Injured In July 1982

[Jim Thomas]

Hello Everyone,

I was injured on active duty in July 1982. I spent 3 months in the hospital because I could not walk. After the 3 months I was able to start getting around with the help of a wheel chair. At that time I was released from the hospital. In January 1983 I was able to start walking with the help of crutches. In April 1983 I was released from active duty. I had served my 4 years on active duty.

At the time I was released from active duty I filed a claim with the Department Of Veterans Affairs for my disability.

I did not receive anything from the VA until 1995 when I could not pass a physical that was required for my job.

At that time I was granted 10% disability rating for service connected disability rating. In the spring of 2000 I was granted 60% service connected disability rating.

I moved out of that area back to another area of the country in the spring of 2006, and after moving I refiled for another time for my disability.

In march of 2007 I was awarded 100% service connected disability rating from the VA Rating board.

It was a long hard fight to receive this 100% disability rating from the VA to say the least.

Thank-You Jim Thomas

[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit.

When was last time you worked?

Do you get Social Security Disability?

What was your effective date for 100%?

[Commander Bob]

Hello Everyone,

I was injured on active duty in July 1982. I spent 3 months in the hospital because I could not walk. After the 3 months I was able to start getting around with the help of a wheel chair. At that time I was released from the hospital. In January 1983 I was able to start walking with the help of crutches. In April 1983 I was released from active duty. I had served my 4 years on active duty.

At the time I was released from active duty I filed a claim with the Department Of Veterans Affairs for my disability.

I did not receive anything from the VA until 1995 when I could not pass a physical that was required for my job.

At that time I was granted 10% disability rating for service connected disability rating. In the spring of 2000 I was granted 60% service connected disability rating.

I moved out of that area back to another area of the country in the spring of 2006, and after moving I refiled for another time for my disability.

In march of 2007 I was awarded 100% service connected disability rating from the VA Rating board.

It was a long hard fight to receive this 100% disability rating from the VA to say the least.

Thank-You Jim Thomas

Congratulations for not giving up.

[john999]

It only took you over 25 years to get your 100%. Gee, that is somewhere in the middle range for long waits. I started in 1971 with 10% and got IU in 2002. Do you get the feeling they were hoping you would die before you got to 100%?

[Commander Bob]

... Do you get the feeling they were hoping you would die before you got to 100%?

Last count , aprox. 1100 WWII vets die every day. The average age of Korean vets must be over 70, Vietnam vets must be around 60+. I know what you mean, john999, however, It's just a matter of time for all of us. Hope or no hope. feelings or no feelings. 10% or 100% I wonder if the attrition rate surpasses the new claims? Anyone have the figures on that?

Edited October 15, 2009 by Commander Bob 92-93

[4ransom]

It only took you over 25 years to get your 100%. Gee, that is somewhere in the middle range for long waits. I started in 1971 with 10% and got IU in 2002. Do you get the feeling they were hoping you would die before you got to 100%?

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Hello Jim and CONGRATS on you win ! It sure was a long time to wait, but hey you made it bud.

Thanks for your service !!!

4ransom