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I was discharged in Apr. 2007 for Axis-1 Bipolar. I did not even know about the VA and what they do for vets until Sep. 2010 which is when I called and researched everything. So I filed early in September for SC Dis. Compensation and TDIU also pension, basically everything available. I have been unable to work since I lost my job in Jun. 2010 for being Bipolar with an extreme Anxiety condition. I was checked into a hospital for my condition and they summed it up as I should NOT have been working and that would explain why i have had literally 13 jobs since 2007. I submitted all forms I had including the diagnosis from a military doctor while in service official DA DOC stating Axis-1 Bipolar. So to bring it all together I have been off work for over 13 months now. I have 2 civilian doctors stating it is ptsd and bipolar with generalized anxiety disorder, and major depression and agoraphobia and I know from experience I am in no condition to work because sometimes I am suicidal, violent, and obscenely aggressive when uncomfortable. Now my family is hitting hard times, I do not have any family support system at all. I have sold everything I own other than personal items just to make ends meet. So I had an exam by a doctor back in may. I am not sure if this was c&p exam or not, she checked my reflexes and asked some personal questions, and said I could go. I gave her information on my mental state and she wrote it down but it seems all she was worried about was physical. So now I am within 16 days of being delinquent on my rent. My bills are set to turn off before then and I have no money at all whatsoever. My bank account is dramatically negative. I received a VCAA letter stating a decision will be made in 30 days after i sent them the last 2 forms. I IMMEDIATELY got them the forms by-mail checked and delivered to my regional VA office as of the 1st of July 2011. Also enclosed was my letter of hardship and all bills to support it. I was told by a rep over the phone it could still take 90 days. I know they are not supposed to give time frames because of all the variables, however I do not have 90 days and that makes my position feel even more bleak. So I called and called and finally got through to someone and they informed me of the American legion and TFA grant. Filled it on July 12th out and still no response. My situation has become desperate as I do not want to see my family in the homeless shelter. I just need someone, anyone, to evaluate the information given and see if there is anything I can do or am not doing. The VA has confirmed on 3 accounts they have absolutely everything they need. Also I am open to constructive criticism as well as any advice you can give. Kind words help to, just need re-assuring. I'm afraid and lost. It has become too much for us to bear. Thank you in advance

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First, you need to tell all this to your Doc.

The NSC Pension should be almost "automatic" as long as you served in wartime, and you meet the needs portion, that is low income and low assets.

MAKE SURE your VSO has put you in for both pension and compensation. Why? Because the VA can make you wait on SC for 3 years and then say, "Gee, I did not know you wanted PENSION."

Many of the county Veterans service offices have financial assistance for Vets in your position. Ask.

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The VA has confirmed on 3 accounts they have absolutely everything they need. Also I am open to constructive criticism as well as any advice you can give.

Kind words help to, just need re-assuring. I'm afraid and lost. It has become too much for us to bear. Thank you in advance

spc,

Welcome to Hadit.com

I am not quite understanding your dire financial situation.

Your profile shows 100 percent service connection.

Are you currently receiving monthly VA disability compensation

at the 100 percent level ?

Thanks for clarification.

Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed.

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Yes, I could only choose between none and 1-100% and to be honest I didn't quite know what to answer. trying to get benefits is the main point overall. But my service was wartime and I have confirmed with VA via correspondence from them I have put in for Comp. and Pension. So far it has been quite a battle and I am pretty sure I am in Decision phase, and I have sent them everything they asked for or said they needed promptly. Talking to the VA gets me nowhere via telephone, if I didn't live an hour from the Regional office I would just go there and ask what phase? is there hope? I truly just don't want to wait this long and get some kind of denial or something. I tried to get a premium ebenefits account to help my curiosity and that's a joke if you're not receiving benefits already, tried in person at VA hospital and over the va hotline. I will be honest I am not very wise as there is a lot I am unaware of, but I am pretty sure there is sunshine in the end. I just gotta get through the storm. And if I need to change anything I will as to not be confusing please let me know. I am new to the forum and am still not quite sure how things work. But thank you all so far and I appreciate the support.

spc,

Welcome to Hadit.com

I am not quite understanding your dire financial situation.

Your profile shows 100 percent service connection.

Are you currently receiving monthly VA disability compensation

at the 100 percent level ?

Thanks for clarification.

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spc,

Welcome to Hadit.com

I am not quite understanding your dire financial situation.

Your profile shows 100 percent service connection.

Are you currently receiving monthly VA disability compensation

at the 100 percent level ?

Thanks for clarification.

carlie I see his profile showing none.

!!!BROKEN ARROW!!!

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