I recently recieved a pension without getting a C&P exam. I'm wondering if this is common?
And if this good for my case for compensation?
Pension Without C&p Exam?
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, Aug 04 2012 10:21 PM
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Posted 04 August 2012 - 10:21 PM
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 05:29 AM
Why they awarded it w/o an exam may depend on you age? At 65yo all wartime vets are considered disabled for pension.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 05:35 AM
"And if this good for my case for compensation? "
When they award pension they usually make a statement as to any pending claim for service connection and why they awarded pension and not service connection.
Has the VA sent you a VCAA letter yet regarding your disability claim?
The criteria for VA pension is completely different from Service Connection.
What is the status of your disability claim?
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When they award pension they usually make a statement as to any pending claim for service connection and why they awarded pension and not service connection.
Has the VA sent you a VCAA letter yet regarding your disability claim?
The criteria for VA pension is completely different from Service Connection.
What is the status of your disability claim?
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 06:43 AM
I recently recieved a pension without getting a C&P exam. I'm wondering if this is common?
And if this good for my case for compensation?
i had a c&p exam for my pension.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 06:52 AM
Why they awarded it w/o an exam may depend on you age? At 65yo all wartime vets are considered disabled for pension.
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Good morning, all. Phillip, I'm still a rookie to all of this, and working through it as I go. What periods does the VA consider "wartime"? I know that WWI and WWII veterans are automatically in the system, but what about Korean War, Vietman War, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, OIF,etc. Does the VA use some classification chart for periods of wartime?
Thanks again,
Mark
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 08:38 AM
Good morning, all. Phillip, I'm still a rookie to all of this, and working through it as I go. What periods does the VA consider "wartime"? I know that WWI and WWII veterans are automatically in the system, but what about Korean War, Vietman War, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, OIF,etc. Does the VA use some classification chart for periods of wartime?
Thanks again,
Mark
Dates of Period of War for VA pension: http://www.vba.va.go...ion/wartime.htm
Eligibility criteria for Improved Pension, see 38 CFR §§3.3
Edited by USMC5811, 20 August 2012 - 08:41 AM.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 09:25 AM
Mark - it looks like USMC5811 posted the links to answer your question(s). Thanks, USMC5811. Remember, Mark, one need not be involved in the "war" itself but does meet the requirement by having wartime service.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 12:33 PM
Dates of Period of War for VA pension: http://www.vba.va.go...ion/wartime.htm
Eligibility criteria for Improved Pension, see 38 CFR §§3.3
Wow, thanks Phillip and USMC! I had no idea. I never knew that those of us serving during Desert Shield/Desert Storm would qualify. I know I'm several years out from being eligible for a pension of this nature, but it is reassuring to know that it is out there. Thanks again.
Mark
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