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[deltaj]

Grid,

In case you haven't checked yet here's the difference.

10 % as single vet = $123.00 per month

70 % as single vet = $1,228.00 per month

If you have dependents file your 21-686c ASAP along with the documentation

that is requested on it.

Being that you are employed and VBA has you set up for a future examination,

IU may not be in the cards for you for now. JMHO

Be sure to check the link below for any additional state benefits

that might be available to you now at 70 % SC.

Here's a link to get you started.

http://www.veteransh...ns_benefits.htm

Below are some of the additional benefits that you also gain due to your higher percentage.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE CONNECTED DISABLED VETERANS EVALUATION BENEFITS

0% To 20%

Certification of Eligibility for home loan guaranty.

•Home loan guaranty fee exemption.

VA Priority medical treatment card.

•Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling under title 38 USC Chapter 31

must be at least 10%)

•Service Disabled Veterans insurance (Maximum of $10,000 coverage) must file within 2 years from date of new

10 point Civil Service Preference (10 points added to Civil Service test score).

Clothing allowances for veterans who use or wear a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance (artificial limb, braces, or wheelchair) or use prescribed medications for skin condition, which tend to wear, tear or soil clothing.

•Temporary total evaluation (100%) based on hospitalization for a service connected disability in excess of 21 days; or surgical treatment for a service connected disability necessitating at least 1 month of convalescence or immobilization by cast, without surgery of more major joints.

30% In addition to the above:

•Additional allowances for dependent(s) [spouse, child(ren), step child(ren), helpless child(ren), full-time students between the ages 18 to 23, and parent(s)]

•Additional allowances for a spouse who is a patient in a nursing home or helpless or blind or so nearly helpless or blind as to require the aid and attendance of another person.

40% In addition to the above:

•Automobile grant and/or special adaptive equipment for an automobile provided there is loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, loss or permanent loss of one or both hands or permanent impaired vision of both eyes with central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in better eye.

•Special adaptive equipment may also be applied for if there is ankylosis of one or both knees or one or both hips.

50% In addition to the above:

•VA Medical outpatient treatment for any condition except dental.

•Preventive health care services.

•Hospital care and medical services in non-VA facilities under an authorized fee basis agreement.

60% In addition to the above:

•Increased compensation (100%) based on individual Unemployability (applies to veterans who are unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to service connected disability)

This list does not mention eligibility for V.A. nursing home care which I think is only available to service-connected veterans. I don't remember how high a veteran needs to be eligible for this benefit but I think it's about 70 percent.

[Notorious Kelly]

Bravo, Grid - we're joining in your happy dance!

[alphahec]

Congrats!!!

[Josephine]

Congratulations! What Wonderful News!

The best to you and yours,

Josephine

[Gridsmasher11]

Update.....I still don't have the official VA notification letter but the RETRO hit the bank this morning...It was very close to what I had figured and a nice sum...Now I can pay some bills!!!! Grid

[halos2]

Hey Grid, please change your avatar to reflect your great win!