Legal Question in Military Law in New Mexico

100 Percent VA disibility and military Med Review Board

I was just told that I do not have to go through the entire Review Process if I am rated at 100% total and permanent through the VA. I was told that all I have to do is submit the award letter from the VA and that would be sufficient to make a decision. I was also wondering if there is a law in effect that stated this.


Asked on 12/19/08, 6:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William J. Holmes Attorney at Military Law

Re: 100 Percent VA disibility and military Med Review Board

NO, that is not true. Although the military and the VA use basically the same guidelines, their decisions are not always the same. In a perfect world, thsy should be, but it does not always happen. I have seen many cases where the military does not accept the VA findings. You need to establish the level of disability once again to the military's satisfaction under their regulations.

If you have any other wuestions, please feel free to contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/22/08, 9:21 am


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