HLR found Duty to Assist Error but still Denied my claims

[john999]

Ham            When I had just 30% VSO warned me not to make more claims because the VA would likely reduce me.  I have been TDIU P&T for 20 years.  I have made many claims during those twenty years.  If you have the evidence and you think it is worth the effort then claim it.  I had 90% and my DMII got worse. I claimed an increase.  I  thought I might get 40% instead of 20%.  VA added an extra 40% for each arm and 40% for each leg due to PN.  That got me to 100% schedular.  If I had not claimed the increase I would never have got there in a million years.  If you are 90% you need another 50% to get to 100%.  That is a big number.    Now if I deserve any SMC's in the future I am going to claim them.

 

[Buck52]

I think it should be up to the veteran  if he is 100% p&t  and has more disability's he can get service connected   why not? it could prove to be a wise decision later on down the road.  for one thing  it will make it much harder on the VA to reduce our benefits  below 100%

Edited June 9, 2021 by Buck52