VA Claims Discussions

im currently writing my award time frame and my success story for this Great Veterans Blog Information site. but, in the mean time i want to stress and admit that all the others here stressed to me ,,,, if you get any type of small retro and believe your going further in your VA quest for benefits you deserve. please please,,, do your self a favor and save $2,500 and get … [Read more...] about not a Q but a STATEMENT about the power of an IMO/IME

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 service, from what I have been reading Hypertension can be approved 2nd to PTSD. Since I was approved for PTSD I am wondering if I should file again for the hypertension (high Blood … [Read more...] about Hypertention and PTSD

I have had back issue since 1981. Last week Thursday 13 Sept I re-injured my back and had terrible back pain. I finally called the VA Hospital Monday morning to get an appointment with my Primary care doctor and was told I cannot just call and get an appointment anytime I wanted one. I said what do you expect me to do, they said I would receive a call from the health nurse … [Read more...] about Back Pain

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 late aug and had a letter from the VA and a letter from the DAV VA letter - my appeal was closed out because I opted into RAMP, took the VA a while but … [Read more...] about RAMP EXPERIENCE

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, … [Read more...] about CHAMPVA extra coverage