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September 01, 2008, 08:03:25 AM
in Re: Filing a VA claim
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VFW Post 12058
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General Discussion
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July 26, 2008, 10:11:01 AM
in 2006 Ford Escape for Sal...
by Ed Maycen
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Discussions with the Service Officer
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Open Forum of ASK SgtD
Post any questions for Joe
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August 16, 2008, 07:20:37 PM
in Re: What is the Cost of ...
by Sgt D
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VA Eyeglasses
I went today to the VA eye clinic in Birmingham and let me tell you I was quite impressed with the operation, I was given a complete eye exam, lasted for almost an hour, they checked for everything, started my exam on time and it was a really good exam. I asked for and got progressive tint on the lens. The selection for frames was really great to. Overall an A+ for that part of the VA.
The mileage was 180 miles, it came to $55.00 plus change, they took the deductable of $15.00 plus change and I ended up with $36.00 plus change.
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Getting Dependant Medical Records
If you have ever wondered what they do with dependants medical record's after you retiree or leave service then here's a link to send to get them. I know when I retired I never even gave these record's a thought of what would happen to them or if I would ever need them.
Joe
http://www.archives.gov/st-louiss/military-personnel/other-medical-records.html
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Veterans Claims Self Help Guide
Joe has posted this great self help guide for filing VA Claims
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February 20, 2008, 06:17:25 PM
in VA Self Help Guide
by Ed Maycen
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VA Increases Travel Reimbursement for Eligible Veterans
WASHINGTON ? Over a million eligible veterans will see their mileage reimbursement more than double starting tomorrow, for travel to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities.
?This increase helps veterans -- especially those living in rural areas -- offset some of the gasoline costs as they travel to VA?s world-class health care,? said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. ?Increasing the mileage reimbursement is one more step by VA to help veterans access the health care they deserve.?
The 2008 appropriations act provided funding for VA to increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 cents per mile. The increase goes into effect on Feb. 1.
After little more then a month on the job, Secretary Peake used his authority to establish the first increase in the mileage reimbursement in 30 years, fulfilling a pledge he made during his Senate confirmation hearing last month.
While increasing the payment, VA, as mandated by law, also equally increased the deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements. The new deductibles are $7.77 for a one way trip, $15.54 for a round trip, with a maximum of $46.62 per calendar month. However, these deductibles can be waived if they cause a financial hardship to the veteran
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February 20, 2008, 08:50:32 PM
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by Sgt D
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I am confused what is the difference between filing a NOD and an appeal?
Just some information to those who may be fighing with the VA on their claims for disability.
A local veteran asked me the following question about the difference between an Appeal and a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) when dealy with the VA.
I am confused what is the difference between filing a NOD and an appeal?
I did some digging around and this is the answer that I came up with.
"A Notice of Disagreement is simply the first step in initiating an appeal. When you submit an NOD the issue is reviewed under either the traditional procedures or a denovo review by the Decision Review Officer, depending on whichever you elect. If this initial review of your NOD does not result in this issue being granted, you are provided with a Statement of the Case which give the applicable laws and regulations and explains why the issue was not granted. Once you receive this document you have a specified period of time to respond with a Substantive Appeal, which is your formal appeal of the decision. If you do not appeal within the specified period of time the decision becomes final. "
Most people, including many VA employees, incorrectly refer to the NOD as an appeal. Your appeal is actually the response to the Statement of the Case, usually in the form of a VA Form 9, although it can be nothing more than a note scribbled on a piece of paper as long as it conveys your desire to appeal the issue or issues included on the Statement of the Case.
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VFW Appeal to VA
You have one year to file the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) after you file the NOD they will either approve your claim or send you a statement of the case (SOC) when they send you the SOC you then have to file the Form 9, usually this has to be done within 60 days after receiving the SOC. When you file the NOD that is the time to ask for a DRO to review your case, you can also request to have a face to face with the DRO to explain your case. The link below explains the process in more detail.
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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
What Is DIC?
DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of a
Military service member who died while on active duty, OR
Veteran whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease, OR
Veteran whose death resulted from a non service-related injury or disease, and who was receiving, or was entitled to receive, VA Compensation for service-connected disability that was rated as totally disabling
for at least 10 years immediately before death, OR
since the veteran?s release from active duty and for at least five years immediately preceding death, OR
for at least one year before death if the veteran was a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 1999.
Who is Eligible?
The surviving spouse if he or she:
? validly married the veteran before January 1, 1957, OR
? was married to a service member who died on active duty, OR
? married the veteran within 15 years of discharge from the period of military service in which the disease or injury that caused the veteran?s death began or was aggravated, OR
? was married to the veteran for at least one year, OR
? had a child with the veteran, AND
? cohabited with the veteran continuously until the veteran?s death or, if separated, was not at fault for the separation, AND
? is not currently remarried.*
*Note: A surviving spouse who remarries on or after December 16, 2003, and on or after attaining age 57, is entitled to continue to receive DIC.
The surviving child(ren), if he/she is:
? not included on the surviving spouse?s DIC
? unmarried AND
? under age 18, or between the ages of 18 and 23 and attending school.
(Note: Certain helpless adult children are entitled to DIC. Call the toll-free number below for the eligibility requirements for those survivors.)
The surviving parent(s) may be eligible for an income-based benefit. See our fact sheet, Parents? DIC, or call the toll-free number below for more information.
How Much Does VA Pay?
The basic monthly rate of DIC is $1,033 for an eligible surviving spouse. The rate is increased for each dependent child, and also if the surviving spouse is housebound or in need of aid and attendance. VA also adds a transitional benefit of $250 to the surviving spouse's monthly DIC if there are children under age 18. The amount is based on a family unit, not individual children. It is paid for two years from the date that entitlement to DIC commences, but is discontinued earlier when there is no child under age 18 or no child on the surviving spouse?s DIC for any reason. Benefit rate tables, including those for children alone and parents, can be found on the Internet at www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates, or call the toll-free number below.
How Should a Claimant Apply?
Claimants should complete VA Form 21-534 (Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child), and submit it to the VA regional office serving the claimant?s area. Call the toll-free number below for information about supporting materials that VA may need to process a DIC claim.
What are Some Related Benefits?
Health Care (CHAMPVA) Federal Employment Preference
Home Loan Guaranty Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance
For More Information, Call Toll-Free 1-800-827-1000
or Visit VA?s Web Site at www.va.gov
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Basic Monthly Rate = $1033 (38 U.S.C. 1311(a)(1))
Additional Allowances:
a. Add $221 if at the time of the veteran's death, the veteran was in receipt of or entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling (including a rating based on individual unemployability) for a continuous period of at least 8 years immediately preceding death AND the surviving spouse was married to the veteran for those same 8 years. (38 U.S.C. 1311(a)(2))
b. Add the following allowance for each dependent child under age 18: *
* Effective 12/1/05 $257 per child (38 U.S.C. 1311(b))
c. If the surviving spouse is entitled to A&A, add $257. (38 U.S.C. 1311(c))
d. If the surviving spouse is entitled to Housebound, add $122 (38 U.S.C. 1311(d))
*DIC apportionment rates approved by the Under Secretary for Benefits under 38 CFR 3.461(b) will be the additional allowance received for each child.
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District 5, Department of Texas
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District 5 General Discussion
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February 20, 2008, 07:21:05 PM
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