Well I'll Be.....

[DOMINIPINO]

Update well still have yet to receive the brown envelope, I guess i went to my address in the states, my mother has power of attorney so I had her open it and read the contents to me but all that was in there was a 64 page handbook stating the benefits i was entitled to with the VA healthcare system and that I was a priority level 1.

I'm confused though, she said she couldn't find it, but maybe she's not looking in the right spot, is the information on my specific claims like percentages and reasons in that book? or am I waiting for another letter?.

Also my claim has been moved back to the review of evidence stage, and says could take another 260 days lol i'm definitely not going to keep watching it like I did this past year.

I do have another question though I know you have a year to file an appeal. since the claims that they're paying me for now are done if i don't agree with those dose that mean the clock has started on those conditions? and does that eman the year time frame will be differerent for whatever it is that's been deferred?

[Notorious Kelly]

That medical booklet is just helpful information for your care as a service-connected veteran.

It's completely unrelated to your award letter so that just hasn't come in yet.

Hopefully soon!

[john999]

If you have received your rating the NOD clock is running.

[Inthewind]

Dominiopino,

When you hit the 50% disability rate, I believe you're entitled to health care for everything, not just rated conditions. Someone will correct me if I'm off on that.

And the key for civil service positions isn't just the 10 points, rather the 10/30, meaning you have 10 points but are compensable at 30% or more. This puts you to the top of the list (Where you qualify) above other 10 point veterans without 30% or more disability.

[DOMINIPINO]

That medical booklet is just helpful information for your care as a service-connected veteran.

It's completely unrelated to your award letter so that just hasn't come in yet.

Hopefully soon!

Thanks Kelly

So I just looked and my online award letter has change, it doens't stay they percent but the money portion has gone up to compensation for 90%! Says that claim was complete on 7SEP and the infamous letter has been mailed out. Will see what it says, so very greatful didn't think I was going to get an increase to that. I have some people telling me to appeal for 100% but unless its blatantly obvious I can get 100 I think i'm happy with the decision. Wishing everyone well and hope you all get what you deserve, thanks to everyone for your service. All of your support and advice that I read on other posts is relayed to service members I know who are separating and they appreciate it as well. thanks again!

If you have received your rating the NOD clock is running.

whats the NOD clock?

[DOMINIPINO]

Dominiopino,

When you hit the 50% disability rate, I believe you're entitled to health care for everything, not just rated conditions. Someone will correct me if I'm off on that.

And the key for civil service positions isn't just the 10 points, rather the 10/30, meaning you have 10 points but are compensable at 30% or more. This puts you to the top of the list (Where you qualify) above other 10 point veterans without 30% or more disability.

I'm hearing now that its everything except dental, you get some dental.,....anyone know about that? I've requested the VA to send me another copy of that health benefits book, and they said they did a couple weeks ago but I still haven't seen it here, probably cause i'm overseas maybe its just getting lost in the mail as usual haha