georgiapapa Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Rick,Congratulations on your increase in rating.In regards to your spouse, there was no disability pay differential for your dependent family members until your combined disability compensation rating reached 30% or above. If you have not already done so, follow the good advice given by USMC_VET and send a request along with the required documentation to have your wife added to the VA's records so you can receive the additional bump in your compensation for your spouse. Also, make sure you notify the VA and submit required documentation for any additional dependents (children, dependent parents, etc.) in the future so you can receive additional compensation.Since your combined rating is 60%, you are now in priority group one of the VA healthcare system and you will no longer have any copays for VA appointments or VA prescriptions. Regardless of whether treatment is for a service connected condition or not, all care you receive at VA medical facilities will be free. You can also go to the business office at your local VAMC and request reimbursement of any copays you paid for VA healthcare or VA prescriptions retroactive back to the effective date your combined rating went to 50% or above. In addition, since your combined rating is now above 30%, you are also entitled to travel pay for travel to any VA appointments. You can go to the travel office at your local VAMC and request travel pay for travel to any previous VA appointments retroactive back to the effective date your combined rating went to 30% or above. Thank you for your service and good luck to you and your wife.Take care.GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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