Can you appeal the claim date for disability?
Absolutely, the effective date of claim can be appealed.
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Absolutely, the effective date of claim can be appealed.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for VA benefits requires that the surviving spouse was married to the veteran for at least one year or...
The check is the husband's; the family may be able to bring a claim against her estate for reimbursement for caregiving.
He needs to get a consult with a local VA-accredited attorney to figure out how to best proceed.
If you sister is in agreement (and sounds like she is), the simplest procedure is to get awarded temporary guardianship through the local county...
1. Do not go UA--that can have lifetime consequences. 2. Ask for help--seek out the chain of command, the base Chaplain, medical assistance for...
You need a consult with a local estate attorney to really dig into these facts.
Child support doesn't excuse you from other financial responsibilities.
Report his actions to the VA immediately.
You may file but with an OTH, its up to VA to characterize your service as if it is honorable or not. Best to get the discharge upgraded, then...