Combat Related Special Compensation Board: Any advice?

RallyPoint Team — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:15:27 -0400

The other day we received a very nice email from our good friend ET1 Cj Huck. He's looking for some help with the Combat Related Special Compensation Board. Are there any RallyPoint members that can offer advice or assistance?

Thanks so much in advance!

https://www.rallypoint.com/profiles/516568-po1-cj-huck

Cj Huck, Navy | PO1 - ET: Electronics Technician | RallyPoint

PO1 Cj Huck, Navy | RallyPoint professional military profile.

Response by PO1 Cj Huck made Aug 18 at 2015 1:13 AM

PO1 Cj Huck — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 01:13:26 -0400

So I have already applied and submitted every bit of paperwork I could get my hands on, several physician notes, evals to prove where I was, even qual certs....I got a letter of denial a few weeks ago but I plan to appeal. I've heard from some sea lawyers that they often deny the initial application in hopes people will simply give up....well that's not in me, but it asks for new evidence, and perhaps I overlooked something, so if anybody has any ideas I'm all ears. Thanks!

Response by SGT Louise Hawthorne made Jul 6 at 2018 3:05 PM

SGT Louise Hawthorne — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:05:58 -0400

Submit names of others that worked with you. If they witnessed the incident or suffered similar injuries, it will bolster your claim.

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Oct 23 at 2019 7:50 AM

SrA Ronald Moore — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:50:22 -0400

Do not miss the Appointment, do your research before going, take witnesses, and Record everything,

Response by SGT Peter Paden made Jan 17 at 2020 1:59 PM

SGT Peter Paden — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:59:33 -0500

You need buddy letters and any information that puts you in combat area that would relate to your injuries. Do not give up l have been fighting for proper compensation for over 12 years. They tend to give alittle at a time and you need to fight for higher once you get it approved

Response by 1SG John Millan made Feb 22 at 2024 8:14 PM

1SG John Millan — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:14:34 -0500

Hire a MEB lawyer.