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I am wondering if anyone has sold their VA disability pension for lump sum of cash? Or can share and information about the process. I am not concerned about the economic factor of managing my monthly expenses. I have multiple income sources. I am more interested in how to find the best quote or what the normal range is.
Last reply by carlie, -
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Well, it finally happened..... I received my rating letter and I can't complain! I do have a question that the VA (800#) refuses to clarify. Background info: 17 April 09: Filed claim May-Aug 09: Butt-load of CP exams 30 June 09: Retired USAF 24 Sep 09: Received check from US treasury...no annotation as to reason (assumed it was VA Comp) 25 Sep 09: Called VA 800# and confirmed check was first VA comp. Woman stated decision letter would soon follow. 28 Sept 09: Received decision letter...100% with SMC added, effective 1 July 09 Here's where I am confused...called 800# a couple of times and have gotten conflicting anwers. The first pag…
Last reply by Lenkl, -
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ok so this is my situation... I filed a claim back in 2011 and then i changed addresses and lost touch with the VA system for a few years. I was recently inpatient in Richmond, VA and some of my vet buddies showed me a few things. On ebenefits under disabilities it says that I am N.A under percentage. under disabilities it says... Disability Rating Decision Related To Effective Date acquired psychiatric disorder, also claimed as severe anxiety disorder and manic depression Not Service Connected …
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by bigoc- 7 replies
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I am wondering if anyone has any experience with applying for a loan and using VA disability pay as a source of income? Either VA pay by itself or combined from work and VA Pay. I am not sure what type of information could be used to provide prof of this VA payment and amount. Other than a bank statement from my account I could not figure out what to use. I am looking into an auto loan. I do bank with USAA and might check with them to see what they have to say. I am rated 90% now and have a source of income from a job. I understand the VA payment is not taxable but it does amaze me how there is not a yearly statement of any kind. Also I am not sure whe…
Last reply by COOL BREEZE, -
I am writing this for my father who was in vn and has developed Parkinson's due to exposure for AO. Due to it just recently being associated with AO and Parkinson's, do I need to help him to refile his paperwork to get an upped coverage? Also if anyone knows this as well. Since it is now connected, is there some way for him to get backpay for the 20+ years he has lived with it? He is just now 62 so it hit him early on. I appreciate any help on this! Good to know there is a place to go when you need to discuss this stuff. Big Pat
Last reply by Big Pat, -
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I retired from active following Desert Storm with 21 years of active duty, and was approved for VA disability (90%)on 1 Feb 2006. However, my first check did not arrive until 1 April 2007. Am I eligible to received all monies accrued between the original award date (1 Feb 06), and the date (1 Apr 07) that I finally started to receiving my VA disability check? I am specifically wondering if the fact that I was already drawing my military pension will preclude me from drawing the money that was withheld.
Last reply by Philip Rogers, -
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I am a 60 year old veteran on a 90% VA disability pension and 10% SC and my father is in late stage Alzheimer. When he passes how will any money or money from the sale of his property affect my disability pension When he passes i as the his executor will have to sell his houses and property and divide the money 5 ways. Plus i will have to find a place to live as i am care taking one of his homes and watching the other property right now. I plan to buy a motor home to live in as i can not take cold weather or hot weather any more. and plan to fallow the weather. I don't want to rent a place to live as i have had many problems with landlords and don't want to de…
Last reply by cooter, -
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I was at a va psychiatric hospital and a VA representative filled out my claim for a disability pension. I had just lost my husband and I was in shock and grieving. I spent eight months in the psychiatric hospital and due to the medications I honestly don't remember much. Since then I have been an inpatient and an outpatient for almost three years. I have had many shock therapy treatments and my memory is shoddy to say the least. My question is if I was overpaid by the VA will I receive a letter of notification. Will the VA give me a chance to respond and request a way to make small payments to resolve the issue and will they allow me to request a waiver? OR wi…
Last reply by ranger11bv, -
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Form VBA 21-527. This is the pension form that you fill out if you are waiting for a Service Connected claim that is in process. VBA_21_527_ARE.pdf Form VBA 21-526 is used for Non-Service Connected Veterans Pension. There may be a newer copy of the 21-626 http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?act=...post&id=725
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If you are member of the Guard or Reserve and you are medically retired for a service-connected disability, will you receive your retirement pay on the effective date of your retirement? Or do you have to wait until age 60?
Last reply by etihwr, -
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Can one of you experts out in Internet land advise me whether I will have to repay all my VA Pension (NSD) Benefits back that I have recieved from the VA since 2005, if I have just won my Social Security that was filed in 2001 and they backpay me to then? :)
Last reply by crimson0456, -
I can't seem to find anything (not even online) about how mental health and the need for Daily Living help effects the chances of getting SMC and at what rate. I have PTSD and Schizoaffective (Bipolar Type) and documented memory loss from Electric shock treatment. But no where do I find if I qualify for SMC and if I do where I would possibly rate (L+ K?). Can anyone chime in on how Aid and Attendance and mental health works in mental health situations like mine. I am not housebound but do require constant help in and outside the house and Aid and Attendance of another person. I do have two doctors a psychologist and neurologist who say I need Aid and Attendance a…
Last reply by Berta,