tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post7032447388960324723..comments2023-03-03T00:22:11.460-08:00Comments on The Big News in Military Disability: Official RAMP UpdateMilitary Disability Made Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-24622866328257909092019-06-18T11:31:50.855-07:002019-06-18T11:31:50.855-07:00You need to submit a new VA claim for an increased...You need to submit a new VA claim for an increased evaluation for the TKR. You can submit the claim before the surgery as long as the surgery is definitely scheduled. You will then have to also submit the surgical reports immediately following the surgery so that they have proof that the surgery did actually occur in order to give the temporary rating. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-30480159722047007852019-06-17T21:57:38.346-07:002019-06-17T21:57:38.346-07:00My ramp claim is 344 days out.. I am scheduled to ...My ramp claim is 344 days out.. I am scheduled to have total ankle replacement surgery next week. How does that work? Do I submit s new claim for temporarily 💯 percent? Or does the VA hospital submit the paperwork? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-31798798881748748492018-11-15T18:51:11.979-08:002018-11-15T18:51:11.979-08:00Hope you are right. My NOD was accepted into RAMP ...Hope you are right. My NOD was accepted into RAMP 30 Mar 2018. I just found that they changed all dates an say that my original NOD was replaced by RAMP on 2 Oct 2018 with projected (not promised) resolution June 2019. I would not advise RAMP to anyone now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269874802537422223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-51815104428186828872018-11-15T17:54:06.733-08:002018-11-15T17:54:06.733-08:00While the RAMP process is definitely not panning o...While the RAMP process is definitely not panning out like we hoped, it isn't worse than the original appeals process (Legacy). All claims will still be reviewed, it's just taking much longer than advertised. Not much we can do about it but wait at this point, unfortunately. Very disappointing.Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-53921248897476273362018-11-12T11:37:25.709-08:002018-11-12T11:37:25.709-08:00Ya we did the ramp back in july at first it said i...Ya we did the ramp back in july at first it said it was going to be done in October. But now it is saying it will be done in April. But we have been in a appeal since 2015 very hard time we are losing our house becouse of the appeal he went to a cnp for 100 unemployability and they took him down to 20 percent saying nothing was wrong with him. It has been very hard from us he has needed knee replacement for 23 years and to goto a cnp and them till us nothing is wrong with him <br />. He has bone missing Cartilage and bone on bone and um quarter size phone missing out both knees they took office cars it's been very badd so we're hoping that this appeal will actually go in our favor forgets the last 2 haven't I do you have any suggestionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624855857025569826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-9431399421488642212018-10-18T12:07:40.457-07:002018-10-18T12:07:40.457-07:00I don't know anyone going through the RAMP tha...I don't know anyone going through the RAMP that has gotten approved. Beginning to think it's a stall tactic to make more room for the regular process. I don't advise anyone to go the RAMP route and had we know the VA advisor we spoke to said he wished we hadn't either.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415899274704613321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-22052006584453832862018-10-18T12:04:26.493-07:002018-10-18T12:04:26.493-07:00Yes, my husband's showed up but did not give d...Yes, my husband's showed up but did not give decision. Several weeks later we got the letter and forms informing him that his appeal was denied and we could appeal further. He's at 70%, but when added up he's at least 90%, but the grading process for his disability puts him at 70%. He has a friend that "said" he's got 80%, but according to his friend he draws less. Think the friend is going to be surprised when he find's out it's less that 80% rating. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415899274704613321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-61793789796683095352018-10-03T09:53:23.239-07:002018-10-03T09:53:23.239-07:00Thank you Dr Johnson.Thank you Dr Johnson.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022385297039928888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-60979952532715636872018-10-02T14:56:33.622-07:002018-10-02T14:56:33.622-07:00Yes, for a time, RAMP was processing claims fairly...Yes, for a time, RAMP was processing claims fairly efficiently, but it definitely looks like that has slowed across the board. We can hope that it won't take years like the old claims process, but as they are still trying to initiate it and get it going, there isn't much that can be done but wait and see what happens.<br /><br />Starting in February, once the program is fully implemented, there will be no other options, so let's keep our fingers crossed that they work out the kinks. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-10307398256655704162018-09-28T13:36:14.159-07:002018-09-28T13:36:14.159-07:00Thank you Jon.Thank you Jon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022385297039928888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-25470616858094283602018-09-28T07:42:22.436-07:002018-09-28T07:42:22.436-07:00I filed NOD in 2013 and had my C&P exam in 201...I filed NOD in 2013 and had my C&P exam in 2017. I was advised to go RAMP in March 2018 and still have heard nothing. Appears RAMP is just like the other programs. All VA info that I had available said you normally get a decision within 3 months of C&P. That did not happen. I was told that decisions thru RAMP were running about 3 months. I'm now over 6 months. Just saying...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269874802537422223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-90000712693330891752018-09-27T17:25:53.210-07:002018-09-27T17:25:53.210-07:00We filed a NOD in July 2015 until now we're st...We filed a NOD in July 2015 until now we're still waiting for decision. Is it worth it for us to Opt RAMP? I called the 800 number and was told that it was pending for decision since May of this year. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022385297039928888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-25890900596242438182018-09-27T09:46:23.818-07:002018-09-27T09:46:23.818-07:00I opted in Mar 19th and still nothingI opted in Mar 19th and still nothingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118111789098178452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-40953946309948180512018-09-23T06:59:08.444-07:002018-09-23T06:59:08.444-07:00same for mesame for meAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269874802537422223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-23319616394332419362018-09-22T14:34:23.861-07:002018-09-22T14:34:23.861-07:00I sent my claim in through RAMP in July 30th. On E...I sent my claim in through RAMP in July 30th. On Ebenefits when I access my claims it is showing claim complete , but it is not giving any claim information. Has anyone experienced this? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433975938142575727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-56670155198231559622018-09-19T08:11:11.074-07:002018-09-19T08:11:11.074-07:00Friend received RAMP invitation, opted in on 3/30/...Friend received RAMP invitation, opted in on 3/30/2018. Today is 9/19/2018 and nothing, which makes it Day 173. So much for their "120 day" goal. Must have moved the goal line and didn't tell anyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011496432382865223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-45374831550435721292018-08-30T21:36:53.734-07:002018-08-30T21:36:53.734-07:00I check VET.GOV and Ebenefits. When you sign on it...I check VET.GOV and Ebenefits. When you sign on it will show you the status of your claim. For the part where I found out where my claim was sent too was from my DAV representative. I called the DAV rep and she gave me an answer on where it was sent. gavin80eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865199727023998666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-51987609926659064702018-08-28T08:21:29.121-07:002018-08-28T08:21:29.121-07:00How/where did you get the info? "sent off to...How/where did you get the info? "sent off to third party" and "esstimated time frame". I have been unable to get any answers. Don't know where it is. Don't have any estimated time frame, and 6 months have gone by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269874802537422223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-66212931111297937442018-08-28T08:01:27.351-07:002018-08-28T08:01:27.351-07:00Same here, I’ve sent my RAMP in on MAY 17th and I ...Same here, I’ve sent my RAMP in on MAY 17th and I still haven’t got a word, just a estimated time frame of Sept 5th to December 3rd. They also sent my claim off to a third party in Seattle for them to review.gavin80eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865199727023998666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-81193846696804038312018-08-22T16:00:25.390-07:002018-08-22T16:00:25.390-07:00RAMP is the same appeal as before, just processed ...RAMP is the same appeal as before, just processed differently, so no, you should not be forfeiting back pay if you do actually qualify under the Back Pay rules:<br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/vadisabilitybackpay.htmlMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-57506927524241648482018-08-22T15:59:13.883-07:002018-08-22T15:59:13.883-07:00That's very unfortunate to hear. I think we we...That's very unfortunate to hear. I think we were all hoping that the processing times would stay good with this new system. For many they have, but it sounds like even RAMP is now getting delayed for many. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-81165665104558007632018-08-17T09:29:43.463-07:002018-08-17T09:29:43.463-07:00VA received my RAMP application on March 30, 2018....VA received my RAMP application on March 30, 2018. On this date, August 17, 2018, I contacted VA national call center and they advised that records show the processing of my RAMP appeal has NOT started. Since approx. 6 months have gone by, I thought this to be interesting since blog states average resolution time of 52 days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269874802537422223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-83552728620556935982018-08-14T11:46:24.788-07:002018-08-14T11:46:24.788-07:00Am I to understand that when appeal is approved un...Am I to understand that when appeal is approved under RAMP you forfeit back pay?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482060048203269499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-48297163806090030252018-06-25T17:54:05.908-07:002018-06-25T17:54:05.908-07:00Hi James -
Since you are being paid at the maxim...Hi James - <br /><br />Since you are being paid at the maximum and the migraines are being covered (although not compensated) at the 0% level, you are receiving the maximum for your disabilities. You can try to appeal the migraines, but with only needing to take Motrin and Excedrin to treat them, the VA may not consider them prostrating anyway. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-47017370600527227672018-06-20T12:02:41.382-07:002018-06-20T12:02:41.382-07:00I am currently rated at 90% with IU and being paid...I am currently rated at 90% with IU and being paid at the 100% rate. I am rated 70% for PTSD, 50% for sleep apnea, 20% for lumbosacral strain, 10% for tinnitus, 10% for gerd, 10% for scars, 10% for residuals and 0% for chronic migraines. The migraines have been an ongoing issue since 2007. I average at least 2 month, I was taking motrin and excedrin migraine. I am currently taking sumatriptan. Should I appeal the decision or just letting a sleeping dog lie? James Davis Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537548539717987486noreply@blogger.com