I heard from the VA today ....

[Packo]

Larry,

You are 100% CORRECT! You are learning this bs system. Keep up the good work. They love it when you "appeal". There are better ways.

Pack

[Bill Farnie]

Although I haven?t filed for anything with the VA, I have helped a couple of my bros get their comp increased by writing letters on specific things relating to their case that were presented as evidence to the VA by their county Vet reps. In both cases, the increase was granted and an appeal was unnecessary. What surprised me, after hearing all the stories about the VA delaying claims for years, was they were granted the increases pretty quickly.

[Packo]

Bill,

Actually some Regional Offices work better than others. In Columbia, SC, their philosophy is...."take your time processing these. Hell, they could die first!" Sounds like you have a decent RO.

Do most of you know that when you get your check on the first of the month it is for last month? VA philosophy #2.....it would be a overpayment if the veteran dies during the month so to save that possibility....the checks are a month behind.

Pack

Pack

[PHO127]

The VA did a complete review of all of my disabilities, here is my tally of the results

Diabetes, Still have it, Neuropathy has extended to both hands, Eyes, they are now sending me to Emory Medical center for additional work. My guess is an added 20% for L& R hands Neuropathy.

Hearing. confirmed tinnitus in L&R ears and increased hearing loss in right ear. Added 20% for loss. PS, The hearing Doc is a real Babe and just returned from 3 weeks in VN fitting over 700 hearing aids for a volunteer group.

PTSD, Was in Shrinks office for 15 minutes, Quote, "You have nothing to worry about". Was intrigued when I wrote on the medical history sheet RTFF. He asked what it meant and I told him Read The F*cking File. Seemed suprised that I had not been to jail for some type of assault for shooting people after VN.

Now lets see what the VA is going to do with all of this.

[catman]

Sid...good luck brother, all will turn out well I am sure!

Trav

[Gimpy]

Originally posted by PHO127 The VA did a complete review of all of my disabilities, here is my tally of the results

Diabetes, Still have it, Neuropathy has extended to both hands, Eyes, they are now sending me to Emory Medical center for additional work. My guess is an added 20% for L& R hands Neuropathy.

Hearing. confirmed tinnitus in L&R ears and increased hearing loss in right ear. Added 20% for loss. PS, The hearing Doc is a real Babe and just returned from 3 weeks in VN fitting over 700 hearing aids for a volunteer group.

PTSD, Was in Shrinks office for 15 minutes, Quote, "You have nothing to worry about". Was intrigued when I wrote on the medical history sheet RTFF. He asked what it meant and I told him Read The F*cking File. Seemed suprised that I had not been to jail for some type of assault for shooting people after VN.
Now lets see what the VA is going to do with all of this.

Sid,

You crack me up!.......... Sounds like some of the stuff I told MY Doc.

Good luck Bro..................and don't forget to 'give'm HELL!.'

Keep us posted on the outcome of your case.

[exlrrp]

Originally posted by PHO127 The VA did a complete review of all of my disabilities, here is my tally of the results

Diabetes, Still have it, Neuropathy has extended to both hands, Eyes, they are now sending me to Emory Medical center for additional work. My guess is an added 20% for L& R hands Neuropathy.

Hearing. confirmed tinnitus in L&R ears and increased hearing loss in right ear. Added 20% for loss. PS, The hearing Doc is a real Babe and just returned from 3 weeks in VN fitting over 700 hearing aids for a volunteer group.

PTSD, Was in Shrinks office for 15 minutes, Quote, "You have nothing to worry about". Was intrigued when I wrote on the medical history sheet RTFF. He asked what it meant and I told him Read The F*cking File. Seemed suprised that I had not been to jail for some type of assault for shooting people after VN.

Now lets see what the VA is going to do with all of this.

Sid, this surprises me, I thought your VA Thing was a done deal. When I met you last year you were celebrating your 100%?
They gave me 70% on the PTSD the first time. Guess I told them the right story(the one about stabbing that poor SOB to death)--or maybe it was a case of RTFF. Or maybe I'm just obviously more whacked than most.
Nobody's surprised I never been arrested for anything, I'm not so flambuoyant as you in these things but thats the way of the lrrp: come out of nowhere, do the job, fade back into nowhere whistliing a cheery little tune to oneself (my favorite: BEEthovens "Ode To Joy" Dadadadadeedeedeedee) I enjoy keeping my little contretemps out of sight. Old lrrps never die, they just smell that way.
Stay good
JAmes