Family benefits

[jfrei]

So I thought if I was 100% scheduler my family could get benefits. My attorney told me otherwise "You will be covered by VA, but even with a 100 percent rating, your spouse and child are not covered by VA. If you are ruled to have a 100 percent permanent and total rating, then you are eligible to have your family convered by CHAMPVA." Is it possible to be rated at 100% but not perment and total?

[seminoles]

6 minutes ago, jfrei said:

So I thought if I was 100% scheduler my family could get benefits. My attorney told me otherwise "You will be covered by VA, but even with a 100 percent rating, your spouse and child are not covered by VA. If you are ruled to have a 100 percent permanent and total rating, then you are eligible to have your family convered by CHAMPVA." Is it possible to be rated at 100% but not perment and total?

You have to be permanent and total

[seminoles]

oops sorry, yes it is possible because some conditions aren't considered static, example would be that you get rated 100% schedular and one thing is ptsd at 70% which the va thinks will improve.  Some conditions can improve greatly with medication, etc.  I specifically asked for PT when I filed for IU because my migraines have over 10 years of VA history (over 20 years total) of worsening in severeity/frequency so they are considered static thus giving me PT.  I hope that makes some sort of sense?

[broncovet]

Its very possible you are not P and T.  Did your decision say you were eligible for Chapter 35 DEA beneifts?  If so, you are P and T.

VA RO decisions are sometimes vague when in comes to P and T, they do not always specify.  But, if it says you are entitled to Ch. 35, this means you are P and t.  

[jfrei]

I'm on the same boat my TBI is 70%, my 0% migraines have worsened in the last 6 years and now more recently I've been seen by my neurologist, primary, and an ER doctor for them with prescribed Ibuprofen 800mg twice a day. I applied for IU and asked for PT my C&P is Dec 3 for my claim. Not to sure of what to bring I'm having an MRI done so the doctor can see the 3.25 cyst that still remains in my brain from my TBI. This C&P is for the headaches and a review of my TBI I really don't understand this. I've had a C&P in May 2016 for my TBI.i guess I'm nervous I don't know what to bring or if I'm bringing everything I tend to forget things unless I plan ahead.Is there anything else I should bring?

[Buck52]

Take all medical records that will help substantiate your claim  MRI Medical Records that show the 3.25 cyst  in your brain  this is good probative evidence , you may try to get a private IMO ask the Specialist to give his opine on this  to connect /nexus the headaches to your TBI or something close to this, but if you can't get this done before your next C&P  try to remember to make you a medical file of your medical records that pertain to this issue& Take any medical records you have that is in your favor.

Medical Records is the best evidence you can bring to a C&P. 

Also be sure and check your C&P Examiner credentials   is he/she qualified to give their opinion about your condition your claiming.

[jfrei]

Thank I also have my VA primary doctor helping me he believes I should have been PT when my appeal was  won and backdated from 2010. He said print my Ebennie's doctor notes from my records. He put in a consult to have an MRI to be done in the next week. I am so confused what PT means? I know what it means but what am I allowed to do I suffered my TBI when I was 20 I am only 30. But struggle trying to provide for my family having to resign medically from my last job and have it documented from American Airlines. I am trying a contract job which I know means I'm only a temp position. I am hoping for this claim to be enough to help me with my family but am afraid they will say sorry you can be 100 but your not PT. I know this doctor has ths the credentials because I had my VA doctor look into it. If this does happen does this mean I cant work at all? Even if its just volunteering just to keep busy.