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  1. joshgo

    Should I appeal SSDI date of onset?

    I'm looking for some advice here. After the VA finally rated me and awarded me IU (09/2012), I decided to file for SSDI. So I filed back in 10/2012 and was just told that I was approved. The only thing was that they decided that my date of onset was 05/2012. When I applied I gave them the date I...
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    My VA Claim Update

    So after 19 months of waiting on the VA, my claim is FINALLY complete! Claim Received: 01/01/2011 Claim Type: Compensation and Pension Claim Closed: 08/08/2012 I was under the legacy program and filed the day after I was retired. Once a decision was made, everything moved very fast. Last...
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    TDRL Eval / Doc unprepared?

    I just had my first TDRL evaluation and its gotten me a little nervous. While the doctor was very friendly and helpful, he was completely unaware of the process. He walked in and asked what the appointment was for. No one briefed him on what he was supposed to evaluate me for or anything. He had...
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    Tax Question. Distribution code in block 7 of 1099-R

    I'm wondering if anyone else is running into the same problem I am. I was medically retired at the end of 2010. This is the first year I am doing my taxes with retirement income. I noticed when I was filing, that block 7 on my 1099-R is a code 7 which means normal distribution as apposed to code...
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    New TRICARE Fee Increases

    In case you haven't heard, Tricare Prime enrollment fees for new enrollments have been increased. The new fees are: $260 - Individual $520 - Family Military Report - New TRICARE Fee Increases
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    Is my 214 right?

    So after 2 months of phone battles, I finally received my DD Form 214 in the mail. Everything seemed to be right and I checked the codes which look good. Reentry code is 2Q (medical retirement or discharge) and separation code is SFK (USAF placed on TDRL). The thing that concerns me is the...
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    TDRL limitations

    Ok so I understand why the bottom limit for compensation is 50%. If someone has 30-40% they get bumped up while on TDRL and it helps them out financially. But would anyone care to explain the 75% cap? If someone (such as myself) is given more than 75% rating, why can't they recieve everything...
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    Place of Retirement

    So I’ve searched around and can’t find an answer anywhere on here. Hoping someone can help or point me in the right direction. I’m expecting retirement and will probably fight for it if I get less than 30%. When I started my board, I filled out a questionnaire. One thing it asked was “IF YOU...
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    Just started IPEB

    First some background info: I joined the Air Force in Sep 2006. In May 2007 I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. I asked my doctor at the time if I would have to go to an MEB and he said no because it wasn't that severe. Over time, my condition, which includes vertigo and severe hearing loss...
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