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

Hello, everyone! I've been on this site reading all the valuable information while I waited for my new claims to process. A local VSO initiated my intent to file, back in March of this year, and I brought in all of the requested documents for an appointment on July 11. This is when the file was formally submitted to the VA. I had two new claims. I was given two C&P … [Read more...] about “Award returned to local VSR for correction”?

I had a SC TKR 13 months ago. My ortho has told me to work on my straightning for at least 6 more months. At last appointment it was 10 to 15 degrees from straight. Knee is now rated AT 30%. Should I request an increase and also request the 100% ON A month to month for 6 more months. Also, my right Hip ( SC at 10% ) is giving me a fit. Have been getting shots for pain ( … [Read more...] about rate increase

Final update! I just signed into E-bennifits and the AB8 letter just got updated! I guess it’s really true!!!!! Effective date 1 May 18. My wife can finally breathe and give me a fist bump 👊!!!!!! Champagne Anyone????? … [Read more...] about AB8 Letter Generated on Ebenifits, it’s official 100%P&T

Will the VA automatically consider SMC L if the outcome of my mental health exam indicates that I require regular care due to my memory issues? I'm currently smc s + k. The examiner indicated I met criteria for total social and occupational impairment and stated several times that my mental conditions (memory deficit, anxiety, and depression) requires my wife to taker care of … [Read more...] about mental health exam and aid and attendance

April 2017 I filed my intent to file and then I did the actual claim a few months later. I sent in about 20 pages from my medical record to support the claims and they were all denied as not being service connected. I was never seen by a VA doc for any of the items I had on the claim. I filed an appeal and that came back the same as the original claim "not service … [Read more...] about Newbie question for denied claim