BD Webb

I applied for aid and attendance because due to my brain surgery (which VA messed up) I now have to have someone help me in and out of the tub, help me do everything. VA has authorized me a motor scooter and ramp and tow bar for my car. My brain surgery left me with short term memory, uncontrollable hand and leg movement as well as stuttering. Continuous head pain which they are trying to manage. They didn't mention that they cut 4 nerves that did not need to be cut. Question: Will I receive AA?

And I am so sorry, my appeal was with the BVA, and the file was sent back to the regional office here.

Hi - I already get my disability but appealed the rating because they gave me 50% for the first 4 years, then 70% starting from when I first received benefits. Now I appealed that and my status says "va decision & Claims File Dispatch". Is that good or bad, and it says letter mailed on Oct 5 and it's Nov 12 and have not received it yet.

My husband was in the coast guard. While there stationed in alaska at a one man station, there was one other personnel there who made a mistake and blew the battery up in my husband face. They had to stay there for a month until picked up by a hop. The only thing that was done was flush his eyes out with water. That was in 1982. In 2007 his retna was completely ripped. They asked what injury did he get to his eye. He is now blind in one eye, getting social security, depressed like crazy, leaves for long walks to nowhere, etc... We told them, he applied, was denied, but now is scheduled for a C&P exam. What's going on? Did they approve him? Did they make a mistake or what? I am lost here.

OK here we go. They gave me 50% from 2004 to May 2010. Then they gave me 70% after C&P exam dr. statement. Now I have to file a notice of disagreement to the 50% (to get the 70% from 2004 to 2010) then I have to file for IU. Should get my funds tomorrow.

See what I mean? It's so much love and caring here. Thanks so much Commander Bob

I am from NO so I know what you mean. Now you know why I am in a hurry to get the heck out of here. Well hopefully I will receive my letter tomorrow and funds soon after, and then I am packing me and my hubby up and heading for the hills. I glad you know where I am mentally.

Nah baby they got me in the slums of ybor. Not beautiful 7th ave ybor, but the slums ybor. All they do is shoot, cuss and fuss. My nerves are already bad. Heard of suitcase city, but pray to GOD I never have to stay there. I can't handle this. lol

Well I called today and they said the letter was sent out. I guess my money will be in the bank by saturday (hopefully)(lol). I really could use it because our house burned down (thanks to grandson) and we got emergency apt in the wrong side of town. My hubby is blind, so everything falls on me and I keep having these anxiety attacks because there are too many thugs over here. I'm not getting any sleep. The sooner I get from here the better. Hopefully rebuilding tampabay together will fix my house because I am ready to go home, and my husband has gotten so depressed and is ready to go home. I will keep you all posted as we go. Say a prayer for both of us. I am so glad ya'll are here.

That's why I love you, you get straight to the point. I know there will probably be problems because it's six years back pay and I don't think they will want to pay it to me, but I will now keep GOD first and COUNTRY second (lol). You are always right on time. Thanks.

OK I guess this is progress. Called the 800 number and they said the review was completed on Friday July 9, 2010. Now my anxiety is taking over.

Is the call center number 800-827-1000?

Well when I called they say the reviewer still has it. Had it for almost thirty days now. Still waiting.

You guys are all the bomb (great). I am so glad that I am a part of this community. If it weren't for ya'll I wouldn't know anything. Thanks oh so much.

Both of your response is ok. I do miss my brother tho we were only 10 months apart. Thank you both so much.

ooooooooooooo OK

You think they are gonna give me all 6 years back pay? If so, will it all come at one time?

Ok - here we go. We still don't understand. My brother was in the navy attached to camp Le June. Now he had went to ministry school. It was Mother's day 1982. He called my grandmother and me and wished us a Happy mother's day. Went to Burdine's bought me a dress and had it shipped to me. He then went to church to preach his first sermon. All I know is when he got home, he was shot in the back of the head. He was boarding with a naval boarding place. They first thought it was suicide until I asked what hand was the gun in, they said his right and I told them he was left handed. His ex-wife received his insurance in monthly installments. He was ex navy. She went to investigate his death and 1 year, on the same date they found her dead in her apartment with two gunshots to the head. Then my grandmother and I received the balance of his insurance money. So evidently it was not suicide. His children received military payments monthly until they turned 18.

Hi. I hope someone can answer this question and also place this into the proper section. My brother was in the Navy. He was killed on Mother's day 1982. He has a son (jr) who was approximately 8 years old when his father died. He is now 34. Throughout his entire life (since his father was killed), he has blamed everyone for taking his daddy from him, acting crazy (I really think he is), going in and out of jail and prison, etc... I know he has PTSD due to his father's death, but I need to know if there is someway I can file a claim for him to receive some kind of compensation. Hoping someone can help with some answers. Thanks

Thank you so much. I will post on the forum my percentage and when the big day comes.

Question. Since the reviewer is checking over the rater, and has been doing it since the 15, how long do you think it will be before I see some funds? Is it taking long because they have to go back six years? And yes you are right. I will pick up on the lingo quickly cause I will be here for ever now (lol)

I know this is gonna sound stupid, but what is a POA? I did have a private attorney fight for me, that was the only way I won my case. I have been fighting this for 6 years. That's how long it took me with 2 appeals in order to win. But I did elect direct deposit so I will watch the bank. Another stupid question is do you think it will be soon? (lol) Thank all of you for your replies. Blessings come when you least expect them.