ptsd Oh Happy Day!

[Philip Rogers]

pete992 - a claimant need not be P&T to receive a military MWR card, they merely need to be TDIU or 100%. The card will be issued with an expiration date of whenever the next C&P exam is scheduled. In his case it'll be 2016.

pr

Congratulations,

P. S.

I think you maybe misunderstanding what P & T really means. P & T (Permanent and Total) disability,basically means that you have a condition or conditions that will most likely last the rest of your life. It does not mean that you do not want to get better. I don't think anyone wants to be sick for the rest of their life. In reality something like PTSD and some type of injury may never go away, the conditions actually get worst. You may have some good days and some very bad days but there is no cure. P & T allows veterans to get extra benefits like; (CHAMPVA) health care for your dependents, DEA (dependent education assistance),Wavier of life insurance, military MWR ID card for commissary and PX privileges, State property exemption tax, and other discounts for having a military ID card.

[Guest]

PR, Unfortunately some military bases requires the veterans to be P & T and some do not. I was just trying to better explain what P & T really means. It is a shame that there is no standard for entitlements. There are even some states that requires veterans to be P & T before they grant property tax exemptions. Yes, I know this is not a complete list of benefits

Hope this helps a vet.

What benefits does my state provide Disabled Vets? Click here and find out.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE CONNECTED DISABLED VETERANS

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 service connection.

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)

100% In addition to the above:

•Dental treatment.

•Department of Defense Commissary privileges.

•Veteran's employment preference for spouse.

•Waiver of National Service Life Insurance premiums.

•National Service Life insurance total disability income provisions.

•Specially adapted housing for veterans who have loss or permanent loss of use of both lower extremities or the loss or blindness in both eyes having light perception only plus loss or permanent loss of one lower extremity or the loss or permanent loss of use of one lower extremity with loss or permanent loss of use of one upper extremity or the loss or permanent loss of use of one extremity together with an organic disease which affects the function of balance and propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or wheelchair.

•Special home adaptation Grant (for veterans who don't qualify for Specially Adapted Housing) may be applied for if the veteran is permanently and totally disabled due to blindness in both eyes with visual acuity or 5/200 or less or loss of or permanent loss of use of both hands.

100% (Permanent and Total) in addition to the above:

•Civilian Health and Medical Program for dependents and survivors (ChampVA)

•Survivors and dependents education assistance

Edited June 18, 2011 by pete992

[Armyvet1987]

Thanks

[Commander Bob]

Congratulations Armyvet1987.

Just in time.

Best wishes,

Cmdr. Bob

[Armyvet1987]

When do I get my retro check from the VA, I already received my letter and my direct deposit is set up. Thanks

[Tbird]

Oh Happy days when the mailman walked that letter to you! Try if you can not to make any major life changing decisions for about 3 months, there maybe a bit of an emotional roller coaster ride you go in. This is not unusual and a little depression may creep in also not unusual and it will pass.

Don't spend all the money in the first 3 months, if you can put some away from yourself even in a 3 month CD. It can get away from you very easily.

I am very happy for you and glad you found HadIt.com helpful we have great members!