lnovell Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Just wanted to share some great news with everyone here. We just recieved husband's award letter for 100% P&T due to unemployability.When the brown envelope showed up today we sat down together to open it because we were so worried that it would be a denial. This claim was just submitted in Mar 06! I didn't join this forum until after the claim was started and my husband went thru a service officer or something so I didn't really even know what was being asked for. They even increased his rating to 70% schedular at the same time. Fortunately, the C&P doc even said that with his injuries he is not able to work. And his SS claim had already been approved so we sent that along. After waiting seven years for the last claim to get approved we were really expecting a loooong wait. But the frustration and anxiety over this is finally done for the most part and now we can move on to focusing on his health, our kids(who will now get help with college), and our future. Anyway--- even tho I was just a lurker,I thank you all for your wonderful, invaluable advice and your kindness, support, and encouragement for all of us dealing with the VA. Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Memoriam Stretch Posted December 17, 2006 In Memoriam Share Posted December 17, 2006 Lori, You just don't know how happy this makes me, and I am sure all hadit members are elated. I hope that you have enough time left to enjoy these benefits for years to come. StretchJust readin the mail Excerpt from the 'Declaration of Independence' We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted December 17, 2006 Founder Share Posted December 17, 2006 Just wanted to share some great news with everyone here. We just recieved husband's award letter for 100% P&T due to unemployability.When the brown envelope showed up today we sat down together to open it because we were so worried that it would be a denial. This claim was just submitted in Mar 06! I didn't join this forum until after the claim was started and my husband went thru a service officer or something so I didn't really even know what was being asked for. They even increased his rating to 70% schedular at the same time. Fortunately, the C&P doc even said that with his injuries he is not able to work. And his SS claim had already been approved so we sent that along. After waiting seven years for the last claim to get approved we were really expecting a loooong wait. But the frustration and anxiety over this is finally done for the most part and now we can move on to focusing on his health, our kids(who will now get help with college), and our future. Anyway--- even tho I was just a lurker,I thank you all for your wonderful, invaluable advice and your kindness, support, and encouragement for all of us dealing with the VA. Lori enjoy take some time and get everything set up for your husbands needs and then you two take some time to relax and enjoy the fight is over. 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...
Guest jangrin Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Congratulations, that is such good news. It makes my holiday seasons better just knowing there is one more veteran and his family receiving their due compensation for serving our country. Take a deep breath and enjoy the holidays with the family. What a great victory. Thank you for sharing the good news, it's nice to hear. Jangrin :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Lori- this is WONDERFUL! and shows that the VARO can do the right thing- and not take forever- please stay with us- your experience and encouragement to others will help so many---- but do take a BREAK too----sometimes it is hard to put it all down even when the award letter comes! The stress lingers ,many stay in the battle mode, even after the battle is won- and sometimes depression can set in- after the fatique of it all------- You did great and an victory in any award is a victory for ALL veterans. GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University ! When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we." Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted December 17, 2006 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 17, 2006 Lori, Heres to a Job well done and Merry Christmas. I am not sure about Arizona, But I Know that My home state allows children of 100% Service connected Veterans to attend State Universities tuition free. ALso chapter 35 benefits can be used for the Kids College. Look at your states website under Veterans Benefits. Hope the Retro hits the bank before Christmas. It took mine about 10 days. A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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