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Need advise on preparing a new claim for Compensation On PTSD
I was diagnose with Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (309.81) in 2014.It was not included in my initial VA exam in 2009, as I wasn't even aware of it...I keep it in denial for many years....
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Additional disability to open claim.
Can I add additional disabilites to a open claim that is in the "gathering evidence" stage?
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Date Entitlement Arose
I am seeing a pattern in some BVA decisions that concerns me. When claimants file for earlier effective dates - the BVA is stating that the veteran has already received a benefit greater than he should...
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Amending Medical Records
Hi all, I attended therapy last year 3 times at a Vet Center and the therapist left out all kinds of information that was basically the sole reason for my visit and included very serious statements....
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VA IG finds errors in processing ITF claims
"What the Review Found VBA staff did not always assign correct effective dates for compensation benefits with receipt of ITFs. The OIG estimated that 22,600 of 137,000 cases (17 percent) completed...
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Flat Feet
Hello All, I have posted in here before, but don't remember if this is the right place or not? Anyway I have been fighting with the VA to get compensation for my knees and back and it has been denied...
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CUE Claim. Is this an example of Clear and Unmistakable Error
Hi, I am new to this forum but from what I read here I am very gratful it exists. So 6 months before I ETSed I submitted my 1st VA claim from the suggestion of my sergeant major. When I initiate the...
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Flat foot (pes planus)
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with mild pes planus (flat foot) at MEPS in 2007, I served in the infantry and went on hikes, runs, combat patrols etc. Both of my flat feet became worse over the years...
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Clothing Maintenance Denied and Recertification of Disabilities
I was wondering what is going on at the VA. I had my CMA denied because the rubber tip on my bilateral elbow crutch is not worn enough. I was told by the prosthetics rep that she received orders from...
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VA gross benefit vs Net amount paid
1. I just got bump from 60 to 90 percent. The claim got submitted April 15, 2018, and I just got the following results Aug 21, 2018: Gross Benefit amount 2,038.39 Net Amount paid 1,450.42 Effective...
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MANY denied PTSD-MST claims must be reviewed: IG
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-17-05248-241.pdf In Part:“VBA reported that it processed approximately 12,000 claims per year over the last three years for PTSD related to MST. In FY 2017, VBA...
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Trumps VA Whitehouse Hotline Experience
Curious who has called the Trump VA WH hotline? I just realized that they are late on answering my complaint. It was submitted 5/10 and a response was due back in "21 business days" = 6/8 ... and...
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My current VA journey, looking for advice
Hi everyone, I have been fighting with the VA for over 15 years, and a couple of years ago decided to go the lawyer route after having zero luck on my own. My situation right...
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Please help my cousin Daughter with fathers claims
My cousins daughter is going to join hadit in the future she has been helping her Dad with his claims they filed in May I believe and need his claims approved ASAP he has quite a few major...
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Withdrawal of part of claim due to c&p
I have an appeal claim processing now. I went to three C&p exams for all of my disabilities(including unemployability which I was approved for.) My claim is near the end but is awaiting one more...
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How long for an expedited granted decision to get paid
Just rec'd decision on 7/5/18 that 6 (all) conditions were granted. My case is in an expedited status so does anyone know approximately how long before the back pay would be paid? It's already at...
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SGT82ABN
I HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED SINCE 1980. IN 1999 I HAD A PANCRADECTOMY AND GAULBOLECTOMY . 10 WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL 8 WEEKS HOME RECUPERATING . I ALREADY AM RATEDED AT 10 PERCENT FROM INJURIES I RECIEVED...
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IU P&T; What constitutes earned income?
Got a veteran who was just awarded IU P&T. She wants to get into the house flipping/house whole selling business, which of course doesn't require any physical activity. Questions: 1. Is the...
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Knee replacement.
I had a total knee revision. I Thought when you had a total revision and you applied for %100 temporary disability that you were entitled to it for 6 months to a year? They only approved me for 2...
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Cheapest Approved Course to receive Chapter 35 benefits
Hi. I have received a certificate of eligibility for Chapter 35 Benefits, a monthly allowance of around $1000 while I am in school. Great. Unfortunately I can't find anything to make use of this...
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