Recent content by combatpostie

How do they calculate the rate of Permanent Impairment Allowance, it ranges from $569.76 to $1,709.27 per month. And the supplement is $1,047.53. If you qualify, is it per your % that you we're awarded?

Well the 16 weeks have gone and passed. VA confirms the file is in the review stage (dotting the i and crossing the T) in case they screwed up (after allotting %) which they woudn't tell me until a lady saw it on my file and told it to me and said "what was your % before your appeal" and I...

Just re-reading "dapaterson" and still bugs me, because it says "annual allowance or pension was based may not be counted by that person for the purposes of any benefit to which he may become entitled under this Part by reason of having become a contributor hereunder." but we've already won this...

Brings back memories of my refusal back in 2002 for Lower back pain.  I let it go, then in 2010 went on appeal, got a great lawyer who went through my file, found plenty of times I had mentioned the pain (which VA said I hadn't complained enough over the years after the accident) and said it was...

That's good news, will have to circulate to still serving getting released. Does not affect me, still don't understand why they are circulating this info.  Thansk

Like Maniac said, if your a veteran (like I am) than your ok, you get your two payments (anniversay/6moths later) based on 2012 rates, you get a chance to ask for more, they will let you know of deadline once you get your first payment. My anniversay was March 21rst and I had til end July 2013...

I've just been through this, my anniversary was March 21rst, you get the same amount as last year in two installments. One at anniversay date and the other 6 months later.  The kicker is, I've gotten a letter stating if any changes to the amount (increase for anything) I have til end July to...

Apparantly since Jan 13, no more double dipping, if you're hired within the public service you must stop your pension just like you would be doing if you are pensioned and want to transfer to reserves.  I am grandfathered since I rolled over to the PS in 2007 after 26 years in the CF.  This is...

An update on my claim (PTSD) phone VAC yesterday, I'm at the 14 week timeframe (second time around) initial claim dated 12 March 2012.  Favorable decision Oct 2012 (5/5), seen VAC doc Nov 2012, Case worker mails the full package sent to Charlottetown 12 Jan 2013.  They advise me yesterday all is...

Army Logistic Mess Dress uniform, WO ranks, 36/38 waist, 30/32 inseem, 42/44 chest, DOE skin, vest, cumberbun, suspender's, shirt.  $500 neg.

That's what I don't understand, I have friends in similar circumstances (still serving though) that got the 10% upfront and waiting for final outcome (after they stabilize). As for my case, no 10%, decision in Oct 2012 (favorable 5/5) and then assessment by VAC (contracted med from OSI clinic)...

Thanks for the feedback, I tend to hear the same on the 10%.  I'm already retired and employed, with weekly sessions...so that helps for the "stabilize" part of the claim. But VAC never ceases to amaze me.  I'm with you on the not expecting much from them and being happy with the outcome. ...

I've received a favorable decision from VAC, 5/5 PTSD, for service on Tours, I've been sent to the VAC OSI clinic in Ottawa for assessment for the % I will be awarded under the new vet charter.  Its at HQ in Charlottetown since 12 Jan, I understand the 16 weeks delay. Does anyone have any info...