Question:

I am 71, I just had a pacemaker put in due to non-reversible symptomatic bradycardia. About 5 years ago I applied for VA benefits. I was told at that time that I made too much money to qualify. I also have neuropathy in my feet and ringing in my ears. The doctor has me taking four 300mg capsules each day for the neuropathy. Should I reapply for benefits?

Jim's Reply:

If you were denied a benefit because you make too much money you must have applied for a VA pension benefit rather than a VA disability benefit. If your pacemaker implant was service connected you may have qualified for disability benefits but not pension benefits. You should reapply if you believe that your pacemaker and other conditions are service connected. Otherwise, you'll get the same answer again.