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Could someone here tell me to what reason why anyone would keep filing new SC claims if they are already receiving 100% by either schedule wise or IU wise? I read some of the post here asking advise on other claims or appeals when they state they are already rated 100%. Someone please help me understand this?

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Could someone here tell me to what reason why anyone would keep filing new SC claims if they are already receiving 100% by either schedule wise or IU wise? I read some of the post here asking advise on other claims or appeals when they state they are already rated 100%. Someone please help me understand this?

Some reasons to file an additional claim

SMC Awards

Insurance

DIC

Did not know it was possible

A Veteran has every right to file or not to file its something that they earned.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Some reasons to file an additional claim

SMC Awards

Insurance

DIC

Did not know it was possible

A Veteran has every right to file or not to file its something that they earned.

I agree with that, but they can not receive any additional payment is that correct? Or correct me if I am wrong. Just wondered if there were any extra advantage in doing it that is all.

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I think the only reason why a veteran that is rated 100% service connected would file a claim, is if the condition is life threatening. Some veterans are awarded 100% service connected but VA has some of their claims on appeal or remand and veterans are just trying to get their claims completed and finished. It means they would not get and increase but depending on the effective dates of the awards it could be a nice retro payment that is owed to them. VA loves to award veterans 100% and 100% TDIU but VA screw up the effective dates, so some veterans catch this and calls foul play and VA then has to come up with how they determined the effective date awarded. Keep in mind that when a veteran files a claim, VA is supposed to review their entire records. If there is evidence that a veteran has been treated for a condition and filed an earlier claim, VA is supposed to use all this information and come up with an effective date. VA normally uses the last date filed but if the veteran can prove that s/he had the condition and filed an earlier claim then s/he could be awarded the earlier effective date.

Hope This Makes Sense.

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My intentions are to help, my advice maybe wrong, be your own advocate and know what is in your C-File and the 38 CFR that governs your disabilities and conditions.

Do your own homework. No one knows the veteran’s symptoms like the veteran. Never Give Up.

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If the disability(s) are severe enough it is possible for the VA to pay more. SMC R2 level for a vet, w/spouse and one child pays $7909 a month.

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I agree with that, but they can not receive any additional payment is that correct? Or correct me if I am wrong. Just wondered if there were any extra advantage in doing it that is all.

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I think the only reason why a veteran that is rated 100% service connected would file a claim, is if the condition is life threatening. Some veterans are awarded 100% service connected but VA has some of their claims on appeal or remand and veterans are just trying to get their claims completed and finished. It means they would not get and increase but depending on the effective dates of the awards it could be a nice retro payment that is owed to them. VA loves to award veterans 100% and 100% TDIU but VA screw up the effective dates, so some veterans catch this and calls foul play and VA then has to come up with how they determined the effective date awarded. Keep in mind that when a veteran files a claim, VA is supposed to review their entire records. If there is evidence that a veteran has been treated for a condition and filed an earlier claim, VA is supposed to use all this information and come up with an effective date. VA normally uses the last date filed but if the veteran can prove that s/he had the condition and filed an earlier claim then s/he could be awarded the earlier effective date.

Hope This Makes Sense.

Yes now that makes perfect since. Thank you for that information. Clears up a ????

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If the disability(s) are severe enough it is possible for the VA to pay $6,000 a month or more.

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Thank you for your reply Philip.

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