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Claim Closed And Ab8 Letter Says 100%

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DNETT

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I retired from the USAF with 24 yrs of service due to back,knee and multiple other issues verses being forced out due to not being able to run. I had a lot of concerns about the VA and then I stumbled on to this website. Although I had not posted very much I have been reviewing all the forums for about 2 years. I filled under the BBD program in July 2014 with an official retirment date of 1 Sept. I have been looking at E Benifits about once a week for the past couple of months to see my status jump back and forth many times then on 8 Feb it jumped to prep for decesion. So I started checking everyday no change until I checked on 15 Feb and to my amazement my claim was closed on 14 Feb 2015. I checked my VA letters and below is what my AB8 letter stated

Dear Mr. Xxxx

This letter certifies that XXXXXXX is receiving service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The current benefit paid is as follows:

Gross Benefit Amount $3,187.60

Net Amount Paid $0.00

Effective Date December 1, 2014

Combined Evaluation 100 percent

1. I retired on 30 Aug. shouldn't that be my effective date?

2 . Once the VA figures out my back pay from my understanding the net amount will reflect the back pay amount .Am I correct?

I want to thank everyone who contributes to this website It has made this process almost painless for me. I feel a little guilty that mine claims were painless and so many of my Brothers/Sisters in arms are having such a difficult time. I wish you all the best and will keep you updated once I recieve my brown envelope and payment.

Thank you all !!!!!!

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Heh congrats on the retirement and kudos on the ratings. Just make sure you take care of yourself and make sure you keep your continuity of care going.

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All I just wanted to update my status. I received my brown envelope last week confirming the 100%. There are a few of my conditions that I was service connected at 0% that I disagree with. For example my HBPI have been taking medication of 8 years. As long as I take my MEDs It's stays around 125/90. But if I don't it s145/120. The way I read the CFR I should have received 10%. Additionally I was very surprised that the VA stated that there was evidence of other Benifits in my SMRs that I didnt claim and to return an included claim form if I wanted to claim the additional 3 items. My AB8 letter has been updated with the Net Amount Paid with an effective date of 1 March 2015. After talking with my VSO she stated I should get my first check the 1st of April. I have my fingers crossed but I have not word on my retro pay yet.

Thanks again for all your help and support!

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