ytowngirl126

I received my BBE today with all my rating info at 90%. I did file a claim for tinnitus with my original claim and did a c&p for it. It was not on any of the paperwork and I'm wondering if maybe it was missed. Should I open a new claim? If I open a new claim would they look at all my other claims too? I know 2 of my claims said that they will be looked at in the future(migraines(50%) and acne(30%)? On ebenefits it says 2/1/2020 but really when will they require these to be looked at again? Also they have my claim start date as Jan 1st 2015. I got out of the Navy December 23rd 2014. Do I call and get this fixed or is this something that I have to appeal?

Congrats :)

Well it is official. Still trying to let it sink in. I just saw it on ebenefits. Thank you everyone for the wonderful support and information. I will definitely pay it forward.

Thanks Gastone. It's funny because I was told to apply for the Voc Rehab program 2 weeks ago but received the letter yesterday that I was denied. It's also funny because the VA website encourages people to apply for Voc Rehab while you have current claim in for VA Disability. Once I get my rating I'll appeal that. I do have my bank account set up for text and email alerts when I do get deposits. So I will be watching for that. Thank you and everyone for all the help you have provided. It's so great to have so much information and encouragement from people who understand.

Thanks for the information. I may look into IU but for right now I'd actually like to work. I'm unemployed since I got out 2 months ago. Actually during our mandatory exit class TGPS the VA comes and tells us to file before you get out. This expedites the process instead of waiting until you are out. I think it's a new program that started sometime in 2012.

That is definitely the truth. I checked it this morning and it says prep for notification. No letter change. Good luck with everything.

Thanks you too. It's good to read I'm not alone in the roller coaster ride.

Thanks best of luck to you too. I wish everything wasn't such a fight with the VA for us Vets. It's not fair and things need to change.

Well maybe it was too good to be true. I was at the VA today for an appointment and figured I'd go talk to the benefits people. They told me it's still waiting on the VSA(authorizer) and that the VA Rep that I spoke to shouldn't have told me anything. They weren't allowed to say anything even though I believe they saw what rating was proposed. Told me it could be a few more weeks until I find out.

My status as of this morning is still showing pending decision approval. I checked the letter and no change.

I'm just wondering if this VA Rep I spoke with made a mistake and read something wrong. Maybe those are the max for each category. I don't know. The only thing that I do know is he said they gave me an overall rating of 90%.

Thats why when I heard this I still not sure I believe it. I guess when I get the paperwork I'll actually believe it.

Thank you Berta. I've read a lot of your posts on this forum as I do a ton of research. You have help out so many and that is so amazing. I haven't received any paperwork yet from the VA. I'm not familiar with Voc Rehab but was told to apply for it ASAP.

I haven't been able to find a job yet since I got out. Just receiving unemployment. I did file for VOC rehab last week.

My last day active duty was December 2014. I filed prior to getting out. So roughly 2 months.

Thank you everyone. I honestly lost trust of Navy medical due to a malpractice issue which resulted in a few of my medical issues. So I figured the VA is the same way.

I spoke with a VA rep today and he told me what my rating is. It's still in pending decision approval phase though and said to check my bank account daily because I should see money soon. I received 90% 50% - Migraines 30% - Acne 30% - Adjustment Disorder 20% - Scarring 10% - Shoulder Strain 10% - HBP 10% - Tinnitus 0% - Broken Hand I honestly didn't even think I'd get over 30%. I'm just in total shock. This message board has really helped me out a ton. I thank everyone of you for helping me out.

Thanks guys I actually emailed my VA rep and they called me immediately. He actually told me that the 2nd status is for the Vocational Rehab. He also told me my pending rating was.

My status changed last week to pending decision approval. I've been logging in daily to see any updates. Today I log in and see a new claim received? I haven't opened a new claim. What could this mean? Also the date for the new claim to be closed is March 5 or 6th of 2015.