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AO claim Denied

Posted by Jim Montague on 3/15/2013, 16:23:59

Well guys it feels like I got kicked in the gut (again)I checked e-bennies today and my claim showed complete. AB8 letter showing 10 % awarded , my guess it's for Tinnutis. All other AO contentions msut have been denied.I thought I had a really good shot. There's guys on this site that were at Takhli 1966-67 that were awarded Ao direct exposure that worked the flightline. I'm at a loss for words,will post when brown envelope arrives

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by Al on 3/15/2013, 21:47:09, in reply to "AO claim Denied"

Sorry to hear that Jim. Don't let them wear you down. Keep up the good fight!!

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Posted by Rich on 3/15/2013, 22:09:09, in reply to "AO claim Denied"

Hi Jim,
Sorry about your claim. Are you going to appeal their decision?

I didn't know you can check status of your claim on-line, how do you do it? Have a URL for us?

Thanks,
Rich

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Posted by Mary on 3/16/2013, 9:40:27, in reply to "AO claim Denied"

Sorry to hear your news, Jim. I know just how you feel. For goodness sake don't give up. That's just what they want you to do. We all know that so may people were exposed in Thailand. The Government doesn't want to admit their responsibility for veteran's illnesses or even deaths. I will never give up on my claim, I owe it to my husband.

Mary

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Posted by Jim Montague on 3/17/2013, 9:15:14, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Hi Rich
Go to e-benefits.com It's a site run by the VA and DOD, you have create a account to view your claim status. If you any questions call 1-800-827-1000 and talk to a VSR they can also set up a acct.
Jim M

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Posted by Susie on 3/17/2013, 13:02:25, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Dear Jim,

Would like to hear from you if you could email or call me... Susieswan39@yahoo.com or 864-313-1235

Dear Mary,

you owe this to your self too my Mary.... All the years you were with husband, supporting him, helping him when he was sick and watching him as he left all of us ... He was a wonderful hero and you are a wonderful heroin... It's so easy for some to forget the role of the spouse and best friends of our heroes ...

I watched my Mama give her all for my Daddy... and I have lots of respect and love for all of our spouses of our heroes.. YOU also deserve this award.. and more...

I had asked a DAV representative if he would help Mama with her DIC claim... He stated.. NO... I only help the Veteran's who are alive... and widows are not eligible for the benefit if denied.

I wanted so much to show him a movie.. of all the days and nights my Mama for over 20 years took care of my Daddy who had Parkinsons and prostate cancer both at same time...lost one eye while in service and also had heart disease.. I just wanted this Veteran and representative to remember that when we have a hero that is married to someone for over 54 years... that there are two heroes here.. not just one... sometimes the widows are all but forgotten... how would that make our beloved Veteran feel if he knew of this...

Much love to all of you and also your spouses.
susie

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by Steve on 3/17/2013, 14:41:12, in reply to "AO claim Denied"

Jim, all may not be lost. My initial award for IHD was for 10% so that I would at least qualify for the meds. After another 4-5 months(1 1/2 years all totaled) I was awarded 30%. So the 10% may be for that.....just saying. Don't give up.

Steve

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by Jim Montague on 3/17/2013, 16:46:09, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Hi Steve
Thanks for trying to give me some hope.my problem is my claim is showing complete on e-bennies and 1-800 (peggy) said same thing. They said they could not say anything more.
Jim M

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Posted by Rich on 3/17/2013, 17:03:28, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Hi Jim,

Thanks. Will do. Just curious, is there any cost involved in obtaining an account with them.

Rich

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by Jim Montague on 3/18/2013, 8:08:02, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Rich
No its all part of the VA and DOD.
Jim M

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by John on 3/18/2013, 14:52:19, in reply to "AO claim Denied"

Hi Jim,

Sorry to hear about your claim. As for me I don't put a lot of stock in ebenifits. They have had me ready for a decision back to Gathering info. They now claim that I have never sent any documents that they have asked for. My VSO says his records show they have it all. Keep up the fight its your benefits.

John

Re: AO claim Denied

Posted by Rich on 4/9/2013, 22:16:03, in reply to "Re: AO claim Denied"

Jim,
Got signed up at eBenefits. Thanks again for the info. I didn't realize that my claim is over 1 year old already. The site says my claim is still in review, just like it was over a year ago. Well, I guess that makes me an official club member now.

Rich

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