[Upcoming C And P For General]

Yes, I read where you were a Grunt in the USMC. Semper Fi.... I was Army , my brother was in the Marines (Da Nang 66-69). I'm not familiar with Symboiax?, however, I am confident someone here @ Hadit, can address your reaction to that new med you dropped. I'm 10% PTSD. and tried elivil and synoquain (sp) back in the old days. I also broke allot of bootstraps pulling myself up. Good luck tomorrow with your Dr. & meds. Together you can find the right Rx that works for you. Hang in there, Jar head, lol. Again best wishes for a successful new year.

[Combat Related Special Compensation]

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law on January 29, 2008 to include Chapter 61, a new component for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). This legislation expands eligibility to medical retirees with less than 20 years of service, effective January1,2008. Medically retired veterans must still provide documentation that shows a causal link between a current VA disability and a combat related event. Each Branch of the military has it's own CRSC section. I successfully completed my application process through the Army CRSC unit. I first called them at (866) 281 3254, and they sent me the application and helped me get through the process. It took a couple of months before the concurrent VA comp and the Army CRSC retirement pay started. For many of us, it's not much more money, depending on your rank and time in service, ( most of us eligible now, were just cannon fodder that didn't last long.) At the end of all the red tape and waiting involved, I'll take the win. However humble the reward, sometimes it's the thought that counts

[Upcoming C And P For General]

Hi Matt, Happy Birthday. You must have been a teenager when you first joined the military. I have read several of your threads and am rooting for you. Hang in there. Best wishes for a successful new year.Cmdr. B

[Hello Everyone.]

Welcome aboard. You have found a safe port in the storm.

[Vasrd 9411]

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law on January 29, 2008 to include Chapter 61, a new component for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). This legislation expands eligibility to medical retirees with less than 20 years of service, effective January1,2008. Medically retired veterans must still provide documentation that shows a causal link between a current VA disability and a combat related event. Each Branch of the military has it's own CRSC section. I successfully completed my application process through the Army CRSC unit. I first called them at (866) 281 3254, and they sent me the application and helped me get through the process. It took a couple of months before the concurrent VA comp and the Army CRSC retirement pay started. For many of us, it's not much more money, depending on your rank and time in service, ( most of us eligible now, were just cannon fodder that didn't last long.) At the end of all the red tape and waiting involved, I'll take the win. However humble the reward, sometimes it's the thought that counts

[Waiting And Nervous]

Good Morning. I just read this thread. it stretches back over a year. You have had an amazing year. I remember being stuck in a medical hold unit at Ft. Gordon Hosp, GA, in 1968. We had a couple of guys in the unit, that had hadit and just wanted to go home. So they did. I hope they got their discharges corrected. I remember one severely wounded sgt. He came back to the unit, after about 90 days AWOL. He got busted down to a pvt. Sad story. I hope he is ok now. I truly appreciate why you left that med holdover platoon. That should never be held against you. Only someone who was never there could not understand why you split, when you did. Did you get your discharge papers squared away? Congratulations for hanging in there another year. Good luck and best wishes for a successful new year.

[How Would I Search For A Specific Cue Case!]

Good Morning Brian, I had a couple of 10 percenters reduced to 0, over the years. The malaria disability had an automatic reduction to 0 after a year because I didn't have a reoccurrence. Another 10% sc disability cleared up and though it's still on the books, it's now rated 0. This was a long time ago. Where is the CUE? Good luck.

[Viet Nam Vet Benefit Denial]

Hi Karen, Your brother is a lucky guy to have a sister like you. You are his greatest advocate. You can help him. Remember, the clock is ticking on his claim. Like Pete 53 and some of the others here have said... It's very important!!! You brother has one year after the V.A.'s denial letter of April 9, 2008 to file a "Notice of Disagreement" (NOD). The first bureaucratic priority is for your brother to get a letter back to the V.A., dated and signed, stating, "I disagree with your decision. "Please accept this letter as my notice of disagreement". Someone here can help you with the details, direction, and time limits on filing claims. I'm new to this site, however I am very impressed with the participants.

[Vasrd 9411]

Did you know that a new law allows retirees with under 20 years of active service, to recive retirement and V.A. comp. When filing for military CRSC retirement pay for combat wounded vets with PTSD, be sure your VASRD code# is listed as 9411. I was rated many years ago, before PTSD was recognized in 1980. My old VARSD # is not considered combat related. I now had to reaply for PTSD with the V.A.. I requested that the PTSD origin date go back to my first PTSD type rating date of 1978. I don't know if they will do it. I got my first CRSC Army retirement pay check this month. Hold on to your hats,...$42.00 a month.

[Updating Your C And P Exam]

Welcome to the board Cdr. Bob! Sorry for your experience, but don't judge the whole system based on one incident. We can all have a bad day, so maybe give her the benefit of the doubt. I have seen some really great C&P docs, as well as regular VHA docs. I have also seen some really bad ones, too. You'll know exactly what the doc had to say when you pick up your C&P results in a few weeks.

Thanks rentalguy1, Your right. Of course I should, and will give her the benefit of the doubt. I feel better about it already. Jut glad that part is over. But you should have seen her. Her borrowed power leake out all over me. Ha ha. Your wisdom is reflected in your last words...I'll know exactly her C&P input, in a few weeks. Thanks again for talking me down.