Hi, I have a question about my combined rating evaluation. I filed disabilities compensation for my insomnia secondary to my tinnitus and my OSA/Obstructive Sleep Apnea secondary to my insomnia on July 31, 2020. VA approved my insomnia 50% assigned from July 31, 2020 but denied my OSA, so my rating disabilities is up from 70% to 80%, and the rating decision indicated: … [Read more...] about Does my combined rating evaluation 80% or 90% after VA grant for my insomnia?
Buddy Statements 2020
I tried to find my past article (s) on Buddy statements here and was not successful- there were 500posts that popped up , but not what I needed so maybe a new article will help- A valid buddy statement requires the buddy to identify themselves as having been in your unit , same time and place, of the incident you are claiming that caused a MH issue such as PTSD or a … [Read more...] about Buddy Statements 2020
New Claim showing up ?
Hello I have a current claim for PTSD increase. I’m currently at 50 percent. I had a C&P exam and I also had my physiatrist who prescribed meds and my LCSW therapist send in the notes. This is sitting in gathering evidence. that’s accurate however I’m noticing claims in ebenefits and the vet .gov site saying claim closed for Payment Issue (New) I … [Read more...] about New Claim showing up ?
HISA Grant question
If granted a hisa grant do you have to pay the contractor first and then get reimbursed or will the VA pay them directly? … [Read more...] about HISA Grant question
Deciding if I should bother with a VA claim (Long)
Hoping to get some advice on where to start with a VA disability claim, I separated in 2017 and have filed several "intent to file" processes since separating but have let them all lapse as I've struggled so much with PTSD since getting out and have been in such a pit I'm only now trying to pull myself out of it and try and move forward with treatment and tying up all the loose … [Read more...] about Deciding if I should bother with a VA claim (Long)
