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that's correct. I'm 100% P&T and after many years finally was awarded 10% for Rhinitis. thought I'd ask anyway! thanks!

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.

thanks for the Feedback. The Law firm that represented me was Chisholm, Chisholm and Kilpatrick. I've seen there name used several times on this site, Hopefully the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims decision will be enough to grant an award!

thanks for the feedback. did you go through another C&P before the backpay?

Hi, A Law firm that works with the DAV represented me for a disability case. In 2006, I was rated at 10 percent for DDD. The Law firm claims the VA did not consider ROM with pain during my C&P in 2006. Fast forward to 2015 during an appeal and having to meet with a Traveling VA Judge, I was eventually rated 40 percent (which is what i thought i'd be this whole time). Just today, I received a letter from the firm. They are "pleased to tell me" The Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims vacated the decision from the BVA and remanded my claim for further "proceedings consistent with the Joint Motion for Remand and the Court's order" Essentially, the VA agreed that the range of Motion with pain was not taken into consideration. My claim file will be transferred to the BVA and they must make a new decision. The letter ends by asking me to call the DAV national appeals officer. I did and left a VM. So, my questions are: Has anyone had this experience? what was your outcome? Also, is there a possible back pay due based on this going back to the BVA? I hope all of you are doing well! let me know if you can shed some light for a possible outcome.

great information. thanks!

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.

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.

Outstanding!

thanks bro!

My pending claim really has nothing to do with my back which is the 100 percent P&T. Also, I don't feel like I'm gambling and putting this 100 percent at risk. I should here something back with the next month.

Gastone- no "future exams scheduled" was listed on my letter. I have another claim opened but not for the back...Maybe I should withdraw that and move on with my 100% P%T?

thanks Palma and Broncovet!

Thanks Pete!

I just wanted to share my success story. Just last week, I won my appeal for IVDS/DDD resulting in 100%. Having that increased pushed me over the top to 100% and P&T. I wasn’t expecting the P&T and will not argue that decision or the 100 %. The appeal started early 2015 and concluded last week. Actually, the battle to increase started in 2008 and as time went on my back just didn’t get better. I applied for an increase, was rejected several times and the finally appealed this past decision and won. I didn’t win because of luck; I won because I fought each and every step. So, for those still working on an increase and want to be 100 percent (or even just increase to another percent), you better be your best advocate. Your VSO will help but you need to be WAY more proactive than just a VSO. To start, I learned what I needed to do by trolling this site and asking questions (for C&P exams, expert letters, notice of disagreements, etc.). We each have our own Physical or psychological disabilities but our goals are the same and that is to get what we deserve. If you feel you deserve it, then buckle down and get ready for a journey. I can attest it can be a long journey but it’s in my personality to never give up and never take no for an answer. Finally, I know that P&T is not exactly “permanent” for at least 10 years. I'll still attend my appointments and my back is still messed up. It’s like VA Math. It doesn’t make sense but neither does being denied increase for something that is taking away from a better quality of life. PLEASE be your best advocate, listen to advice on this site and keep your vision in front of you!