Eligibility - Veterans Compensation Benefit Claims

911 questions in this forum

1. ebenefits Preparation For Decision

   It feels a little like success. Filed initial claim 1 Mar 11, checked e-bene today and the status changed from "review of evidence" to "preparation for decision. I'm just happy to see some movement, should I expect another long wait before things advance again? I really hadn't expected to see any movement or hear anything prior to the 1 year mark and I think perhaps I should stick with that premise, just wanted to get a few opinions. Shock

   Asked by CShock, January 5, 2012

   • preparation for decision
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3. No Retro!

   I just received an IRIS letter stating this- Dear Mr. Cool Breeze- Thank you for your inquiry of December 08, 2011. A review of your records shows that you received a Notification Letter on November 28, 2011. A retroactive payment on December 1, 2011 for $528.00 and a regular payment of $941.00 was received on the same day. The two payments received on December 1, 2011 totaled $1,469.00 and your payment on December 30, 2011 was for $1,479.00. No other retro payments are to be received. If you have further questions, you may call our toll free number of 800-827-1000 and speak to one of our representatives. You may also write to the Phoenix VA Regional Office, 3…

   Asked by COOL BREEZE, January 4, 2012

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4. Disability Payments After Death

   After the service compensated disabled vet dies, does the spouse get the monthly compensation or does it end?

   Asked by 123trp, March 25, 2009

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5. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

   Hello, I am new here. I have pseudofolliculitis barbae and I had a shaving waiver every month in the military. I didn't keep my shaving waiver because I wasn't aware that it counted for disability at the time. I ordered my medical history but waivers are not included in it. Can I still get disability for pseudofolliculitis barbae? How do i go about doing it?

   Asked by Airmankbrown, October 23, 2014

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6. Sleep Apnea Claim

   Hi, I am a 30 year retired vet. I retired 13 years ago. I as recently diagnosed with "very severe" obstructive sleep apnea. The machine they gave me is preset on the highest output flow. My episode exceed 35 times an hour with some lasting more than 30 seconds. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a couple of years prior to retirement and the study and diagnosis is documented in my record. In fact, they wanted to operate on my uvula. There lies the rub. The operation could have ended my career so I didn't persue. Additionally, while on active duty I developed severe chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis and this also is documented in my service health record. I have b…

   Asked by EODCMC, May 25, 2016

   • allergic rhinitis
   • sinusitis
   • sleep apnea
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7. Anyone Here Actually Rated More Than 0% For Hearing Loss?

   My wife was sick and tired of repeating herself so she insisted I go to the VA. It was no secret that my hearing was bad. Failed tests at work every year. I worked on the flight deck of a carrier from 88'.-92'. SO I went. I did some research online and it seems that a vet rated higher then 0% for hearing loss is as rare as hens teeth. I was actually denied for my hearing even though I show hearing loss within the VA criteria. It seems that My exit hearing test in 1992 showed no hearing loss..... I don't recall taking an exit test. Has anyone here actually been successful in claiming hearing loss and got a rating higher than 0%?

   Asked by ktm rider, November 22, 2013

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8. Total And Permanent Disabilty

   I am currently rated at 90% and have a question about the requirements for receiving total and permanent disability. Do you have to not be working to receive it? Is there a limit on how much you can earn? Do you have to be rated 100% to be eligible if you are still working. How do you apply? Any other information would be greatly appreciated!!

   Asked by Cynthia80, November 25, 2012

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9. hypertension Gout

   Just was told I have gout from the VA Clinic. Is it possible to link gout secondary to hypertension? I've been having these gout attacks on my right knee and foot 2-4 times a month for the last 3 years. I always thought they were residual pain from previous stroke.

   Asked by bguerrero, August 30, 2012

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10. How Long Does This Normally Take?

    My claim was completed after about 2 years. I was found 100% SC, Permanent on 20 April 2013, effective date 01 August 2011. Since receiving the decision I had to submit another form to the Buffalo VARO electing to receive VA Benefits in Lieu of Retirement so I could fall under concurrent receipt and recieve both disability and retirement. To date I have yet to receive a dime. I understand that retro pay will take some time to compute at DFAS but I would have thought that my monthly entitlement would have started by now. My local congressman has inquired on the hold-up twice but still nothing. The Buffalo VARO opened up a new claim labeled Eligibility Determination. T…

    Asked by RUSSDUNCAN6672, August 15, 2013

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11. tdiu Disability Rating For Cervical Spine

    Hi all, My husband's BVA decision states residuals of a herniated cervical disc and discectomy are the result of service connected residuals of a left tibia fracture. It also states under ORDER that Entitlement to service connection for residuals of a cervical disc herniation and discectomy as secondary to srvice-connected residuals of a left tibia fracture is granted. They sent it back to RO to be rated. ? What %age do you think RO will give him for this. My husband current rating is 60% and he has applied for TDIU and was denied by RO. However, BVA states in their decision: "With respect to the Veteran's claim for TDIU,, the claim is inextricably intertw…

    Asked by Charleese, November 4, 2010

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12. Claim Nearing Decision Phase But I'm Concerned

    I began a claim in August 2013, after going to the VAMC for the past 12 years from time to time for what they now call "anxiety and depression". I initially went to the VARO and they initiated a claim for "anxiety due to physical assault in basic training" and "back condition". Only on my second visit to the VARO did they provide me with Form 21-0781 for determining PTSD. The VAMC according to my medical records have never used the term "PTSD" in my file as of yet. I have since gone to the DAV for representation, thanks in part to the great information on this website. I gave them my buddy statements to submit on my behalf since there was no documentation of the assa…

    Asked by wpcoder, December 10, 2013

    • anxiety
    • assault
    • back
    • c&p
    • claim
    • dav
    • decision
    • disability
    • ptsd
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13. ptsd Ptsd Inpatient Program Temp 100%

    Hi all, So I've just gone through an Inpatient PTSD Program at the VA Hospital in Lyons, NJ. Had a panic attack at work on August 3rd of this year and was admitted into a 2 week stabilization period on August 4th - started the PTSD program on August 23rd going from the VA Hospital in East Orange to the Lyons Campus. I was finally discharged on Oct. 7th. I had a follow up appointment with an outpatient psych (in a VAMC) and he made the determination for me to return to work on Nov. 5th. So...if we tally that all up it comes out to 93 days (hospitalization and convalescence combined). This total time was all due to my SC for PTSD of which I am rated at 50% for. …

    Asked by fireforeffect, November 23, 2010

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