saxman Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Congrats, that's wonderful news! coastie72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie72 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 8:04 AM, Berta said: Yippee Coastie ! 2 years and a week is not bad at all. The wife and any kids are eligible for CHAMPVA ( a fabulous benefit) and Chapter 35 ( wONDERFUL) too If you have adult children who attended a VA approved college during the EED date,- then depending on their age and other factors the VA might have to reimburse their tuition. I am parsing that info because it is explained in detail here elsewhere. I have a question when you get the decision. When VA awarded me DIC with these benefits above, they enclosed 2 Chap 35 apps, one for me and one for my daughter (who had just joined the USAF. No mention of CHAMPVA.) However the VA sent me a separate letter stating I might be eligible for CHAMPVA and how to find out. My point is that CHAMPVA is handled separately from the VARO and they have their own web site where application can be made. My question is, when the decision comes, does it mention CHAMPVA or instead, a letter will come separately. (I hope) The letter I got ( this was many years ago EED from VA was 1991) on CHAMPVA didnt have much info but it would be great if the RO at least puts their internet link these days in 100% P & T awards. Coastie ,your profile quotes the Bible: "IN ALL THY WAYS, ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL GUIDE THY PATHS. PROVERBS 3.6" . Many of us prayed for you when you asked (in 2015 I think) and it takes time but God sure does answer prayers. My church Prayer Warrior group always prays for veterans and their families and with me in the group I often ask for prayers for the VA as well. I am almost afraid to even mention that here . God put me into veteran's advocacy and it has made my husband's untimely death have great meaning and Honor.not to mention it sure helped anyone here with AO DMII, IHD, FTCA, I151and CUE, DIC, accrued etc etc Thank you Berta, The only information I see about CHAMP is a paragraph on form 21-8760. It has an address and a web link. www.va.gov/hac and a phone number 1-800-733-8387. God Bless, Coastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treysnonna Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Wow! So 2 yrs and 1 week. Tell me your secret! How long were you in the coast guard. My husband did 4 navy and 16 coast guard. His last duty station was mobile (sar). In 91. was yours a claim or an appeal. Either way congradulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil50 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 A big congratulations to you, now you can relax and enjoy your well earned benefits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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