Founder Tbird Posted July 24, 2015 Founder Share Posted July 24, 2015 Great news, congratulations. Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC - Founded Jan 20, 1997 HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran | Community Forum | RallyPoint | FaceBook | LinkedIn | About Me Time Dedicated to HadIt.com Veterans and my brothers and sisters: 65,700 - 109,500 Hours Over Thirty Years I am writing my memoirs and would love it if you could help a shipmate out and look at it. I've had a few challenges, perhaps the same as you. I relate them here to demonstrate that we can learn, overcome, and find purpose in life. The stories can be harrowing to read; they were challenging to live. Remember that each story taught me something I would need once I found my purpose, and my purpose was and is HadIt.com Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle1012004 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted July 24, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Congratulations. As mentioned, Chapter 35, and a bunch of other benefits require P and T. However, after your condition has "stabalized" (that is, you have undergone treatment for 5 years) there is a great chance you can get P and T. How long ago was your effective date? It may not be all that long for your "5 years". P and T is not automatic after 5 years, but it is difficult for VA to say, "It isnt permanent", when its gone on for 5 years. If I do something continiously for 5 years, then that usually means I will be doing something similar in another five years. There are "protections" for ratings at 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years, with the latter the most protective. There is also a protection at P and T, which is the same as the 5 year protection. Essentially, to reduce a 5 year protected rating (or P and T), the VA has to show you "actually improved" under ordinary conditions of life (that is, working). See 38 cfr 3.344 Edited July 24, 2015 by broncovet georgiapapa and green 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Tech Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Great news, congratulations. Rick Take nothing but pictures Leave nothing but footprints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted July 24, 2015 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 24, 2015 Congratulations! "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRRRR5 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Congratulations. DAV Life Member - Thanks to all Veterans for your selfless service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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