Recent content by jamesw71

Well I filed dependency paperwork a "second" time in February and have been waiting and I guess will continue to wait for this broken system to verify my marital status and dependents. Both entities work for the same government...you would think someone up the chain would make the no-brainer...

Just got off the phone with the VA. Apparently the backpay issue has been resolved (yay) and payment has been approved, but it is for the single, no dependents rate. I just have to get the dependency issue resolved now and they will recalculate and send the rest. Hopefully looks like...

Ebenefits shows the 50% rating and amount I was supposed to be receiving. I did not file for over a year after I was retired and was told I would be paid back to when I filed. Also I was told that the VA has to send my paperwork to the AF to determine if I owe them any money before I get VA...

Sorry ranger I'll list all of my dates. Retired with 20 years 1 month of service on 31 October 2010. Recieved my first retirement check 1 December 2010. Submitted my claim for compensation on 29 February 2012. Claim letter received 20 Sep 2013 with a 50% rating. The 20 months is what i figured...

I received a 50% rating September 20th and started school in the same month. Does anyone know if there are any pay problems due to the shutdown and when they will be resolved? I received a book stipend and monthly per diem for 911 GI Bill but the tuition has not been paid? I have not...

Thank you for the responses. DEERS information is fine. If the VA accepted my DEERs information there would be no problem. The only problem I'm having appears to be is they are claiming I filed single no dependents a week before I actually filed as married. Not sure how this can be. I...

Hello, I retired from the Airforce Nov 2010. I have been receiving my retirement check from DFAS no problems. My VA rep submitted my claim for compensation for service connected disability February 23, 2012. My claim was completed Aug 30, 2013. I received a 50% disability and I am...