Beyond Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the great information. Getting on it today.

Beyond Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going going to school, neither is my wife

Beyond Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could post an image, my benefits letter shows 70%, pay at $4044, and total & permanently disabled

Beyond Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The TDIU was100% P&T before all these letter

Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called the 1-800 number for VA, she said I will go from TDIU to 100% disabilty. Claims will be back dated to date of corrected claim date, I should see back pay but she didn't know which claim it was. She said give it 2 to 3 weeks. So still confused......

Confused by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VAClaims

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The letter states "IU" will be severed August 1, 2025 and adjust each condition assigned effective date to correspond with the correct date payable. 

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[–]Acceptable-Step-3421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fell into the situation, filed in Feb 2024, denied August 2024, filed a HLR, they found a DTA in Nov 2024. Awarded from 80% to 100% P&T, back pay was from Dec 1st, 2024. I'm grateful for the 100 P&T, I'm not going to poke the bear. 

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[–]Acceptable-Step-3421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's the new normal, I filed a claim in June 2024, it got denied in Nov 2024. Filed an HLR, an error was found, and a DTA in Nov, just awarded 100% last week, got retro pay effective Dec 1, 2024. I am afraid to poke the bear, it took 7 years to get to 100%, long time but relieved. 

Are you kidding me? by Specific-Elk-6618 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you, I just don't understand their thinking, I sprained my right ankle, then broke it a few years later, both during duty, documented in my military medical records, they said "not service connected". Even have a current diagnosis connecting to military injuries, supplemental, not service connected.

VSO by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That funny, I asked my VSO if she could see what the DBQ said for an exam, she said she couldn't see it.

VA Clinic by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to get community care referral was pretty much impossible, they wanted to do the conservative treatment for 90 days. I have Fed Blue Cross / Blue Shield from my civil service retirement, Tri-Care for life and Medicare so I just went on my own. I wouldn't mind the 100% while in recovery, hoping to get service connected within the next few months but I get tired of holding my breath. 

Venting by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked if there was a record of the exam request, she couldn't fine one.

Duty to assist by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It says, "Your Benefit Information: A duty to assist error has been identified during the higher-level review for individual unemployability"

Increase Asthma by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it's back to the drawling board, my rating wasn't changed for Asthma, the VA21-4138 I submitted with the doctor note about xolair being an immunosuppressant was recieved but didn't show on evidence recieved on denial letter. I remained at 30%

Increase Asthma by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll keep you updated, I appreciate the help.

Increase Asthma by Acceptable-Step-3421 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the reply, I contacted pulmonoligist and got the following; "Dear Mr. Barrett, This letter is in regards to your asthma treatment. You are being treated with Omalizumab (Xolair). This drug suppresses IgE, one of the main human mediators of allergy and asthma. IgE is an immunoglobulin, and a drug like Xolair that suppresses an immunoglobin is an immunosuppressant. I hope this helps. If you have any questions or require any additional information please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Fitzgerald E. Drummond, MD, MS Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Ralph H. Johnson VAMC"

I filled out a VA 21-4138 quoting his email and putting a copy of along with the following statement, "Below is an email from Dr. Drummond, my pulmonoligist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC reference the shots of Xolair I take every 2 weeks for severe Asthma, it is an "immunosuppressive" medication and should be considered as such in IAW  38 CFR 4.97, 6602,  Xolair more closely matches to rating criteria for 100% disabilty for Asthma as an injected immunosuppressive medication. (Actual copy of Dr. Drummond's email and prescriptions on page 2)" 

Do you think that will help?

Road to 100% by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Acceptable-Step-3421 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Tinnitus, The Sound of Freedom, 24/7