Scout Swimmer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hopefully my next post will be in success stories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 silverdollar22 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hope things work out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scout Swimmer Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I looked at my ab8 letter. 90%.Contacted my VSO. They combined my old TBI rating (40%) with my new depression rating. It came out to be 70% (depression due to post concussive syndrome). Im happy I got an increase, but if they would have rated the two contentions seperately, I would have been at 100%. They also screwed me on my initial claim date by a year, I see. Not happy! Edited June 18, 2014 by Philgrenier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TiredCoastie Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I don't have any experience with the combined ratings problem, but I'm appealing effective dates under 38 CFR 3.156(b). Is that an option for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 will0352 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I have a question. My ab8 letter (benefits verification right?) Did say 40% but just says percent now. I'm in the notification phase now but looking at my claim it had 2 things added to my conditions. First was DEA and second was claimant considered competent. I don't know what my new rating is but can anyone venture a guess as to what that means? ptsd rated 100 maybe? Thanks guys I'm new to posting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scout Swimmer Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Use the VONAPP feature. It will list all contentions and awards. will0352 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 will0352 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I am not sure how to find that. I am curious/worried/optimistic because of the possible implications. My claim had DEA (dependent education assistance) and claimant consider competent added to it by the VA. Is this a possible indicator that I'm now at 100% you can't be eligible for DEA unless you're Mia, dead or total and permanent according to the pamphlet on it. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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