r/VeteransSuccess

I appreciate all of the help and advice I have received in this forum and the invaluable lessons I have learned from all of you. Last night I was granted my 100% P&T and I simply could not have done it without coming here and learning the ins and outs, the how`s and why`s, the do`s and dont`s, and so on. This journey has been a long (to me) and circuitous route but well worth it. I`ve met some real characters and most are truly genuine at heart. I`m gonna stick around and toss in any words of wisdom as I can if I think they`ll help anyone out in any way. Keep fighting the good fight my Brothers & Sisters in Arms!!!

If you were in my position what would you do? What’s the best use of my time? Go to school? Travel? Retire overseas ? Feeling kinda lost here.

Last year I helped my husband with his VA claims from start to finish. We were finally done by November.

As a career mortgage broker, I’m used to putting files together, reviewing documentation, and understanding guidelines and regulations, which really helped me navigate the VA claims process.

After the completion of my husband’s claim, I found myself actually missing the fight. 😳 So I decided to help a 73-year-old veteran who was working with a claims company, but after two years, he was still only rated at 10%.

I started helping him in November, and yesterday he was finally granted 100% P&T with SMC-S. 🙏

I cannot explain how happy I am for him. But what hit me the hardest were his words to me afterward:

“Your help has changed my life. At 73 years old, I can finally retire.” 💕😢🙏❤️

PS: I’m not sharing his story for praise, I’m sharing it for hope. But I’m also proud, and I had to share it with a community that truly understands.

For any veteran feeling discouraged or overwhelmed; don’t give up. Ask questions. Ask for help if you need it. Keep fighting for what you earned.

A little backstory, I was rated 70% for mental health, but getting tdiu, so i was already getting 100% pay. But my mental health got worse so l put in a claim to increase my scheduler rating. Any who I had a lot of naysayers on here tell me it wasn't the smartest thing to do, but guess what, I didn't listen and got my rightful scheduler rating of 100%. So fellow battles, please dont give up and keep fighting for what you deserve.

Veteran Affairs has been in the spotlight lately, in Congress, the news, articles online, and you guys are still out here posting all your personal finances. Will you guys just stfu about it for once? It's not just about you and your wallet or pocketbook, it's about future veterans as well, so stfu, it's a public website, this shit is not veteran verified website, it's public, use your brain and be smart.

I just reached 70% from a rating of 0%! I can see the VA is still reviewing my additional claims, and I cannot BELIEVE the joy. I'm going to get my new i.d. started and hit the commissary. I've told NO ONE. Any advice moving forward?

I take my claim to the CAVC court, fire with fire, the board court turns me down for my 1986 marriage, look, veteran affairs cant tell you cant get marriage and cut off benefits

I got out four years ago, and I’m graduating from university in two weeks.

I’ve been estranged from my family since leaving, and I moved away somewhere where I don’t know many people- so I won’t be doing the entire grad ceremony thing.

But I just wanted to throw around my accomplishment and thank this sub for all of its help and resources, as well as provide a bit of hope to those in transition, or anyone who might need a little motivation.

Advocate for yourself, and get the work done!

Signed,

A veteran , soon to be college grad :)

They finally finished the last part of my claim. I've been waiting on this for awhile now. I was at 90%, and the final part rated me at 100% plus SMC. Now to go look for all the links to the things I'll need to do. I'm in Texas, so I know I'll be headed to the appraisal district soon.

So much relief felt right now. *whew*

The title says it all.

Your compensation is not income. Don’t celebrate it. Accept it.

You gave some….Others have ALL.

What would your brethren/sisters who gave the ultimate sacrifice pay to breathe a lung full of fresh air?

And we have folks in here bitching about their last 10%.

Friends…live your best life. You served. You sacrificed. You gave. But….you did not give ALL.

I’m a vet. I receive treatment and disability compensation. But I am thankful for the breath in my lungs.

And I thank those who gave ALL that I have the means and the freedom to type my message of thanks.

Do not be greedy. Do not brag. Do not vent or compare.

Be thankful you are an US veteran. If you weren’t….good luck getting any form of physical or monetary compensation.

USA - Greatest nation on this planet.

Morning Fellow Vets!

Never give in, never give up, and keep fighting!

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With the first part of my claim I was finally rated. Can I now get on bases and use the commissaries or px?

I used a company to appeal my rating and I couldn’t be happier. This was three years ago now and the benefits that have come from it have absolutely changed my life. This is your sign to appeal your shit! Don’t be scared to use a company. Pay them some money and let them take the stress off you.

Sunday 5/3/2026

I went to buy groceries to cook I asked her to make mashed potatoes. She took over the vegetables I was looking forward to preparing myself, not a big deal. After convincing herself that I’m complaining she tells me not to touch any of the the food that I bought. Later she comes and pours her plate onto my bowl then threatens to release all of my animals. Not sure what to do I don’t care about the food but my dog is an ESA and as far as my step child im all she knows. I’m not 100% what triggered this but I imaging me asking her to make mashed potatoes and her kind of taking over everything that wasn’t already done. She said she’s going to get a divorce, (she might be serious), and I told her to do what she feels is necessary. I’m a hard working veteran I go to work and school to cover bills she doesn’t work and my step daughters father sends 200$ a week which is nothing to me. Please any advice will help. I have video recordings which capture the sounds everytime someone speaks. I don’t want to get stuck paying alimony when I already take care of everything for someone who doesn’t have ambition or work at all. Hopefully couples therapy or something like that will help but I’m not sure at this point she’s even told me we’re married for benefits not out of being in love, which I am with her. With evidence of her saying that on camera after the marriage am I still legally bound to her? Kind of seems fraudulent. Please please please help