100% Convalesant

[Done wit this]

I figure Some-one On here had to have gone through this besides Me ..

How long Until VA pays Me the 100% rate for down Time after surgery?

Thanks

Macool

Edited January 26, 2009 by macool

[Commander Bob]

It is a slow process....especially with all of the new claims coming in from Iraq/Afganistan veterans. If Obama does successfully put an end to the war we will be flooded. Waiting time could explode then, but we are hiring new people (in preparation, I assume). That, of course, brings a whole new set of problems (training, trainers, reviews of work prior to release, etc.)

You are truly one of the few, Meddac. Thank you for your insight. You are appreciated by many unknown veterans and their families. Best wishes for a sucessful future.

Edited February 6, 2009 by Commander Bob 92-93

[Done wit this]

I have Today Received the Important Reply Needed and VCCA Form ,The VARO wants the release form Signed and Returned with The VCAA election Form ,Also states I can Get the Info needed Myself ,Surgery Report I suppose.. I will be waiting how Long ?? I guess It is another Hurry Up and Wait......... I sent them all info needed With My application for 100% ..from my Surgey I was Given after the Procedure .. This is Another Stall Tactic..If they Ever Actully looked at things They would have seen the INFO there in front of them.. ...Worthless.... I could teach My dogs to do a better job..

[kookiebean2001]

Got a letter Saturday saying they were "sorry for the delay". Wow!

Looks like the moved my claim to antoher regional office, I think?

Still waiting, cruising towards 120+ days.....Eric

I recieved a letter saying the same thing yesterday, the IRIS response didn't work I guess it's been about 2 weeks I forgot. Still waiting after 120 days as well.

[Commander Bob]

I have Today Received the Important Reply Needed and VCCA Form ,The VARO wants the release form Signed and Returned with The VCAA election Form ,Also states I can Get the Info needed Myself ,Surgery Report I suppose.. I will be waiting how Long ?? I guess It is another Hurry Up and Wait......... I sent them all info needed With My application for 100% ..from my Surgey I was Given after the Procedure .. This is Another Stall Tactic..If they Ever Actully looked at things They would have seen the INFO there in front of them.. ...Worthless.... I could teach My dogs to do a better job..

I received the same package. 8 or 9 pages? IMHO, ...get it back to them ASAP. Best wishes.

[108thADA]

Hello folks,

I asked the Phila. regional office, the VA claims guy at the VA and another "specialist" from my local govt, all three had incomplete and non-specific answers as to starting a 100% convalescent rating claim. I had back surgery (spinal fusion L5-S1) 11 FEB 09 and will be out of commission for a while. Also when should I start the process of re-evaluation for the back rating (20%), after the convalescing period I would suppose.

1. What is necessary for a successful convalescent rating.

2. When should re-evaluation for increased benefit begin.

Thanks in advance,

E. Tomlinson

[Done wit this]

What is necessary for a successful convalescent rating.

What I had to do is get the copies of My surgery report from the Hospital and send them in They need to know when where what and The surgery Report I would believe covers it all

When should re-evaluation for increased benefit begin.

I think it would be the same day as surgery but Not sure on this One...

Maybe one of the Elders can answer this..Could be when we file..I know that in order for you to claim an intire month the surgey has to be done on or before the 10th of the month..

Its another process..Hurry up and wait..