javlin90

If you fall in my boat. Retired Sep 2005, va accessed me 100% Mar 2006. CRDP isn't retroactive but since I retired with over 20 years. I used the complaint that since I was was over 20 years DFAS paid me my retirement or CRDP which would be the same but the VA gave me nothing. Well it worked I highly suggest each one in my boat to reopen a claim to this effect by calling you regional office to get what is due to you. Don't let them tell you any different.. They gave you nothing and you deserve every penny. File.... CRDP and retirement are paid by DFAS, VA pays disability!

I was at the VARO (I won't mention which one) while speaking to a veterans benefits counselor I was told I could not receive my retirement pay and disability pay (I'm rated 100%) at the same time it's against the law. I was also told my VA disability is not retroactive from my retirement date, I retired in Aug 2005. I had to correct the individual and site new laws. The response was: things are changing so much it's hard to keep up with them........ Who's training these people! A week later I called the 1-800 number to find out where my check was since I received a letter saying I would receive a check within 15 days.... I was told the same thing by another VBC I corrected the individual. I give the person credit for checking on it, doing some research and calling me back within an hour. But the person told me about the same: things are changing so fast they can't keep up with them. This law went into effect Jan 2005. PLEASE TRAIN THESE FOLKS PROPERLY! I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER VETERANS JUST TURNED AWAY AND SAID WELL I GUESS THAT"S THE WAY IT IS......

I rec'd my award letter today, Va said I couldn't have rec'd it yet. Well bottom line I have it in my hand. I was hoping to get an answer here since the Va can't answer my question. Hope you folks can help Retired 26yrs/ Air force/ 31 Aug 2005 My question is this : 1. Service connection for asthma is granted with an evaluation of 100 percent effective 1 Sep 2005 2. Cervical spine fusion 20% c-3 c-4 3. removal of knee cartiliage 10% Under #1 for asthma it states since their is a likelihood of improvement, the assigned evaluation is not considered permanent and is subject to a future review examination. What does this mean? Also award amounts? total award amt withheld monthly entitlement payment start date reason for change 2299 2299 0.00 oct 1, 2005 serv. connec bene. retired pay adjustment begins 2393 2393 0.00 dec 1 , 2005 legislation increase/ret pay adj continues 2393 0.00 2393 mar 1, 2006 retirement pay adjustment complete Can someone explain this mess to me. I would greatly appreciate it