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Rattler, if you look through the veteran's other post, he rephrased/retitled his question and received others replies. not sure how this got through, but it looks like a duplicate post.

CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN.

Veterans can go to the site below and contact their local Regional Office to make a virtual or in-person appointment. https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s/

As always, your claim, your decision. The problem is that some VSOs think that the VA will do a proper job in investigating, reviewing and researching for your military records both in-service and post-service. In my experience this is not always the case and most likely not even the case at all. The VA is supposed to review the veteran’s records but that does not always happen. I myself have submitted copies of my in-service record with each and every claim I filed. I tried my best to only submit the evidence that pertained to a particular claim to not overwhelm the VA but for whatever reason the VA still refused to consider the evidence that I attached to my claims. That helped win my claims on appeal because I submitted the documents, and it proved that I gave the VA the evidence they needed to grant my claims, but they denied my claims that I won on appeal. After filing your claims, the VA will send you or should send you a development letter asking for additional evidence, and you can then write a statement in support and attach your in-service evidence (sick-call notations) at that time. A lot of claims are denied because of many different reasons, and you don’t want to give the VA any reason to deny your claims, trust me they can do that with all the evidence in your records and duplicate evidence will not hurt your claims. Keep in mind that appeals are taken months and years depending on how you file and some supplemental and or HLR are a waste of time. Yes, some are granted but they are too far and in between to say that it is worth trying to file a supplemental or HLR.

They are also testing for illegal drugs, I have asked my treating doctors to switch my medication because I do not want to get a DUI or DWI because when I take my medication as prescribed, I am like a zombie. My doctor stated as long as I have a current prescription, I will be fine. If I have to drive to my appointments, I have to stop taking my meds. Several days prior to driving an hour away to make sure my head is clear. My doctors are aware of this, and it is no problem. On a separate occasion, (I THINK SHE LIED) but my doctor told me she could not refill my medication because the (tracking) system stated I picked them up at a local pharmacy, I explained that since I have a common name, to look at the SSN and then she refilled my prescription. I know for fact that the urinalysis is testing for illegal drugs. I am tested every 90 to 120 days.

I am not sure if this is true, but prior to refilling my prescription, I have to do either a urine or blood test. Unfortunately, I can't always do a urine test when I am scheduled to go in and I have been told that if I can't do a urine test, I have to do a blood test before my PCP will renew my prescription.

I don't think I called anyone dumb. I think I said they try to play dumb which is not the same.

You can look up your local VA Regional Office number on-line under the yellow pages, make sure they are within the state you live in. The 1 800 number may be able to help but they seem not to help me. Once connected you can request a VA representative to call you. P.S. They still try to play dumb like they don't really know what is going on.

Welcome to hadit.com Always keep in mind that disability ratings are always rated on symptoms. You will have to show that you are still continuing to have pain, restrictions and or limitations with any disability. If you are not service connected for depression, you may want to consider filing a claim based on your chronic pain if you have any. Most veterans that suffer from chronic pain also suffer from some form of depression. You may want to request a referral from your PCP to the Rheumatology Clinic or Specialist. Have them document and report/note your symptoms in your record and go from there.

Eligibility for general health care travel reimbursement For Veterans As a Veteran, you may be eligible for reimbursement if you meet the requirements listed here. This must be true: You’re traveling for care at a VA health facility or for VA-approved care at a non-VA health facility in your community. And at least one of these must also be true: You have a VA disability rating of 30% or higher, or You’re traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, or You receive a VA pension, or You have an income that’s below the maximum annual VA pension rate, or You can’t afford to pay for your travel, as defined by our guidelines, or You’re traveling for one of these reasons: A scheduled VA claim exam (also called a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam), to get a service dog, or for VA-approved transplant care. VA Travel Pay Reimbursement | Veterans Affairs

Welcome to Hadit.com Have you contacted your representative? In a nutshell, it seems that the VA has reopened your claim for development/consideration and will review the evidence along with scheduling a medical examination. They will also contact the Board of records correction to see if your bar for VA benefits was upgraded. I read through it quickly but since you did not redact any of your personal information name, address, docket number. I wanted to let you know that that information should be removed or blacked out for your own safety. Others may chime in.

Congrats on your win. BVA remanded one of my appeals a few months ago, I recently found out that while waiting on that remand that someone at the BVA decided to remand my last appeal and now it seems they are trying to squish them together. One is a Legacy, and the other one is an AMA. We will see what the final results will be. Hope I am done soon.

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION (IMHO) always keep in mind that the veteran loses his/her benefit of doubt when filing a CUE Claim. With that said, if you are not familiar with the CUE criteria, then you should seek assistance. Since you just received your decision. It might be simpler just to file an appeal. Most supplementals and HLRs are denied and a waste of time (Yes, some are granted but not many). You will have a longer wait but a better chance of the BVA remanding or granting your benefits and you keep the benefit of doubt. As always, your decision your claim. eCFR :: 38 CFR 20.1403 -- Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not.

I know some may disagree, but your cousin needs to fill out and file DD Form 149 and send it in. This form should be mailed to the branch of service that he/she was in and let them decides if they would upgrade his/her discharge. Some veterans like to try to do this through the VA, but it is best in my experience to let the Board of Military Records Decides and if upgraded then he/she can file for disability compensation. dd0149.pdf (dfas.mil)

Since this original post (OP) is several years old, you may want to start your own thread. With that said, the VA will accept a marriage certificate (MC). It would help if the (MC) is/was written in English. You probably need to take your English written Documents/Certificates to the SSA Office and start there.