Ssi And Va Compensation

[jusus27360]

I filed an claim back in May 2013 and found out that they obtained a copy of my records from ssi, they are now putting everything from ssi in my va claim, should i be worried that this will effect my rating? On ebenefits they closes my claim effective July 3rd but at the bottom it says appeal is possible does that mean I was not awarded an increase? Thanks

Cynthia

[Tbird]

Cynthia they always say appeal is possible, so you'll have to wait till you get your letter to see what they have granted or not. Say they granted you 30% for PTSD and you think you should be at 50% so you could appeal that. They may have used your SSI records as evidence.

[jusus27360]

Thanks for the response, I guess the others things from ssi really could have happen in the military. After a year of waiting it stills seems so far away. Why they can't tell you over the phone when they see a decision? What's the big secret ? Thanks once again

[Navy04]

The VA used my SSI decision too, and I was then awarded 100% VA. No issues at all bud, sounds like a good deal in your favor.

[NavyWife]

On E benefits go to "download VA letters "there it should say what your new percentage is. This only works once your claim shows as "complete" status.