Claim consolidate

[Goofy]

A few questions.

I filed a claim for my increase rating of hypertension and heart attack secondary.  So months later when I put in some pact act claim they moved  like 5 conditions into this claim.  I called the Va and she confirmed that, not like I couldn’t see it but wanted to know why….those will hold up my original claim.  Is there a way to get that changed?  I’ve already have the exam for my original claim increase bp and heart attack….

 

I also told them I had another heart attack last month and didn’t know if submitting that claim would mess up the current progress.  She said just submit the evidence with the current claim.  I want to ensure my 3 months of 100% isn’t over looked for the second heart attack.

 

 

Thank you! 

 

[Goofy]

1 hour ago, Vync said:

@broncovet does social security disability convert over to regular social security once the person turns 65? Just curious if I cannot remain employed by the time I reach that age...

Vync,

I can’t say it’s true but was told by a friend it does convert.

[Goofy]

5 minutes ago, Goofy said:

Vync,

I can’t say it’s true but was told by a friend it does convert. Just looked it up as well.

https://www.medicareadvantage.com/enrollment/ssdi-convert-to-social-security-retirement

 

[Vync]

1 hour ago, Goofy said:

Vync,

I can’t say it’s true but was told by a friend it does convert.

Well, I have over 10 years before I reach 65 and can take advantage of all those senior citizen discounts. 

[broncovet]

Yes I think social security disability changes to social security retirement "at FRA" (full retirement age).  That depends on when you were born but it used. to be 65.    

I think FRA is around 66 and 2 months, but expect that to rise.  

[Rattler]

On 10/19/2023 at 12:58 PM, broncovet said:

Yes I think social security disability changes to social security retirement "at FRA" (full retirement age).  That depends on when you were born but it used. to be 65.    

I think FRA is around 66 and 2 months, but expect that to rise.  

broncovet is right it's 66+ for me.

[Rattler]

On 9/29/2023 at 10:36 AM, Dustoff1970 said:

Before VARO makes a decision on your first HA you can file additional information and/or evidence about second HA to the VARO using the VA form 21-4138 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM and if you do not have this now old superseded form (I am told) you can use plain sheet of paper and type STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM at the top of page in larger bold type.  This has worked well for me many times since 1998 and most very recently in claims and appeals.

Dustoff1970

You can no longer write it on peace of paper. With the new AMA you have to file it on an approved form. I have been going through it with the VA since the beginning of 2023. They will close out the claim and send you a letter that you need to use the "proper form XX-XXXX." You will either have to use the wrong from that they suggest or prove you are using the right form like I did. (They finally rated me on the correct from that I sent them after 6 tries an 4 calls to the WH hotline.)

Ahhhh for the old days pre AMA.