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January 29, 2018

Permanent Rating for Mental Health Condition

Jim, I am fighting with the VA over my P&T. They have me at temporary 100% for my PTSD, and have said that they feel it will get better, even…
January 29, 2018

Will I receive the same benefits if I am rated 100% TDIU versus a 100% schedular rating?

Question Are you qualified for the same benefits such as free car registration if you are 100% TDIU compared to 100% Schedular rating?
January 29, 2018

Will the VA deem me incompetent if I hire a Elder Law attorney?

Question I was discharged from the Navy in 1974 after my 2nd enlistment with a 30% disability rating.
January 29, 2018

Can I be appointed as a VA fiduciary?

I have applied to be fiduciary for my mother. I called the hub and ask what credit score is acceptable and was told a fair score was by Helen Turner…
January 26, 2018

Prostate Cancer and VA Disability

I was just diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  I am a US army Vietnam Veteran.  I was exposed to agent Orange.  I submitted all my…
January 26, 2018

Can my own doctor complete the C&P exam?

Should I use QTC for my C & P exam?  Or should I get the forms for my private doctor to complete for me to send to the VA for their C &…
January 26, 2018

Is it too late to apply for retroactive disability benefits?

In 1988 I had surgery for sleep apnea. it ended my career because the surgeon went to deep into my palate. it failed to cure my apnea and severely…
January 12, 2018

Increase in Current Disability Rating versus TDIU: Advantages and Disadvantages

Question: Hi there. I'm a disabled vet and I currently have an 80% disability rating (70% for PTSD and 10% for Tinnitus). My PTSD symptoms have…
January 12, 2018

Will a Cochlear Implant Result in a Loss of 100% Disability?

Question: Dear Jim, I received a 100% disability due to hearing loss under IU. I may be a candidate for a cochlear implant.
January 12, 2018

Camp Lejeune and Water Contamination

Question: This is about the Camp Lejeune water contamination everything has been proven they’ve got me at 100% temporary I had to ha