Husband had 50% rating for deteriorating spine injury and went for reevaluation after several years. He was sent to outside dr who said condition improved. Husband went to a spine specialist for another opinion and gained evidence of further deterioration of the spine. We ended up getting our State congressman involved and the VA then determined that an increase was warranted due to further deterioration.
The first doctor that said your husband back has improved, is of no help to a veteran. A deteriorating back does not improve, especially with age. That doctor failed to provide the proper service.
I’m 100% disabled with Parkinson’s from agent orange in Vietnam. I would gladly give back all the money if I got my health back but I can’t I’m only getting worse. 😔
Hi 2 of my brothers went down this road Rick and Rob both namvets I know this message isn't much good for anything but take care we do hear you brother
I wanna change my TDIU from 10years ago to 100%. Also I am about 55yo. Next VA over this decade has altered my % without my request and jeez it will math out to 100%. Here’s the curve….I just got T&P without my filling. Damn
I’m 90% but TDUI P&T paid at 100% rate for maybe 7 years now. Been rated 80% before that for 5 years (including back dating to my retirement/discharge date). Haven’t been asked for an exam since my initial claim ones. Not once.
I;ll bet money you're not one of the brothers, many of us are at risk, every few yrs for an exam without opening a new claim and rarely do we win at those C & P Hearings, when they call us in, we usually get reduced RATINGS
@@JomoDaMusicMan Are you insinuating I didn’t serve or something? My retired ID, documentation, DD214s, etc… would beg to differ. I’m a combat vet too, see the CIB in my photo for reference.
And then lies the problem for me of fraud and biased policy and procedure for me with the VA. NOT because you have your cake and can eat it too, but bcs the VA violates federal anti discrimination policy in regards to disability and race discrimination with veterans themselves! Some of us veterans, like myself, and denied decades of rightful benefits that completely destroys our lives, and would die to be in the position ur in. Yeah I know there's only so many jobs to go around, but I'm my opinion failing the "duty to assist" bcs a veteran is a minority is high treason in my book.
if I’m 100%, permanent and total and no longer want to go to the VA hospital to get my disability treated, with my compensation benefits will be taken away and/or reduce?
@@Trill_I_Am No it is permanent that is why its P&T, you can go to any private hospital and they'll treat you, but for me I'll still go to the VA hospital for treatment since it will all be documented and no chance of 100% P&T be overturned.
Question..received my 100 P&T other day. States what is granted (service connected) and also P&T is granted however, it also states that "the decision whether the veteran is competent is deferred". What's that mean? Also in decision letter it states "There is no evidence of record that shows that you are unable to manage your financial affairs.(38 CFR 3.353). The issue of whether you can be considered competent is deferred for the following information:Additional Development Required. Any thoughts would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks a Million!
Deferred means there waiting on additional information weither it be an exam of medical records or other information........But since they have already given you a P&T status....it won't change the outcome....As far as the financial it only stats that you are capable of managing you own fanancial issues.....
I received 100% P&T after 15 months. It was back dated to my retirement date. Having 28 disabilities after 31 years of service and a full copy of my medical records helped.
I have a question, have you ever heard of somebody being 70%, unemployable paid at the 100% rate, but at the same time also having total and permanent on your file? Does that mean that the VA moves you to 100%, when they make it T&P. I’ve had that rating for about 20 years and I’m 56 yo.
Congress passed a law unemployable stops at 67 and then start social security? I don’t know if you have P&TD along with unemployable if they stopped it
I'm 70% with P&T and 30% unemployability. I've never understood how I could be rated P&T but only at 70% with the 30% unemployability. It literally means you are Permanently and Totally Disabled which is 100% disabled by the very definition of Permanent and Total
@@nealharris2381 that’s not accurate, if he’s getting TDIU prior to 67, he will continue to get paid at 100% until his death. It’s more difficult to get TDIU at 67 when filing a new claim because it’s considered retirement age, but not impossible to get TDIU. It depends on the situation.
@@Bigtymer1 End VA’s Individual Unemployability Payments to Disabled Veterans at the Full Retirement Age for Social Security | Congressional Budget Office
@@nealharris2381 you are incorrect, trust me I know. If you are TDIU, you will get paid at 100% until you die. Go research it right now. You are referring to IU not TDIU P&T. Yes they are essentially the same thing, but for indefinite payments for the lifetime, one is considered TDIU P&T
I have a question. My VA disability claim has been at High Level Review since November 2023. Shouldn’t I have received some kind of decision by now? Either I produce more evidence or an out right denial but 3 months, what’s taking so long? My initial application was June 2023. Should I assume that this length of time at High Level Review to be a good thing or a bad thing? God Bless, and thank You!
In other words, we finally adjudicated you. We know it took decades, so here's a ton of shut up money. Well, trust me, it worked for us in our household. Thank you for the info and to my Brother and Sisters in Arms. Fight, Fight, Fight if you know that you are right. 5 decades here AND finally WORTH the Battles. Now, if I can just calm down a bit, I might be able to actually enjoy that this struggle is over.
They just one day decided to switch me from TDIU to Permanent and total but kept it down as unemployable. How do they mark someone as Permanent and Total (which i thought had no limits) but then also keep them unemployable? Does that limit me from doing school and earning with my GI bill? What happens if someday I want to start a business or want to decide to slowly venture back into a job?
Everyone is different. Some people are allowed to work and keep their disability. It's not really permanent and total anyway. It just helps them with their paperwork. Basically, you and I simply at the bottom of the pile. The last judge had no problem with me taking a course at a time. I do, in fact, do it for therapy. People say that when I write more, I do better with my thinking.
A veteran has to go through compensation and benefits department at the va hospital or off sight building to get told what doctors to see or see again.
My military family members told me to make copies of everything in my medical, training, and personnel files. It was the best advice I was given before I entered the Army. I can't tell you how often I had to re-copy files to put in my official files because they were lost/misfiled.
They gave me P&T as soon as I applied for disability. Blew out my back vertebraes and sent my knee off at a 45 degree angle which tore out my knee. After several surgeries I just got worse and have to wear leg braces to walk along with my walker They gave me 100% PT well over 20 years ago.
So, if there is an option to help a servicemember, rated at 100% P&T, with extreme pain stemming from spondylolisthesis and bilateral radiculopathy, the servicemember SHOULD NOT attempt to relieve that with surgery? Asking for a friend.
Treatment is one thing, compensation is another thing. If that friend is in serious pain and requires surgery then your friend should go for the treatment or surgery. If that friend is already 100% P &T, a surgery won't risk his compensation. If he/she opens a new claim, then it could. There's no need at all to open new claims after making it to the hundo P&T.
I am 100% just on PTSD for 12 years, I wish I didn’t have this demon, I has this since getting out the army, it’s has been like a demon on me. Somebody told me to go see witch doctors or medicine man at an Indian tribe. I am afraid, I see a psychiatrist about every four months have seen counselors, but being a combat medic I guess I will just have to live with it. VA doctors told me have told me that I should have been diagnosed when I got out, but that didn’t happened my Dad a WWII told me to stay quit about it or they put you in a rubber room. I been there once, I try blocking it with religion but that was as bad. Don’t belief, since I read so much in religious books. So there I was am at. At lest I get paid.
Your scenario where a Vet is 100% Permanent and Total scheduler, goes out and apply for an increase doesn't make sense. Is there a rating higher than 100%?
After 5 total bilateral knee replacements and pain in left hip I was aware 100% P&T static, after 4 years implant I am still in constant pain, I would swap my 100% P&T for my health. When walking my knees hurt I constantly take pain meds, I cannot do the things I used to do, walk long distance, climb stairs without pain terrible.
Don't poke the bear, if your 100% P&T don't submit any more claims the VA will open your case and they can lower your rating, don't get greedy, don't listen to people who say submit another claim.
I am 100% disabled due to 2 right knee replacements 3 left knee replacement to include left knee infected which I was under 5 months of antibiotics, had many bilateral Bunin removals now my left hi is hurting me, Im living in the Philippines come March 2024 I am going to the USA, where I can receive better treatment, my last knee replacement was done at Clark air base in Pamapnga Filipino accredited surgeon during the surgery I caught a bad infection, he took me to the operating room open my one and did a flush out, closed the knee had failed to remove the contaminated implants so my knee swelled to twice its size blood dripping down my leg, I took the next flight to New York, upon arrival went the emergency room, they opened my knee removed the hardware washed out my knee and put a temp antibiotic implants for 5 months, everyday I'm being injected with antibiotics after 5 months they removed the temp implant and installed the new one, it took me over 1.5 years to recover knee was very painful taking Oxycottin pills everyday I was in pain, never go see a doctor in the Philippines, if you have any medical issues go home.
What a hilarious video. I stand at 90% and since then lost more cognitive ability, lost one kidney, and am permanently homebound under full managed care. I have no physical way to go to VA for appointments...so if they reevaluate me and I fail to make adjudication appts--I am a dead duck. I just can't wait for the demand letters to arrive. PS. I have already made my funeral arrangements and given my family legal authority to handle my affairs without my recognizance.
What if you've never considered needing a VA disability rating, but you get looked at and you're entitled to 100% disability pay since you were honorably discharged 20 years ago. Is it worth your time to make sure the va doesn't owe you a bunch of money, or does it make no difference to you, because the classified location where you were stationed at taught you more about wealth management and financial services than other servicemen were taught about battlefield tactics
They can expand the definition of fraud as well. So you may not commit fraud in you disability. But if something is inacccurate else in the country and you sign the title. They they can remove your benefit for an unrelated fraud situation, that normally isn’t even a crime.
There is a title in which if you sign the title for what fraud is in any agency or department in the US. Then little errors with your signature can constitute as fraud
@@dapatman9827 because he and the other democrap clowns are the reason why Veterans get screwed over. They always vote for their own pay raises but always want to reduce or try and take away our benefits.
Karrie Macon go to VA claims office, if you don’t word the paperwork just right, they will deny you every time even though they know what you mean, it’s BS but don’t give up on your benefits. They love sending us to war and screwing us when we come home
Maybe those physical pains you've dealt with since you got b out back in 2004 are worth thousands of dollars. Money doesn't fix physical problems, but a new house down payment sure feels good to cashbin on
The other way the VA can take away P&T rating is if you become employed and make above poverty level. I am at risk of losing my P&T due to starting a small business that is doing much better than expected. It's a good problem to have. I'm using technology and automation that did not exist just a few years ago. Why would I risk losing my P&T? Because I want to feel like I'm contributing to society and have the potential to support my family beyond what P&T can provide. If I'm able to overcome my health issues with new technology, I need to try and succeed for my own mental health and wellbeing. This is not to say others with P&T should do the same. We all have our own unique struggles. Good luck to all of our brothers and sisters who are struggling. I hope you all get the help you need for serving our country.
Your va rating and diagnosis might not have been paying you what their rating scale requires and might pay you a monthly amount back dating 15 years and pay you 500 thousand dollars for shorting you a grand per month for however long the facts annotated by doctors indicate
At what point after the VA doesn’t see me or hear back from me again do they assume I died and stop my benefits if I have P&T? If Ketamine can cure or improve PTSD, would the VA will use that to take away my P&T? Can getting married and reporting a new dependent or spouse trigger VA to look at my PTSD p&T?
They will usually schedule you for a wellness exam once a year at least, you are 100% p&t, so go to VA dental etc. Also. No, getting married shouldn't trigger anything, it didn't for me. I've been 21 years p&t, never had a c&p exam since my award. Not even when I applied for SMC-L a few months ago, I had the DAV represent me, they awarded me in less than 4 months...
I'm not wealthy, but I am rich in Spirit. With the wounded warrior project pointing out the flaws in payment to a service connected veteran might significantly alter your financial situation for the better
If you've been out of active duty and living with airborne knees and other life changing conditions for any amount of time. The amount of money the va rating payment might be owed to you and back dated to the first you visited the va and paid to you in a lump some. If they've missed giving you a 1000 dollar rating for 10 years; you might be entitled to a 120 thousand dollar payment. 10yesrs of 12 months missing 1 thousand dollar per month=120 thousand dollars lump some
100% disibility Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from agent orange taken away after 4 years . Classic upon re-examination at 4 year mark. Reduced to 10% (cardiac disease- agent orange) for one month, then re-evaluated at 60% due to other factors degrading from cardiac disease on retesting.
Every time Democrats get into power, I have all kinds of problems with the VA. Dems sent me a card that would allow me to receive treatment at a local hospital, I tried to use it 3 times, but was rejected and had to drive over 200 miles to the VA hospital. During the Trump presidency I used the card sent by him about 4 or 5 times with no problems at all.
THAT'S not true its REPUBLICANS THAT REFUSE TO COMP VETS LAST YEAR AND PROTESTED ON THE LAWN OF IN DC THEY'RE ALSO ATTEMPED TO REDUCE VET BENEFITS /SSCI/MEDICARE /AND DISGUISING THE TERM AS ENTITLEMENTS. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF. NOT DEM OR REP SUPPORT THE CANDIDATE THAT SUPPORT VETERAN RIGHTS REGARDLESS OF PARTY
@@jaxripper251 if I’m 100%, permanent and total and no longer want to go to the VA hospital to get my disability treated, with my compensation benefits will be taken away and/or reduce?
@@surgeh6890 If your 100% P&T you submitting another claim may jeopardize your 100% VA will open your records again, don't poke the bear, don't get greedy, if you file its on you, your decision, I am 100% P&T static and I will never file for another claim, I have 5 bilateral knee implants and I might need another knee surgery so I will not file another claim, I'll just have the VA post it on my records.
CC&K fought for me 6 years to secure my 100% P&T. Can never thank them enough!!
We’re thrilled we could achieve a positive result for you! Thank you for trusting us with your VA claim.
Have a great day!
I am at 90% and currently I have an appeal at the high level review. CCK is my rep. I hope it doesn’t take six years😊
I did it myself and took 8 months
Husband had 50% rating for deteriorating spine injury and went for reevaluation after several years. He was sent to outside dr who said condition improved. Husband went to a spine specialist for another opinion and gained evidence of further deterioration of the spine. We ended up getting our State congressman involved and the VA then determined that an increase was warranted due to further deterioration.
The first doctor that said your husband back has improved, is of no help to a veteran. A deteriorating back does not improve, especially with age. That doctor failed to provide the proper service.
Amen to that
100% P&T since I was 21. At the same time, my foot being permanently located in Iraq may have had a say in it.
This is real permanent. No one from VA will go there to locate it. None of them wants to go to Iraq for sure.
Not funny but funny
That's unfortunate I hope u make something of urself u are worthy of life and love
I’m 100% disabled with Parkinson’s from agent orange in Vietnam. I would gladly give back all the money if I got my health back but I can’t I’m only getting worse. 😔
Hi 2 of my brothers went down this road Rick and Rob both namvets I know this message isn't much good for anything but take care we do hear you brother
@@ronaldhaugen5967 Thanks anyways it shows somebody cares. I really appreciate it . Bless you brother.
Yes sir I'll see ya on the other sidebrother
I feel ya. I would much rather have my health and mobility than be 100%p&t
❤
CC&K fought for my P&T 100%…long road, but we got there 👌🏼🇺🇸
They helped me as well.
I wanna change my TDIU from 10years ago to 100%. Also I am about 55yo. Next VA over this decade has altered my % without my request and jeez it will math out to 100%.
Here’s the curve….I just got T&P without my filling.
Damn
Yea, but you had to cut a check for HALF of the backpay. Fk DAT!
I’m 90% but TDUI P&T paid at 100% rate for maybe 7 years now. Been rated 80% before that for 5 years (including back dating to my retirement/discharge date). Haven’t been asked for an exam since my initial claim ones. Not once.
I;ll bet money you're not one of the brothers, many of us are at risk, every few yrs for an exam without opening a new claim and rarely do we win at those C & P Hearings, when they call us in, we usually get reduced RATINGS
@@JomoDaMusicMan Are you insinuating I didn’t serve or something? My retired ID, documentation, DD214s, etc… would beg to differ. I’m a combat vet too, see the CIB in my photo for reference.
@@CombatMonkey11B no I think he’s saying you’re not black that’s why.
@@101elelky I seriously doubt the VA cares…
I’m at 90% over all and like you paid at 100% inability to work because of disability and I’m 73
No, only if fraud is found or if you file a new claim
I'm 100% p&t and I work at the VA as well.
You aren't the only one.
Part time or full time?
And then lies the problem for me of fraud and biased policy and procedure for me with the VA. NOT because you have your cake and can eat it too, but bcs the VA violates federal anti discrimination policy in regards to disability and race discrimination with veterans themselves! Some of us veterans, like myself, and denied decades of rightful benefits that completely destroys our lives, and would die to be in the position ur in. Yeah I know there's only so many jobs to go around, but I'm my opinion failing the "duty to assist" bcs a veteran is a minority is high treason in my book.
if I’m 100%, permanent and total and no longer want to go to the VA hospital to get my disability treated, with my compensation benefits will be taken away and/or reduce?
@@Trill_I_Am No it is permanent that is why its P&T, you can go to any private hospital and they'll treat you, but for me I'll still go to the VA hospital for treatment since it will all be documented and no chance of 100% P&T be overturned.
I can't ssay it enough about CCK , how they work thier lawyer magic and now 100% P/ T ❤
Question..received my 100 P&T other day. States what is granted (service connected) and also P&T is granted however, it also states that "the decision whether the veteran is competent is deferred". What's that mean? Also in decision letter it states "There is no evidence of record that shows that you are unable to manage your financial affairs.(38 CFR 3.353). The issue of whether you can be considered competent is deferred for the following information:Additional Development Required. Any thoughts would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks a Million!
Sounds like the fiduciary thing… Which is good news you’re not required to have one
It means you will be handling your own finances
Deferred means there waiting on additional information weither it be an exam of medical records or other information........But since they have already given you a P&T status....it won't change the outcome....As far as the financial it only stats that you are capable of managing you own fanancial issues.....
the point is that if your rating is at 100% don't show up for any more appointments about any other pending issues...??
I received 100% P&T after 15 months. It was back dated to my retirement date. Having 28 disabilities after 31 years of service and a full copy of my medical records helped.
How about a permanent and final decision?
I just got my 100% P&T last month, and the only way they can take your 100% P&T is if VA discover a fraud in your claim.
Or if you tell your doctors how great you feel and your disability isn't affecting you.
@@Queensbridge_10th_St that’s true also. I work at the Va and I see it happen all the time veterans put in new claims and get their 100% P&T reduced
@@markfennell1604 You work at VA….You’re a rater?
@@teeybannister no I work at vha not vba there’s a difference
Yes You’re 💯 Correct and You Also Said Fraud Then That A Dumb Veteran That Could Get Jail Time 👍
They gave it and I guess they can take it back!!! They sure would find it hard to fight the next fight with that decision.
What if I’m permanent and total housebound unemployable. And open up a business will my bennifits be taken away
I have a question, have you ever heard of somebody being 70%, unemployable paid at the 100% rate, but at the same time also having total and permanent on your file? Does that mean that the VA moves you to 100%, when they make it T&P. I’ve had that rating for about 20 years and I’m 56 yo.
Congress passed a law unemployable stops at 67 and then start social security? I don’t know if you have P&TD along with unemployable if they stopped it
I'm 70% with P&T and 30% unemployability. I've never understood how I could be rated P&T but only at 70% with the 30% unemployability. It literally means you are Permanently and Totally Disabled which is 100% disabled by the very definition of Permanent and Total
@@nealharris2381 that’s not accurate, if he’s getting TDIU prior to 67, he will continue to get paid at 100% until his death. It’s more difficult to get TDIU at 67 when filing a new claim because it’s considered retirement age, but not impossible to get TDIU. It depends on the situation.
@@Bigtymer1 End VA’s Individual Unemployability Payments to Disabled Veterans at the Full Retirement Age for Social Security | Congressional Budget Office
@@nealharris2381 you are incorrect, trust me I know. If you are TDIU, you will get paid at 100% until you die. Go research it right now. You are referring to IU not TDIU P&T. Yes they are essentially the same thing, but for indefinite payments for the lifetime, one is considered TDIU P&T
I have a question. My VA disability claim has been at High Level Review since November 2023. Shouldn’t I have received some kind of decision by now? Either I produce more evidence or an out right denial but 3 months, what’s taking so long?
My initial application was June 2023. Should I assume that this length of time at High Level Review to be a good thing or a bad thing?
God Bless, and thank You!
Pretty sure my leg won't grow back
In other words, we finally adjudicated you. We know it took decades, so here's a ton of shut up money. Well, trust me, it worked for us in our household. Thank you for the info and to my Brother and Sisters in Arms. Fight, Fight, Fight if you know that you are right. 5 decades here AND finally WORTH the Battles. Now, if I can just calm down a bit, I might be able to actually enjoy that this struggle is over.
Way to fight bro...enjoy the fruits of your labor...
Good for you Sir, I got it immediately after service. It’s been a blessing and a burden but I talk to God about it and give thanks on the regular
THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION; Patrick.P
wrong or b.s., I know of 3 brothers in St Pete alone that their 100% T&P, theirs were reduced to 60% and each were called in for futher exam
Exactly I just told someone that they can call you in even if you’re total and permanent 100%. Your rating is only protected after 20 years.
So out the blue they called them with out them doing anything?? 🤔🤔🤔
But did they open a new claim ?
@@teeybannister YES
@@MrProfchaos71 NO
They just one day decided to switch me from TDIU to Permanent and total but kept it down as unemployable. How do they mark someone as Permanent and Total (which i thought had no limits) but then also keep them unemployable? Does that limit me from doing school and earning with my GI bill? What happens if someday I want to start a business or want to decide to slowly venture back into a job?
You will lose your rating IF you go to work.
Everyone is different. Some people are allowed to work and keep their disability. It's not really permanent and total anyway. It just helps them with their paperwork. Basically, you and I simply at the bottom of the pile. The last judge had no problem with me taking a course at a time. I do, in fact, do it for therapy. People say that when I write more, I do better with my thinking.
A veteran has to go through compensation and benefits department at the va hospital or off sight building to get told what doctors to see or see again.
The military lost part of my medical records.
So did I. I love Goose!
I had two congressman and a senator and they could only find 1 page of 20 years of service. I kept at it. Eventually I was given 100%
My military family members told me to make copies of everything in my medical, training, and personnel files.
It was the best advice I was given before I entered the Army.
I can't tell you how often I had to re-copy files to put in my official files because they were lost/misfiled.
Will applying for aid and attendance while 100% p&t cause a reavaualation
It will not, atleast for me it did not. But make sure you have all your ducks in order
It can definitely cause a reevaluation.
If you truly need Aid and attendance or housebound I would worry about a revaluation
Great info. Thanks
I was denied without taking a C&P EXAM
Sounds like a higher level review to me
Get a lawyer.
100% they will try!
Does requesting the applicatiin of P&T open your claim up to reajudication or restart the protected DX clock (5/10/20 yrs)?
If you are getting paid at the 100% level and you open a new claim they CAN look at all claims and then you can possibly be reduced.
They gave me P&T as soon as I applied for disability. Blew out my back vertebraes and sent my knee off at a 45 degree angle which tore out my knee. After several surgeries I just got worse and have to wear leg braces to walk along with my walker They gave me 100% PT well over 20 years ago.
@Arthur Scott Yes I applied for 11 disabilities and they only gave me one at a 100 perceaPTt 34 years ago
@@arthurscott9549 GOD BLESS YOU!
They will do anything they want and you don't have a say. At least until they get cought.
I agree..."coughed" up.
So, if there is an option to help a servicemember, rated at 100% P&T, with extreme pain stemming from spondylolisthesis and bilateral radiculopathy, the servicemember SHOULD NOT attempt to relieve that with surgery? Asking for a friend.
Treatment is one thing, compensation is another thing. If that friend is in serious pain and requires surgery then your friend should go for the treatment or surgery. If that friend is already 100% P &T, a surgery won't risk his compensation. If he/she opens a new claim, then it could. There's no need at all to open new claims after making it to the hundo P&T.
I became 100% TDIU P&T at age 29, its been over 6 years. Under what conditions can I lose or have my benifits reduced?.
Fraud or documented medical improvement.
@@scipher99 100% correct.
I am 100% just on PTSD for 12 years, I wish I didn’t have this demon, I has this since getting out the army, it’s has been like a demon on me. Somebody told me to go see witch doctors or medicine man at an Indian tribe. I am afraid, I see a psychiatrist about every four months have seen counselors, but being a combat medic I guess I will just have to live with it. VA doctors told me have told me that I should have been diagnosed when I got out, but that didn’t happened my Dad a WWII told me to stay quit about it or they put you in a rubber room. I been there once, I try blocking it with religion but that was as bad. Don’t belief, since I read so much in religious books. So there I was am at. At lest I get paid.
Great stuff.
Your scenario where a Vet is 100% Permanent and Total scheduler, goes out and apply for an increase doesn't make sense. Is there a rating higher than 100%?
Yes there is also PACT act you can file a claim if you haven't previously.
After 5 total bilateral knee replacements and pain in left hip I was aware 100% P&T static, after 4 years implant I am still in constant pain, I would swap my 100% P&T for my health. When walking my knees hurt I constantly take pain meds, I cannot do the things I used to do, walk long distance, climb stairs without pain terrible.
@joeabs4844: There are many SMC ratings that go well beyond 100%. I'm 100% P&T and also rated for SMC-S which pays an extra $400 or so extra a month.
The VA has proposed to decrease my P&T from 100 percent to 30 percent. I don't understand why.
How old are you?
You sure you are p&t? Did you open any new claims?
I am 100 percent permanent and total for ptsd how to I get more benefits
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If you mean $ ?
It’s only via SMC…
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Don't poke the bear, if your 100% P&T don't submit any more claims the VA will open your case and they can lower your rating, don't get greedy, don't listen to people who say submit another claim.
There are other TH-cam channels (including those claiming to be lawyers) saying that VA can and does reduce 100% P&T.
I am 100% P&T why am I being asked to go through another C&P exam?
What did the letter say are u inside the 5 year mark
I am 100% disabled due to 2 right knee replacements 3 left knee replacement to include left knee infected which I was under 5 months of antibiotics, had many bilateral Bunin removals now my left hi is hurting me, Im living in the Philippines come March 2024 I am going to the USA, where I can receive better treatment, my last knee replacement was done at Clark air base in Pamapnga Filipino accredited surgeon during the surgery I caught a bad infection, he took me to the operating room open my one and did a flush out, closed the knee had failed to remove the contaminated implants so my knee swelled to twice its size blood dripping down my leg, I took the next flight to New York, upon arrival went the emergency room, they opened my knee removed the hardware washed out my knee and put a temp antibiotic implants for 5 months, everyday I'm being injected with antibiotics after 5 months they removed the temp implant and installed the new one, it took me over 1.5 years to recover knee was very painful taking Oxycottin pills everyday I was in pain, never go see a doctor in the Philippines, if you have any medical issues go home.
What was the result? How long were you p&t before you got this exam letter? Did u open up another claim?
@@illwillbo Probally submitted another claim if he or she did, never poke the bear if your 100% P&T static stop being greedy.
Mine is temporary Can they just take it away ?
Yes.
ONLY IF YOUR CONDITION IMPROVES . CONTINUE TO SEE THE DR. AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO KEEP YOUR TRETMENT RECORDS UPDATED THAT WILL PROTECT YOU
What a hilarious video. I stand at 90% and since then lost more cognitive ability, lost one kidney, and am permanently homebound under full managed care. I have no physical way to go to VA for appointments...so if they reevaluate me and I fail to make adjudication appts--I am a dead duck. I just can't wait for the demand letters to arrive. PS. I have already made my funeral arrangements and given my family legal authority to handle my affairs without my recognizance.
Don’t give up.
Have your family member go to the local VA office for help maybe they can send an evaluator to your house for C&P exam, don't sit do something.
What if you've never considered needing a VA disability rating, but you get looked at and you're entitled to 100% disability pay since you were honorably discharged 20 years ago. Is it worth your time to make sure the va doesn't owe you a bunch of money, or does it make no difference to you, because the classified location where you were stationed at taught you more about wealth management and financial services than other servicemen were taught about battlefield tactics
AS a spouse I wish I had known that . Same scenario filed disability,then our world was destroyed.
Basically dont commit fraud and dont file for any other claims ever and youll be perfectly fine. I just received my P&T, im 33.
They can expand the definition of fraud as well. So you may not commit fraud in you disability. But if something is inacccurate else in the country and you sign the title. They they can remove your benefit for an unrelated fraud situation, that normally isn’t even a crime.
What are you talking about????
There is a title in which if you sign the title for what fraud is in any agency or department in the US. Then little errors with your signature can constitute as fraud
Signature on what?????
FJB
What does that have to do with the video?
@@dapatman9827 because he and the other democrap clowns are the reason why Veterans get screwed over. They always vote for their own pay raises but always want to reduce or try and take away our benefits.
My claim was denied without me ever being allowed to have a C & P EXAM.
Karrie Macon go to VA claims office, if you don’t word the paperwork just right, they will deny you every time even though they know what you mean, it’s BS but don’t give up on your benefits. They love sending us to war and screwing us when we come home
Appeal it.
Over 40 years to get PTSD because I pissed someone off. I dislike the VA intently.
In all cases no
80% total and permanent letter came in
Maybe those physical pains you've dealt with since you got b out back in 2004 are worth thousands of dollars. Money doesn't fix physical problems, but a new house down payment sure feels good to cashbin on
The other way the VA can take away P&T rating is if you become employed and make above poverty level. I am at risk of losing my P&T due to starting a small business that is doing much better than expected. It's a good problem to have. I'm using technology and automation that did not exist just a few years ago.
Why would I risk losing my P&T? Because I want to feel like I'm contributing to society and have the potential to support my family beyond what P&T can provide. If I'm able to overcome my health issues with new technology, I need to try and succeed for my own mental health and wellbeing. This is not to say others with P&T should do the same. We all have our own unique struggles. Good luck to all of our brothers and sisters who are struggling. I hope you all get the help you need for serving our country.
You mean if your 100% is under TDIU the VA can take it away. You can be fully employed under P&T.
Exactly
I took a busboy job I'm P&T also SSDI just can't make over 1,470 a month
Your va rating and diagnosis might not have been paying you what their rating scale requires and might pay you a monthly amount back dating 15 years and pay you 500 thousand dollars for shorting you a grand per month for however long the facts annotated by doctors indicate
It's worth checking into
At what point after the VA doesn’t see me or hear back from me again do they assume I died and stop my benefits if I have P&T?
If Ketamine can cure or improve PTSD, would the VA will use that to take away my P&T?
Can getting married and reporting a new dependent or spouse trigger VA to look at my PTSD p&T?
It could possibly, With the VA anything is possible
They will usually schedule you for a wellness exam once a year at least, you are 100% p&t, so go to VA dental etc. Also. No, getting married shouldn't trigger anything, it didn't for me. I've been 21 years p&t, never had a c&p exam since my award. Not even when I applied for SMC-L a few months ago, I had the DAV represent me, they awarded me in less than 4 months...
@@jeffro582 marriage or adding dependency does not impact or triggers reduction.
Only due to fraud or new claims being inputted.
I'm not wealthy, but I am rich in Spirit. With the wounded warrior project pointing out the flaws in payment to a service connected veteran might significantly alter your financial situation for the better
If you've been out of active duty and living with airborne knees and other life changing conditions for any amount of time. The amount of money the va rating payment might be owed to you and back dated to the first you visited the va and paid to you in a lump some. If they've missed giving you a 1000 dollar rating for 10 years; you might be entitled to a 120 thousand dollar payment. 10yesrs of 12 months missing 1 thousand dollar per month=120 thousand dollars lump some
100% disibility Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from agent orange taken away after 4 years . Classic upon re-examination at 4 year mark. Reduced to 10% (cardiac disease- agent orange) for one month, then re-evaluated at 60% due to other factors degrading from cardiac disease on retesting.
I listen
Contacting a wounded warrior project employee named Brian Poole helped me out greatly
Every time Democrats get into power, I have all kinds of problems with the VA. Dems sent me a card that would allow me to receive treatment at a local hospital, I tried to use it 3 times, but was rejected and had to drive over 200 miles to the VA hospital. During the Trump presidency I used the card sent by him about 4 or 5 times with no problems at all.
You sound as though you should get 100% alone just for mental disturbance...
THAT'S not true its REPUBLICANS THAT REFUSE TO COMP VETS LAST YEAR AND PROTESTED ON THE LAWN OF IN DC THEY'RE ALSO ATTEMPED TO REDUCE VET BENEFITS /SSCI/MEDICARE /AND DISGUISING THE TERM AS ENTITLEMENTS. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF. NOT DEM OR REP SUPPORT THE CANDIDATE THAT SUPPORT VETERAN RIGHTS REGARDLESS OF PARTY
I got 100% P&T very easily under a Democrat administration. Many of my friends as well. You should definitely file for 100% PTSD.
No…..next
The army never taught me how to become wealthy, but to rely on the 1st and 15th checks to take care of all my needs
If you get 100 percent p and t. DO NOT FILE FOR A NEW CLAIM OR SMC YOU WILL LOSE IT
Why do you say that? I was thinking about filing for SMC but not sure yet. Any advice?
@surge h because they will open up your whole case file not just for what you are filing for. If you wanna poke the bear go ahead
@@jaxripper251 if I’m 100%, permanent and total and no longer want to go to the VA hospital to get my disability treated, with my compensation benefits will be taken away and/or reduce?
No you can go to private docs
@@surgeh6890 If your 100% P&T you submitting another claim may jeopardize your 100% VA will open your records again, don't poke the bear, don't get greedy, if you file its on you, your decision, I am 100% P&T static and I will never file for another claim, I have 5 bilateral knee implants and I might need another knee surgery so I will not file another claim, I'll just have the VA post it on my records.
I been watching your channel for a while now and we, as a community, appreciate the time you all take out to provide us with great information. 🙏🏼🫵🏼🪨