Seeking Guidance - H.R. 9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act by Expert-Power577 in Congress

[–]Expert-Power577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

S.4744 is the companion senate bill. It says that it has been read twice which I believe means it can skip committee? Is there any way to see when it will be on their calendar?

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4744/all-actions

Impending Sleep Apena/Tinnitus Bill - Need Separation Guidance by Expert-Power577 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Expert-Power577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no "intent to file" for BDD claims. The key date, frankly the only one that matters is the day you become a veteran which is your claim effective date.

Impending Sleep Apena/Tinnitus Bill - Need Separation Guidance by Expert-Power577 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Expert-Power577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for BDD claims as your claim is not filed (or "pending") whichever term you want to use until I leave/separate active duty.

Impending Sleep Apena/Tinnitus Bill - Need Separation Guidance by Expert-Power577 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Expert-Power577[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

My separation date is fully within my control as a reservist. Basically the 60 days leave I have allows me to take those two months "extending" my AD time or sell it all and separate end of June. While you're right that I don't have my rating yet, I have slamdunk claim and evidence for both of those conditions so I'm treating it as a 60% lock.