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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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ptsd 100% Disability Not Good Enough?
I am a 100% disabled veteran...70% PTSD and unemployable (permanent). I was told last week by the Washington County Assessor (Oklahoma) that he has determined that I must be 100% disabled, unemployability notwithstanding, to take advantage of property tax exemption. He then proceeded to raise my property taxes. I can find nothing about the "unemployable" exception in Oklahoma tax law and the OTC said they didn't know what the assessor was talking about either. On top of this, the assessor has not given me written notice of denial within the 5 day requirement, stating the reason for my denial and my options to appeal. Where do I stand? Anybody?
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How Do You Cancel A Va Claim?
It has been 20 months since I had my physical for my claim. I no longer have many of the conditions. I have not heard much from the VA. I do know that my claim has not went the the board yet. It is taking way to long and I am considering re entering Active Duty....Any suggestions?
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ptsd Info
K I was awarded ssd, don't know why I got it yet but I got it in my first try, have an appointment with ss today, now I'm 90% va, 70% ptsd, 50 % sleep apnea, tbi pending, would my award from ssd help me get 100% from the VA, if I'm at 90 right now, but check this out, I'm going to a meb right now, with lod approve for sleep apnea and ptsd. Would my ssd help me with the va and army. Thanks.
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Commissary/bx Card Expires This Month
I was rated by the VA at 50 percent from 1996-2010 and increased to 100 percent in March 2010. Both my rating paperwork and commissary/bx letter showed I would be re-evaluated March 2013. I called last month and the VA confirmed I was scheduled for re-evaluation in March. My commissary/bx card expire in two weeks and I have not been scheduled for any appointments. I called the VA today and they said a new commissary letter would be done once evaluation was complete, can they do that? I am seen by my VA Doctor at least six times per year. My total combined rating is 340 percent with my three highest rating being 70, 50, 40 and all of my rating are degenerative and stat…
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3” By 5” Skull Loss. What Is “With Brain Hernia” ?
I am a veteran with SC disability rating of 80%. I have a 15 square inch plate in my skull. Surgeons removed skull fragments, removed brain tissue including vocal center, cauterized tissues, and patched membranes. CT scan of my brain at https://sites.google.com/site/myvetissues/ I am trying to find out what VA means by “With brain hernia” in the 80% rating for “skull loss”. This term is not a real medical diagnosis and civilian doctors are unable to tell me what the VA is referring to. Can somebody let me know what the VA means by “With brain hernia”? I suspect I qualify for an increase to 80% for skull loss. I am starting the process of upgrading my VA rating t…
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By Law Upgrade On Scd
I need to know if there is a coralation between foliculitus and chronic dermatitus. I am 10 percent for a skin condition known as Foliculitus and have also had similar out breaks on my back, arms, neck, head, all over my body in spots constant itching changing of clothes shower twice a day and have had boils under my arms due to irratation of the hair, confinment etc, I put in for the upgrade and wonder if I have done it properly i have documented evidence ie the VA and the many times I have been to the Doctors for these problems even had and out break underneath my arms while in the Military should be documented. What should i be expecting in terms of response should …
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By Law Upgrade On Scd
I need to know if there is a coralation between foliculitus and chronic dermatitus. I am 10 percent for a skin condition known as Foliculitus and have also had similar out breaks on my back, arms, neck, head, all over my body in spots constant itching changing of clothes shower twice a day and have had boils under my arms due to irratation of the hair, confinment etc, I put in for the upgrade and wonder if I have done it properly i have documented evidence ie the VA and the many times I have been to the Doctors for these problems even had and out break underneath my arms while in the Military should be documented. What should i be expecting in terms of response should …
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ptsd Independant Living
How do I know if I qualify, I'm at 90% overall rating, ptsd 70%, and 50 for sleep apnea, tbi pending, 0% chronic back difficulties, 0% eczema, 0% left heel. Any advice if I qualifie or not
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Prep For Decision
Does anyone know an estimated time for completion after the claim has reached the prep for decision stage? My VARO is St. Petersburg, FL.
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23 Mos And Counting
I am hoping that soon the VARO in chicago will rate my claim. Originally filed in January 2010 but VSO submitted paperwork wrong way and VA came up with date of claim as 19 April 2011. Claimed 4 additional contentions currently at 10% for Tinitus. Nov. 6th 2012 had C&P exam. This time it went very well I think my Podiatrist talked to the examener. Primary problem Left ankle talas bone is collapsing, Avascular Necrosis, I have to were a AFO brace to walk will have ankle fused later this spring. Claimed as secoundary to ankle, Spinal disk/back, Blown right knee, and bad right hip. Got copy of C&P exam, Ankle and back, MORE THAN LIKEKY SC, R. Knee and R. Hip AT LEAS…
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diabetes Diabetes And Disability
I spent 10.5 years AD Army. During the last couple of years in service, I had excessive thirst and a two episodes where my blood sugar dropped into the 50's. Since I left the service, I continued having issues with excessive thirst. This year I really started to become worried and after a visit to my pcp, I was sent to an endocrinologist. I'm now on two types of insulin and take 4 injections a day. The doctor stated that I had all the signs of being a diabetic while in the service with the excessive thirst and the drops in blood sugar, and this is the typical outcome where years down the road, I would be on insulin. Question: is there a possibility I can make a …
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100% Plus 100%
How much if any % increase . If I am at 100% and have a liver transplant that equates to what if any bennifit
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