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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)
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Knee Disability - Don't Think They Got It Right
I have been reading the forum for quite some time, but this is my first post. In 1994 I was originally awarded chondromalacia of both the right and left knee under 5257 (instability) at 0% & 0% for 10% total. It took some fighting but treatment was throughout my military records even saying knee give away and locking. Under recent review of that code it is my understanding that 5257 has to be rated 10%, 20% or 30%, but I have yet to figure out how my original award doesn't reflect that. Onto to today, after a 9-month request for increase and secondary’s I received my answer in May. I was denied secondary for my back and both hips even though I have been wa…
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Fully Developed Claim
How long does it take these days? How long after one files it - in avg- do they get scheduled a C&P exam?
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Form 21-526B
I am service connected for Rhinitis (6522) at 0%. I want to reopen the claim for a higher percentage. Is form 21-526b the correct form?
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Rhinnitis
I want to reopen a claim for rhinitis. Rating schedule 6522 says Polyps or 50% obstruction on both sides or 100% obstruction on one side. What test (x-ray, MRI, CT Scan, etc) do they use to determine obstruction? Just trying to get information.
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Va Aid And Attendance
Hello How long is the process to get approved for Aid and Attendance via the VA? How much is this additional pay?
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Va Claim Question & Background
Good Afternoon, I was medically separated in 2005 from the Air Force due to asthma. The Air Force recently sent me paper work about reviewing my separation (PDRB), which I have sent back to them to review. My DD214 stated that I was discharged with severance, service connected, and rated at 10 percent. Which technically should of been 30 since I was on an inhaler twice a day. In the mean time, I filed a claim with the VA, which was closed because they sent appointments to me in the mail after the appt date, etc, etc. Very frustrating experience. My rating was 0 percent. Now I have a claim that has been opened since November, and the VA says it is in preparation…
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I Have My Original Str's
Before I send my original STR's off to Numan, GA, I am looking for opinions of how any of you experienced Veterans would go about copying and weeding out junk? Also, should I include my civilian treatment records such as MRI's, EMG's and surgery reports? When I out processed I kept my original 201 file and med/dental records because I did not trust anyone and I am a Rebel. No one from my command has asked for them andd I have been medically retired since 2001.
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ptsd Retro Pay?
I was finally ready to figure Retro benefits. So I filed my claim once in '83 denied....then on May 2, 2014 and continued with my PTSD request. Now I go into the ebenefits and it says I am only eligible (I may be incorrect) ..for retro benes back to June of this year (2 months)..Because of an INTENT to FILE. I just dont get it. I followed the rules and inquired & inquired about any missing forms and they told me that I was good. The effective date NOW is June 16 2015... NOT... May 2, 2014. The difference is huge-never read or heard abt the deadlines for Intent to file...I assume I should have filed an Intent every year???? Help....
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Confused On Final Disability Rating?
Hi all. I've been looking through the forums and am still struggling to figure out why my total disability rating is 70%. I'd much appreciate any feedback. Based upon e-benefits, my ratings are as follows... * Patellofemoral syndrome, LEFT knee (claimed as knee pain) 10% * LEFT ankle sprain 20% * LEFT lower amputation umbrella (I am not an amputee) 40% *Osteoarthritis with p. syndrome, RIGHT knee(claimed as knee pain) 10% *RIGHT knee limitation of flexion (previously rated as p. syndrome) - claimed as knee pain …
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hypertension Does This Sound Right? Had Meeting With So
I was wondering if this sounded right. We had a meeting with my fathers SO. They told my dad he basically is getting compensated well. That filing the new claims for the IHD the Parkinsons and the worsening of the Neuropathy. Would not benefit him at all. Only in the event of his death my mother would get compensated if he passed from sac disabilities. Dad also Inquired about the Aid and attendance he filed over a year ago. It's not in the system they said. So my dad asked how to get it. The person at the SO told him that he should wait and see how this goes. It don't feel 100%. For some reason with the crap the SO told us. And reluctance to file. I told him that my d…
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Confused
I put in a claim for IBS and fibromyalgia 8/15. I had a. DBQ and all my medical and buddy statements and all the the other proper forms sent electronically. In march they asked for 21-4142 to get my medical records from my doctors or get them my self. I called the 1800# and they said that they see all my medical records and don't know why they are requesting this. So I sent them again anyway. A month later I see they reopened a old claim. Then it showed up I was claiming anxiety and depression secondary to IBS. I never did this. Now I get a letter saying my old claim was denied because I need new evidence to open it up and they are giving me 30 days. Also the anxiety and …
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ptsd Newbie Ptsd
Hello,I am a Gulf war combat vet,0311 with combat action ribbon.I was referred by my private MD to see a shrink,I lost my job and went to the va.The folks at the va who entered my info into the system referred me to the nys vso and he put together a Fully developed claim for ptsd and ringing in ears.I went to the va psychiatrist and she diagnosused me with ptsd and no other mental conditions And put me on meds(2d visit she doubled the dose)and I start counseling next week.I guess I am not really sure what happens next...never really thought about compensation before but my wife separated from me until I get my head together just wondering what time line is for counse…
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