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100% scheduler
I am a 100% scheduler and i have a question in regards of being reevaluated. I received my notice from VA in july 2015 , when do i receive a letter to get reevaluated? Can i get reevaluated in Germany...
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Dd214 paper no more...
This is just a news update in case especially if you hate carrying your DD214...
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sleep apnea
Now Im 100% scheduler and is now Permanent and total SMC S, do I keep claiming when my primary doctors diagnose me with sleep apnea due to my TBI from in service? The local VA treats my Sleep apnea...
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Rated at 80% but i have questions... Pics attached
Am I rated for PTSD? I was able to find records during my service to support my claim and also from the VA healthcare to support PTSD but im not sure if I should re-open my case? I have an MST and...
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ptsd-mst
I got my claim started and had my C& P appointment rather quickly. I then had my MH appointment after and finally got my diagnosis. It took me long time to get the courage to go to the VA. I...
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More Befuddlement
I recently submitted a new claim for TDIU and listed my service connected disabilities. I also submitted three other new claims. Would the new TDIU claim trigger the VA to decide that I'm seeking an...
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Tips for getting your questions answered.
I cannot answer individual claims questions. All VA Claims questions should be posted on our forums. Read the forums without registering, to post you must register it’s free. Register for a free...
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Radicalopathy Rating
Has anyone ever received the 40% rating for radicalopathy/sciatica? I am not at the 60% rating but I am worse off than the 20% rating. I have had two back surgeries L4-L5-S1 and a nerve simulator...
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Do secondary claims increase overall percentage?
I am currently rated 70% for PTSD and was going to file ED and GERD as secondary to the PTSD. Would the VA group all the secondaries into the 70% or would the VA add the ED and GERD as separate...
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Bulged disc lower back
Hi again, I've had pain in my lower back since 2009 but never went to see the doctor while I was in service and was medically retired on 2014 due to a grenade explosion that hit my brain I already...
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Denied flat feet
Trying to see how to go about this and to appeal this. Currently the way it goes, was that i had mild flat arches coming into service while serving in the marine corps from 01 to 05. Was out for...
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Sleep Apnea
What are the chances of winning a sleep apnea claim if you did not get sleep disturbance DX or treatment in service. After I was DX'ed and SC'ed for DMII I developed sleep apnea. I did have sleep...
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Awarded SC tinnitus without active duty medical records, now what?
Got a veteran who was just awarded SC tinnitus-10%, but he never mentioned at his C&P that he suffered with vertigo while on active duty also. Vet was awarded SC even though none of his active...
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Sleep Apnea exam
I still active in the ARMY. Im been using my CPAP machine for more than a year. I got the machine because the ARMY send me to the hospital because I cant sleep. The hospital exam show that I have a...
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Will the VA Reduce a rating if you don't stay in therapy for mental health?
Is the VA going to try and lower a veteran's rating if the veteran stops going to therapy after the veteran has been told by a therapist that they don't need any more coping skills? At the next...
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Been Dx for OSA
Good Gents, After a longtime of wonder why i always was so tired during military service and then getting out. I come to find out I have OSA and have to use a CPAP machine. Never thought of it in...
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Reopen Claim?
First off, I am a 73 year old Vietnam Vet with 70% SC as follows: 10% Hypertension, 20% Impotence, 10% Tinnitus, 10% lumbar spine, 10% Right Ankle, 10% both knees, heart 10%%, Right Shoulder 10% and...
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Ft. McClellan and Kidney Cancer Diagnosis
Dear Fellow Soldiers: I was stationed at a contaminated Ft. McClellan, AL for 9 weeks in 1985, and recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. What kind of benefits or compensation do I qualify for?...
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Persistence pays off.
Persistence pays off! Background: In 2002, I "was told" by VFW that I should drop my claim. In 2004, I "was told" by another VSO that I should "settle" for 0 percent hearing loss and not appeal....
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