Lower than expected...but Claim Complete!!
Claim shows closed and award letter (AB8) shows 30% service connected on initial claim just this afternoon. No idea what was denied or approved but it's there. The amount awarded of $472.00 per month...
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1. The December 1, 2012 date is not the effective date of your claim. It is the date that pay rate was effective due to the COLA increase. Refer to your decision letter when it arrives for your...
View ArticleRe: Lower than expected...but Claim Complete!!
Yeah, I figured so and again, it's understandable. I'm just wondering if it is provisional or if anything is deferred. Several of the contentions (PTSD and Sinus/Bronchial issues) were part of an...
View ArticleRe: Lower than expected...but Claim Complete!!
Okay, I searched e-benefits and found what contentions were approved and denied. It is as follows:Cervical Neck - 0% Service ConnectedTinea Pedis of Feet - 0% Service ConnectedChronic Sinusitis - 0%...
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Vet, I don't know much about ptsd. But I would think the rating would be more determined by the affect of the incidents witnessed and the care required since your return. Good luck in your endeavors, JW
View ArticleRe: Lower than expected...but Claim Complete!!
Wheeler, The affects were documented and issues I sought treatment for after my deployments. However, the care since my return or after service is little to none given that I have to pay for it all in...
View ArticleRe: Lower than expected...but Claim Complete!!
Veteran7796,Before folks can really offer good, solid advice you need to post the exact reason for the denial from your decision letter.Keep in mind that even at 0%, you have more than half the task...
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AKC is right on the money!I'll just add this: based on your questions you need to get into the Regulation and read about the things you are concerned about.For example, you will see that the cervical...
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I haven't gotten the decision letter yet to see all the fine details. However, based on the information in E-benefits, the (1) contention they DID award me is only effective from October 2012 because...
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One of my several VSOs over the years, told me, "Get Service Connected first then NOD or increase." In retrospect, I had neck, upper back and severe headaches in the military and in my medical records...
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Where on ebenefits can you find what was approved and denied. I recently got a decision and am waiting on my packet and the AB8 says 50% as I expected for a provisional but I was just wondering if...
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