Question:
I was diagnosed with tongue. As you know that is not on the approved list. I was however; granted a 90% unemployable with 100% pay. I was not told about the $3000.00 a month convalescent pay. I still have bills that I pay on monthly that were accumulated while my cancer was active. Can I apply for the convalescent pay I did not receive? Thank you for your service and the help you are giving. God bless u sir!
Jim's Reply:
OK...I'm not sure I follow you but I'll try.
You were diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. It sounds as if the condition was adjudicated to be service connected and you ended up with a TDIU rating. However, it sounds as if you didn't know about convalescent or recuperative pay while you recovered and you'd like to know if you can still get that money?
You may be able to if you apply within a year of the date that you should have received the benefit. Go for it.