Who has VA Disability?

[K.O.N.Y]

Any Brehs have any experience in the nyc area?

 

[Abraxus]

When you say you doubled it, what do you mean?

SMCs, special military compensation ratings, state disability and secondaries. VA math is crazy but you have to go from head to toe. Lots of money out there for my military folk, just have to run it down.

 

[Abraxus]

When you get your VA, do you get Military health insurance also?

Yes, it’s free through VA.

 

[Abraxus]

so you know the deal after you are already on leave. So I I’ve already completed all of my other DBQs and have my 214. If I submit for another claim for the burnpit I’m just making sure that I won’t make them restart everything. Especially since I’ve already had stuff looked at as part of the claims process.

If you aren’t at 100% do the burn pit registry, it’s a totally separate C&P. Hit me up if you need help. If you deployed it’s a no brainer.

 

[Abraxus]

No... but like a court case, it really helps. But you can actually go in with nothing in your service record and still come out.. Because, also like a court case, you can appeal anything, hire a lawyer who will fight for you, go to see your own doctor to get a second/third opinion, and a bunch of other things. Witness statements to your mentality... I wrote one for my boy just saying how much he mentally changed since being in... And other things..

He's been fighting his case almost 4 years and his numbers keep going higher and higher as he wins appeals. A good lawyer will know all the ways to hook you up. Word to Saul Goodman

This is true. It’s called lay statements in lieu of medical evidence to create the nexus of evidence. You can still win off of your statements and affidavits.

 

[Abraxus]

I would at least go in and have it documented. No doubt we injested a lot of shyt because of those burn pits. I still remember that smell

Put that into a lay statement and affidavit. Upload to your record and use it state it as a trigger for ptsd. Congrats on doing your dbqs and taking control of your real money.

 

[Abraxus]

Unless it’s in your medical records that’s the only way. But have a few months left thinking about just going in to the doc so that this can be documented. I’m just confused if I can make a new claim while waiting for my initial claim or if I should wait.

I did both at the same time. No issues. Front load them mfs! Throw everything and the kitchen sink at their asses!

 

[Abraxus]

Nexus is a statement from the doctor right?

Can be but what I’ve found is you can create your nexus of evidence yourself at times.

 

[Abraxus]

The amount of free knowledge in this thread is crazy.

If you are filing on your own, my tip is to start from your head and work down. Any illness/injury related to that body part? Claim it

Even if it’s minor (sprained ankle, etc), claim it.

This is the way.

 

[Abraxus]

Its not technically health insurance but you will be covered under the VA health program. I say it’s not technically insurance because to my knowledge, you won’t be covered if you’re seen anywhere other than a VA health facility.

Partially true, you are allowed to go to emergency care and urgent care especially if you are far from the VA. If it’s your primary, you have a catastrophic cap before you pay out of pocket.

 

[Mister_DoItNice]

Partially true, you are allowed to go to emergency care and urgent care especially if you are far from the VA. If it’s your primary, you have a catastrophic cap before you pay out of pocket.

Dope, that’s good to know.

 

[Wiseborn]

If you aren’t at 100% do the burn pit registry, it’s a totally separate C&P. Hit me up if you need help. If you deployed it’s a no brainer.

Is that a "special" disability like impotence or does it go on the pile of the regular disabilities that might get you to a 100%. I registered for that and I spent time at Anaconda and Kandahar ( wonder if they're gonna recognize the "poo pond") but I haven't heard anything else about it.

I'm already at 100% do you have to apply for Permanent and Total or do you get it automatically?

 

[downtheline]

Is that a "special" disability like impotence or does it go on the pile of the regular disabilities that might get you to a 100%. I registered for that and I spent time at Anaconda and Kandahar ( wonder if they're gonna recognize the "poo pond") but I haven't heard anything else about it.

I'm already at 100% do you have to apply for Permanent and Total or do you get it automatically?

Does it say P&T on your disability letter? I had to look for it myself. Hopefully it is for you, one less thing to stress about

I just applied for SSDI. If you are at 100%, they push your stuff through faster: They will also take your VA physicals, which helps because they will do their own. Will update the process.

 

[Wiseborn]

Does it say P&T on your disability letter? I had to look for it myself. Hopefully it is for you, one less thing to stress about

I just applied for SSDI. If you are at 100%, they push your stuff through faster: They will also take your VA physicals, which helps because they will do their own. Will update the process.

You mean on my award letter? No but that was a couple of years ago. I guess I can go on the site and see if anything was updated.

As far as SSDI I heard that they were quick to take it back if you arent missing limbs and stuff.

 

[xiceman191]

Man I wish I would of taken advantage of going to the doctor more while I was in. I doubt I have anything in my records worthwhile now. Been out so long (10 years) always figured that it would be a waste of time. But fukk it might as well see what I can get if anything. I know I can probably get something for my hearing due to working on the flightline.