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Hello, This is my first post, I have researched regulations and Laws and I am still unable to find an answer. Is a Line of Duty while in UTA status considered eligible for VA compensation? I was in the Air NG as a full time technician, I injured my back trying to move an aircraft part. I went to physical therapy and was released from my profile about 4 months later, no issues. Roughly 4-5 months later (in 2015) I was in Drill status, our UTA, and I was working in the warehouse prior to our PT test. While testing I re-injured my lower back and also my ankle. My lower back did not recover from this and I had surgery, a fusion, laminectomy, there was a Line of Duty done with an investigation and it was approved. The medical board discharged me and being “unfit” and I also lost my T32 position. While outprocessing a VA claim was submitted for my lower back and it has been denied since 2015. I did go to the BVA 2 years ago and it was “remanded” back to VA locally. I am still being told that VA does not consider being on Drill status as active duty. Is there a regulation or Law that I could quote to them. Any help I would appreciate.
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Need Help! VA does not consider LOD while in "Drill status" for compensation, I was discharged for this injury
Hello, This is my first post, I have researched regulations and Laws and I am still unable to find an answer. Is a Line of Duty while in UTA status considered eligible for VA compensation? I was in the Air NG as a full time technician, I injured my back trying to move an aircraft part.
