Letter From Vso

[hedgey]

I got a letter from my VSO yesterday saying that I should soon be receiving notification from the VA that my claim for IU has been granted, and is "permanent". Since the rating is permanent, I will be receiving information about other benefits.

I called his office, because I couldn't believe it. His assistant assured me that they had sent the letter to the right Hedgey, and it was really my information, and that there really was a decision letter stating that it's permanent, and that I would be getting retro back to last year. He told me to call back on Monday to talk to the VSO about the other benefits.

I'm in turmoil here. I'm excited and sick to my stomach at the same time. I haven't told my spouse because I'm afraid it's not real and I don't want to have to say it was all a mistake.

I know I won't really believe it until I have the letter from the VA in my hand, and the money in the bank. But this is a good sign, right? I wanted to call the VA 800 number to verify it, but I was afraid to. What other benefits are there? I thought that IU only meant the $$ compensation was boosted to 100%.

I couldn't sleep last night. I guess I'm just posting here about it now because I can't tell anyone else. Thanks for being here, dear Hadit!

[Bonzai]

Well $#@^! How long are they going to keep you on pins and needles? I remember that I was told over the phone before I got either the letter or funds, but because my service-connection rating on my VAMC appointment sheet had changed - prompting me to call.

Crossing my fingers for a P&T award for you.

Edited January 3, 2011 by Bonzai

[jbasser]

Dont worry just yet. These folks will tell you these things.

It may be permanent and total so be patient and wait. Ask them when the letter was sent out.

I had to call and ask for the award letter myself.

J

[hedgey]

Thanks guys, I feel better. Still no documents in today's mail. I guess this is a VA zen lesson in patience. I must not let this cause me stress - I must not let this cause me stress - I must not....

:)