USMC3024 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 My claim closed today, I was granted 60%. I have not received the VA envelope as of yet, but I would assume it was 50% PTSD and 10% for Tinnitus. I put an additional claim for burn pit exposure from when I was in Iraq, as I have had cancer twice and I’m in my earlier 30’s, but from what I understand that will not be approved. I put in for my claim in June of this year after going to the VA on my wife’s suggestion due to anger/sleeping issues. My C&P exams were earlier this month, they were outsourced to VES examiners. I’m shocked at how quickly my process went, I have gone to all of my scheduled VA appt’s and exams. But I still did not think that my claim’s would be completed within 5 months. I was concerned with the VA acknowledging I had PTSD, as my wife finally got fed up with me and gave me an ultimatum to either get help or she was going to leave. It is a relief that now I will have my treatment covered. It is nice to have a little extra jingle in my pocket as I’m not doing that great at work due to my ability to get along with coworkers and supervisors. I’m wondering when I should receive my retro payments from July 1st till now? Regardless, I appreciate this website tremendously, I will be making a donation as I could always login and view other veterans struggle and joy when a claim was completed. The stories I viewed on here helped me through this process more than I can explain, Thank you to all. ncjoe1970 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoe1970 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congrats to you! Keep fighting brother. Your brothers and sisters here all support you and truly understand your pain. One day at a time, you will prevail...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC3024 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congrats to you! Keep fighting brother. Your brothers and sisters here all support you and truly understand your pain. One day at a time, you will prevail...... I appreciate it brother, I hope others will have their claim's completed in a timely matter, any idea on the retro, when it usually posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoe1970 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) If it's already showing on Ebenefits, I'd say within a month if you're already set-up on direct deposit. I received mine before I got the "big brown envelope". Once it showed up on Ebenefits, I had it within two weeks...... Edited October 20, 2014 by ncjoe1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle1012004 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congratulations!!! All the best to you and your family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdollar22 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for your service and Congratulations on the win!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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