Sgt. Wilky

Ah, okay. I haven't had to navigate to that part...yet. I will soon though. I'm moving out of state and I'm not looking forward to the hassle that brings with address changes and what-not. I have experienced the difficulty of trying to find the pages that I've needed since the "new" va.gov, but I've eventually found what I needed. As far as ID.me, I have had it since (I think) about 2017 when they started. I have not had any issues. I understand the concerns surrounding the "break in points", but honestly, you have that risk with a lot of online things. It's just whatever you're willing to put up with. Hope y'all have a good day. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

I've been using VA.gov for quite a while, maybe pushing a year and a half (don't quote me on that), it's a been awhile. Anyway, I've been using the ID.me login credentials and I've not been having any issues with it. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

I'd like to know how the VA defines "protected environment" and "sheltered workshop"... Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

I would just watch it and do nothing. I had this happen too, and the system just kicked it out after a short time period. You have the 100% P&T, so congrats on that! I would just login maybe once every two weeks and leave it alone. An "intent to file" is just that...an intent to file. If you didn't do it and/or your rep didn't do it, just let it ride and keep an eye out on it, but I wouldn't be concerned about it. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

This is why I've been thankful for private care. If I had to, I'd go to the VA, and I the times I have, I have received good care. That being said, I'd prefer private care any day of the week. More often, it's not the people, it's the red tape. Semper Fi.

Try this... Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

I have USAA and my deposit came on Thursday, but I've been with them too for about 22 years. I've switched my VA deposit a couple times and not have had any problems. Enter your information carefully, and don't close any accounts until you've had your VA deposit coming in the new account for at least a couple months. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

A lot of my ratings are claimed under "undiagnosed illness". I didn't specifically file under that, it was the VBA ALJ that grouped and granted many of my claimed conditions under it, and that was back in July of 2015. Do some looking under the C.F.R. for that and see if claiming all those under that. Best of Luck! Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

Thank you for pointing that out and sending that out. That's all I needed!

Thank you TBird. I responded to an email to Rattler. What I'm needing is the Tax ID number. A 501(c)3 organization usually has an ID number. My tax person is just asking me for the information. All in all, it's not a big deal if I don't get it. Semper Fi and thank you! Matt W.

Still needing an answer to this question, thank you! Sgt. Wilky

@Broncovet you can't go wrong with DuckDuckGo. I've been using it for years. I don't even know or remember what functionality, if any, I lost when I switched over. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

True, yet I believe they are highly inaccurate, as I can hear the words when a male (deeper tone) speaks them in real life, than a woman (higher tone). When my ears are chirping or screaming at me, I can't hear my wife, but I can hear my friend. Obviously, it's subjective and they can only apply the law objectively. I have an exam coming up for new aids, and that puretone test is always a complete disaster, lol.

I second what @broncovet said. I have hearing loss rated at 0% and am service connected for tinnitus at 10% (the only rating allowed). From my understanding, the regulations set the bar fairly high to be compensated for hearing loss. The regs were probably written by someone who didn't know what hearing loss is like. That being said, it is what it is and appeal or supplemental claim may be necessary. I have found that my hearing aids help and would recommend getting a pair from the VA. Semper Fi, Sgt. Wilky

Yes we did!