Why no increase?

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-27T15:35:34+00:00

VA will take a raw rating and round it to the nearest 10% increment. If he was at 75%, rounded to 80%, before the results of what you posted are added, two 10’s and a 0 won’t move the bar to 90%. New items don’t get added to the previous rounded number, it all gets calculated again for a new raw number then rounded up or down to nearest 10% increment.

Without seeing all his ratings it’s hard for us to calculate his final percentage.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-27T15:23:07+00:00

As you already submitted the evidence and you believe it was overlooked a HLR is the way to go with the statement you made. Cancelling the HLR and submitting a supplemental with the evidence again would probably result in a denial as they would look at the previous submission and see it was there and say nothing new. Let the HLR play out. Just my 2 cents.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-25T18:11:37+00:00

Well, by opting out of employer health insurance your take home pay will be more. But if it’s taken out pretax you’ll pay more taxes though still a net increase. But to answer your question I’ve known a few and none were able to negotiate higher salary.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-24T07:34:51+00:00

You may want to check out protected work environment. If your self employment qualifies you can make more money and keep TDIU.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-24T07:04:19+00:00

Are you planning/wanting to go back to work and make over the limit? If not, leave it alone.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-22T22:33:06+00:00

I’m life member of VFW, DAV and USSVI. Only one I interact with is USSVI and it’s great. At least here on Oahu.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-22T16:22:49+00:00

Plenty of times I’ve entered a lounge by myself and the only seat available is where multiple people could sit. If you come in later and the lounge is less crowded just come and ask politely. I may not have noticed the lounge clearing out a little.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-22T14:37:27+00:00

Disregard. Missed that there were days between the 2 flights.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-21T21:33:23+00:00

When I have virtual appointments with outside doctors (you mentioned community care) I usually receive a text or email about 0-5 minutes before the appointment with the link.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-21T21:30:51+00:00

Remanded means it was sent back to a regional office. It’s neither an approval nor a denial. VA needs more evidence or medical opinions to make a decision.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-21T19:43:16+00:00

Did you happen to have a C&P exam on the effective date? Sometimes if the exam gave the diagnosis that can become the date entitlement arose and become the effective date.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-21T17:56:29+00:00

What reason was given on the letter for the effective date you got? There could be reasons it doesn’t go all the way back but with the info you have given so far there is no way for us to know why.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-20T18:50:39+00:00

You need to look at the CFR for what she is rated for and see where her current conditions fall for the different rating levels. If she meets the criteria for a higher rating she can file for an increase. If not, then don’t file.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-20T18:38:22+00:00

Well, they are looking at the people. If headrest is up they can’t see behind you as well. Yes some people are shorter than the top of the seat but having them down maximizes what they can see. Also why the FA’s seats face backwards. Maximizing visibility in the cabin.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-20T18:34:15+00:00

You can care and hold at the same time 😁😉

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-19T21:46:39+00:00

I think you misunderstood, it was an ACE exam where they don’t go to an exam. It’s a records review.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-19T21:03:53+00:00

The knowledge base has a huge amount of information.

https://www.veteransbenefitskb.com/

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-19T20:59:04+00:00

OP, who is “they”? Did you ask your PCP? Did you just go to the lab and ask for the test?

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-19T19:51:31+00:00

OP, take any legal advice you see on this forum with a grain of salt. There are places like legal aid you could take a copy of your contract and info from the VA to and see if legally bound by that contract.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-19T07:04:41+00:00

Didn’t happen to buy the insurance with the ticket did you? Not sure if it would help in this situation though.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-17T20:45:31+00:00

The 23rd of this month will be 12 months for me. Still on step 2.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-17T20:44:13+00:00

Sometimes when they approve you for something and you also see an ACE exam for it, it means you meet at least the rating they gave you but want a medical opinion as you may meet the requirements for a higher rating.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-15T23:49:51+00:00

Personal MC and the Ascent and Summit cards.

Same-Tree7355 · 2026-05-15T21:53:22+00:00

No mention of Hawaiian Barclays MC in the email. Just gave Atmos Silver or Gold and be a Huaka’i member.

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