I had a L Hip replacement from VA in June of last year. I didn’t know I was eligible to potentially get temp 100 VA disability for up to a year after surgery. I submitted a claim back in April (so still within the year time frame I would maybe have gotten 100% temp but of course it’s all still pending. I’m assuming my claim will be denied. Or is it still a valid claim because I filed within a year...

I grew up in a household without medical insurance, I would always tough it out with minor injuries. During my time in the Army Reserve (pre and post 9/11), because we were always on alert for deployment, my avoidance of Sick Call continued because I did not want to be left behind when and if my unit deployed. I had surgery due to breaking a bone in my foot during a stateside deployment, and it...

Had a quick question regarding the “credibility” of VA clinics. Backstory, I had my back x-rayed at a civilian provider back in March. Three vertebrae showed signs of deterioration not consistent with my age (from what the doctor said). They wanted an MRI to diagnose, I declined as it’s expensive. Fast forward, I finally am able to use the VA clinic near me. I get an x-ray on my back and it came...

Disclaimer:Stupid questions incoming… know nothing about THC, never messed with the stuff.

Take into consideration a veteran diagnosed with IBS and severe anxiety, and holding a job that requires complex problem solving. This makes most medications they have been army/va prescribed unsuitable due to the brain fog and lethargy they cause, impacting work performance (SSRI’s, etc). Having heard of...

I just found out about Pes planus. I do have a bad back and it’s in the VA but I never thought about my feet being the problem. I don’t have any documentation on my feet but I’m about 90% sure my feet are flat worse because of the military. Do I claim Pes planus as secondary or try to go and claim back as being secondary to Pes planus? I been out almost 15 years. Not sure if I should go see a foot...

Hearing test one with tones, speech and pressure. Was rated for tinnitus. Hearing test two with tones,speech and pressure. Granted service connection for hearing lose at 0. Different states for both exams

Received a notice today for another hearing exam next month. Confused as to why. I know I will need to call the VA but has anyone experienced that many hearing tests? I didn’t appeal it or...

Hello all, I apologize in advance for the long write up. I got out in 2017 following a deployment to several PACT Act areas such as Oman, UAE, Djibouti, Somalia. I began to use VA services and even was awarded a disability rating in 2019. It never crossed my mind that my sinus issues were related to my service. My doctors were aware of it and wrote it down every time I came in sick. They even...

Just checked my claim status on the va chat bot and it says.

You have one Compensation claim filed on 04/19/2023. This claim is currently EVIDENCE_GATHERING_REVIEW_DECISION as of 09/08/2023.

Which is it? Are they gathering evidence or reviewing decision? They just did a second records review yesterday.