Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted September 7, 2010 Author Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks everyone! I have been offline for a bit over the past few weeks, so I have not had a chance to sit down and reply. They got the effective dates correct, back to when I filed at the end of last year. I only had one claim which was an increase, but records showing I met the increase qualifications were only a couple of days older than my claim request, so no real change there. I am working on getting my paperwork together before requesting an IMO from one of my docs. I definitely will appeal a couple of lowball 10% ratings. I would file for IU, but I am still working and want to try to work as long as I can. "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandido60 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Police up your brass and move forward--- congrats you deserve it and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Congrats!!! Awesome Stever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bergie* Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I got my increase to 90%! I would like to thank everyone here for their help. You're great! Increase TMJ increased from 10% to 20% Secondary to TMJ Headaches 30% GERD 10% Constipation 10% Depression/chronic pain 10% They made a couple of mistakes too, not to mention a lot of typos, but I will have to research everything and figure out the best approach. They included details of why they awarded each rating and the requirements for the next higher rating level. In many cases, their notes indicate I met the requirements, but they just gave me 10% anyway. Doh... My back claim was denied again, so it's time to finally get the IMO and put an end to it. Thanks everyone! That is great news As a combat veteran, or any veteran for that matter!!! If you thought the fighting was over when you came home, got out, or when the politicians said it was over. Welcome to the real fight, welcome to VA claims!!! "Just sayin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted September 8, 2010 Founder Share Posted September 8, 2010 Wonderful News Vync! This will take a lot of pressure off of you. I understand about continuing to work. When my pysch doctor told me she was taking me out of the workforce, I knew she was right, but damn it stung. Lucky for me I had already started HadIt.com so I focused all my energy into that. Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC - Founded Jan 20, 1997 HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran | Community Forum | RallyPoint | FaceBook | LinkedIn | About Me Time Dedicated to HadIt.com Veterans and my brothers and sisters: 65,700 - 109,500 Hours Over Thirty Years I am writing my memoirs and would love it if you could help a shipmate out and look at it. I've had a few challenges, perhaps the same as you. I relate them here to demonstrate that we can learn, overcome, and find purpose in life. The stories can be harrowing to read; they were challenging to live. Remember that each story taught me something I would need once I found my purpose, and my purpose was and is HadIt.com Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder cowgirl Posted September 8, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 8, 2010 Yee Haw Vync!! - I am glad you got some of what you deserve. Of course part of that is you can get VA care for those newer conditions (if you have any). My experience is to read, re-read and again re-read later, ask questions :). I goofed last time I had a claim decided in my favor. Thought, sure why not put in for insurance; duh, smak me, I got 'rating increase' not a 'new rating' needed for the insurance - denied, I shoulda re-read the info..next time. I am so happy for YOU !!! Ya done good! Cowgirl'up! For my children, my God sent husband and my Hadit family of veterans, I carry on. God Bless A m e r i c a, Her Veterans and their Families! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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