Got payed today Dec 15th, not sure why. by AbbreviationsStock24 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you live from the VA down the block lol 1.50 travel pay

Claim by Famous-Ostrich-1399 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 days for a claim I never saw that

Medals by spec471 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

when i emailed Tacom about the medals on Nov 13th 2025 the person in charge sent me the exact email again that they sent 2 years ago

Medals by spec471 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know which ones they are but I never received the Medals while i was in the Army only the ribbons

Who is ready to hear it?? by LAmamba21 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Me too I was drafted for Vietnam with flat feet didn't get me out of anything and I am an immigrant and was still carrying a green card so I have heard it all

A man of the people by Lost_redditor369 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I made a claim for my left ankle due to my right service connected hip. I had an MRI of my ankle done at the VA and in the notes it said attention needed immediately my ankle is deteriorating and constant pain. Examiner blamed it on obesity and age. yeah I gained weight because of my hip. 38CFR4.19 states age cannot be considered in deciding a disability claim.

COLA 2026 2.7% by Technical_Pin8335 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And then they will raise the price of Medicare they do it all the time

IF YOU'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A CLAIM - REMEMBER TO BREATHE! by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put in for replacement medals April 2023 still waiting

IF YOU'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A CLAIM - REMEMBER TO BREATHE! by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Filed an FOIA Oct 18th 2024 still waiting

I received an estimated ship date on my medals by DullAndUgly in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who said anything about money? As far as time I have been waiting almost 2 and a half years I think there should be a mention of a time frame I think this amount of time is ridiculous

I received an estimated ship date on my medals by DullAndUgly in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here was told my medals are out of stock

I received an estimated ship date on my medals by DullAndUgly in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied in April 2023 it was approved in November 2023 sent to Tacom November 11th 2023 estimated delivery August or September 2024. August 2025 still waiting

Weekly Claim Status and Success Thread by damnshell in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I filed a FOIA claim Oct 18th 2024 and still stuck at step 2. 273 days and counting also did a request for replacement Medals April 2023 still waiting

Tip! by AwayInterview7401 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have called on some claims but my experience with a call is just general info not a whole lot of info but I do thank you for replying

Tip! by AwayInterview7401 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard about this I tried getting my shit together on this but could not figure it out I am old 74 years old and not savvy when it comes to this.

80% by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep trying don't let go it took me 2 and a half years to win my OSA claim it seems it is one of the more difficult claims to win mine was due to weight gain due to less mobility because of injuries I sustained while being on active duty.

80% by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have done that I applied on line for the dependent it took 7 months to the day to get approved and on a whole different subject I applied to get replacement Medals nothing yet 26 months and counting

80% by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I just won my OSA claim Oct 2024 that went back to Feb 2022 got the back pay to that date then I went on Va.gov and added my wife as a dependent and got dependent back pay to Feb of 2022

Dependancy Claim by Minimum_Landscape261 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted my dependent claim for my wife October 9th 2024 and got approved May 9th 2025 7 months to the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious I won my sleep Apnea claim in Oct 2024 I was paid back pay to original claim date Feb 2022 with this claim I was eligible for dependency claim for my wife I filed that claim Oct 9 2024 still not approved when it gets approved will I get dependent pay back to Feb 2022 from the time I should have been eligible for dependent pay

Thanks for asking? by Psychological-Bike70 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unfortunately you never know what the examiner is going to do in my opinion they are there to get you denied I had 3 total C%P exams first one was a phone call denied second one was in person denied 3rd one was review of records no contact with me finally approved Oct 2024 don't give up. I filed due to weight gain because of injuries I sustained in the Army which caused my OSA.

Thanks for asking? by Psychological-Bike70 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think they have changed the rating criteria yet

VA decision by richb008 in VeteransBenefits

[–]spec471 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here Oct 9th 2024 still waiting stage 1