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I'm in the process on filling for TDUI. I'm currently at 80% total 70% for PTSD, 10 for L knee, 10 for R knee and 10 for back. I was recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and was given a CPAP machine. King of Battle.

Hi Navy04, Can you send me the Patrick's Self Report? I am currently 80% VA rated and trying to apply for SSDI.

Berta, my shrink and primary care doc know I have not worked since October of last year. Even the C&P doctor knew i was not working. If I do apply for TDIU what documentation do I need to submit to them to prove i'm not working? Working on SSDI.

I received my envelope yesterday and the breakdown is: 70% for PTSD, 10% for Chondromalacia lateral tibial Plateau right knee (previously claimed as retropatellar pain syndrome 0%). 10% for Chondromalacia lateral tibial Plateau left knee (previously claimed as retropatellar pain syndrome 0%). 10% for Scoliosis, lumbar spine, with musculoskeletal pain (previously given 0%). Evaluation of Keloids, residuals of hematoma, right thigh 0% disabling, is continued. "during my C&P the doc told me it was not Keloids and to seek a derm appointment, well i did and hold and behold it's Keloid now i will be seeking a re-evaluation. received 1st payment today and was paid for 4 dependent instead of 5. not sure why as I updated info Thursday night and Ebenefits had updated amount. was given Voc Rehabilitation Benefits info. Can I apply for TDUI?

Didn't get mine. Not sure if it's because I added my newborn son last night, who was born on July. I didn't want to add him to my claim and slow it down so I waited until my claim was approved. My AB8 was updated immediately and showed new amount which was super fast. Not sure if someone has to approve it before I can get paid.

rootbeer22, I filed for 4 contentions. I was originally denied the same contention in '06 but was 0% SC.

NavyWife, thank you for the info.

Good Luck. I know that feeling.....

learned something new. Didn't know VA did not pay half month's. Love this site! Ok so i looked at DEER's and i found out they had my Ex-wife as my dependent i went straight over to the Marine post and updated my info and added my newborn on file. when do i update my dependency for Benefits???

So I check my account today and BAMM!!! my back pay was in my account. Which was great that I received it before getting my brown envelope. Only thing I was short changed. I submitted my claim on Dec 13 2013 but AB8 states Jan 1 2014 so they shorted me one month of back pay. Is this normal?? Also how long do I have to wait to file new claims? and will it take 8 months to complete as well?

in the same boat as you bojack. Mine closed yesterday and i'm still waiting for my brown envelope. I noticed yesterday that the effective date of last change to my current award is Jan 01 2014, but i sybmitted my claim in Dec 13 2013.

Thank you all. I will definitely will look into Social Security benefits.

Thank you all for the excellent guidance and wisdom. Today history has been made, my claim finally closed after Eight months. I'm rated at 80% just waiting for my brown envelope to see what was awarded. Not sure what's next for me as i'm still unable to find/maintain employment without having a panic/depression cloud hanging over my head. Thank you GOD who has been my rock during my dark days and my wife for being my biggest supporter.

Let hope it positive and not negative, if so i have a DAV Rep standing by to go war for me.

veteran7796 roger got a few buddies myself that work at VA but not in the state i reside in. But i do bug them from now and then for info. Right now i'm hoping that i can get something back from VA.

georgiapapa I don't think i'll be lucky as you, but i'll keep my fingers cross and hope for the best.

Georgiapapa is it normal for you to get Retro pay prior to AB8 letter?

Good luck on your claim,

Veteran7796 how did you get in touch with a rater?

Thank you, leaving it in the Almighty hands. Any idea how long does it take for it to move to the Notification Phase? Or when i'm able to see it in my documents?

Well it seem that my claim is moving as of today. Saturday eBenefits was reporting Pending Decision Approval "Phase Restart Date: 08/16/2014 "Change of Status: We determined that your claim needed additional review. If additional evidence is needed from you, you will receive a letter from us explaining what is needed". Friday it was reporting Preparation For Notification "Phase Start Date 08/15/14". And now it's Preparation for Notification "Phase Start Date 08/18/2014". Is this normal for Ebennies to move up and down like this???

Almost had a heart attack in the mailbox, VA brown envelope was in the mailbox to bad it was for my wife. Still no good news from VA.

wow just check eBenefits and my claim went back to Pending Decision Approval "Phase Restart Date: 08/16/2014 "Change of Status: We determined that your claim needed additional review. If additional evidence is needed from you, you will receive a letter from us explaining what is needed".I didn't even know that they worked on weekends. Is this a good thing or Bad?????????

you are correct on that statement. Why is it when in uniform you could call any office and speak with a Soldier/Airmen/Sailor/Marine and can get a response to a question and even get more info wanted if you built a rappor. You call the 1800 number and you get someone from another state who may have never had served read a pre-scripted response. It's frustrating that you cannot even get a number to the regional office.