Yes, you can get both concurrently (I do now) but the VA policy/federal law is

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Sep 19, 2024
8:39:16pm

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BleedCougarBlue2

Previous username: Twister
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Last login: Sep 19, 2024
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Military retirees: Anyone out there ever appealed to the VA on disability

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 7:37pm

My advice is to appeal using a local VSO. They will walk you through it at no

rivercitycoug

Sep 19, 7:58pm

Yeah. Also you’ll be filing a new/supplemental claim not an appeal.

WP17

Sep 19, 8:08pm

Got it. Thx.

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 8:20pm

Yes, I first read it like he was appealing a denial.

rivercitycoug

Sep 19, 8:30pm

Currently at 20%. Sorry for my confusing post.

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 8:35pm

Veterans Service Organization, I assume? Had to google that. My concern is

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 8:19pm

Yes. Also know that the PACT Act greatly expanded benefits for Vets and so much

rivercitycoug

Sep 19, 8:32pm

This is common for everyone in the military. It’s understood.

Shawarma

Sep 19, 8:59pm

Definitely get everything documented by an outside doctor that you can.

Shawarma

Sep 19, 8:53pm

Can you get a pension and a VA disability. I get a VA disability for combat in

Bullrider

Sep 19, 8:36pm

Yes, you can get both concurrently (I do now) but the VA policy/federal law is

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 8:39pm

BTW, thanks for YOUR service!

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 8:39pm

And I appreciate your service too. Ever fly a Skyrider. They helped us on the

Bullrider

Sep 19, 8:45pm

Nope, Skyraider is before my time but they are suuuuuper cool. I flew with a

BleedCougarBlue2

Sep 19, 9:38pm

I do know the Bernard Fisher story. He had kahunas from Kuna, Idaho.

Bullrider

Sep 19, 9:43pm

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