VRAB Appeal - Percentage maxed

[Ignatius]

I have an upcoming Appeal board and was wondering if I can get people's input on a question. Long story short, is it still worth it to go ahead with this Appeal hearing even though I am maxed out at 100% Disability with no more VAC funding as in lump sums? I was at the 85% Disability when I Registered with VRAB for the Appeal, but I got lucky with one of my VAC claims and was awarded a 15% rating which now puts me maxed out at 100% Disability. Is it still worth it to do the Appeal even though there won't be any compensation involved?

 

[CountDC]

Hi;

personally I think it is worth it to draw attention to a possible issue with the system. It may not benefit you but it could help someone else down the line.

 

[Sythen]

I have an upcoming Appeal board and was wondering if I can get people's input on a question. Long story short, is it still worth it to go ahead with this Appeal hearing even though I am maxed out at 100% Disability with no more VAC funding as in lump sums? I was at the 85% Disability when I Registered with VRAB for the Appeal, but I got lucky with one of my VAC claims and was awarded a 15% rating which now puts me maxed out at 100% Disability. Is it still worth it to do the Appeal even though there won't be any compensation involved?

Is the appeal for assesssment or entitlement? If it is for entitlement, it is worth it for the treatment options, even if you won't be getting direct money for it. And if you have BPA handling the appeal, it shouldn't be much effort on your part to move forward so no reason to not let it run its course, you never know what policy changes can happen in the future.

 

[ArmyRick]

I just got a VRAB notice back that my appeal on my VAC claim on my right ankle was approved (which VAC denied in 2023), they have awarded five-fifths (What the heck does that mean?), I contacted VAC and they said an adjudicator will figure it out in the next several weeks (months?)

Anybody got more insight or experience to share on this?