Career Impact Allowance (CIA)

Wow! My application was at step 2 this morning and now 11 AM and it went up to step 3. They can move when they want! Should know in a day or 2 I guess. Yes this site as been of great help! However I must say that it is my CM that did recommend me to apply for CIA. A bit late but thank full she did!

Gunner8, my vac account showed the backpay in my payments.

How can a CM be swamped? My did not even bother to contact me, I had to initiate any contact.
Found out about various programs and benefits by reading sites like this one. Thank you for running this site and all the contributions from real Veterans and not VAC trolls.
Thankfully, I am done with CMs. Never needed one.

I am just sad my CM did not mention this benefit to me until 17 months into the rehab program but never too late. I know they are swamped there and so many cases to work on. Per apps the system should have red lights to show then what you are eligible for after your approved for something. Or they don't want you to find out. lol.

Finally! My VAC account was updated this morning at level 2 for my CIA application. Nearly one month before it shows to track it. So much for a few days to show up on your VAC. lol. Well, should move fast now.

Xmedic, did it say anything in your vacavcount that you would receive that payment that you got a couple days ago?

Thanks Xmedic. I will keep an eye out and see if I get a payment within the next few days then.

Gunner

Hey Gunner8,  yes you will get backpay from the date you applied.  I am scheduled to be paid in March as well and I got a separate prorated payment deposited to my account yesterday for the back pay which includes February

It sometimes takes a while for applications to show up on myvacaccount. I applied for cia on January 14, nothing showed up on myvacaccount until a couple days ago. It went step2 in morning then step 3 in afternoon. And today it just showed up as complete. And it shows I will get my first payment in March along with my ELB.
It just shows one payment on my March payment, I thought I would get backpay from the date I applied? Anyone know. Thanks
Gunner

Thanks Xmedic

I applied on January 17 for CIA and still no way to track on my VAC account. Called them and they say they received it but not showing. I have second toughs about that tracking your applications thing.... lol

Hey Gunner8, I initiated the DEC process myself with the support of my CM in October and the decision was made on December 28th. Once I received the decision letter, I applied for CIAS and CIA grade review on January 14th and received approval for both on February 6th. Hope this helps

Xmedic, how long did it take for you to become DEC from when your CM recommended it?
Also, congrats. Glad everything worked out for you

CONGRATS