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Awesome! I just found it on their site. Thank you so much!

The wording on their site made it seem limiting, like some things wouldn't be covered. I will have to do more research.

Also, if I was discharged in 2014 and my wife was in school after that, I was rated 100% at that time, but not total until now, will they reimburse for her school?

I was just wondering about champva today. I currently carry bcbs insurance for my wife and kids. The champva site makes the coverage sound very limiting. I was originally thinking I could drop the bcbs and save a ton of money. Anyone want to weigh in on this?

Hi all, Been a long time since I posted. It's been about 4 years since I got my BBE with 100% rating. Even though I was 100%, 4 of my conditions required reevaluating after 5 years. I stressed every day for the last 4 years, as money was tight and I couldn't afford to lose 100%. I signed up for USPS informed delivery and it showed today that a letter was coming from the VA evidence intake center. Did some research and worried all day about what it could be. It showed up and was a letter that said they reviewed my original claim and decided to just make them all permanent! I'm now 100% P&T, the kids have education assistance, and my property taxes are now $0!

Berta, They completely changed the application process. All you have to do now is submit your AB8 and and the application (if you are 100%) with no Doctor signature required. I will look into an IMO. Thanks for your help!

Berta, Thats what I thought too, saw a couple of people that said they were approved and not P&T and read all the documentation. The Dept of ED CFR uses the term P&T differently than the VA does. The application form even states: The following two types of VA determinations meet this requirement: (1) a determination that you have a service-connected disability (or disabilities) that is 100% disabling; or (2) a determination that you are totally disabled based on an individual unemployability determination. So, as long as you ahve disabilities that equal 100%, you should be approved. I verified this with nelnet and the dept of ED before applying. How hard would P&T be to get? I am due to be re-evaluated on two conditions but even if they are rated at 0%, I still would be 100% with my other conditions.

It took from mid-December until now. I kept on top of nelnet though and bothered them weekly. Approved March 10th.

Got my letter yesterday that my loans were being discharged! 100% but not P&T, so I guess the VA paperwork that they sent me was right!

Is it normal to have this statemnt on my AB8 if I am 100% non-PT: You are not considered to be permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities at this time because you are scheduled for a future reduction in rating on:

Nope, no SSDI, I currently work....

No, I have future exams because they say that my migraines and chronic sinusitis may get better....

Yeah but on those pages it also says: 1 - Veterans Affairs Determination: If you are a veteran, you will be considered totally and permanently disabled for the purposes of this discharge if you provide documentation from the VA showing that the VA has determined: You have a service-connected disability, or service-connected disabilities, that are 100% disabling; or You are totally disabled based on an individual unemployability determination. And with P&T I cant work, right?

Has anyone had any luck with getting student loans forgiven? Do you have to be 100% P&T or just 100%. I have found answers that say both and the paperwork for it just says 100%. Thanks

Just donated!

Well, no BBE yet but I did get my retro and september payment today!

Congrats!

Okay, Full list: right lower extremity numbness Not Service-Connected left eye optic neuritis Not Service-Connected pansinusitis 50% Service-Connected unspecified anxiety disorder 30% Service-Connected migraine including migraine variants 30% Service-Connected right upper extremity radiculopathy 20% Service-Connected lumbar strain 20% Service-Connected right shoulder tendonitis 20% Service-Connected right hip strain 10% Service-Connected cervical sprain with disc degeneration and spinal stenosis 10% Service-Connected left toes digital neuropathy 10% Service-Connected left hand index finger strain 10% Service-Connected right hand long finger strain 10% Service-Connected left knee patellar tendonitis with patellofemoral syndrome, Baker's cyst and scar 10% Service-Connected left lower extremity radiculopathy 10% Service-Connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis 10% Service-Connected right ankle sprain with arthritis 10% Service-Connected left hand long finger strain 10% Service-Connected recurrent tinnitus 10% Service-Connected left shoulder impingement 10% Service-Connected right hand index finger strain 10% Service-Connected traumatic brain injury 0% Service-Connected scar on right arm 0% Service-Connected limitation of flexion of right thigh 0% Service-Connected impairment of right thigh 0% Service-Connected deviated nasal septum (traumatic) 0% Service-Connected limitation of extension of left leg 0% Service-Connected right hand ring finger strain 0% Service-Connected left hand little finger strain 0% Service-Connected left hand ring finger strain 0% Service-Connected bilateral costochondritis 0% Service-Connected right hand little finger strain 0% Service-Connected

Now I need to figure out how I go about getting permanent

Diagnosed and two surgeries while on active duty. Pain everyday.

Looked at percentages this morning real quick... 50% pansinusitis 30% anxiety 30% migraines 20% right knee arthritis 10% for a lot of other stuff... Couple of bilats in there too

Thanks for the info....ebenefits is down but I will check in the am

Thank you! This win means a lot to us.

Yeah, I did a little bit of searching after I posted and it looks like it is probably a deferred condition. I am okay with that, and it sure is a good way to start the weekend seeing as how my kids need shoes and clothes. Thanks for the congrats everyone! Now I just need to find a good doc for all this pain.

Future exams....I also started a new topic because for some reason my claim went back to review of evidence