Hardships for VA claims?

PO3 Brent Leslie — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:22:31 -0500

Hello, I was curious as to if anyone knows how to expedite a disability c&p claim when your health is at risk? I am currently enrolled in CH31 Voc Rehab and my claim is for PTSD with IU (Individual Unemployability). Since the diagnosis of PTSD its becoming more difficult to keep up with school and attend classes and per my CH31 contract I must continue on with school until this clam goes through.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Mar 3 at 2016 10:24 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:24:09 -0500

Honestly my friend I don't think there is away to expedite a claim. The system is in place to be fair and partial across the board, of course we know it is flawed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2016 10:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:28:43 -0500

You should be able to receive treatment without the claim being complete. Contact your local VA health facility and they will probably get you in. The nice thing about being treated by the VA is less transference of records between private and VA.

Remember, take care of yourself. Do not put off care waiting for a claim to come through.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 3 at 2016 11:30 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:30:22 -0500

There are two ways of doing expedited claims, and you don't want the second one.

The first is to do a fully developed claim - submit all supporting documentation with your claim, so the VA does not need to gather any evidence. This greatly speeds up the process.

The second is if you are facing a terminal illness...

Unfortunately, if you've already filed your claim, there isn't much you can do through the VA Benefits Administration.

But as others have noted, are you getting help for your PTSD? You can get free help through the Soldier's Project http://www.thesoldiersproject.org and Sponsor a Vet Life ( COL Mikel J. Burroughs )

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Response by SSG Eddie “JD” Brown made Mar 3 at 2016 1:00 PM

SSG Eddie “JD” Brown — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:00:14 -0500

Go to the therapy groups & classes at the VA to prove your case and as well get on myhealthyvet.gov and join this way you can print your files of every visit more importantly you can write the therapist / drs daily with tour anger issues, depression, anxiety etc to prove even more as well any team you can contact the paper trail is what your proving not just the dang visits

Response by SPC Heidi Goodnature made Mar 3 at 2016 1:39 PM

SPC Heidi Goodnature — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:39:01 -0500

Just out of curiosity how is the determination of your case going to make a difference? If you are already getting 70% for other service connected issues.

Response by PFC David Ryba made Mar 3 at 2016 6:30 PM

PFC David Ryba — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:30:01 -0500

Check out the DAV. I got mine in 6 months.

Response by Cpl Chad Perry made Mar 3 at 2016 6:49 PM

Cpl Chad Perry — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:49:26 -0500

Basically the only ways to get an expedited claim are homeless, financial crisis (requires proof like eviction notice, foreclosure, etc), advanced age (85+), or terminally ill. Other than that you'll have to go through the normal claim process.

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Mar 3 at 2016 7:59 PM

SSG Michael Scott — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:59:37 -0500

If, you are going through hell, keep going.

Response by SGT Justin Anderson made Aug 14 at 2020 6:06 PM

SGT Justin Anderson — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:06:20 -0400

Not sure if it accured to you, but I would suggest speaking with your CH31 rep in the VA. CH31 does have extenuating circumstances for schooling. When I started school I was diagnosed with cancer and then 6 months later had to go back for chemotherapy which I dropped nearly all my classes. It's handled case by case. If you're worried, I highly recommend speaking up to your CH31 case worker and seeing what can be worked out on that end. I failed several classes because I could not attend or manage to do the work due to illness and treatment, I was okay. Hang in there, contact your rep, and continue getting help.