HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted April 13, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 13, 2020 I agree most of us on VA /SSI Don't make what we could have working, I wish the VA would pay us 100% at least the national average income. As it is we make ends meet on my VA /SS Disability. I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucast21 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Buck52 said: I agree most of us on VA /SSI Don't make what we could have working, I wish the VA would pay us 100% at least the national average income. As it is we make ends meet on my VA /SS Disability. I agree with that. On a side note, I talked to a representative for my attorney and found out the reason why I did not have to pay for the IME w/IMO out of pocket is because the attorney feels my claim is very strong. That little bit of info gives me hope to keep on fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted April 13, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hucast21 we all are pulling for you to get P&T. Hopefully you will. The fact that your lawyer didn't ask for the IMO $ up front is a MAJOR boost to your chances. I'm sure you are aware that they don't take these claims expecting to lose; they take the sure ones! Then, in time, you will get over the unfairness in life and what you were dealt. Maybe it will be religion, maybe your spouse and family, maybe it is just time that will heal. Whatever. But you never will be at peace until you learn to accept what has happened and move on. One of the things I have learned in life is you don't have to look very far to see someone a whole lot worse than you are. You'll make it. Keep the faith my friend. Hucast21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucast21 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, GBArmy said: Hucast21 we all are pulling for you to get P&T. Hopefully you will. The fact that your lawyer didn't ask for the IMO $ up front is a MAJOR boost to your chances. I'm sure you are aware that they don't take these claims expecting to lose; they take the sure ones! Then, in time, you will get over the unfairness in life and what you were dealt. Maybe it will be religion, maybe your spouse and family, maybe it is just time that will heal. Whatever. But you never will be at peace until you learn to accept what has happened and move on. One of the things I have learned in life is you don't have to look very far to see someone a whole lot worse than you are. You'll make it. Keep the faith my friend. I hope I get P&T, and yea, law firms do not take claims unless it is a slam dunk. I even asked the representative if we can submit additional evidence for the BVA, like a vocational rehab letter, and he said that it is not needed. If we did though, he said it will add a delay. In his words “we feel very confident that the BVA judge will look at all of the strong probative evidence and grant service-connection for your migraines, depression, and TDIU.” I have to channel my inner Zen and distract myself in the meantime, while playing the VA’s waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator pacmanx1 Posted April 13, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) As you can see a lot of us has turned to faith and religion for peace of mind and spirit. You are here and your experience can help and encourage others. When I was granted 100% P & T, it was a real let down. I had to realized that I would never work again and that was not in my plans. You have to find something to keep your mind. Helping others is a great blessing but beware to help too much. We still have to allow people to learn through their own experience. Keep in mind that you can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped or pull you down. Don't lend money that you are not prepared to never get back. Spending quality time with your family and helping them is something that time nor money can replace. Edited April 13, 2020 by pacmanx1 GBArmy, Hucast21 and ShrekTheTank 3 My intentions are to help, my advice maybe wrong, be your own advocate and know what is in your C-File and the 38 CFR that governs your disabilities and conditions. Do your own homework. No one knows the veteran’s symptoms like the veteran. Never Give Up. I do not give my consent for anyone to view my personal VA records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted April 14, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Hucast21 said: I hope I get P&T, and yea, law firms do not take claims unless it is a slam dunk. I even asked the representative if we can submit additional evidence for the BVA, like a vocational rehab letter, and he said that it is not needed. If we did though, he said it will add a delay. In his words “we feel very confident that the BVA judge will look at all of the strong probative evidence and grant service-connection for your migraines, depression, and TDIU.” I have to channel my inner Zen and distract myself in the meantime, while playing the VA’s waiting game. If your awarded IU it depends on your severity of your s.c.disability if it shows not to improve in your life time or its rated as chronic and NO future exams scheduled...if it is you should get P&T if it don't you will likely get the IU with future exams scheduled. I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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