PEACHES1962 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Years ago I would not consider restarting the task of executing my VA claims. I found that I had to prove myself to the VA which in turn infuriated me. However, after years of denying myself what I had earned for my service to our country I finally restarted everything in 2018. To date I have a 90% rating and am working on my 100%. At this time I am not attempting to claim unemployable as I still want to work and I love my job. A good friend and fellow female soldier encouraged me not to give up fighting and I eventually restarted and haven't quit yet. I never thought I would get my rating up so quickly in one year but I did with honesty and perseverance. There are no tricks to getting your compensation/disability and getting useful and good advice from soldiers who have been where you are truly a treasure. I am so glad that I found this site and I will continue to forward my knowledge to anyone who asks. I am also glad I found this site. blahsaysme2u and Vync 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahsaysme2u Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 sounds like my story! cept my wife was the one that convinced me to fight and restart everything. keep up the fight and never give up PEACHES1962 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil50 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Congratulations, and very good luck in your future battles with the VA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted January 21, 2020 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 21, 2020 Excellent advice! The route to higher ratings is often increasing existing ratings. If you have evidence within the past 12 months showing you meet the rating criteria for a higher percentage, consider submitting it and requesting an increased rating. If the VA sends you for a C&P, it usually means they may either need clarification or your evidence is nearing 12 months from the time you filed. Remember, increases do not require a nexus. Another avenue is secondary disabilities. When a SC disability, or the medication used to treat it, causes another disability, consider filing for it. Of course, secondaries require a nexus. I'm glad you are not giving up. poohthewinnie and PEACHES1962 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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