PSP Questions   Question #87       I am receiving benefits' but the amount is wrong. My benefits do not include my wife or dependent child which is what I told them when I originally filed. How do I get this rectified and corrected? My claim was approved in 2014.   A1:   Find a reputable VSO and let them know the issue. Make sure you are able to provide the VSO birth certificates of your children and marriage license. Don't try to do this yourself.  (PW)  6/19/2016   A2:   You can file a VA form 21-686 with a VSO to add your dependents. This process, however, is taking an extremely long time. The easiest way to add your dependents is to use an e-benefits account. Here you can upload the supporting documents electronically. This process is much quicker.  (AP)  6/20/2016   A3:  One thing about the dependency is that you have to 30% or higher to get the dependent's rates.  File the 21-686 or 21-686C.  (CKP)  7/29/2016     If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:   Question #88   I filed for tinnitus in 2005, I was denied because I was told I did not have any evidence. I asked for any test to determine tinnitus, none was given. I filed for tinnitus again in 2016, this time I used a list of mos's that was provided by The Department of Defense that would qualify you for tinnitus. All three of my mos's are on that list. I sent a copy of the list to V.A with my mos's on it which is 62f, 88m and 92a. I have not received any response.  Why? A1:  After applying at my local State Veteran's Office I went to my Kaiser Hospital to have my hearing tested.  They confirmed that I had Tinnitus and hearing loss.  With that data I went back to my local state Veteran's officeand they said that to do a clean application to go to a Veteran's Hospital and have my hearing tested.  With the VA Hearing test results my local state Veteran's Service office sent a copy of my DD214 along with the test results to the VA Compensation Office.  It took about 6 months for a result to come back but I was back paid from the date of the application.  So, I would suggest that you find out where your local state Veteran's Service office is and visit them.  Also go to your nearest VA Hospital to have your hearing tested.  (MS)  6/19/2016 A2:  First, there is no test for tinnitus. One cannot measure ringing in the ears. Second, the maximum benefit is only 10%. You can't get any more. Did you send your evidence in as a claim?  If not the VA treats as just another correspondence. Since 2005 was the last time you filed for tinnitus, you would have to a new claim.  (PW)  6/19/2016 A3:  PW is correct that there is no test for tinnitus, however, any lay person can report tinnitus and verify it's existence for VA purposes.  (AP)  6/20/2016 A4:  You need to do a 21-4138 explaining what you did in your MOS, how you were exposed to acoustic trauma such as mortar fire, rifle fire, and/or artillery fire.  You then describe your symptoms.  You cannot diagnosis tinnitus because you are not a medical expert (unless you are a medic or corpsman).  When you get your service connection you can then get a VSO or Agent to help you file on a possible Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE).  (CKP)  7/29/2016   If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:

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