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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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How To Replace A Useless Vso
I presently am represented by a DVA rep, who works out of my RO. I truly don't think she's ever looked @ my file. I've recieved absolutely no info from her about my claim. I was kind of solicited by the DVA when I emailed a question & was told to sign a POA to them & they would assign someone to pull my file & look into my case. My case is being expedited. I had my C&P last week. I was already told by my case worker @ my RO that my retro pay would go back a year, which wasn't what I was hoping for. Anyway what is the best way to find a decent VSO who is going to have time to help me. I am anticipating a long battle. Thanks for any help. Bob K
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Trying To Obtain Record Of Psychiatrists Remarks
I sent a letter to the records center in Saint Louis requesting my medical records. I received the medical records but not the records from a consultation with a US NAVY psychiatrist . His letter indicating psychological / psychiatric problems and recommending I be discharged which I was with an Honorable discharge. I sent a second request indicating from memory the name of the pyschiatrist and the location in 1966. Also gave the name and address of the psychiatrist who prescribes medication and consultation for me. The request was sent over two months ago. I wonder if they are with holding the records on purpose ? Would a request to the VA do any good ? I w…
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Movement From Gathering Evidence
Hello all Hadit members and guests, Great news today when I got back from my morning VA appointments, where I included a stop by the RO to check on the hardship from last week. The person who tried to help me said no hardship was in my file. he said he would physically go get my file and see where it stands. I delcined this due to the fact I didn't want to go backwards. So I blew it off. I get home and someone from the VA whose name and voice I don't recall. I called the number back and it was the person putting my claim together. She wanted to verify that I didn't have an NEW items for discovery. I told here, everything you need is in my VA Medical. She confirmed that…
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Overall Combined Rating?
I have used all the various calculators as well as the ratings chart in 38 C.F.R. I was recently sc for OSA 30% from 09/2008 to Aug 2009 and 50%from Aug 2009 (when i began using CPAP) When I add all my %'s using the 30% for OSA I get 100%. The VA is saying it is 90. Thats a differnce of several thousand dollars. I may be wrong. Could you take another look at my rating below and tell me what you come up with? 70, 30, 20, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (Bilateral factor for RK, LK, and RA--all three are 10% ratings) I really appreciate your help. james
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Are We
Hello All, Are we having a nice day? If not let try to make it a good one! Just a quick question are you entitled to any type of pay when you a patient ( actually hospitalized) in the hospital. I was having a conversation with someone. But of course they could not provide any proof. Yes, It was another veteran.
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Wondering If I Have A Claim Here
I injured my left foot in boot camp on the top of my foot. I thought I sprained it. It always hurt when running and doing forced marching. Went to Bn aid station (19 apr 1989) to report it. I told them I thought I twisted it, and they gave me Motrin and told me to drink more fluids (seriously?!) and rest. fast fwd to 14 jun 1989 at camp Geiger at Camp Lejeune. Had Numbness top of foot dx was possible neuralgia. now fast fwd to yesterday went to private neuro doc to see if i have ALS or MS. i do not, but found out i have nerve damage of my left foot and leg. can i claim this?
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Second Surgery For Injury
Just a quick question if someone can point me in the right direction I would truly appreciate it. I am SC for several issues, my appeal for an additional knee injury is now in the DRO decision phase. I went ahead with my insurance and had arthro on the knee. Now 18 months later a specialist is now telling me I will need a partial or total knee replacement to correct the knee pain I am still having. Can I file again for the 2nd surgery, obviously the condition has become worse and ask for disability for the 6-8 weeks it will take to get through the surgery and physical therapy?Thereby asking for a increase in disability rating as well. Let me know, just lost a…
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Movement!
So, I filed my claim with St. Pete RO Jan 24th, 2011. C&P's in March 2011 and stayed in Gathering Evidence until March 22,2012 when it moved to Preperation for decision. Today I checked and it says Pending Decision Approval. Ok, I admit they told me Prep. for decision was taking 70 days in my RO...this has been just over 30. My stomach is in knots. No new forms under my download forms.... I know it could go back, I expect I am going to be disappointed when the decision comes in, but the waiting...the waiting is KILLER. UGH. THANK YOU GOD for some movement though! I'd like to get the decision and know what kind of battle I have ahead. According to my conditions, and…
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Sleep Apnea Due To Opiates
Anyone out here ever or who knows of anyone that was awarded SC for sleep apnea due to taking opiates for a SC issue? Coot
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Which Route Is Fastest When Filing? All Or Just The Biggest Issues?
Hello everyone and thanks for being here! I have about 15 documented medical issues. In filing a VA claim which is the recommended route, filing just the biggest medical problem or all that you have documentation for? I retire in June and obvioulsy I would like to get through the VA process as quickly and easily as possible and I am wondering if when submitting for multiple conditions what happens to your claim if they can make a decision on 5 or 6 items but remaining items need further documentation? Do they hold the entire claim? Or do they adjudicate the ones they can and request more info on the others? Medical records- Is it needed to send all records regard…
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ptsd Should I File For Ddd?
I was was just recently denied an increase for PTSD from 50 to 70% and at the same time I had filed for TDIU consideration as I am receiving SSD but not solely on PTSD. SSD took into consideration my DDD issues also. I thought if I received the increase I stood a good chance for TDIU. My C&P Doc put in his report that I was unemployable due to my PTSD, but the DRO denied it. I have put in an appeal. I have other conditions for which I have yet to file for. I have DDD of the back and spinal stenosis of the neck which is under consideration for surgery, lower lumbrosacral radicolopathy and degenerative joint disease of the left foot all of which I had issues with whi…
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Handicap Housing Grant ?
Hey I had been kicking this idea down the road about the grant if you apply qualify and you jump through the hoops. Has anyone out there had any experience with this program? I just have so much trouble with stuff around the house and it looks like It would be easier to start over on making modifacations on my house. I am under water right now with my house If I am able to keep the house I would like to put in for the grant my back Surgeon told me again yesterday he wants to do an MRI he thinks if my back continues its downward slide I am in for another surgery down the road, When I do build a new place or buy one I am open to any of you is there a web site that the V…
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