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1) If my memory serves me correctly, after two years on TDRL, I was reevaluated. They received my updated VA rating for PTSD for 70% as well as my request to change "not combat related" to "combat related". They found me still unfit while on TDRL, so they retired me---80% DoD with combat related...

Honestly, I don't even know what a 1180 is, it's been so long! My signature block timeline is accurate though since I wrote all that as it happened. I do know that while on TDRL I came up for re-evaluation by the FPEB(???) and that's when I appealed again and was awarded. So, to summarize the...

I applied for CRSC while on TDRL and was awarded it.

It's been about a decade since I went through this clown show, so take what I say with a grain of salt---many things may have changed. 1) In my PEB, my PTSD was found "combat zone, NOT combat related. See my signature block for the break down, just that explains alot. 2) I appealed whenever I...

Moon, It's been a few years since my CRSC award. I would term my PTSD as "cumulative", although I'm not sure the AF viewed it that way. I had multiple distinctive events, each one was documented and each could've diagnosed me w/PTSD and awarded CRSC alone. Of course, I was both remotely...

Can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere, but are Chapter 35 educational benefits reset for every dependent child? I've looked through Title 38, Part III, Ch. 35, but find nothing besides "not in excess of 36 months" for "each eligible person" under Ch.35, subchapter 2, 3511-- duration of...

I would expect (a). Body system...as in respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system? Do you have a reference for that? Much appreciated.

I suppose that "sorta" relates to my questions. Not sure why a guy would file for an increase when past exam indicated improvement. Also not sure if the "increase claim C&Ps" were going over EVERYTHING in his file or just what he filed an increase claim for---the heart of my question. I'd...

I could've swore I read somewhere last year that as a cost-saving measure, the VA will not be reevaluating ALL disabilities a veteran is rated for whenever a veteran submits a single new claim. They will only evaluate the specific claim a veteran has submitted. Is this true? I can't find that...

I'm aware. Without looking it up, it's like $1300 a month. But that doesn't matter, you can make under that and still get a "work review" because you worked....even if you make $1 (it's possible I'm off-base on that, but that's how I understand it). I suppose you just NOT tell them you've...

Been on SSDI for a few years now. I've yet to have a first review. Disabling conditions are the same or worse. Was thinking of starting a podcast and thought it would possibly help my MH. Would monetization of the podcast affect SSDI? I'm concerned that if someone tipped me or donated to my...

Thx. Was fairly certain he was out of his mind. I have zero inclination to "travel that path".

That's exactly what I thought and inline with what I know about it. Just making sure I didn't miss something...which it looks like I haven't! Thanks!

A buddy of mine that considers himself well experienced in the VA processes, gave me some information the other day. Since I'm 90% IU P&T, he recommended that in 5-7 years I apply for 100% schedular P&T. Being somewhat familiar with the differences between IU and schedular, I gave him a...

Combat zone - Tax purposes as far as I know. A "combat related" finding from the peb doesn't mean you'll get CRSC, just that the PEB found it was combat related. Makes it easier to get CRSC when you apply.

Yaya...your situation was near identical to mine. I was put on temp retirement, combat zone, NOT combat related. Once retired, I applied for CRSC after doing my research and was awarded. Bottom line as far as I was told, for drone operators that develop PTSD at home station, they will NOT be...

I've heard you have to apply for the dependent SSDI...but is it really "applying" or simply making a phone call to activate it after you've received YOUR SSDI? Would like to hear the details once you get it.

Wish I could say the same. Applied as a WW, denied twice, and now it goes to the ALJ.

That's a good point about informing deploying service members on what to do if an injury is sustained. We never received any kind of instruction on that topic ever. In my case, absolutely nothing different was done when we received regular IDF or we employed weapons..just another day at the...

Update Two amazing things happened at the same time today. 1) I received my "complete" VA record in the mail from the local VA hospital. It's amazing because I actually put in a FOIA request YESTERDAY morning at the hospital. 2) It's also amazing because it doesn't contain A FRACTION of...