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    question Will I get an email confirmation for my intent to file?

    I put in my intent to file online recently. Will they send me an email to let me know they've received it?
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    question How long until a DBQ is accessible to a VSO?

    What is the usual timeframe for DBQs to become visible to a VSO?
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    question What's the timeline for changing direct deposit to a new bank account for VA payments?

    How quickly can you switch direct deposit to a different bank? In one pay period? Is it possible to get my April 1st payment in the new bank if I change it in a few days?
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    question Can a 100% P&T rating be reduced after 60 years old?

    It's not very likely at all.
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    question Can a buddy letter for a VA claim be typed instead of handwritten?

    Typed mine, but I've heard about and actually seen a VA buddy form. I'd suggest checking it out and using that one.
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    question How soon can I file another VA disability claim?

    Can I put in a VA disability claim anytime, or is there a waiting period I have to stick to between submissions?
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    question Deadline for examiners to upload C&P evaluations?

    Feeling impatient once, I contacted the VA, and they informed me they have up to a month to complete everything.
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    discuss Vet loan options to avoid high interest rates?

    Your county's Veterans Service Office might provide various financial assistance opportunities!
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    intro Dormant Duck

    Hey everyone! I used to serve in the Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class for four years, all on active duty. Unfortunately, I developed hearing issues, problems with both knees, and difficulty sleeping due to my knees always aching. These challenges are starting to impact my once-active daily...
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    news Tester, Brown Team Up to Help Veterans Keep their Homes

    I hope 🙏 no veteran loses their home over this. It looks easy to add missed payments to the loan's end, extending the term slightly. If this logical change isn't made, only the veteran loses because it seems the bank wins either way with a VA-backed loan.
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    news Veterans: Don’t feed the ‘claim sharks’

    I'm not sure about the connection here, but I received messages from vets and docs requesting upwards of $1000 for writing a nexus letter, claiming it would ensure a winning claim. It appeared quite scammy the more I talked with them, especially as they became more pushy. Additionally, these...
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    question Any advice for speeding up a stalled VA appeal?

    Got a 40% disability rating when I wrapped up my service in Feb 2021. Threw in a ton of evidence for some claims, but they just got denied, so I hit up the appeals process in August 2021. Now, it's been like 2.5 years and my status is still chilling on "waiting for a judge." Is there any move I...
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