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    How is VA Retroactive Pay calculated once you're out?

    My VA Rating was increased from 70% to 90% in April 2018 and the claim is backdated to 2016. I received 6 new ratings for the conditions I claimed and now my overall rating is 90%. Is retroactive pay calculated by the 6 individual new percentages multiplied and then added together or is it...
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    Ptsd w/ MST among other things

    By the way, I just underwent an exploratory surgery for endometriosis and Tricare Select didn't bill it as elective surgery. I paid $150 out of pocket for a co-pay and that was it. Also, I didn't need a referral from a PCM to get it done.
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    Va recoup'd severance pay of combat injury.... please help

    Here's a thread on this subject if you wanna cross-reference... http://pebforum.com/threads/how-much-of-va-disability-monthly-check-will-be-recouped.43115/
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    Using VA education benefits

    I applied for both, and it's a good thing I did because some Voc Rehab counselors are terrible and will take up so much time coming up with an education plan, you can end up missing your school's registration deadline. If you're in a financial crisis, Post 9/11 is great because it gets processed...
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    Book Stipend

    When did you receive your very first book stipend? It seems like I won't get mine until summer semester is all but over. Is it $1000 upfront, or do they spread it out during the school year? Also did you get your first BAH payment 30 days after your first semester (on time), or did it take...
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    Unfitting Conditions?

    My NARSUM didn't mention everything I claimed with the VA, but the PEB still considered everything I claimed with the VA when coming to a decision.
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    Legacy vs IDES

    IDES > Legacy :) IDES gives you a headstart on dealing with the VA after you're out of the military. You'll be more prepared and have an easier transition into civilian life if you choose IDES....the best part though is that your VA pay will be set up and ready to deposit a couple months after...
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    FIBROMYALGIA DX

    Looks good to me. Was it awkward asking your doctor to fill this out? I asked one of my military doctors to fill one out for me before I got out and he looked at me funny. I've been scared to ask any other docs to fill one out ever since lol. Also, lol @ the spelling of concentration.
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    You can request a different therapist. I did it with no problems. It actually wasn't a big deal...

    You can request a different therapist. I did it with no problems. It actually wasn't a big deal at all. Don't skip out on going to CBT appointments though, because it will be reflected in your medical records and the VA will see that and give you horrible ratings.
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    IDES Claim started day after DOS?

    Yep. It's standard procedure. That new claim is gonna be the finalized version of your original claim. :D
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    Los Angeles Timeline

    Yes. :D
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    Ebenefits Error Code 50

    I just looked at eBenefits and it says DS Login is down for everyone. :-C
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    Ebenefits Error Code 50

    I got this error code just now.
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    Denied INCAP and Med Hold, possibly even Med Con after involuntary separation!

    @Jason Perry
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    I've been holding back at my mental health appointments just to get through them.

    Tell her you need more appointments. If you're having dark thoughts and if she's a good psychiatrist, give you more appointments or set you up with a psychologist who can see you more frequently. For me, my psychologist was the one who I talked to the most; my psychiatrist would talk too, but he...
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