I have been out of the Army since February of 2012. How do I appeal my disability compensation that I am receiving?

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2017 3:46 PM

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If you are referring to VA Compensation:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/

Portal to where VA compensation and pension benefits programs are described; to include rates of payments and how to apply for VA benefits.

Response by SPC Darin Taylor made Jan 11 at 2017 4:02 PM

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If its been more than a year since you received your VA decision letter then you cannot appeal. But you can file for an increase on your service connected disability. Just make sure you have medical evidence that shows your condition has become worse. I would suggest finding a VSO near you that can help you with your claim. You can fill-out the VSO Locator Form on my website and I will be glad to assist you.
http://www.disabledvetassistance.org/vso-locator.html

VSO Locator

Disabled Vet Assistance Phone: (901)-238-8513 Email: darintaylor@disabledvetassistance.org Address: 1 20 Railroad Street Hickory Valley, TN 38042 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday...

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 12 at 2017 11:15 AM

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It's my understanding that you can do that directly from the VA benefits website. I've personally never tried it, but that's one of the options.

Though I do have a question, when you are given your disability rating, they literally tell you that you have 1 year to appeal the decision. So why wait so long to ask? Chances are they are going to reclassify you and make you go through all the poking and prodding and medical appointments you had to the first time.

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made Jan 17 at 2017 1:16 PM

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contact Dav they'll file it fore you