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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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Establishing Service Connection For Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation
Establishing Service Connection for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation: There are two types of service-connection Direct and Presumptive There are three requirements to establish Direct service-connection for residuals of injuries and diseases; In-service documentation of an injury or disease. A current condition with a medical diagnosis. "Before November 2000, when the VCAA was enacted, veterans had to obtain a medical diagnosis of a current disability on their own. The VA was not generally obligated to help them in obtaining this medical evidence. Some veterans, who could not afford a private doctor, were placed in a no win situation…
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Nexus letter if I have photographic proof?
Hello, new here. Working through getting an increase on my s/c issues and it has been brought to my attention I should have had my left knee s/c this whole time (medically retired 12 years ago). I have photographs of me competing in triathalons while wearing a knee brace on my left knee while on active duty. Platts data with my matching bib number backs up the dates of the photographs. Is this enough for the VA to service connect or should I still get a nexus letter? I’m s/c for pes planus and right knee, so could definitely get a letter for left knee secondary to those issues, but would prefer to just submit what I have. It seems like a smoking gun, but don’t want to ass…
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TDIU
I was awarded TDIU with a 40% rating for constant fatigue syndrome (CFS), and 80% overall. The TDIU award increased almost everything that had previously been awarded, but stated the 40% CFS award was deferred, even though it was awarded 2-3 years ago. I just received an email from VES stating I “may” be required to attend an appt regarding that rating, and I’ll hear from them soon. I was over 55 when all the ratings were rewarded, but I read that the TDIU award can require reevaluation no matter what. Some of the videos I’ve seen made by retired “raters” say the VA can’t required another evaluation for an issue previously awarded, that award is protected if you’re ov…
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Artillery Outgoing Residual TBI
Have you seen this article? Veterans and Artillery Blasts: The Battle with Invisible Wounds | CCK Law (cck-law.com) Does it apply to you? A little to me but not near as much as to those enclosed in a shipboard heavy gun mount or those who sent thousands of rounds out from heavy guns.
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80% disabilities now I am trying to get to 100%
I am currently at 80% disability but I'm trying to get to 100%. I'm looking for direction on where to start this process. Thank you in advance
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ptsd TBI as secondary?
Hi everyone, Question... I currently have SA secondary to PTSD and depression. I have been knocked out several times on active duty( parachute falls, combat) but have never been dx'ed with TBI. I do suffer from the memory loss and other symptoms that I've read about with TBI but again have never been dx'ed for that. I had several headache treatments during AD... What route would you recommend to get the TBI claim going? I have a PCP appointment next month at the VA and want to present possible TBI issues. In many ways, I sucked it up after I passed out and didn't run to the Military doc.
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Claim for cardiovascular disease secondary to hypertension - request for full record?
Recently I submitted a claim for heart disease secondary to a service-connected condition. I was told by the VA that I had to follow it as a supplemental claim since at the time of my first post-retirement claim many years back I had listed chest pain as a condition. I submitted all of the following online 2 weeks ago: A clear nexus letter from my primary physician who wrote that it was likely that my hypertension had played a role in the development of my heart disease. Multiple (but not all) records from my recent cardiologist (followed now by the PCP since moving). These select records show diagnoses, heart test results, and symptoms. Multiple (but …
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Loss of use
Hello, it's been a while since I posted and I looked for an answer everywhere and I could not find one. I am 50% disabled for bilateral pest planus. The question is when I received my bilateral AFOs. They knew they made my condition better. The question I have is on loss of use bilateral feet. In 2014 when I was issued the AFOs should I not have gotten loss of use. The way I understand it is if an orthotic is the same or makes it better it's considered loss of use. In that case. If I file can I file for back pay for loss of use. I am not a writer, nor am I a speaker. I hope that you may understand this. Thank you so much for not closing down. By the w…
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Eval for TBI issues
So I have a HUGE problem! It is documented in my Military records and am being SC for a surgical reconstruction of my Frontal sinus portion of my skull. However, I was never rated or even thought about it until here recently, looking at the actual injury that caused the fracture(head injury/ skull fracture) that occurred 15 years ago. I basically did not recognize any of the issues (insomnia, depression, anxiety, memory issues, difficulty concentrating) or masked them through alcohol and substance abuse( which use of these did not start until after the injury) until sobering up over the last 2 1/2 years. However, after many therapy sessions my therapist, whom is not an MD…
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tdiu changing a extra Scheduler rating to Scheduler?
IF a Veteran is on a combined extra scheduler rating say 90%combined rating..VA Awards him the Extra Schedular Rating for TDIU P&T Because the veteran can no longer work...and is being paid at the 100%rate ok now the veteran has filed another claim an was awarded 70% on that claim. which made him eligible for and met the criteria for the SMC S 1 H.B. VA inferred that. But on VA Benefits letter he is still considered IU...But his rating was moved up to the scheduler 100% rating says he is 100% rating has the blue circle with the 100% # in it. How would the veteran request drop the IU Now because he is considered being 100% scheduler acc…
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10% for Rhinitis
Hello, I'm currently 100% P&T and received 10% for Rhinitis (PACT Act) on 12/11. the effective date is 8/22. My question is will I receive backpay for that one Year? I've had rhinitis since 2006 and only due to the PACT ACT, am I now receiving a positive claim after being denied for many years.
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Nexus Letter for Depression Psychiatric
Hello, I suffer from depression from my injuries (70% rated) loss of mobility and pain. I am seeing a Psychiatrist and plan to file for s/c major depression. I know that I will need a nexus letter connecting it to 70% injuries. Who would be a good doctor to seek for a Nexus letter that knows exactly how to write a VA claim nexus letter? (Dr. Bash, Ellis Group, etc..) that is a psychologist or Psychiatrist
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