ausgmblr Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I am rated 100% and another 20% for encephilitis and third degree burns since 1968. I filed a request to buy the SGLI after an award for aid & assistance was successful. Prior to the A&A I was drawing homebound. The application for the SGLI was filed within the 2 year window allowed after a new claim is awarded. I received a letter from the Insurance Section of the VA saying request denied reason " request based on claim should have been made as request for increase in rating". I can find no court cases on point. These HB and A&A are 2 different section 38 USC, but again no arguements against this division of VA. HELP. AUSGMBLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted October 6, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 6, 2010 I may be wrong here but it must be for a rated service connected condition. HB and A and A are not new conditions. They are addded benefits you qualify for due to a service connected condition. You need another new condition to be rated. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder LarryJ Posted October 6, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 6, 2010 I may be wrong here but it must be for a rated service connected condition. HB and A and A are not new conditions. They are addded benefits you qualify for due to a service connected condition. You need another new condition to be rated. J That is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I agree - a correct answer : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted October 6, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yesone of the hazards of VA taking so long and low ball initial rating is once you get 100% you are out of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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