IHD and PTSD It is possibel I think I met a guy like that last week, but I never thought to ask him....

    Asked by vperl, March 29, 2010

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12. ptsd Awaiting Rating Decision

    I went to the RO today to get a claim update for my PTSD and right knee increase. The lady turned the screen around to me so I could see and the huge words "Awaiting Rating Decision" jumped out at me. I haven't even had a C&P for my claim of PTSD yet. I guess they don't need one. I do have a PTSD diagnosis and I signed a release for them to get my Vet Center notes. I think I may have to NOD a low-ball rating. We'll see. :)

    Asked by Fire Courage, February 26, 2010

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13. Dependents And Pay

    Today i was learned my step daughter was added to the ChampVa they said the card is in the mail and she already has her dependent ID, i called Winston Salem to ask if she was added to my disability pay, Nope not yet still pending ? seems odd but they claim they work from two different sets of rules? its back dated on her card and my wifes to march 25 2009, So i am not sure but seems like they would back pay me for her once shes added ? None of the whole process seems to follow any special route ryme or reason. So i guess only time will tell what the local office decides >

    Asked by progunrunner, March 18, 2010

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