REASSESSMENT REQUEST OF CIA LEVEL

Thank you Riddick.

Thanks johnny211.

Air log - Congrats on yr approval of the level. VVV...

okrod wrote:For the benefit of those of us who are not an expert on the various acronyms associated with being a client could you please explain what they mean in long form so I/we can follow the discussion.

Here are a few more examples.....not exhaustive but hope it helps.


• AA – Attendance Allowance
• ACVA – House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
• AED – Audit and Evaluation Division
• APSC – Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
• AIV – Annual Income Verification
• AO – Area Office
• BPA – Bureau of Pension Advocates
• CA – Clothing Allowance
• CAF – Canadian Armed Forces
• CRB – Caregiver Recognition Benefit
• CFIS – Canadian Forces Income Support
• CFMRC – Canadian Forces Member and Veterans Re-establish and Compensation Act
• CM – Case Manager
• COLA – Cost OF Living Allowance
• CPC – Centralized Processing Centre
• CIB – Critically Injured Benefit
• DA – Disability Award
• DEC – Diminished Earning Capacity
• EEL – Extended Earnings Loss
• ELB – Earnings Loss Benefit
• FCRB – Family Caregiver Relief Benefit
• FB – Financial Benefits
• FSA – Final Settlement Agreement
• FTE – Full Time Equivalent
• IRB – Income Replacement Benefit
• IPSC – Integrated Personnel Support Centre
• LASS – Life After Service Studies
• LICO – Low Income Cut-off
• LIM – Low Income Measure
• MBM – Market Basket Measure
• NCCN – National Client Centre Network
• NVC – New Veterans Charter (As of April 2018 changed to Veterans Well-being Act)
• OVO – Office of Veterans Ombudsman
• PA – Pension Act
• PSC – Pain and Suffering Compensation
• PIA – Permanent Impairment Allowance
• PIAS – Permanent Impairment Allowance Supplement
• POS – Piece Of Sh..
• PMS – Performance Measurement Strategy
• RISB – Retirement Income Security Benefit
• SCONDVA – Standing Committee On National Defence and Veterans Affairs
• SRB – Supplementary Retirement Benefit
• TBS – Treasury Board Secretariat
• TEL – Temporary Earnings Loss
• TPI – Totally and Permanently Incapacitated
• TOD – Table Of Disabilities
• VAC – Veterans Affairs Canada
• VA – Veterans Affairs
• VIP – Veterans Independence Program
• VO – Veterans Ombudsman
• VRAB - Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Riddick

My apologies okrod,

APSC = Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
DEC = Diminished Earnings Capacity
VA or VAC = Veterans Affairs Canada
PM = Private Message
Supplement = VAC benefit prior to April 2019 (no longer exists)
Reassessment = In my case reviewing my file to see if I am entitled to moving from the lowest APSC level to the next level. I went from Level 3 to Level 2

Definitions for the above acronyms can be found on VAC's site.

In my comments below it should read Level 2 was approved and not Level 3.

Please feel free to ask any question you like. This forum is very helpful in assisting members navigate VAC. When I started my VAC journey 5 years ago I found this forum greatly assisted me in researching and applying for VAC benefits. So don't be shy to ask any question.

AirLog

For the benefit of those of us who are not an expert on the various acronyms associated with being a client could you please explain what they mean in long form so I/we can follow the discussion.

Just looking at my account and I noticed that my APSC reassessment request for Level 3 was approved. I submitted my APSC reassessment request the end of October 2020 and found out I was approved today. Very impressive on VAC's behalf. Take care everyone, stay safe and healthy.

AirLog

Good morning johnny211,

This makes sense. There was a flood of requests pre April 1st. Especially for the supplement. I was very fortunate and was DEC, supplement well before April 1st. Just a question of reassessing my APSC level now. Maybe VAC will impress and make a decision sooner than later. I will post once I have an answer (either way).

AirLog

Air log - I was told by VA, that the 77 wk wait was due to a flood of Vets like myself, who put in the Reassessment Application on, or just before 1 Apr 2019, when it changed over to APSC. A Vet friend of mine was 79 wks.
But it appears they have now got that bulk behind them, and future APSC reassessments will go faster. VVV

cookie2007,

Yes, congratulations on being approved to level 2 and not waiting as long as johnny211. Still can't believe that Johnny211 waited 77 weeks. Hopefully my ASPC reassessment request will be no more than what you waited.

I have sent you a very detailed PM.

Thanks again.

AirLog

Cookie2007 - Congrats on the approvals. I’m happy to hear the wait time has gone down since my 77 wks. VVV

AirLog, sent you a PM (very detailed.)

cookie2007,

Great to hear! Is it possible to know the basis of your argument that convinced VAC to approve 3 to 2? I am in the same boat and want to ensure that I have a good argument for success. Thanks.

AirLog

Morning everyone.... just wanted to update you all on the ASPC reassessment I requested in Feb 2020 for my husband & his friend who I also represent.
Both were successful going from 3 to a 2....with retro pay.
My friends completed Nov 5th 2020, and my husband just today and it's showing updated amounts on VAC now.
So at least we didn't have to wait the 77 weeks! I wish everyone good luck on theirs, and I hope it's the same turnaround or better for you all!

Unknown Soldier wrote:For those in the reassessment process, if the veteran is denied a tier increase. Is this where it ends or is the vet entitled to appeal, 1,2nd and/or use the Bureau of pension advocates  if they feel there is an error in VAC s judgment?

Unknown Soldier: This is first-hand information.

Please be advised the first review of the grade level decision for your additional pain and suffering compensation would be before the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. If it does not succeed, you do have a right to a further appeal to Veterans Review and Appeal Board. You may also request a reassessment of your grade level from Veterans Affairs Canada.

Riddick