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When you submit your Application for Disability Benefits, in the section "Applicant Statement", where it asks what is your claimed condition, insert the condition you are claiming (ex. "patellofemoral syndrome right knee"). In the "If other, specify" box, state the condition it is consequential...

And didn't that "train runneth us over" just generate a .gif... GIFSoup

:paranoid: Sorry Rifleman62, I couldn't resist! But seriously, last I heard from some friends in the affected areas, the backlogs (in hiring, in training, in processing) are widespread. The new policies and other changes are creating further issues, but the proverbial light is at the end of...

I thought as much on the scarring. Unless it's due to gunshot wound, etc., it will almost always be included in the main condition, unless it causes impairment. Something to keep an eye on, Matsebula, in case the scarring does cause limitations in your movement or what have you down the road...

For you, Rifleman62, no time at all  :P

Adjudication is backlogged. The new CIB and the hiring and training of more personnel to fill vacancies created by previous downsizing is consuming resources. VAC HR is also severely backlogged, so it's having a domino effect.

...and keep a copy of every document for your own file!!!!! The duty question...well. For VAC purposes, here are some questions to ponder (rhetorical): 1) Were you in the performance of military duty at the time of the injury? 2) Is the injury related to military service factors? IOW: what...

The "original" pension program, going back to First World War, was a constantly evolving document and process, as was the government department charged with the care of returning wounded soldiers. Back in 1919, as the war ended and the mass influx of returning soldiers occurred - and with it...

Did the BPA rep provide reasons as to why they withdrew the spinal fusion and scarring applications? Off the top of my head - and with the usual caveat of not knowing nor getting into too many case particulars - scarring is not in and of itself a medical, pensionable/awardable condition, unless...

VAC has received some 350 applications to date of 30 Nov 15. About 20% received a favourable decision so far, with another 130 or so in a "pending" status.

Or request a Departmental Review by VAC, also done through BPA, before burning a level with VRAB.

Ontars have a cat as a mascot (or at least in the story which led to the cap badge)... Do with THAT what you will... My brain went to a Bond film, with a twist...

Do you mean MOSID?

EIA and PIA are two separate animals, and the requirements are different for each one. A couple key points to remember: 1) EIA is not available under the NVC; 2) You can't have EIA AND PIA; 3) For EIA, you have to be assessed at 98% or higher, it's the minimum threshold you have to have...

Earnings Loss, Permanent Impairment Allowance, etc. Best to talk to your Case Manager. Also, remember, CIB is ruled under Part 3 of the NVC, which benefits from appeal rights to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. Before going that route, take advantage of the Departmental Review process...

While this poster is very specific in terms of the education requirement, not all job posters are at VAC. And there is also the "degree equivalency" link, which opens the door for those who may, say, have a college diploma. It never hurts to look into it.

In the eyes of VAC, yes. Although he may no longer be disabled since a change in diet, increased physical fitness, etc., a decision was rendered based on his condition at the time of the decision. The one-fifth award and $ won't be taken away from him. Unless it was a fraudulent claim, made on...

I know there's sarcasm in them above posts, but it would be one way to lose the recently acquired employment opportunity...real fast!

http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-us/organization/job-postings

Percentages granted under the Pension Act (i.e. monthly) and the NVC ("lump sum") are added together to track your total disability percentage, as new benefits are available once a 98-100% assessment has been reached, such as EIA or PIA.