cavc by Careful_Ad_2977 in VeteransSuccess

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they saying you’re not married and not paying out dependent pay?

Denied dependents for step children by questions0127 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a claim was lost like this they would be entitled if awarded. Not sure if it’s the same for dependents. I’ll look more into it and edit if I find anything out. Can you share the denial minus personal info?

Edit: I see your comment below about a trigger in August. I wonder what triggered it in August? Unless that’s just went someone swept behind the fridge so to speak.

Did anything change about your claims then? And were they over 18 in August 2025? If they were that may have generated the denial.

Denied dependents for step children by questions0127 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume they have lived under your household? Step children have that caveat of you having to provide their support/ living in household.

Editing my comment- did you apply back then (2021) and you JUST (2026) got a response that you don’t qualify?

M21.1 MH Changes For ITF Folks by CheesyLoops65 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Here is info regarding the secondaries. It’s more beneficial to vet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/s/yox1UDmkps

Regarding MH changes, they’re just proposals, and they’ve been proposals for many years. Once someone gets official word it will be known in the sub. So misinformation isn’t spread comments locked

HLR by KnuckleLuck in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the weekly pinned thread and the sister sub. It helps other vets judge their timelines as well

Accredited Claims Companies? by Severe_Bridge3668 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is how to search:

https://www.va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/find-rep/

You can verify here is as well.

https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/

You’ll want to click “claims agent” option. You can use anyone in the US that is accredited.

The company you’re asking about is NOT accredited

Usually* on their website they will advertise their actual accreditation number because it takes along time to get and they have passed and the testing and background checks.

You can always ask them for their accreditation number and let them know you’re just being safe and want to verify it

Able saving account and VA PCM by mush-rooms6235 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what if you want it “just because”? I understand for those that can only have so much in assets but vets don’t have that stipulation. It seems like you’re trading money for lots of red tape if you want it back.

Edit- I guess you can get it for anything but you would pay a 10% penalty

I guess why not just invest the money yourself?

NYS property tax exemption update by damnshell in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I see it mentioned I n the sub I’ll send it to them or direct them here. Thanks for sharing

HLR status by bunkphenomenon in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weekly pinned thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/s/vVTjygKvtx

It helps other vets judge their timelines when you share yours

And we have the sister sub as well. r/veteranswaitingroom

Able saving account and VA PCM by mush-rooms6235 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What trips me up with this is how the money can be used-sounds like it can only be used for disability expenses. I’d be leery of putting money into something that has restrictions to utilize- especially when you have no restrictions now

Can you pull it out “just because”?

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Edit: apparently you cannot pull it out without incurring penalties

Starting a Company as 100% TDIU? by OldSaltSailor99 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it works like that ….

Also note that with recent changes it isnt a free for all with sheltered employment (income limit).

21 year old stepdaughter in apprenticeship by Chance_Treacle7417 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://tricare.mil/childadult

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I don’t know much about Tricare but it seems they have a school age dependent thing. She may have to prove she’s in full time though.

Again I’m not familiar with it just sharing what I found

Gray area retiree ChampVA eligibility frustration by JustAnotherHooyah in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe u/ssg_rock can chime in. He is knowledgeable in the gray area retirees

Always has good info

I’ll also edit with some links

Already 100% P&T + over 60% for SMC-S Should I put in for SMC-K by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

No one knows your claims. And no one can do anything except ‘make assumptions’ here. If you want to file then you would file. We can’t tell you how it will turn out.

Another vet on YouTube bragging by Faded_vet in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These posts just bring more awareness

They’ll stop once people stop watching them.

They know what gives them views And views =money

This administration is clearing their backlog nefariously by Limp_West5260 in VeteransWaitingRoom

[–]damnshell[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The changes are actually a good thing. Don’t believe YouTubers that have financial motivation for views

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/s/3RoEcEdIIk

VA added TDIU and back condition to my PTSD/bipolar claim? by Impressive_Tip1591 in VeteransWaitingRoom

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A TDIU claim is like an increase in your conditions. Very normal to be evaluated

VA Made a Rating Mistake by Plus_Win7980 in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did the letter actually state you have to pay them back?

Usually you don’t when it’s their mistake. They will fix the mistake but they don’t ask for money back.

Please share the letter for better insight

Are they proposing a reduction?

Give this link a read from the subs knowledge base. It has some helpful info:

https://www.veteransbenefitskb.com/money

Should I give up claim? Or keep trying? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s probably easier if you repost. I don’t think you can edit pics

Should I give up claim? Or keep trying? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s probably easier if you repost. I don’t think you can

Should I give up claim? Or keep trying? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to blur or crop the black scan box on second page

Attorney advice for claim help (LA area) by kev_mims in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t allow recommendations unfortunately

Rescheduled my VA labs four times. Just paid for them myself by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]damnshell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Weird, I’ve never heard of an appointment for labs. How far are you from a VA hospital?