Some of you may see me here and there, and I have talked to some in private just trying to do my part to help. I got 100% P&T last month so my fight and journey with the VA is (hopefully) OVER. Now I can focus on helping and giving back even more to my fellow vets. I work at my local VA as an AMSA (Advanced Medical Support Assistant) in Mental Health and have been there almost a month. I have...

I see a LOT of posts with incorrect information about audiology testing. To be clear, I am an audiologist. I do C&P claims for hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus is NOT automatically granted to anyone, regardless of your MOS/NEC/AFSC/etc.

First and foremost, you MUST actually describe clinical tinnitus at your exam. They want to know how frequently you hear these phantom noises, and how long...

I’ve been at 90% and very happy with it. I’ve been afraid to submit more claims in fear I might lose some of it… …I decided to go for it. I have several claims/conditions that can get me to 100… It’s not just about the extra money but the extra benefits you get … it’s worth the risk… Wish me luck!

I’m tired of anxiety meds every single one has either made me extremely drowsy, gave heart palpitations, completely killed my sex drive or a combo of all the above. I’ve tried like 5 different meds all at different dosages now. Honestly I feel like I was better off without the meds.

I am a 74 year old Army Vietnam vet (I served 18 months in Vietnam 1969-70), and I have NEVER been to the VA or filed for a claim. However I have been told that I need to do it and start by getting a copy of my military records, is this correct and how should I go about getting my military records?

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Also, a friend just told me yesterday to go to the VA and request a VA ID card?

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Any help would...

Mainly just a suggestion. Unless you are having a calculation issue or suspect an error with the amount for ratings percentage X, or retro, there isn't really any reason to post what amount you are actually receiving. Sure you may be relatively anonymous on here, but when you post your screenshots and scans of letters with your benefits amount, might I suggest you edit out the amount. The reason...

Working is a battle for me. I am almost at 100% and have conditions that warrant an increase but am terrified of my rating being reduced (I know this may be irrational but part of this severe anxiety is why I am rated what I am).

My question - I am pushing as hard as I can to the finish line for work, but my disabilities make it a battle. I could reasonably stop working in the next 5 years if I...

My journey started in May of 2018i was in a severe car acxident while setving active duty. Because of the injury i was mediicaly discharges on 2022. Covid slowed that process bad. My very claim netted me 30% and I was fine with that because it gave me the basic benefits. I didn't know anything about the va system or anything skip a few years later and I found this reddit oage. Because of this...