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Vync

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  1. Welcome to Hadit! This information might be helpful, but this only mentions apportionment to spouse, children, or dependent parents based upon need, however siblings are not mentioned. Call 1-800-8727-1000 or an accredited VSO to learn more. I hope this helps! https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-incarcerated.asp This is a link to M21-1 which is the VA's internal processes. It goes much deeper into it. https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000176632/M21-1-Part-VII-Subpart-iii-Chapter-1-Section-A-Apportionment-Process
  2. I do not know if this is rolled out everywhere, but wanted to share my experience. I had a pre-scheduled appointment at my VAMC. Of course, I was bombarded by letters and text messages reminding me about the appointment. However, when I was driving to the hospital, I received a different text asking me to check in remotely. Once I got on the premises, I used the feature to check in. It was pretty simple. What surprised me was it asked if I wanted to file a travel claim for this specific appointment. I decided to give it a shot. It appears to have worked. I checked the travel web site and found the claim showing as "claim submitted". I kind of doubt this would work for community care, but have not tried it yet.
  3. @Lemuel No worries. Each party has their own set of pros and cons.
  4. Right now, everything is pretty much backed up unless you have a reason to expedite processing. The front of the line is now generally for hardship, terminally ill, over 75, legacy, and PACT Act (which opened the doors to a ton of new claims). The VA keeps hiring, but they have always seemed to be perpetually understaffed.
  5. I understand what you mean. I did not want to stride into the political realms per the site policy (unless it has recently changed). I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion. I remember when Reagan gave active duty the largest pay raise in decades. Also remember the Graham-Ruddman and Clinton consolidation/draw-downs. Kind of sad to see Army bases where I grew up getting turned over to host countries simply to be demolished. But that is another story (to quote Paul Harvey).
  6. @Lemuel I submitted a couple late last month via the online system. I would have had a third submitted, but the system would freeze and I had to call they helpdesk. They are being processed at my local VAMC. They approved one and are still working on the other (which makes no sense). Per the original post's topic: I also submitted a few more this morning. One of them was for imaging tests and the other was for an ER visit. In both cases, my primary care either had me scheduled solely for that visit as an appt or asked be specifically to go to the ER and get more imaging done after hours. For those two, I chose round trip based reimbursement. It's stupid that someone snuck in one-way payments...
  7. @mayertucker Like the others who have responded, I strongly first finding a reputable lawyer like NOVA or others. The SF-95 seems like a simple form, but knowing what you need to put in every field is a bit. I filed an FTCA on my own and won a settlement. Despite almost dying, it took about two years to complete (during COVID). Look up @Berta and FTCA or 1151 here. She is no longer on Hadit though, but had filed a number of them. Keep in mind that FTCA wins or settlements means they pay you money, but 1151 means service connection just like any of your other service connected disabilities. In some cases, an "offset" might apply, but you'll have to research that on your own. 1151's can be filed at any time. They said my case was presented to three VA doctors for review, but only one was against my claim. If offered a settlement, you can present and justify a counter offer. When the settlement is accepted, you have to sign a release not to hold the VA legally liable for the injury. However, they would not provide copies of the VA doctor's findings or how the settlement was calculated. My care providers over a 5 year period prior to the injury were doctors, student doctors, contractors, and lesser staff like nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians assistants. Some were direct VA employees while others were not.
  8. @Atlcocky How did you end up getting the corrected EED? I have a similar situation where several initial issues were filed in 1995 and ultimately denied in 2000. About 10 years later I filed again and got them SC, but the VA did not assign an EED back to 1995.
  9. @jamescripps2 I think that amount is just a bit off... Per https://www.va.gov/disability/survivor-dic-rates, the 2024 base DIC rate is $1624.75. @LESASSIER The video provided by @jamescripps2 is really helpful. There are other calculations that can factor in depending on your circumstances at https://www.va.gov/disability/survivor-dic-rates. Keep in mind I do not know much about DIC, but hope the information is helpful.
  10. As will I. Personally, I hope everyone's appeals get handled tomorrow, thoroughly, and accurately. I realize that is wishful thinking though...
  11. @shrekthetank1, @pacmanx1, and @rentalguy1, thank you for your updates! It seems to be the same thing which I dealt with back in the 90s. Hasty analysis and inability to follow the laws/regs...
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