My Experience With VA's Combined Rating System - Is It Fair?
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- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2024
- As a veteran, navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be overwhelming and confusing. One aspect that often causes frustration is the VA's combined rating system for determining disability compensation.
The combined rating system takes into account all of a veteran's disabilities and assigns a percentage from 0 to 100 based on the severity of each individual disability. This percentage is then used to determine the amount of monthly compensation a veteran will receive.
My personal experience with this system has been mixed. On one hand, I appreciate that the VA considers all of my disabilities and does not just focus on one specific condition. This allows for a more accurate representation of my overall health and ability to work.
However, I have also encountered difficulties with the combined rating system. One issue is that the VA sometimes assigns lower percentages than what I believe my disabilities warrant. This can be frustrating as it feels like my struggles are not being fully recognized or compensated.
Another issue is the lack of transparency in how the ratings are determined. It can be difficult to understand why certain disabilities are rated higher or lower than others, and there is often a lack of clear reasoning behind these decisions.
Despite these challenges, I do believe that the VA's combined rating system has the potential to be fair and effective. It takes into account a variety of factors and allows for adjustments as conditions improve or worsen.
However, there is always room for improvement and I hope to see more transparency and consistency in the future. The VA should also consider seeking input from veterans on their experiences with the combined rating system in order to make necessary changes and ensure fairness for all individuals.
In conclusion, my experience with VA's combined rating system has been both positive and frustrating at times. While it has its flaws, I appreciate the effort put into considering all disabilities in determining compensation. I hope to see continued improvements in the future for a truly fair and effective rating system for all veterans. So, it is really important that VA gives more focus on these issues and make necessary changes if needed.
Overall, our nation's veterans deserve to be properly compensated for their sacrifices and disabilities, and an effective combined rating system plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Let us continue to advocate for transparency and fairness within the VA's disability compensation process. After all, our veterans have already given so much to serve our country, the least we can do is ensure they are treated fairly by the institution meant to support them. So, let us work together to improve the combined rating system and truly honor our veterans for their service. Thank you for reading my thoughts on this important topic. Keep advocating and supporting our veterans!
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Good vid. I'm putting all the tech school and mission planning training I went through in service to use.
I spent 6 months studying how the machine works and mistakes Vets make. The biggest trick I learned is playing the long game and not fighting the machine. Rest assured the machine has weaknesses and raters make mistakes we can take advantage of. Primarily they try to grind down our hope with their errors and putting us on hold. Most vets rush it and get denied then do nothing or fighting the appeal pig in their mud. IMO the path is hitting 70%, then bilateralx4 + SMCKx3, then swing hard for 100% takes 2.5- 3 years. Depending in VBA errors this requires 3- 5 waves of engagement. By the time I'm done riding the machine next year I'll be a full "102%" so VBA has to fight hard on my turf to attempt to reduce me back down to 94%. Fight on! You earned it by putting your life on the line for country and left injured.
CC, you accidentally showed the 2023 amounts, $3,915.42 was from last year for SMC-S. In 2024 the SMC-S is $4,392.25
Combat Craig thank you so much for this! My Dad has 70% PTSD with major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder! Going to start a claim his depression and insomnia to be rated separately! He’s 93% right now!!! Those would be the last two points before he’s in the hundo club! He’s a 76 year old Vietnam Vet🙌🏽
Not a winnable fight
@@richardhogeland8597 I’ve won in the last two years, helping my dad go from 60% to 90%. If there’s an opportunity I’m not going to let doubt get in my way
Keep fighting ❤
Don't waste your time. Those won't separate out. You can't double dip on mental health disorders
Go for unemployability
I was medically retired for asthma in 2002. In 2018 I was finally awarded 50 percent for sleep apnea. What I didn't know was that they combined my asthma and sleep apnea rating. Should these be separate?
I just don't understand why I need to become an expert in medical coding in order to get the benefits that I deserve... On paper I'm 230% disabled but the way the VA does it I'm 93%
Awaiting HLR informal conference any day now then I'm going to call you.
This is my exact situation.
How bad does tbi have to be for that SMC T rating?
You wouldn't be online typing. Let's put it that way
Time to call our Senators and Congressmen to help help us from getting ripped-off.
Where did you get ur hat?
And why did you stop wearing your other hat?😊
What is smc-s
The Va math is horrible. I have 180% and only get 90% according to thier math
Keep fighting
Bastards did that to me with my tbi claim. They put it in with my PTSD claim.
🙏🙏
100 percent of you have High Anxiety Sleep Apnea High Blood Pressure just falling apart on you're marriage and debt. It may be time to admit you're self *Baker Act* think of the long-term benefits of this. You can use everything towards your VA claim and the VA will pay for it 💯. Its a good to reset you're life and get a grip. I love uou all and wish you my best. Pay attention to you're medication and let the VA know what works and doesn't work for you. Get you're life back. I BELIEVE IN all of you.
Also YES Being Baker Act will rate you for PTSD Anxiety Depression but you can also begin with your secondary symptoms and submit everything over time to put you over to Hondo. Don't give up and watch Combat Craig videos and stay positive.. my best
Nope the combine VA system is not fair.