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    Does VA income count against any unemployment claim?

    That's a very good start. Thank you. Now I just need to find out in PA law where non-taxable disability income is not to be deducted from unemployment. I'm just confused because UCX is federally funded to the state.
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    Does VA income count against any unemployment claim?

    I was medically retired at 50% DOD. My situation is somewhat unique in that I elected to go through LDES and not IDES since I already had done my C&P for BDD so that's why my VA does not match my DoD. I am currently fighting with the VA because they only gave me 10% for my back despite being...
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    Does VA income count against any unemployment claim?

    Trying to find a reference that states VA income cannot be used to reduce a veterans unemployment compensation. I cannot find it in any law or reference but remember hearing it somewhere. Is it true? Got out in April and trying to find work. It's difficult due to my injuries and with all my VA...
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    VA denied service connection to 90% of my claim. Need insight on disapproval/rebuttal

    Hello and thank you for reading, BACKSTORY: applied for BDD prior to going through an MEB. I had DAV and the on-base VA liaison assist in submitting my BDD packet to the VA. I did my C&P and other appointments prior to going through the med board. I was subsequently medically retired at 50%...
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    Va disability before IPEB

    I think it was a hypothetical I threw out there in regards to staying competitive. I just don't foresee people in a squadron "looking out" for someone who isn't capable of performing all the facets of the career field. Speaking from experience; I absolutely noticed a difference in the way I have...
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    Va disability before IPEB

    But when he is assigned a duty limiting code perhaps. I am just saying the AF wants the "best and brightest" in those positions but that just means you can pass a PT test and you have your CCAF :confused: I wouldn't hold my breath trying to fill one of these positions being "broken" and...
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    Confused on what to expect with VA and DOD benefits (LDES program)

    The DOD is rated 40% w/bilateral factor but I assume you mean VA. Doesn't the VA have to take the most current and relevant test (as in performed by a more competent doctor)? I submitted it all to the VA anyways so if they don't accept it then I will request the VARR to get the test changed to...
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    Va disability before IPEB

    You want as much documentation as possible for the VA. Claim EVERYTHING. Reason being is that the Air Force will only rate you for UNFITTING CONDITIONS (IE the reason(s) you were referred to the IPEB anyways). So you may have 15-20 items like me with the VA but only got evaluated by the Air...
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    Retirement ID card problem

    The older ID cards say INDEF but the newer retiree cards will have an expiration. We were told not to confinscate IDs from retirees because they rolled back the INDEFs in DBIDS for entering military installations (AF side).
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    Going through MEB got demoted and about to hit RCP. What happens now?

    I believe it depends on the character of discharge. If you just get NJP'd I still believe you will be extended to finish your MEB. But if its a DD/BCD then I believe you pretty much get let go. Not 100% on the BCD part.
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    Retired DOD only (not VA)... Question regarding form submition online

    Hello, So I got my results from the IPEB a couple weeks ago. I have been sitting on them for a wee bit thinking the DOD will update the VA. Getting my senses back I realized this was a poor decision and submitted 3 different items to the VA electronically. I submitted my AF Form 1180 which...
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    HELP! VA sent letter requesting additional information despite having C&P and MH eval

    Okay so the form is just necessary for a rating. They have all the other criteria necessary but are missing the form. It sucks because I cannot recall every specific detail I spoke to the MH evaluator about. I remember each incident but do not recall the specifics on what we discussed. Think...
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    HELP! VA sent letter requesting additional information despite having C&P and MH eval

    They require a 21-0781 I guess... but I talked about all that with the MH technician. I called the VA 1800 number and they have records of me attending the C&P on December 20 and the MH appt on December 29th. So they have the reports for both of those things. I also asked about medical records...
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    HELP! VA sent letter requesting additional information despite having C&P and MH eval

    Hello, My wife just received a letter for me stating that the VA needed additional information regarding my PTSD claim. The kicker here is that I gave them all medical and mental health records for my Benefits Delivered at Discharge package. I subsequently had a C&P and Mental Health...
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    MEBs 2 months before ETS?...

    It is not uncommon. I got my MEB during normal separation. I had around 3 weeks left before I would have hit my terminal. I would go through the MEB because it will document all disabilities fit or unfit, it will extend your husband's stay on active duty which will help with finances/planning...
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    How does VA rate PTSD

    Where did you even get the info on what your examiner checked? I have been trying to figure out how to access everything from my C&P but I cant link to the blue button or even see anything on myheathevet. I would definitely appreciate seeing what the doctor said considering I have issues with...
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    Received PEB %'s back, can someone explain how CSRC affects retirement pay and VA pay?

    Based on your experiences in service and on the board here; what packages tend to get turned down? In my situation, we were outside the wire patrolling areas and escorting "people" to go do "things" which facilitated other things. As a turret gunner I was constantly engaged with potential...
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    Received PEB %'s back, can someone explain how CSRC affects retirement pay and VA pay?

    Is there ever a reason not to apply? Could there be any adverse reactions to being awarded CRSC? Could being awarded a claim hurt a service member in regards to their benefits? I keep seeing the term waive in regards to the VA stuff. Can you or someone explain this better? I don't know exactly...
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    Received PEB %'s back, can someone explain how CSRC affects retirement pay and VA pay?

    So does someone qualify for CRSC if their PEB findings package says YES in the block that states "Disability was incurred in a combat zone or incurred during the performance of duty in combat related activities"? I just got my DOD rating back as 50% and it says this. Wondering if I could apply...
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    Rating Questions for DDD with other claims (Army)

    Same here unless they find that the radiculopathy is deemed unfitting since its it bothers both legs and is what is making my back condition unfitting. At least this is how I understand the writing on disability made easy pages.
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