Posted on Mar 22, 2016
I was forced to retire because of a neck problem. I tried to file a claim with the VA , but they keep denying it. What else can I do?
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Way too much info missing here for any real quantifying answers to be given
1.if you were forced to retire did you have over 20 years ?
2. If not did you take the check when they medboarded you?
3. If you didn't take the check you should already have a percentage from the VA
4. Was this recent like in the last couple years or has it been longer
I realize you may not want to answer those questions but your question and statement is so vague that these have to be asked
1.if you were forced to retire did you have over 20 years ?
2. If not did you take the check when they medboarded you?
3. If you didn't take the check you should already have a percentage from the VA
4. Was this recent like in the last couple years or has it been longer
I realize you may not want to answer those questions but your question and statement is so vague that these have to be asked
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MCPO Roger Collins
DD-214 and PEB evaluation letter was all I needed. The SFC has some good questions.
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SGT Patrcia Palmer
I was med boarded for a back problem and got a severance pay. Apply to the VA the same day I final out and ended up with 50%. I don't know your situation but something seems wrong or missing. If you would not mind giving a little more information the group might have an answer that could help you with your claim.
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I had the same thing happen to me with my back. They booted me out. Then gave me a 0 disability. They said I just had arthritis and it was not service related. My arthritis started the same second my Humvee was flipped by an IED so I thought there may be more to this.
I went to a real civilian DR had them document the 3 disk sticking out of my spine. I resubmitted my claim and called my congressmen all in the same day. Shit works faster and correctly when there is a congressional investigation pending. They finally did the right thing.
I went to a real civilian DR had them document the 3 disk sticking out of my spine. I resubmitted my claim and called my congressmen all in the same day. Shit works faster and correctly when there is a congressional investigation pending. They finally did the right thing.
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SGT Benjamin Huminski
Yep congressional a work great. I was med boarded in 2007 and low and behold because of a clerical error DFAS had me listed as AWOL and charged me for my reenlistment bonus. It was fixed within 2 weeks
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MSG Jamie Coleman
Glad you got your issues taken care or,it sounds like your first claim didn't have all the required documentation to prove your case.
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Go to a Veteran's Service Office at your state's BVS: bureau for veterans services or a certified VSO at the American Legion/VFW. Take your medical records.
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