Can I file for Temp 100% due to Hospitalization (Retroactively)

[demodemon7]

Hello,

I would like to know can I apply for temporary 100% due to hospitalization retroactively?

Since being SC at 50% PTSD in 2014, I have been in numerous treatment programs spanning 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. All time periods were for up to 6 months-one year.

When I first tried to file in 2015 I received a letter from the RO stating that because I had a appeal going for a PTSD increase my temp claim could not be processed at the time.

However, I recently filed again for Temp 100% on April 8th 2019  for all the various time periods despite my ongoing appeal and it appears they have processed my  Temp claim

because a decision letter has been sent. What can I expect? I'm assuming if there is no statute of limitations on when to file I should be approved. But we all know what Ass-uming does

when it comes to dealing with the VA regarding claims. Please advise,  as to weather there is a time limit.

Any feed-back or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks All

Semper Fi.

P.S Please bear in mind that I filed "due to hospitalization" not "convalescence". It is my understanding that there is a difference 

[vetquest]

3 hours ago, demodemon7 said:

BroncoVet, Thanks for you feedback. I cant write much more....doggone depression, anxiety and the monstrous HEAD of uncertainty is completely blocking my thought process. The only thing I feel right now is a growing sense of ANGER at a system that seems set up to drive one to "desperate measures" one way or the other.

 

Please do not resort to desperate measures.  Always first consider your health and then consider applying for benefits.  I know it is discouraging.  I had two appeals that went to the BVA.  The first took five years and the second took ten years.  In the mean time you are swinging in the wind.  Not wanting to discourage you, just let you know that you are not alone.  See if you can start a hobby that occupies your mind instead of thinking about the VA.  Once a person told me that if you do not have depression you will develop it dealing with the VA.

[demodemon7]

3 hours ago, vetquest said:

Please do not resort to desperate measures.  Always first consider your health and then consider applying for benefits.  I know it is discouraging.  I had two appeals that went to the BVA.  The first took five years and the second took ten years.  In the mean time you are swinging in the wind.  Not wanting to discourage you, just let you know that you are not alone.  See if you can start a hobby that occupies your mind instead of thinking about the VA.  Once a person told me that if you do not have depression you will develop it dealing with the VA.

vetquest thanks for the feedback and thanks for your service. It just gets overwhelming at times, but you are RIGHT,

Thanks again......