I have been out of the Army since February of 2012. How do I appeal my disability compensation that I am receiving? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:43:15 -0500 I have been out of the Army since February of 2012. How do I appeal my disability compensation that I am receiving? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SPC Ashlie White Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:43:15 -0500 2017-01-11T15:43:15-05:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2017 3:46 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving?n=2239312&urlhash=2239312 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are referring to VA Compensation:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/">http://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/138/319/qrc/header-logo.png?1484167570"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/">Compensation Home</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Portal to where VA compensation and pension benefits programs are described; to include rates of payments and how to apply for VA benefits.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> MSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:46:12 -0500 2017-01-11T15:46:12-05:00 Response by SPC Darin Taylor made Jan 11 at 2017 4:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving?n=2239352&urlhash=2239352 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.disabledvetassistance.org/vso-locator.html">http://www.disabledvetassistance.org/vso-locator.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/138/325/qrc/8967249.png?1484168562"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.disabledvetassistance.org/vso-locator.html">VSO Locator</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">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...</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SPC Darin Taylor Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:02:43 -0500 2017-01-11T16:02:43-05:00 Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 12 at 2017 11:15 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving?n=2241638&urlhash=2241638 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s my understanding that you can do that directly from the VA benefits website. I&#39;ve personally never tried it, but that&#39;s one of the options.<br /><br />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. Cpl Justin Goolsby Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:15:55 -0500 2017-01-12T11:15:55-05:00 Response by SGT Paul Mackay made Jan 17 at 2017 1:16 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-have-been-out-of-the-army-since-february-of-2012-how-do-i-appeal-my-disability-compensation-that-i-am-receiving?n=2256375&urlhash=2256375 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>contact Dav they&#39;ll file it fore you SGT Paul Mackay Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:16:29 -0500 2017-01-17T13:16:29-05:00 2017-01-11T15:43:15-05:00