disability claims

What is quality review. Is it good or bad and how long will this take? My examiner said a decision was made and being sent off to quality review field local office but wasn't told my decision

Good day, I was separated from the Navy in 2002. I was injured during training in 2000. Early diagnosis was incorrect and caused permanent damage to nerves in my back. In early 2002, my record was submitted to a Medical Review Board. The board found that I was not fit for duty. BUPERS...

I was referred to this forum by a state liason to post about my situation and hopefully get some advise. In 2016, while I was still a member of the Mississippi-ANG, I was diagnosed with a cerebral angioma in the left temporal lobe of my brain. I had not had issues with this before, besides very...

Hey all, I did the Benefit Disability at Discharge for my VA disability claims. I completed all of the exams that the VA wanted me to get. I got out June 19th, my claim was submitted June 20th, and i was able to scan and upload my DD-214 on June 23rd. From my understanding it’s a lengthy...

What's the best way to go about getting Erectile Dysfunction documented while still active duty, so you can file a winning VA claim when out? The Meds I've been on have caused me to get it pretty bad, so I was thinking about scheduling an appointment at Medical with my PCM. Do you think the...

I'm confused, if I was put onto a MEB (IDES) and I was wondering will I be able to use a VSO to help me with the VA Appointments/Claims part? Or how is that supposed to work?

I'm active duty USMC, and was just recently referred to the MEB by my Mental Health Docs. I chose to do the (IDES) process, and I was wondering what I can expect to take place next and how the VA portion worked? So far the following has happened: - The referral was sent over to the MEB by...

I had my reevaluation for my VA disability mental health claim. I was rated at 70% for depression, but during my reevaluation the doctor said that it was PTSD and she will change it to that and not depression. She said they may give me push back and I'll have to write a statement letter. I...

Hello everyone, We are trying to decide if we should try the PDBR. All the info we have read can be overwhelming. Being completely honest we were young and didn’t know anything when my husband received his medical discharge and now we are seeing if we can get some better results. Backstory...

Good day all, I am writing with a plight regarding my SSDI claim. I have been suffering for about 16 months now with severe major depressive disorder, panic disorder w/ Agoraphobia, with two psychiatrists overseeing my care and a therapist whom I see twice per week. Due to my agoraphobia and...

BackRound info first. Was command referred to EBH after some shit went down on my second deployment in 2013. Saw EBH for 7 months until I PCS’d. Went 3 years without seeing them. Started going back in January of 2016 for PTSD related problems. I have been on a profile for over a year and been...

I have cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and I can no longer work due to my symptoms becoming worse. How do I file the unemployability paper work properly so it does not get denied? My Tricare doctor has already seen me and will approve of me not working anymore. My main concern is do I have to...

Hi. hoping for some answers. USAF veteran separated 07/1984. While on active duty I was a Security Specialist and stood guard in close proximity to F-15's and F-104's. I have recently requested my medical records from DOD, but have not received them yet. I cannot remember if I was ever treated...

My husband was just awarded 40% for mental and wrist. He is still in the la national guard, in August he was on state orders for the flood for a few weeks. I know that you have to waive either va pay or drill pay because you can't be paid both. But state orders aren't federal pay so would he...

Hi, new here but been trying to read up. My husband is national guard. Got out reenlisted last year. OEF 11-12. He's suffered with depression and alcohol/drug abuse since returning. Finally got into SUDS program over the summer and doing slightly better. Decided to file for compensation since he...

I have been in this process for a while and I wanted to know if I was already 100% with the VA for my back then went through my med board and they gave me a 30% rating with them. What does this mean? Will I be able to get retirement pay and my pay from the VA?

Hi everyone, my attorney gave me this website to help estimate my ratings while we wait for the VA's decision, militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com. Has anyone compared their final VA ratings with what is listed on this website? Hoping what I have estimated from this website will be what is actually...

Hi everyone, my attorney gave me this website to help estimate my ratings while we wait for the VA's decision, militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com. Has anyone compared their final VA ratings with what is listed on this website? Hoping what I have estimated from this website will be what is actually...

The reason I am writing this is because while I was going through the PEB process this forum provided so much support even though I've never posted anything. I would like to thank all the service members and spouses that contribute to this blog and helped me and my family through this tough...

I was denied my medical claim increase for cardiomyopathy and gall bladder removal. Currently I am 90 percent. My cardio was 60 but reduced to 30 and my back was increased to 40 from 10 percent so basically I didn't lose any money from my VA Payments....pay stays the same. They denied my gall...