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CHAMPVA extra coverage
my husband and I wanted to know if there is extra coverage beyond standard CHAMPVA for the wife and stepson? I have preexisting medical conditions, and also need spinal surgery Thank you again,
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RAMP EXPERIENCE
So here is my story - opted into RAMP on May 16 - on 08/01 went to pending decision approval - On 08/09 went to pending decision. Approval. Nothing out of the ordinary. So I get back from vacation in...
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80% combined rate, claim is still open and went back to review evidence
Hi, Im new to this site so I put in for a claim my rating was 50% it showed yesterday 80%, notification letter sent but now its back in review of evidence but still showing 80%, notification letter is...
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Hypertention and PTSD
I filed a claim for an increase for my knee and shoulder as well as hypertension (high Blood Pressure) and PTSD. PTSD was granted and Hypertension denied because they said I didn't have it in...
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Seeking Guidance: Loss of Creative Organ
Fellow Veterans and Supporters, I am seeking guidance regarding Erectile Dysfunction (Creative Organ) and it is something I have only once asked for in February of 2010. When I initially applied, I...
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APPEALING YOUR EFFECTIVE DATE(S)
If you have a BVA decision within 120 days, or a VARO decision within a year, you can appeal the effective dates. The VARO decision can be appealed with a NOD, the Board decision must be appealed to...
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Hypertension And CKD
I was diagnosed with hypertension before I separated form the military and over the years I've developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) with eGFR of 54 sometimes int he 40's. And, I am wanting to get...
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Seeking Guidance: C&P Re-examination and Processing Claims
Good Evening, At the beginning of September, I opened a claim for ED which I have been actively working to get organized with medical notes and a DBQ. Three days later, the VA issued a C&P...
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Retro back pay
Hi All So My disablity claim went from 50% to 80% ✔ received back pay from May this year ✔ My claim is not closed it went back to gathering of evidence reveived a phone call from an outside c&p...
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Ways your VSO can sabatoge your claim
When you get a VSO, you assume he is on your side, right? Of course, there are many great VSO's who are a great help, but, which one will "you get", a great VSO knowledgeable and willing to help you...
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Forget McDonald's, dine at McWhorter's or Comer's
Alex (and Berta) seem to enjoy this "Resteraunt" which caters to Veterans. Check it out for you: Quote"But see MacWhorter v. Derwinski, 2 Vet.App. 133, 136 (1991). “Yet, "[w]here [an] appellant has...
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Confused does anyone have a idea
I am 100% smc-s I severed feb98-feb2001. I live in NJ and was wondering if i can apply for the NJ property tax exemption. My question is I never saw combat and only deployed to the MFO in sinai egypt,...
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Preparation for notification
So here I was preparation for notification since Sunday and then 100 o’clock comes around and kicked back to pending decision approval... so alittle frustrated not surprised but wondering has this...
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Which is More Effective: DBQ or IME/IMO?
I've recently come to the conclusion that I will have to seek second opinions from medical professionals with either DBQs or IMEs/IMOs. After submitting a FOIA request to see what C&P physician...
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Question
I am SC for arrhythmias. i have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea by the VA. I have a CPAC machine. Can i claim SA secondary to arrhythmias.
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RAMP progress
Don't know if anyone cares but, My RAMP estimated completion date went from December 4th, December 13th to January 8th now down to November 17th after moving to phase 3 which is review and evidence...
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Ramp time line
Hello, I went into Ramp late May going on 120 days, still in "we received your claim" stage.
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THIS is why your claim is DENIED or Delayed
There is simply "not enough" money for VA to pay corrupt contractors and to also pay Veterans the monies due to them. So, "poof", more money is stolen from VA and your claim gets denied. Here is a...
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Calling all Bilateral Rating experts
You all have been so helpful as I help my husband navigate the disability claim process. As I've learned more about the bilateral rating factor, now I am questioning if his rating of 50% awarded back...
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Retro claim Rare Condition
will try and keep this short and simple if possible. 2000 was rated for a TBI (SC) 10%, my vertigo was considered a residual of it, No diagnosis for ear disease; just Hearing loss and tinnitus (most...
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