When I was released from the US Army in 1991 I was paid a separation bonus. This just 2 years after a stroke stole my senses and most of my life. I didn't even know I probably qualified for Veterans Disability until a nurse at the VA Hospital asked me. So then I applied and it took 18 months or so and payment began. This was around June of 2012 I believe, 21 years later. Just under a year after payment began I was at the VA office asking to have the percentage looked into, I didn't think it was right. I was asked if I received a separation bonus....how could I remember that? A few weeks later I received a mailed notice that they were considering recoupment of that bonus. Seems the regulations said so. I was to provide reason to prevent the recoupment and thought I had with several facts of income loss, actual filing time, etc. Fast forward to Friday...I did not receive disability....finally found out who to call. They have decided to recoup that payment, that will take about 14 months at about $1150 per. Oh yes they sent me a letter....I did not see one, thankfully they will send another. Anyone that may have any experience with this mess of Govt nonsense could give me some advice to appeal this? Again... Thanks,
Jim