I know recently discharged veterans are aware because when we get out they brief us on our benefits, but some of you older veterans...you can claim for any injuries/illness you had while active duty. Even better you can claim for any injuy or illness caused secondary to a service connected disability.
2006-09-16 03:58:57 · 8 answers · asked by azile_wehttam 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Let me add that there is no timeframe in which to claim. If you've been out for 20 years and still haven't claimed no problem, do it now.
2006-09-16 04:00:08 · update #1
I do this for a living. I asked the question because my entire family is military and I just found out some of my uncles that were in vietnam and desert storm didn't file because they didn't realize they could. I recently requested their medical records so we can start the process. e-mail me at mjguel@yahoo if you are serious about the topic, because I would really love to help you get what you deserve for helping defend our country.
2006-09-16 04:14:40 · update #2
yes very true
2006-09-16 04:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left with a medical discharge in 1996 and they did explain to me that my disability rating could go up if I requested it at a later date, with no expiration. One of my disability ratings was 0%, which meant "yes, we acknowledge this is a problem that started while in the service, but it is not enough by itself to get you out of the service." They told me those 0% ratings can also change over the years. All you have to do is follow up with VA.
2006-09-16 04:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dead ones also get some money and a headstone!
2006-09-16 04:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, I know that.
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2006-09-16 04:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kim B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please send me a link or your source because this is not what veterans are being told.
2006-09-16 04:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only claim, but what can you get
2006-09-16 04:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-09-16 04:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Pls. leave me ur e-mail so i can ask u more questions about it. thanks.
2006-09-16 04:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by sun shine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋