Compensation                 I owe my success in the VA to a Master Chief who put in place a program of where your retirement/exit exam was a dual exam for the Navy and the VA. Thank God for that as I had no clue there was even a VA, much less how to apply. I was pretty much clueless in all areas. After I completed retirement and was home on the porch the VA sent me a letter telling me I had a compensation physical. They started me out at 10% then after a few years they changed it to 50%. Then after about 10 years I acquired Rheumatoid Arthritis and a few other things (all associated to the Hypothyroidism) and they upped it to 90%. A few years went by and wife #2 gave me an ultimatum either find some help for my anger (caused by depression)or else. So after I got some help in the VA the DAV filed for me to get 100% and was approved. Now I am looking for permanent & total. Along this journey I found you have to be patient, thorough, resourceful, and persistent. I also found some things that I did not know, such as the is an ongoing study for Vibration Syndrome. This is caused by Trucks, Helicopters, Pneumatic tools (deck grinders) and ships. Maybe that is why I can no longer operate a riding lawn mower.    [ Back ] [ Tell Your Compensation Story ] Your Very Own Veteran ID Card Veteran ID Card No longer will you have to carry around your DD Form 214 as proof of your military service.  The Veteran ID Card will quickly establish you as a veteran, along with other essential benefits.  More...

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