Now I Know In What Direction

[oldnavypa]

Just had phoncon w/DAV Rep and VSO--official letter on the way--100% P&T with Chapter 35 DEA. What a monkey off my back. 31 years 2months 16d continuous Active Duty, 7 children and numerous cold war, post cold war and GWOT deployments---I'm shot--mentally and physically--but today I feel recognized and affirmed--thanks to all who listen to me and have felt and are still feeling my pain. God bless all of us and have a great Easter

[georgiapapa]

oldnavypa,

Congratulations on your well deserved award and thank you for your many years of dedicated service to our country. Happy Easter to you and your family.

Good luck and good health.

GP

[oldnavypa]

Thank you. My AB8 letter along with a flurry of others just popped on ebennies confirming what others said by voice--combined rating 100% along with Comp amount in $ and says I am considered permanent and total--what a relief ----within 24 hrs went from PFD to PDA-to Pending Notification and complete--hope this aint some twisted April fools joke

[Buck52]

Congratulations on your wIn Bud! :)

[broncovet]

Congratulations! How long did it take you to get your benefits??

[Notorious Kelly]

Happy for your win!

[oldnavypa]

Here is my Time line:

August 3rd 2014 submitted claim to James A lovell Federal Healthcare Center with Rep from DAV in attendance; Same day I was given list exams ( I found out to be Comp and pen exams that lasted until 5 September--18 appts total, 7 Sep with my DD214 and all exams done I Officially submitted claim to same location. 12 Sep--ebennies stated Gathering evidence phase--22DEC stated Prep for Decision and stayed there until yesterday evening, then went from PFD to complete and all letters in system today. My official Retirement date was 1 DEC 2014 so 4 months from retirement and 7 months from day it was FDC and stamped. Hope this helps for your data tracking.