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Ongoing cough for several years. VA orders a PFT, resulting in a Asthma diagnosis. Though I've been on an emergency inhaler (Albuterol) every day for years, which has been the only thing to stop my coughing, the PFT results says I had no reaction to broncodillators. My VA provider just...

Went to VA earlier this year for chronic coughing, wheezing, and needing to use albuterol inhaler twice daily. I was told I need to sign up for something called a burn pit registry. I did this, and I was scheduled for a pulmonary function test. I just got the results that show asthma, but I...

Here is my situation: 90% rated medical retiree from active duty Army in 2015. I waived DoD retirement for VA retirement. I receive 90% rate from VA, and from DoD I get the difference of $81 and my Combat-related Special Compensation of ~$800. I am currently a Federal Civilian Service...

A few concerns. Is it not a conflicting interest that the VA uses in house employees to conduct c&p exams? I have a reevaluation c&p exam but it says it's for TBI. The problem is that I was discharged for PTSD with residual TBI, as they said they couldn't delineate my symptoms from PTSD to...

Combat-related injury currently rated 70% by VA and I am getting 70% CRSC from DoD. I have a compensation exam coming up after 2 years and I am wondering if VA drops the rating will the DoD do the same?

I'm currently in school full time with plans on continuing in the fall. I have been asked to interview for a job with the FAA. Now, I have a scheduled appointment with my voc rehab counselor to discuss this matter but I am trying to get all the info I can. Will voc rehab still pay for...

I honestly didn't know where to post this, sorry if it has to be moved. I got a letter in the mail notifying that I have been moved to PDRL. I dont know if its my TBI or what but I am have a hard time understanding my next step. Currently I am Getting ~1900 from VA , 81 from DoD and ~750 CRSC...

So If i choose to take 12 credit hours online, is that considered full time in regards to the full BAH payment? I can't find specifics about the online criteria.

The packet that was sent to the PEB says the results from my sleep study were pending. When I finally got my results indicating obs. sleep apnea treated with CPAP, my peblo said he would forward the documents, but apparently he never did because I am rated 0%. How can I get this to them and will...

Been 9 months since I med retired and my evaluation is on tuesday. Can some one give me some insight on what I should expect? I've already down the VA C&P now I have to go to ft sam houston to do the DoD side. What are the chances ill be place on temporary again or will I be put on perm? Thanks!

Yesterday was the 120th day since my CRSC packet was received. How will i know if its accepted or not? Do i just have to wait till the first when I get my retirement pay? I've checked DFAS and nothing is showing. My other question is will the voc rehab help pay for tools after i complete a...

Just medical retired to TDRL in January. Got attached letter in the mail, am i going to get 209 or 2000? I am not receiving VA pay yet.. 70%/90%

Just medical retired to TDRL in January. Got attached letter in the mail, am i going to get 209 or 2000? I am not receiving VA pay yet.. 70%/90%

Guys i need some help. Brother is on life support at a non va hospital. Do i need to notify va and who.

Been a month since i was TDRL'd out at 70/90.. Im a little confused as to what im supposed to do now? 1. Anything I need to do to ensure my payments start after my trans leave is over? 2. I heard that if my DD214 is marked correctly, I am still able to get a 1 time dental treatment from the...

I have multiple questions ! Ill list all my rated stuff first. And Ill try to format for easier reading. I will also edit the post as questions are answered. __________________________________________________________________ *1* 8045-9411 RESIDUALS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) WITH POST...

So I did what I understood as the math for predicting my CRSC... is this right?? 12 years flat at time of discharge high 3 approx 3000 Total VA rating 90% Combat-related 70% 3000 * 12(2.5%) $900 70% rate with spouse/child = 1,505 1505 - 900 = $750 in CRSC? Im 99.9% sure i did all of...

This is only the psych side of things. I have used my NSA/CIA skills to redact any PII. Other than that its not censored, try not to judge me. I am pretty frustrated at this thing because: a) I wasnt aware you could quote someone using paraphrasing. b) On page 2 it says: "Occupational and...

So i'm done with all my CP appts and I have a telephonic appt with someone tomorrow to discuss my narsum. MEB is for MDD and PTSD. Can someone let me know what to expect so i can be prepared for this?! Thanks

Do I have the right to decline a NARSUM if I feel it is inaccurate and submit a rebuttal and supporting evidence?