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received brown envelope from bva
I received my brown envelope from the board of appeals a few days ago. I have had this appeal going since November of 2013. Inside it states that the judge approved my increase from 50 to 70 percent...
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Disability back pay broken into multiple payments. Why?
Hello. I tried to find an answer to this question by searching for this topic, but I can't find anything similar. Forgive me if I'm asking something that has already been answered. After 5 years and...
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Can i get 100%?
>I recently submitted a claim through the va for ptsd and schizophrenia. I had applied for ptsd in 2016 but got denied because i had no evidence to submit. This time i had a good bit of evidence. I...
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Nexus Letter
Hi all. I am beginning a claim for service connected MS. I see my VA neurologist in 2 weeks. I would like to get some help with preparing a Nexus letter. I guess I make a draft and he fills it out? I...
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Submitting additional evidence VS. NOD - Need Help understanding
Hello all, I received my disability decision rating for my initial claim about 2 weeks ago. I would like to submit additional evidence to support my claim and receive a higher rating on some...
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Judge certifies Class Action Lawsuit for MH veterans
In part:“HARTFORD, Conn. — Thousands of Navy and Marine Corps veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who developed post-traumatic stress disorder but were denied Veterans Affairs health benefits have been...
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Alternative Criteria
Greetings,I had asked this in other forums and received no response so I wanted to ask here as well. Apologies if you had to read this twice. I might have spent too long looking at codes, regs, etc...
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Entered into preparation for decision phase
Hi everyone, so this is a question and an update for everybody at same time . My claim has entered into preparation for decision last Friday , and I’m really nervous and excited at same time . I’m...
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Title 38 3.22
Can an earlier effective date be achieved or proven with C-File evidence? Just May, 2018 I was granted DIC with 3.156 after husband died 2010. I have C-File and information in it shows back to 2003...
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Installation of SPA, or Hot Tub
Hello, I’m service connected for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, DDD, Arthritis, Torn Rotator Cupps, Chronic Pain, etc, etc, etc. I have had 6 spine surgeries while on active duty. I currently have a...
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Tdiu And Commissary And Px Privileges
December 14, 2006In Reply Refer To: 216B Fast Letter 06-27 Directors (00/21)All Regional Offices and CentersSUBJ: Commissary and Exchange Privilege LettersThe purpose of this letter is to advise...
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ALS claims from OIG
We all know this but it bears repeating: VA Provides Benefits to Veterans with ALS and FamiliesMilitary veterans, regardless of the branch of service, the era in which they served, or whether they...
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Finally reached out to a VSO
Spoke with the man he asks me a few questions and I he asked me for my decisions and spoke with me on how to get my 21-2680 fixed by my primary doctor on Black Friday. I’m still shocked my appointment...
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AAFC fee decision claim
Hello, this claim has been going on for several years with many CUE and increases and one IU reopen appeal. My appeal was put into RAMP in April and now says prep to notify. I noticed when it hit that...
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VA Asking for W2
I am helping a buddy with his VA claim and he was asked to provide a copy of his prior year W2. Does anyone know why they are asking for this information?
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Question Pertaining To An Established Rating
Hello everyone, Couple of questions--I am 10% SC for TBI, but it shows up as Post-Concussion Syndrome, or something along those lines. Is that typical that TBIs show up as Post Concussion on...
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EED
So does this sound like I have an EED claim? Original award of 0% for my headaches and then increased to 50% for post traumatic headaches due to my TBI in 2018 but my TBI was in 2006. Not sure if you...
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Just noticed rating reduced without exam
Hello all, Been a long time since I was here. Was checking ebenefits for current status on CUE claim that is in final review/authorization stage. I noticed that my rating for low back was reduced from...
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Will the va open my case?
I got denied in 2016 for ptsd due to lack of evidence. I submitted a new case in 2018 with a bit of evidence and a lay letter. I got a letter in the mail saying that 2016 case was closed and missed...
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Extent of Duty to Infer
I am just wondering to what extent does the VA's Duty to Infer reach? I keep seeing it mentioned but I am not finding any particular bounding rules or interpretations, so any links or opinions would...
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