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My son is in the guard and asked me if it was possible to start a claim with the va to help cover the costs associated with the psoriasis that started while he was in boot camp
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Your son cannot file a claim any earlier than 180 days before he separates. He cannot collect compensation and drill pay at the same time.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Actually I think he can file the claim and if he gets awarded anything he can either choose to defer any compensation for drill pay or his drill pay is reduced by that amount. You are correct he cannot collect both compensation and drill pay. He needs to speak with a veteran service rep or the VBA to confirm this though.
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1SG (Join to see)
This is incorrect. If he incurred an injury or condition on active duty, he can claim it. And yes he can receive Compensation while still a member of the Guard, he will just have the number of days he receives compensation reduced by the number of days he was on duty. For most Guardsmen, that is 40 days or so.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Thanks for the correction. I knew there was some way he could claim it and still drill. 1SG (Join to see)
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Actual VA employee speaking here.
Yes, he can claim this.
If adjudicated to be service connected, he will likely get a 0% rating since it is not disabling, but might get a 10% for scarring or an ongoing condition.
The bigger benefit is that he will be able to get treatment at a VAMC.
Yes, he can claim this.
If adjudicated to be service connected, he will likely get a 0% rating since it is not disabling, but might get a 10% for scarring or an ongoing condition.
The bigger benefit is that he will be able to get treatment at a VAMC.
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MSgt Keith Hebert
The medical treatment and help with cost of medicine is what he was worried about. What boot camp medical records
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1SG (Join to see)
MSgt Keith Hebert - Sick call records. Any medical treatment documents from the Hospital/ clinic there.
He's going to have to show that the condition flared up (aggravated) by military service. That is the key.
He's going to have to show that the condition flared up (aggravated) by military service. That is the key.
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CPT David Borell
Lots (tons) of false information floating around the interwebz about VA claims. So thanks for correcting this particular issue. While this type of outlet is useful for some things, questions about VA claims can be easily answered by people who know the facts; I.E., VSO's, liaisons, state service commissions, and VA employees.
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That doesn't mean it wasn't service-aggravated. Might be a tough claim to prove, but possible.
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