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  • Group: 82nd AIRBORNE
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  • Location:Kentucky
  • Interests:GOD First, My HARLEY
  • Service Connected Disability: 100%
  • Branch of Service: US ARMY Sgt. 82nd Airborne
  • State: Ky

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Ok, I will take a guess.

It sounds like, yes, you are being awarded benefits for PTSD or another mental illness or at least pension. It is possible, but not likely, that you are being awarded NSC PENSION, but are declared incompetent. This could happen if the VA thinks you have a mental illnes that is NOT related to military service.

I am unaware of the VA EVER declaring a Veteran "incompetent", but then not compensating him.

I dont see how the VA could decide, on one hand, that you are suffering from a mental disorder so severe that you are "incompetent", while handing you zero percent. The most likely thing is you are awarded 100%, but you also must have a fiduciary to handle your finances.

My advice: If you have a wife or trusted family friend, then try to get him or her appointed as your fiduciary, and NOT a fiduciary the VA picks.

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THANK YOU so much. I am retired disability Social Security and dis State Govt retirement. I was a Sworn State Police Officer and the incompetent thing bothers me about my CCDW Permit.

Yes, I have no problem with wife being appointed. She also works for State Police. I have my deceased father and 2 brothers deceased and posess their guns holding until their grandsons are grown to appreciate them and treasure them. I'd like to not have to give them up. As a Former sworn officer, I feel me having my weapons is legit? I want my comp but, Im not incomptent at all. If I were, I would have killed a man that murdered my 32 ye old brother and a 28 yr old man that raped my 11 yr old daughter. Several years ago. Any info or input greatly appreciated.

Thank You my Brother

GOD BLESS YOU

DALE

Ok, I will take a guess.

It sounds like, yes, you are being awarded benefits for PTSD or another mental illness or at least pension. It is possible, but not likely, that you are being awarded NSC PENSION, but are declared incompetent. This could happen if the VA thinks you have a mental illnes that is NOT related to military service.

I am unaware of the VA EVER declaring a Veteran "incompetent", but then not compensating him.

I dont see how the VA could decide, on one hand, that you are suffering from a mental disorder so severe that you are "incompetent", while handing you zero percent. The most likely thing is you are awarded 100%, but you also must have a fiduciary to handle your finances.

My advice: If you have a wife or trusted family friend, then try to get him or her appointed as your fiduciary, and NOT a fiduciary the VA picks.

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Get your 100% rating in hand and then you can appeal the incompetency decision. I don't think you can have the carry permit and be rated incompetent. I am not sure how the VA communicates with your state. I think I would get some legal advise on this situation. As far as your guns you could give them to someone in your family to hold for you until you get competency back.

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Get your 100% rating in hand and then you can appeal the incompetency decision. I don't think you can have the carry permit and be rated incompetent. I am not sure how the VA communicates with your state. I think I would get some legal advise on this situation. As far as your guns you could give them to someone in your family to hold for you until you get competency back.

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Get your 100% rating in hand and then you can appeal the incompetency decision. I don't think you can have the carry permit and be rated incompetent. I am not sure how the VA communicates with your state. I think I would get some legal advise on this situation. As far as your guns you could give them to someone in your family to hold for you until you get competency back.

I received my Award papers today at 100% SERVICE CONNECTED. Says a proposed Incomptenet exist? Any insight appreciated. NOTHING MENTIONED ABOUT BACKPAY.

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