Posted on May 16, 2023
Rita Earl
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My husband was a100% permanently disabled Navy veteran who died from his Service related illness in 2016. In 2014 his doctor advised me to apply for caregiver compensation as I was not working at the time (I was in the middle of getting my own disablement through Social Security which was granted in 2014. ) as I was his sole caregiver. My application was declined. Then in 2022 I received a letter saying that the laws had changed and the case was reopened. I was to fill out the forms they had sent to me and include supporting paperwork with Doctor's names and dates and medical visits ....which I did and immediately returned to them. I've not heard a peep since. How do I go about finding out whether my resubmission was accepted ..declined ..or moot? ( I live in North Carolina by Fort Bragg.)
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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Contact the advocate at the local VA and they are to assist you by providing the proper office to speak with. The letter you received should have come with a number as well.
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COL Randall C.
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According to the VA's website*, "If you need help with completing the application or if you’d like to check the status of your application, call us at [login to see] , option 3. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. "
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* https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/
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