Fat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Trying to help a fellow veteran get the correct information. He wants to file for elbow issues (Tommy John surgery). What is the correct form used to file a claim for compensation? 21-526 or 21-526EZ? Also if you are service connected (direct deposit), do you have to put banking information on the form. All replies are appreciated. Edited May 13, 2015 by Fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Andyman73 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 If you are already service connected and getting a direct deposit, you should not have to keep putting in for the DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 If all his medical records are available for scanning, I'd go with a FDC claim. As long as it stays FDC and doesn't need any further evidence development, he could pick up the VA FDC Retro Bonus of additional 12 months of retro. He does have all his SMR's already, right? If the claim isn't Locked & Cocked evidence wise, he's looking at it becoming a Regular Axx Claim, long train ride. Semper Fi Gastone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted May 13, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 13, 2015 KIM it does depend a little on what RO he uses, too. The Ne RO is pretty on the ball, being smaller, for example, and usually gets claims done in under 6 months unless they are truly heinous while other ROs that are larger take longer. Appeals take longer , though, so SMR's (hand carry them if you can get them whle out processing) will save you a lot of time later- you'll see what your SMRs say and you can form evidence to support your claim around that to supplement what is there. Andyman73 1 The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution. B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008 M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021 M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022 100% P/T MDD Spine Radiculopathy Sleep Apnea Some other stuff -------------------------------------------B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021 (I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 13, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 13, 2015 I believe its 21 -526 (b) & attach medical reports. jmo ...............Buck I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fat Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Its the 21-526. 21-526 (b) is for secondary issues. 21-526 EZ is fast track claims. Thanks for the replies............................ "NEVER GIVE UP" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 14, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well Dr Bash mention that the form 21-526(b) covers a lot it covers New Claims or Reopen claims , claims for increase, claims for secondary....which is what I had assumed it was for. Oh well learn something new everyday. Buck I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trying to help a fellow veteran get the correct information.
He wants to file for elbow issues (Tommy John surgery).
What is the correct form used to file a claim for compensation?
21-526 or 21-526EZ?
Also if you are service connected (direct deposit), do you have to put banking information on the form.
All replies are appreciated.
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KIM it does depend a little on what RO he uses, too. The Ne RO is pretty on the ball, being smaller, for example, and usually gets claims done in under 6 months unless they are truly heinous while oth
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