Why can VA Disability reviews be so troublesome?

SGT Mark Stevens — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:52:54 -0400

I went to my local VA contractor, QTC for a medical review of a condition yesterday. Initially my visit was fine but quickly turned very adversarial, to include sarcasm and cajoling. Why does it have to be this way? Why is it I feel like I have to prove my issue all over again? This seem completely counter productive.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 2:24 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:24:37 -0400

You do not have to accept that. Call the VA and complain.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Oct 1 at 2015 7:41 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:41:07 -0400

They can all be a bunch of assholes if you let them! I know that I've had my go arounds with those bastards. You can get real frustrated quickly! You think the Christ that the money was coming out of their pockets. WTF-Over!

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Oct 2 at 2015 8:44 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:44:38 -0400

I applied for a secondary disability. What my DAV rep did not tell me was that arthritis is part of the original disability. So it went no were and I open myself up for a re evaluation. I was blessed my rating stayed the same. The VA made me send in paperwork saying I was still married.

Response by SSG Jesus Sijalbo made Oct 4 at 2015 5:04 AM

SSG Jesus Sijalbo — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 05:04:16 -0400

I was once told that there are people in VA that thier job is to make claims hard so to deter the untrue. Your best advocate is your self SGT and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It is what it is. Stay strong and Faithful. They don't have no clue what your going through or pains that you have. Keep driving on.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 4 at 2015 5:32 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 17:32:58 -0400

Why is it that people sometimes turn into unmitigated assholes when they are in a position of power?

Response by Cpl Charles Fischer made Oct 8 at 2015 12:53 PM

Cpl Charles Fischer — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:53:28 -0400

I am currently 40% disabled with PTSD and hearing loss but the VA has lost my medical records. I have tried for years to claim my physical injuries but every time I get return mail it simply states that there are no medical records. I even have a letter that the VA sent me telling me they transferred them from one department to another and yet they take no responsibility.

Response by SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero made Oct 8 at 2015 1:19 PM

SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:19:47 -0400

Oh! The joys of dealing with VA, I am fighting with them at this moment. I ETS out the Army 7 months ago. Hadn't anyone told me that if you get separation pay. The VA is going to withhold all that money until it's all recouped before they can pay you your money. This why I have to wait until January 10, 2017 to receive my first payment from VA. Unemployment on the other hand basically told me I would have to wait for them to recoup the separation pay also, and that I wouldn't start receiving unemployment until May 31, 2016. SMDH. Can some one please explain to me what is really going on here with the VA in Winston Salem NC and Unemployment. Something is just not adding up.

Also I received my percentage from the VA in September 21, 2015, why is it VA send me another letter in mail stating that they are working on my claim, when I didn't even appeal anything. First Bout with them I got a 90% disability from them. I am very sorry for the way that SGT Mark Stevens as been treated by these A**h*le. We are the ones who allowed these pricks to have a job and they treat you worse than an animal. Thank goodness I had save my money while I was active duty. If I was really waiting on VA or unemployment, My family and I would be in a shelter somewhere. because right now I'm in the National guard to finish out my retirement and taking online classes. Still looking for a job because of my service connected disabilities I cannot do any strenuous jobs.

Response by SrA John Holy made Oct 9 at 2015 11:44 AM

SrA John Holy — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:44:36 -0400

I hope I don't have that when I have to do a review, I was lucky not to have a hard time getting my rating to begin with, the "head doc" only asked a few questions, and then reviewed where and when I had mental health care when I was still in, then sent me over the the "physical" person who looked up the x-rays of my back from a couple years before then held a ruler to my back and made me bend around a bit, then a few months later I got the approval letter and a years back pay at 100%, I think I was lucky to have worked with a a lot of guard, reserve and retired guys throughout my career always telling me keep paperwork, remember dates and make sure I have documentation of any injures, because the military is gonna use you up and its up to you to prove you have a claim when you get out.