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szuhay18

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  • Service Connected Disability
    30%
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    Army

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  1. I was granted 30% last year and paid retroactive disability pay to when I started my claim. I submitted my dependent status form for my wife and 2 kids immediately after my notification, through the mail. I never received a response about it and when I called the VA after 6 months of waiting, they told me it could take up to 12 months or longer to process and receive it, that I would get a notification letter when they finalized it. I called back again after recently and I was told to wait, at which point I asked for a little more help than that, I was forwarded to a woman that looked me up in the system and said the VA never received the form and that since it had been longer than 12 months after my claim approval, that I can not receive the retroactive pay for my dependants (which I've had my entire Army career), and I will only receive the additional amount from the moment I submit it through mail again or through ebenefits...I had no idea I could do it through that website. I did it online and started getting what I should have the next month. Is there a way to receive the money that was entitled to me the entire time since I did my part and they messed up? The VA is sticking to their story that they never received a form from me, I 100% for sure sent it, I didn't even get a packet explaining my disability compensation conclusions...just a letter saying I'll be getting a 30% rating. Thanks in advance.
  2. I got out of the Army 2 years ago, did 10 years total with deployments. I get a rating of 30% now (10% for bursitis in my left shoulder, and 20% for degenerative disk disease in my lumbar spine), with 0% service connected for knee pain (no previous exams done to them, but I did go to sick hall once for it and mentioned a PT knee injury I sustained and pushed through at my final physical ETS'ing) and also for flat feet. I finally got an MRI on my right knee after a few appointments and they found a minor tear in the outer meniscus and chondromalacia patellae, it is presumed that I have the same in the other but I have not been back since the MRI to further schedule yet (follow up appointments are 30-60 days out). I got a letter in the mail with the results and a call to schedule an orthopaedic appointments to get insoles for my flat foot problem which is linked to my chondromalacia patellae. My knees hurt all the time and I wasn't honest enough at my initial evaluation for my knees because my back and shoulder felt like enough to complain about for one day lol...dumb move on my part. It hurts to stand or keep it bent while sitting for longer than 15 minutes and I can't climb any incline a day after running or climbing alot of stairs (which hurts during as well). Any similar experience or situations out there to help me with some insight or advice? It's much appreciated!
  3. Thanks all, it's nice to have outside input from others...guess I'll be making a call to the VA and go from there.
  4. I recently separated from the Army after 10 years, I served 1 year in Korea on a 4 man DMZ patrol/monitor detachment, and 13 months in Iraq (2010) as an Electronic Warfare Systems Integrator. I had my share of convoys, rocket attacks (at least weekly), QRF casualty duties, and attempted infiltrations for attack/abductions by the enemy - usually while sleeping. I took no life and came back with my brain and body physically intact. Since Iraq, I (as well as loved ones) have noticed a difference in my personality/actions. I'm anxious all the time which leads to small panic attacks and anger to anyone/thing near me. I randomly think of violence and how society is blind to reality of it all and find myself more aggressive in nature. My mood literally goes from ok - anxiety - anger - hate - depression within minutes and will recycle itself. I hate crowds and will avoid them at all costs, I have trouble when not facing an entry/exit point while out and about. I have trouble staying asleep at night because I feel like someone is in my house, sometimes checking on my kids in an aggressive panic throughout the night, I've even felt like I see someone's shadow in their hallway at times. Random images of my loved one's being killed in the typical terrorist fashion pops in my head randomly throughout the day...I hate it and have to shut down and force my thoughts on things that make me happy. I constantly lock any door I'm around and carry while home. I hold a decent job but have to step away to calm my anxiety and anger and at times want to give up when the depression hits. I feel too guilty to claim this since I have friends and family that have much worse experiences from the military and just can't figure out how and why I've turned out to be this way...any input is much appreciated.
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