KD, here is a site for help in locating your county VSO. Good luck. Mine was documented in my records so it was automatic.
Well it is official and I have it n print. Got my BVA ruling yesterday. I may have two ears affected by tinnitus but I onle get one 10% rating.. ...
Well Chippysgt it's kinda like VA disability math. 10+10 =10. 1 ear + 1 ear = 1 ear...
The latest I can find on this topic.. O R D E R This order amends Miscellaneous Order 05-06 (issued July 12, 2006). For...
Larry South wrote: I may have overreacted a little when I thought you were quitting. Even if you are USAF. Sounds like you are right about the decisio...
Larry South wrote: Moe 1942, Damn you, don't be like that! When I go to the VA clinic we have here in Bakersfield, the one thing I am proud of is, I c...
Larry South wrote: I just recieved a letter the other day, one of about 6 this year, assuring me my claim is still in the works. Seem like if they sto...
Looks like this is a dead issue. Everything I have read seems to indicate the fix was in. Tinnitus score: VA 1, Vets 0... It wouldn't have a...
Chippysgt, It is too quiet on this Fed Circuit decision. Nothing at the DAV site either. You would think they would have posted something if they...
The Feds have rendered a decision in Smith vs Nicholson. Not sure what they said and all my sources are mum on the subject. I visit a site that has qu...
Brian, the VA appeal at the Fed Circuit is Smith vs Nicholson I hope. I may be looking for the wrong case. My disability rating was recently uppe...
Chippysgt wrote: Maybe we will see a ruling before the fourth. I will check often at the Federal Circuit for any new info.. Moe, Hope you are ...
Mario Aguirre wrote: According to my approved disability.the award for compensation goes as high as 60% depending on blood sugar reading and problems....
Everything I have read lately indicates a huge hike isn't a done deal. What I think will happen is once the hysteria has died a bit they will go for a...
GMello wrote: Moe...consider yourself lucky. No one is saying there are those who have not been affected. Time in theater, amount of exposure, a per...
I worked 100 yards from the ramp area where they loaded the Ranch Hand aircraft with that crap. If they got a bit sloppy the wind would bring it to us...
The following also contains bad news for retired military who use tricare. House panel nixes VA enrollment fee plan By Rick Maze...
You will find the answer to your question at this site. It was too long to post here. Hope this helps.
Chippy I hope you are right about the supremes but stranger things have happened. The VA, using unlimited funds (ours), could get it on the supremes d...
Here is a statement copied from the DAV website. They led the charge on dual ratings for tinnitus. DAV Prevails in Fight Over Tinnitus Claims ...
Chippysgt, sounds like you and I have the same mindset regarding VA disability ratings. Since retiring I have chewed on their leg for almost 24 years....