hypertension Just Checked Ebenefits And 100% Now

[vet201060]

Started claim Feb 2014 and they back dated it to Dec 2013. I am not P and T tho. That will be the next thing to fight for. I am tired of dealing with it now. Dont wanna even think about it for a while even tho I need to file for an appeal on some of the issues. I am somewhat nervous about doing that and losing my 100% which I am extremely grateful for. I have hypertension that needs to be rated at least 0% and some issues with my legs secondary to my back. I have not been good at pleading my case on my behalf so I will seek help from DAV this time and see how that goes.

Thanks for all the info. This site is very valuable to me and many others. I have done all my claims myself based off the info I got here and I still need to apply that info to the claims that need to be rated.

STAY STRONG BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!

[georgiapapa]

Congratulations and good luck to you.

[Mikemmlj]

Why is it worth it to keep fighting if you are 100% already?

[NavyWife]

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!

Did they say why they backdated your claim? Just curious...

[vet201060]

Mikemmlg, it is worth fighting for P&T because of the educational benefits among not having to be reevaluated every few years. I am in my 30's and have 4 children that I want to send to college. Also, if I was to die due to my hypertension then my family would be screwed since I am not rated for it as I should have been right out of service. That is the way I understand it anyway. I really dont care about myself. I am still here because I have a responsability to them and with not leave them behind.

NavyWife, I have not received my packet in the mail yet. I have received a letter from the DAV and Ebenefits site shows me at 100% now with future exams in a few years. I dont understand the effective date. I will update you once I get my letter from VA. I dont know where to look for that info on the site

Thanks for the comments guys. I hope everything works out good for you guys too.

Edited September 9, 2014 by vet201060

[NavyWife]

Oh ok, if the date of dec 2013 is what is showing on the ebenefits letter, it is most likely that date is Not the effective date of your claim. The E benefits letter always says December 2013 or January 2014-the date of the last cost-of-living increase.

Your letter that comes in the mail will show your true effective date.

Do a Google search for The name of your state and veterans benefits. Some states such as California offer a full tuition waiver for all state schools for Children of veterans with any rating percentage. For example a veteran residing in California could have their children go to UCLA or any community college and not have to pay any tuition!