I am currently receiving about 30% in monthly disability benefits. What's the best way to increase this amount & how do I go about doing it?

SPC John Moeller — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:39:16 -0400

I am currently receiving about 30% in monthly disability benefits. What's the best way to increase this amount and how do I go about doing it?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 3:47 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:47:02 -0400

I would suggest see a Veterans Service Officer in your area.

https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/

Veteran Service Officers - List of Where to Find

Veteran Service Officers help you navigate the DVA's bureacracy. They help with gathering information necessary to support a claim through the VA system.

Response by SPC James Neidig made Jul 21 at 2020 8:44 PM

SPC James Neidig — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:44:00 -0400

Check and see if your county has a state Veteran outreach office. They are state employees and help vets with VA claims and other sources available for veterans . My rep helped me get my 100 percent. But be ready it took us a few : years: and many exams at the VA hospital. Good luck!

Response by SGT Justin Brothen made Jul 21 at 2020 8:53 PM

SGT Justin Brothen — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:53:50 -0400

Who is your selected reps? VFW or American legion? Reach out to them, but know if it's legion you have to switch to them as far as being a rep before they can do anything.

Response by LCpl Brad Gross made Jul 21 at 2020 11:40 PM

LCpl Brad Gross — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:40:59 -0400

Depending what your disability is see your doctor and rep to file for a comp and pen exam to see if you rate an increase because they tell you if you get one but you sound fishy tryin get more unless you rate it

Response by SFC James Corona made Jul 22 at 2020 10:23 PM

SFC James Corona — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:23:33 -0400

Service Connected Medical Documentation during and after Military Service with appropriate VA Form File. Get a State or VSO to assist you but you will need a lot of patience. If you lack patience get a
"you don"t pay unless you win" Benefit ATTORNEY. They will cut the wait time but collect 20% fee or other.

Response by LTC Mark Beattie made Jul 22 at 2020 10:46 PM

LTC Mark Beattie — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:46:22 -0400

Get assistance from whatever organization helped you with your original claim. Anything that the VA documented in your initial claim as service connected can be reviewed anytime to determine if your condition has gotten worse. However, you will be evaluated to determine if your claim is valid or not. Often the VA will determine a condition is service connected but not give a rating and service members don’t consider challenging or asking for a relook. As often as not a rating will be assigned on the relook. If you don’t ask for a relook one has no chance at an increase. You can ask for a relook at multiple things at the same time....makes the process longer, but eventually the VA will settle the case. Go see whoever originally helped file your claim!!