VA sent me a letter for PDBR, what should I do
I got a letter from the VA saying I am eligible to apply to the PDBR. I was discharged MEB from the ARMY with a 10% rating and severance pay. VA gave me a 30% initial rating for the same Back...
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There was an issue with the PEBs incorrectly rating disabilities and thus shortchanging many wounded warriors out of proper disability retirement benefits. Yours sounds like such a case given the VA...
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My condition is not combat related as the initial injury was incurred while not deployed. I fought the original MEB so that I could deploy and won it. Once I deployed I incurred a second injury to my...
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priii007 when were you discharged? I havent recieved the letter but was curious if it was the same time as mine Oct 07
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You have nothing to lose doing it. I did it but nothing changed on mine. Once you send it in, takes about a year to get back an answer. They can not decrease your current rating nor do they care, they...
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Mike mentioned one of the principle benefits for you if you become medically retired from the service - TriCare Health insurance for you. Your VA disability rating gives you access to VA health care...
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I did it just to try for retirement (base privileges, tricare etc..) the money was not a factor.. I viewed it this way... I am no worse off than I was :)
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idfirefighter30 wrote:priii007 when were you discharged? I havent recieved the letter but was curious if it was the same time as mine Oct 07Deployed to Iraq in 2003, Medically discharged in 2004. I...
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You will keep all of your VA compensation. You may or may not gain some DFAS pay.
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Thanks everyone! It's nice to see that even after service, everyone still watches each others back. I think I am clear on my decision at this point.
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Yes, you need to apply to the PDBR. A little history. Law requires PEBs to rate unfitting conditions per the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Over the years, the military found ways to rate...
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I mailed out the packet on Friday. Wish me luck! Thank you again for the knowledge and experience you shared!
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By the way, the reason they sent you the letter is because I raised holy hell that they were not notifying members that they were eligible for PDRL review. I also raised the point that the vast...
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I am glad you raised hell! We need more voices like yours. I know that there are many who are more deserving than I. I will share your info with my friends who could also benefit from knowing all of...
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Hello Mike I have a question I just received my PBDR letter on September 23rd 2013. I was giving a 10% rating in 2006. I was so frustrated at the time because we all new what the Active side was doing...
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You will not lose your VA compensation or benefits with the exception of champva. If eligible for tricare, which you would be as a military retiree, you can't get champva. What did the va initially...
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