Asking For P/t After 100% Has Been Granted

[oldman273]

Well My buddy got his 100% and he went off this morning and applied for P/T today at our local county Veterans office. Is it true that if he was just awarded IU based on his conditions and not rated P/T will they sometimes reduce his current 100%? Just a thought as tonight at our VA meeting it was brought up that some veterans had been reduced after asking for it? I know he is happy to have gotten it but after what was said at the meeting he called me since I was at the hospital with my Mother. I have a lot to do right now but I figured he has no computer so I would ask for any help on this? Have a good day..

[Pete53]

Anytime you ask the VA to do something your claim is subject to review. It is rare for anything to happen especially if he just got the award. Quite a few have had their claim made P&T though

[oldman273]

Anytime you ask the VA to do something your claim is subject to review. It is rare for anything to happen especially if he just got the award. Quite a few have had their claim made P&T though

Thanks Pete I only know a few things and those I am not so sure on LOL. I apriciate it. Have a good day......

[robert51]

Well My buddy got his 100% and he went off this morning and applied for P/T today at our local county Veterans office. Is it true that if he was just awarded IU based on his conditions and not rated P/T will they sometimes reduce his current 100%? Just a thought as tonight at our VA meeting it was brought up that some veterans had been reduced after asking for it? I know he is happy to have gotten it but after what was said at the meeting he called me since I was at the hospital with my Mother. I have a lot to do right now but I figured he has no computer so I would ask for any help on this? Have a good day..

This quote says it all.. i received 70% and IU in 2004 and i was told by the doctor to wait a year and then ask for PT and i did and it was granted ,, i think the quickest way to get reduced if you do is to stop getting treatment after you get the award i am still going to the doctor 2 times a month now for 8 years.. and plan on going for ever as it gives me an outlet someone i can unload to without backlash

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