trubluesue Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks! I am in the process of getting the C file now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted August 20, 2007 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 20, 2007 Trublusue: Welcome to Hadit. To get service connected for PTSD you will need a diagnosis that you have PTSD and you will also have to show the VA how you got it the stressor letter. Basically you have to show an incident that would lead to PTSD. It can be one of many things. If you served in combat or were involved in combat than the VA pretty much has to take your word for it. If it is from something else you have to show details that the VA can verify. You will have some time to develop your claim. Hopefully you can find the ammunition you need here on Hadit. Sorry about your Dad. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Memoriam Stretch Posted August 21, 2007 In Memoriam Share Posted August 21, 2007 Any information that you request, from the VA, must have an FOIA form with it. Get familiar with the FOIA obstacle right off the bat. Do not assume anything with the VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Chuck75 Posted August 23, 2007 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) How is the FOIA and obstacle? It helps you to obtain information in a "timely" manner. Admittedly, there are enough loopholes to drive an aircraft carrier through. A request letter citing the FOIA is actually enough. Seems that bureaucrats like forms that ask for lots of inapplicable information and have boxes to check that allow them to quibble and avoid making a real decision. Any information that you request, from the VA, must have an FOIL form with it. Get familiar with the FOIL obstacle right off the bat. Do not assume anything with the VA. Edited August 23, 2007 by Chuck75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim MAC Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 i HATE TO BURST THE BUBBLE YOUR RIDING IN BUT YOU GOT PREFERENCE OVER OTHER VETS BECAUSE OF YOUR OIF STATUS..................THE PROOF IS HERE http://www.betrayedveteran.com/seg.html READ THE VA LETTERS FROM or better yet I will provide excerpts for you As early as March 26, 2003 The Department of Veterans Affairs has been segregating veterans and giving preferential treatment to Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans over all other veterans. On March 26, 2003 the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs signed VBA Letter 20-03-11 which can be found on the Internet at http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/20letters.html under the 2003 section just scroll down and look for letter VBA Letter 20-03-11 or down load it here in word format. The letter states preferential (they use the word priority) treatment has been given in the areas of : A Services to Military Personnel Disabled during Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom B Compensation Claims Processing Procedures C Education Procedures D Loan Guaranty Procedures E Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Procedures F Insurance Procedures G Debt Collection Procedures The letter is to All VA Regional Offices and Centers SUBJ: Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom SUBJ: Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom This letter provides outreach and processing procedures for claims submitted as a result of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Included are instructions for: Obtaining benefits claims from service members, veterans, and survivors. Physically and electronically identifying pending and completed Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom disability claims. Managing and adjudicating disability and death claims. Providing additional benefits and services as required. The entire letter can be down loaded and read, it is twenty-one pages long. From the front page of the letter. Definition "For the purposes of this letter, an Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom casualty is a disability or death occurring as a result of participation in military activities supporting these operations. Military personnel include active duty, Selected Reserve, and National Guardpersonnel. The injury or death does not necessarily have to be combat-related; it can involve support duty in these operations. If in doubt, treat the claim as an Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom casualty." Segregating Veterans Part 2 On September 23, 2003 the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs signed VBA Letter 20-03-36 which can be found on the internet at http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/20letters.html under the 2003 section just scroll down and look for letter VBA Letter 20-03-36 or down load it here in word format it is 29 pages long. The following is the start of the letter: " Director (00) All VA Regional Offices and Centers SUBJ: Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom Purpose This letter provides information and instructions for outreach and claims processing procedures for casualties resulting from Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). VBA Letter 20-03-11 dated March 26, 2003, provided initial information on processing claims from OEF/OIF service members and veterans. Since the letter was issued, the need to manage the cases of seriously disabled service members and veterans has become more apparent. VBA and VHA have developed case management procedures to provide seriously disabled (wounded, injured or ill) service members with a seamless transition to veteran status. VBA Letter 20-03-11 is rescinded and replaced by this letter." Segregating Veterans Part 3 March 8, 2005 the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs signed VBA Letter 20-05-14 which can be found on the Internet at http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/20letters.html under the 2005 section just scroll down and look for letter VBA Letter 20-05-14 or down load it here in word format. The following is the start of the letter: " Director (00) All VA Regional Offices SUBJ: Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom Purpose This letter provides updated information and instructions for outreach and claims processing procedures for casualties resulting from Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). VBA Letter 20-03-36, dated September 23, 2003, provided information on outreach, coordination, and claims processing for OEF/OIF service members and veterans. Since the letter was issued, the need to clarify and provide more detailed information on the management of cases of seriously disabled service members and veterans has become more apparent. VBA Letter 20-03-36 is rescinded and replaced by this letter." and it still goes on today with more and more changes for the OEF/OIF guys and girls, they are vets just like the rest of us, but they deserve no more than the rest of us While you got your 100% in 15 months it took me over three years to get the a$$h01es to read my claim and SMR which is over 600 pages long and documenting everything under the sun. I'm not picking on you, or demeaning you, just stating the facts of why you got your claim settled so fast, and I dont think you qualify to give advice on claims this guy has been trying for 13 years Got A Question On how I can Get the VA to move Quicker on this claim. This is what I've done so far. I filed a claim in 1993. It was Denied in 1997 after the NC VA could not locate my medical files from time served in South West Asia. I continued Trying to Locate this missing Records at least once a year. Now after all this time I have received these Records that Clearly state the Accident, day and time - 4 times in the files. I was seen 4 different times for the same thing. I have Reopened the Claim sent these files to my Regional VA Office in Buffalo NY the 1st week of March. Followed by many other statements from Docters and Employers telling the on Going problems I have had. They have received all this and still have not made any move on doing the right thing? The Original Claim was Denied Because of lack of evidence. No medical records from time in service to prove that it was a service connection Injury. This is why it was denied. Would not the missing medical records be all they would need to seal the deal? How can I get them to move on this? I am no lawyer but it sure looks simple.What can I do to get them to move on this? Help!! Thanks for the help - macool Betrayed Its not just OIF or OEF vets that get priorty. I was told when I went to my DRO hearing that all vets discharged after 11 sept 01 have priority. I was in Saudi for OIF but am considered a Vet on the priorty list because us in Saudi were given the original Global War on terrisom medal. I know guys who never serverd a day overseas but got discharged after Sept 11 01 who are going right thru the system Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine0311 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Jack where you at ? He's probably 50% & low SC% for something else. If your on meds, you gotta give up that drinking brother.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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