So I separated from the military Mar of 05 while serving I suffered from excruciating pain in both my legs that i constantly went to the Drs for. They all looked at me like I was crazy and told me that if they stood for 12 hrs their legs would hurt too.. (I was a cop) I couldn't believe the Dr that told me that?!?Anyway, today I believe the reason they gave me the run around was because if they took the time to actually diagnose me I would lose my clearance have my gun taken and of course be medically discharged... So, before I separated I went in again and spoke to a my new PCM and he took the time to treat me and run tests and actually listen, I almost cried because finally someone was listening.. He diagnosed me with Chronic lower extremity pain, however this diagnosis was made after I was separated... Could I still receive benefits if I had the pain while I was active, had the visits documented, but it wasn't diagnosed till after????
2007-08-04 17:09:41 · 6 answers · asked by Me... 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Contact the VFW or American Legion for help in filing a claim with the VA, i think there used to be a one yr time limit from date of discharge. Also your US Senator should be able to give some advise. Move out Troop - on the double!
2007-08-04 17:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what your claim is for and what kind of job you are looking at to be honest. I have a 30% rating and a coworker has a 60% rating and we both work for a Sheriff's Department. His rating was issued BEFORE he was hired while mine was many years after. If you are going to claim loss of hearing and wish to do a job where answering phones is a priority, probably not a good idea. Or if you get a rating for a bad back and your job will require a lot of lifting I imagine that might hinder you. Also keep in mind that with that rating comes some protection under the ADA as far as employment goes. Within reason you cannot be denied a job because of your disability. By within reason see my caveats above.
2016-05-18 03:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by beverley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are still entitled to benefits with a service related injury. Put in your application. It is a long and tedious process but you will get a rating in about a year if it takes that long. Some injuries do not. You need 20% service related rating in order to qualify for free treatment through the VA health care system. If you are below a certain income level your treatments will be free otherwise you will have to pay 50 to 80 dollars per visit. The cost goes up every year and the area you live in is also a factor.
It took me one year to get approved and I was rated 20% and get free treatment. Don't give up!! Also, you should apply for social security disability. That is also a year long process unless your injuries are extremely debilitating and warrant immediate approval. Get ALL of your medical records for submission and don't give up! If you are denied from social security twice, contact a disability lawyer and they will persue your case free until you get compensated and then there is a cap on how much of your benefits they are entitled to. A good thing about both the VA and SSA filings is the longer it takes to get approved the more backed up entitlements you will get. If it takes you a year then you will get benefits from the date you filed. It's worth it. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-08-04 17:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The condition you described, and its circumstances of onset, clearly make it service-connected. Get in touch with your local chapter of Disabled American Veterans (DAV). They have trained field service reps who are the experts in military and veterans' disability laws. You won't pay a dime for their help. They can help you get a copy of your military medical records to buttress your claim. When the VA makes an award of disability, you might want to use that for an application to the Board of Correction of Records for your particular service. If the percentage the VA gives you is high enough, and the evidence sold enough, you might wind up as retired from the service for medical reasons. That will re-establish your right to base services.
2007-08-04 17:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, you visits are all on file....went through similar with hubby, It is a long battle with them though, he got his to 10 percent and after 2 more years up to 30 percent....Talk to a lawyer in your area that handles va cases.
2007-08-04 17:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by misty_51273 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you decide to try to get benefits, make sure you do everything that is asked of you, do it exactly and when they ask, its a lengthy process...Good luck
2007-08-04 17:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by LAVADOG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋