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I accidentally hit my mic towards the beginning. Sorry.
- Clay
Article behind a paywall??? Really???
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@@combatdouglas1306 I’m doing good and I’m always around!!!
My VSO was hot garbage ( DAV) . Told me I probably wouldn’t get approved on my migraine, IBS, chronic fatigue after I applied for the first time after 30 years . I also applied for PTSD . 2 years of waiting last Thursday 2 weeks after my C&P I got approved on everything I filed for PTSD 100 percent, migraines 50 , chronic FS 40, and IBS 10 . I had 1300 pages of medical evidence and my psychologist ( who I been seeing for 10 years ) wrote my DBQ . I got over 100k in back pay deposited on Tuesday , plus i got a special monthly compensation bringing my pay to 4392.00 a month . Guys file , but back it up with real evidence!
Good job, John! I’ll be filing this year for the first time since getting out in 1983. Yikes! I’m expecting to get denied. I have several diagnoses relating to toxic exposure (spray painted with CARC paint). Up until a couple of years ago, I neglected my own medical care. I honestly didn’t know that non-combat vets could file claims.
@@zackiinu7194 I just had zero faith in the system after my Dad who earned 2 Purple Hearts in Vietnam was turned down twice in the 90’s after being hurt in Vietnam. My wife finally convinced me to file . It’s life changing for sure . I get you not knowing, I only started looking into it the last 3 years myself. Like I said if I had 1 piece of advice to give its use all the evidence you can get . Even after I had my own psychologist fill me out a DBA the C&P without reading that said she’s putting me down as PTSD at the end of our telehealth appt . If you put on the uniform & you are injured then or now from anything service related go for it ! It’s life changing for us .
No surprise DAV were garbage for you. I am a lifetime DAV member. They ARE garbage.
CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER
Sounds like everyone I ever met who dealt with DAV. My DAV guy said "be happy with 30%" after two rotator cuff rebuilds and asthma. Well I waited years got with the VFW and submitted 186 pages of documentation and nexus letter and got the rating I deserved
About 5 or 6 years ago, I had a VFW rep tell me he wouldn't help me for a "measly 10 to 20%" So I didn't even get to the point of filing before I gave up. DAV didn't help ("we don't take walk ins"), and the VFW wouldn't help. How many others have they turned away who, like me, just gave up?
Almost two years after my husband (80% rated 100% unemployable) passed away, the PACT act was passed 8/10/22 and I went online and I filed on my own. I was 67. I had no idea what I was doing and was completely unaware of RUclips and channels like this one.
It took 16 months, 14 of which I was living in the desert in my minivan, and decent and honest examiners, but I was finally rated 100% in January of '24. I'm not P&T, so I used my back pay to buy a truck and trailer. I have a home, if the VA decides to downgrade me.
I am proud of you ! Good for you. Fuck the fuckin shitbag VSOs.
You’d think that falling from a helicopter and losing a kidney and having multiple surgeries to put me back together would be a slam dunk case…but not with our government. I used a VSO back in the 90’s and was so frustrated with the process of continually getting denied that I gave up. It took me over 25 years to finally pay someone to fight for me and I got 90%. Best $5k I ever spent.
I continue to say this. When I got out, I had absolutely no idea how to navigate the VA. I used a VSO because they gave me their number at the VA. He did absolutely nothing to help me and just filed my claims for me. Didn't tell me what I could claim or should claim, didn't tell me anything about evidence, didn't file any evidence for me. Half of the claims were denied. I got smart about claims and did a bunch of research. I used a lawyer to do all of my appeals and they did all the work for me. They just hit me up when they needed something. They took 20% of my back pay. That's it. For them to do everything for me and file everything exactly how it was supposed to be filed, even knowing if something should be filed for a secondary. Nothing was fraudulent. Nothing was faked. They just did all the work for me. To me, it was worth it. Would I use a claims consulting company? Absolutely not because they promise you things they can't guarantee. Nobody can get you 100%, but you and your legitimate medical evidence. If you don't qualify to be rated at 100%, then you don't qualify. Sorry that it hurts, but it's the truth. I'm not even 100% because I'm not gonna lie just to try and get money. Have integrity and stop letting these companies commit fraud for you because they won't have your back when the VA comes knocking.
Paying for help is a good option because quite frankly, some vets aren’t smart enough, or healthy enough to read the letters and info they get, or simply just busy dealing with their issues.
And that’s ok.
Other folks don’t need to pay simply because they can do the reading and have the reading comprehension to understand what the words mean.
If you can do the reading and understand what the words mean, then it’s not a bad option to do it yourself.
It will take some time, effort, and patience but you can save yourself the expense if you can do it yourself.
@@steverogers7601 paying for help is one thing, but paying for medical evidence is another. If you have YOUR medical evidence your claim will get approved. There is very little to read when you process your claim online.
Don't hate if someone uses help and has to pay.
@petemartinez1375 who's hating? I literally said I had help from a lawyer and they took 20% of my backpay. What part of my comment said I was hating on someone that uses help and has to pay?
I had to help myself after multiple failures. A really good lawyer helped me by arguing my case. I'll accept the fact that he took 20% but he told me that I did everything right. He just argued the legal points. I already had spot on and significant evidence. I even had a VSO tell me, we'll I guess it's not going to happen. What!? What kind of fight is that? I wasn't combat arms but I sure learned how to fight! After working with my lawyer I gained more confidence. I can do this. It works best when you have "skin in the game". I feel like Clay is saying this to all that will listen to his channel. Don't be duped by snake oil salesman. Go to the Leigon, VFW, DAV or any other fraternal veteran organization sit down and have a beer. Find out that a lot of people don't get what they deserve. Weigh the scales. You'll find really good, great apples out there willing to help.
Holy crap, I almost fell into their trap until my spidy senses kicked in after watching your video. As a disabled Marine who underwent the arduous initial claims process, I can understand why vets seek out these companies. If going alone, the process is not easy and the rejection rates are high. The VA knows and relies on this, as most vets give up after the 1st attempt. Once a vet gives up the fight the VA can claim they are saving tax payer dollars. This situation created the unaccredited claims industry in my humble opinion who over-promise and under-deliver and leave vets vulnerable to fraudulent claims. It's painful to think that the founder of one of these companies is an Air Force Academy graduate and a combat veteran. Semper Fidelis, Gunny V
And it’s exactly because of shit like this that people like me are grateful for people like you that are educating us vets with the most up to date information and a step by step process
Had VSOs drop the ball at every single turn. Illegible forms, unanswered emails, forgotten paperwork. You get what you pay for sometimes.
I used VACI for a claim. I had a good coach who taught me a lot about filing a claim. After my first claim was approved, he told me not to use VACI anymore as I knew what to do. They didn't ask for my SSN or any passwords, maybe they're different now. I thought 6X the increase was a bit much, but I did learn quite a bit. My coach stressed many times not to lie or exaggerate my symptoms.
This was my experience as well. Luckily, I was only initially rated at 10% to a 30% increase, so I didn't really get "robbed". I did the rest of the work on my own to reach P&T within 3.5 yrs.
I’m all for for profit claims consulting companies. No one is forcing anyone to use them. I used one, they got me 80% in 2 weeks. I gladly paid them.
Sooooooo…are we ignoring the insane charge and predatory practices?
- Clay
If you're too lazy to do it on your own then you gotta pay, its simple. Thats why laywers exist@@TheCivDiv
I saw an article on them in the wash post. Saw your quotes clay.. spot on!!!
Congratulations Clay!👏 Thank you for your support!🙌
All honorably discharged veterans should get E-1 base pay for life or their disability rating, whichever is higher. All 100 percent P&T should automatically get SSDI
Tell that to your congressman because they rather spend our money giving it to other countries 🙄 I agree 100% with you but those politicians are not for us and the only way we can get thru to listen is during an election year.
Thank you for everything you're doing to help educate veterans. Same for Veterans InfoTap and your and his joint channel, Veterans Daily. I watch all your videos and appreciate you brother.
I retired from the Navy in '09 and about to file my first claim. Intent to file is July last year and have been gathering evidence ever since. Almost signed on with VACI until I read their contract. Nope. I live south of you in Fredericksburg and about to give all my evidence to a local VSO to submit on my behalf.
Cheers brother and keep up the good work.🤜🤛🍻
My boy went to vaci, he was awarded 7k in back pay but had to pay them 6k in fees
I did my own claim and was able to get 100% P&T. I only used my VSO to submit my claim electronically! No one wanted to help me so I educated myself by looking up the CFR’s and I watched some videos by Dewayne Kimble and former VA rater! He was a lifesaver for me!
@@user-ux5gh5pj8v he is one of the most underrated VA youtubers. He is very knowledgeable as well
I live in New Jersey. I know a guy who does this. Takes 10% of any money awarded to include back pay. So if you get 100% he gets 400 and 10% of any back pay. This is a 1 shot deal over a weekend. He reviews your paperwork and tells you what claims to put in to include secondarys. He will hold your hand throughout the weekend and does everything online over screen sharing video conference.
I've never used his service. I took it upon myself to read and learn. It sucks but thats what you have to do. Thats how i got to 100%. Making sure all my paperwork was in order. Took over 1 year 2 or 3 nights per week. It's like having a 2nd job. But this job pays you and your family income (even if it's small) for the rest of their lives. You earned it. If you're not a bright person, you need to make yourself bright. You have to read. Read a lot. It sucks. Don't trust anyone to fight for you or your family. They only have so much time they can devote to YOUR cause. You have all your time, for your cause.
Thanks Clay for keeping us informed .❤🙏
Thank YOU for being a member, watching and commenting
- Clay
Outstanding information for all veterans. I do appreciate you, Clay, for being honest and straightforward with all of us. Keep up the good work, my friend.
I had a great experience with Vet Guardian. They were very helpful and helped me get a rating increase. They were very transparent about the process - it sucks to hear this
Your evidence is what pushed for your overall increase. They must took a chinch out of the increase. Sucks man.
- Clay
The saddest thing about it all is this. Given this example. Say you're going to sue a corporation can you get the court and you find out that the judge is.... The corporation! Most of us don't stand a chance in hell!
Some of them have a high percentage of success for the veteran and a one time fee of 5X the increase is more than worth it. With that said; I agree with you 100% about doctored DBQs and erroneous fees for nexus letters. The VA is not stupid; it is best to be honest. The VA approved C&P exam will reveal the truth. Best approach is to read, watch these videos and understand the process before filing.
Thank you for educating us!!...
If you are too busy to represent yourself, yiu should be able to pay who ever you want. As long as the claims are real and honest, i dont care.
This is fair 👌🏾
bingo!
I currently use VA Claims Insider and understand straight up that I pay 6x increase if and only if I win...I wish I didn't have to use them but I was using Utah VMA services (VSO) and they were not very helpful. I needed helped with Nexus letter and DBQ but they don't provide those services. As veterans we need better help, we should not have to use 3rd party companies but who else is going to help us out!? The VA makes is so hard to win claims that should be a "shoe 5:37 in" especially with good medical evidence. I like your channel and you give great information but it only scratches the surface. There are so many Vets that hate the bureaucracy and don't even want to start the process because they think it's all for nothing! Sorry for the rant but it's frustrating and I felt like I had no other option then VA Claims Insider.
You could just go straight to the IMO/DBQ provider
- Clay
Thanks Clay. I will definitely be doing that.
@@TheCivDivI bet you can't when they are owned by the same family.
@@raymccarty4612 Don't use the same IMO provider that those companies do. There are many IMO providers that are not affiliated with the "claim sharks" where you just pay a flat fee for them to provide the document to you.
I dont believe should ban these companies, if you dont like the cost dont use them its pretty simple but dont take away my option of choice....(as long as they're doing it legitimately)
They aren’t doing it legitimately…that’s the issue. If they were, and not charging insane fees, I think the VFW wouldn’t have pushed as hard as they are now
- Clay
@TheCivDiv If that were the case, more states would enact laws to close the loophole. Until that happens, they are free to operate in this manner. I will bet Texas will lead the way and others will follow.
This is a Yes, AND, kind of deal. It is not one or the other. We have all seen the E-1 buy a crappy car that they can't afford at A-school or whatever.
I wouldn't ban them either, but I would cap their return like loans and every other business. AND I think that I hear that you presume that the other disabled vets like myself should just tough it out again. There is a reason that there are limits on payday loans, and commercials against gambling addiction; people under stress don't make good decisions. ref: Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions. Oh, BTW, I was making almost $200k in marketing before GWI overtook me. I was not uncommon for people who are good at persuasion. So, I respectfully invite you to reconsider how someone in chronic pain is going to go through the process without wanting to go out of it. The govt says 22 a day is too many, but honestly, it was easier to enlist than to get them to pay up. respectfully.
I used a company, the local vso don’t help us out , he told me I didn’t qualify for anything . I served 15 years 2 deployments. I used a company and got what I deserved. The VA is not our friend there job is to deny you
Give me the name of the VSO Rep that told you that you didn’t deserve anything. Name, location, anything…
- Clay
He not there anymore but his name was Holcomb, don’t remember his first name. This was years ago. I don’t if he retired or was forced to leave but he not there anymore
If their job is to deny us, why are so many of us rated by the VA? Your letter will tell you the reason you were denied specifically and what it takes to get service connected. That doesn’t sound like somebody who is against us they are giving you the roadmap to success.
@@Kenbot2 thanks for the PACT PACT law the VA hopefully 🙏 they don't denied my presumptive conditions claim.
@@oxnamskitchen4892 presumptive is a straightforward claim. As long as you have a current diagnosis and served in the locations during the specified time, there is no reason you should be disapproved. Your decision letter will state specifically why you were disapproved and tell you what you need to do to get it approved. most people denied that I hear of do not have the current diagnosis and that’s the reason for denial
If you are an expat, getting your local doctor to do up DBQs and IMOs is next to impossible, depending on what country you live in. You are almost forced to use some of these companies for the DBQs and IMOs. I used VACI 5 years ago, it was expensive but was able to get an increase. Now I'm filing for another increase and used a different company, just for an IMO/nexus. It's still expensive, but better than not being able to get an IMO/nexus at all. I have the evidence, but needed a proper nexus, because the VA's not going to go on my word alone.
You can go straight to the IMO/DBQ provider and completely skip the middle man contract…
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv @ditchdigger5477 I used two of the companies and they helped me get to 50 and 90 because I was not educated. After getting to 90% I started to more deeply into understanding the claims process people like youtube pages like TheCivDiv, VeteranInfoTap, VaMaddenness, KMD89 VA Claims Consulting, etc I used that information to get as much information as I could. I tried getting the VA to do a DBQ for my knees, the referred me to the VBA C&P process. This was before the Secretary of the VA said that the VA should provided DBQ. Like he is saying I myself found a company who, reviewed my C-file and medical records and wrote a custom IMO and filed out a DBQ for my Obstructive Sleep Apnea and a IMO for arthritis in my knees. I did not get a DBQ because for the knees because I have to show up in person for that to be done. I am alright with that because the C&P Examiner accepted all of my IMO's and DBQ. They even uploaded them as evidence when VES responded back to the VA. I am waiting on my decision, but from everything that I have seen, it looks promising. I did have to pay for my IMO's however this gives me a better chance to approve my claim and didn't cost me $8000 of back pay.
I used them for my 70% to 90%. The “coach” doesn’t really do much, but the one thing they do have is the doctors and mental health folks who can write a nexus letter which can be hard to find. Once my wife and I saw what they did we did the 90% to 100% P&T. They take half of whatever you gain over 1 year. So if you gained an extra $100 a month, you pay $600 if that makes sense.
First, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, and Semper Fidelis, from one former Marine to you. Secondly, no one is talking about military sexual trauma, or about issues that are most important to WOMEN VETERANS. I can't find a doctor who will take my case! I have awesome insurance, and that's a damn dirty shame! This is not just a female veteran issue, BTW If you're in the NCR, we are neighbors! Would love to meet you in-person. Better yet, we are grilling today, and ALL veterans are welcome!❤
Semper Fi Marine, Sailor here. Boys, I have heard this A LOT. Yeah. Shipmate, I also opted for excellent care in addition to VA care. I respect your willingness to highlight something that so few can mention and few men are willing to acknowledge. Happy Grilling!
Wow, thank you brother, for coming out with this report, I was about to contact one of this guys. Thank you for saving me the headache.
I used the best to get my 💯!! The Father, The Son and the Holy spirit!!
Amen
- Clay
Thank you for helping fellow veterans, I really appreciate your information. Many thanks
You should also talk about VA doctors won’t write nexus or Dbq’s and I have have private doctors and their practices limit what they can do as well for liability purposes not to mention they have time limits to see each person. They don’t have time when asked to write a formal letter about why your conditions are aggravated or caused by your service. Not to mention most civilian doctors don’t have experience in talking about things like PTSD. Or sleep apnea connected secondary to other issues. That’s how these medical opinion companies gain so much business.
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- Clay
Yeah, I learned the CFR and have spent the year, working with my docs from over 15 years and the cardiologist that my daughter worked for. Oh, and I was a certified EMT so I know that the knee bone is connected to the thigh bone. So, if I am sometimes drenched in sweat and shaking to fill out my claim after being electrocuted by the VA, and being told all the tough soldier crap, then I figure people who don't know who I know, or could afford the insurance that I can, and have a boss willing to accommodate my PTSD, depression, and anxiety are pretty much ass out. I will check Clay's response, but yeah. I hear ya!!
Honestly, there are plenty of resources, like you channel for example, that can help you do your own thing. Thank you Sir.
And didn't someone walk you through enlistment? Where are they now? Hey, remember our Agent Orange folks?
I'm a big fan of your channel. I also enjoy when you and Veterans Info Tap do your combined PodCast videos.
I follow you two along with Combat Craig, and while he does offer references to outside sources, one of the best things he professes is that you (the Veteran) owns this claim, and that only you will be your best advocate.
This x3000
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv I've watched the VA Claims Insider's RUclips videos for quite a while now too, And I've noticed that they have become more like infomercials than educational videos.
Tbh I used veterans guardian and they helped me out a lot. I’m 100% T&P now…
Your evidence got you to 100% P&T. They just took 5x your increase.
- Clay
I had mine several times via VES & QTC. FOUR TO BE CORRECT. 3 of my claims were never processed 1 was lost, 1 examiner quit, 1 deferred to another medical examiner because he disagreed with the ailment as assigned & service connected. This has caused major issues with my health & financially has greatly impacted my life. Suicides are caused by less stress and depression.
I did b4 I understood some of the va.process but since I found your channel I realized these companies are predatory and the one who im currently trying to get out of a contract?? one coach tried to get me to lie about a condition which do not have.So I believe you/clay are correct and a great educater for those of us caught up in this mess..Of course I did not lie about any of my conditions.Truth is the only way
This comment really adds context to the nature of these companies and fraudulent VA claims. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being a member.
- Clay
Bro tried to sign up with Dale K Graham for VSO help. Next available appointment is April 2025!
Best VSO out there for VA claims
- Clay
I just recently received 20% (10% Hearing and 10% tinnitus)on a claim I've been fighting since 2014. (I did it myself... No agency or attorney) If the VA wouldn't make it so hard and complicated maybe these shark companies wouldn't target these Veterans who deserve compensation. I've watch numerous hours of videos and read multiple books.. I don't know if many Veterans would want to put the time in that i did to get approved. (Its extremely frustrating). I was just determined not to give up. Long story short... make it easier for the Vets to get what they deserve. All these millions of dollars that these companies are making would be much better spent in the hands of a disabled veteran... Clay, thanks for all the helpful info. It assisted me on my claim...
I know a coach that worked for VACI that was terminated after they refused to charge a veteran that during the course of their claim became homeless and had severe mental health issues. Once that veterans claim was approved the veteran would have owed VACI $15k, but taking $15k from a disabled homeless vet seemed villainous so the coach discreetly killed the clients account. Soon after they were terminated by VACI, by the CEO no less. I hope this shows you who you're dealing with with VACI.
If you have proof of that I would absolutely love to broadcast this story
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv I wish I had any proof. VACI obviously didn't say this is the reason they were terminated, but it wasn't the only veteran that this coach didn't charge. There was another veteran that was at 90% and filed a claim with VACI to get to 100%, but before that claim could be approved _another_ claim was approved which got him to 100% so he didn't need VACI and VACI wanted the coach to charge him anyways.
It's a strange coincidence that the coach is let go soon after. A strange coincidence indeed.
Also VACI has a 2 year non compete that coaches have to sign.
@RoselenaSpeaks First of all I find this hilarious coming from you. Since you feel that _you_ are able to invalidate _my_ experiences. I mean 95% of people who don't believe this have never actually served in a position helping veterans navigate the VA process
So for the sheer audacity for them to speak on or give an opinion on the situation is asinine and a practice that should be investigated. To simply sit behind a desk and place ones own prejudices and judgments on the situation shows the value these people place veterans and the help they receive. Furthermore don’t rebut this comment to exclaim that this is somehow different because at the end of the day you think that more evidence is warranted where _you_ think it's warranted but that others shouldn't ask for more evidence where _they_ think it's warranted. So please no “We need evidence to show this is true" when you think the VA shouldn't ask for evidence and them asking for evidence is somehow fraud.
As far as devaluing and my opinion and what I have experienced and then giving your opinion as if YOUR WORD and ideals are somehow superior to mine is crazy work.
With that said, if my comment does not ring true for you then skip pass it beloved because your passive aggressive attitude is glaringly similar to what you accuse others of… and quite unsettling but thanks for sharing your unique experience 🤣
Okay so please explain how we're going to get the evidence.
The calls to my knowledge weren't recorded. If they were the calls and emails would be on VACI servers and the coach is no longer working for VACI. This happened years ago so someone would need to be able to pull the records again from servers we don't have access to.
The veterans phone number is no longer in service. I'm assuming that veteran has a new number, but neither I nor the coach have that number.
So yeah I'm all ears on how to get it. I'd love to and I'm open to suggestions.
Hell _my_ coach was let go from VACI for advocating for his client. Actually him advocating for his client over the company got him terminated and soured his relationship with Brian Reese and his direct manager to this day. There _may_ be more to the story, but this is what was communicated to me.
If you really want to know who Brian Reese is you'll easily find that all of the coaches that were originally with the company he's either fired or sued or both. Except one that to my knowledge just walked away after being the last one standing and being promoted to CEO.
@@sasoriko HAHAHA NO PROOF. We got this bad faith actor in another comment spreading lies!
I submitted my intent to file back in September.. I’ve been letting time go by to accumulate back pay. Luckily God provides the helping hands we’ve needed & I haven’t felt the anxiety to rush the process.
Thanks for all of your help bro! God bless you.
It’s only valid for one year , so make sure you file before that time is up!
@@CiscoFromCarney literally what I’m doing lol milking the last dollar.
I’m using them currently. They’ve been good
Sigh…
- Clay
They refer veterans to doctors or mental health provider that work within the network to obtain NEXUS letters.
I was very lucky. Filed myself under PACT ACT, provided civilian medical records from 30 years ago and recent. VA medical records as well. C&P examiners were knowledgeable and one was cardiologist. I expected to get nothing, got great scheduler rating. Took about 1 year. I am worried about republicans taking over house, senate, white house. It may very well mean the end of presumptive agent orange diseases and eliminated or reduced benefits. I hope all VETS look at history of republican votes on VA issues and read the article you have noted in presentation. Privatizing the VA is the worst thing that could happen to VA health care in my opinion.
Until the VA starts giving Veterans what they deserve these predatory companies (and attorneys) will continue to take huge amounts of Veterans disability pensions. 20 - 50% is what these predatory companies are demanding. Veterans need to have all their money REFUNDED by the VA.
The va has always been and always be horrible veterans will and always been treated like trash always will be biggest mistake if my life to be a army ranger
When I did VACI, my coach worked with me about 3-4 times on the phone and, at the most, 45 min to an hour. With one claim on mental health, they did help get me from 40% to 70%. Again, I agree with you that the time frame was $6138. I didn't know that the medical group they sent me to was run by Brian R.'s wife. But after that, I sent them a letter and told them I was leaving them.
Hey, I’m glad you are rated. No shame on using these companies. The shame is on them for building a franchise off of the backs of veteran disability and tax payer $$$
- Clay
If the unaccredited people were required to follow the same standards as those who are accredited, they would probably shut their doors. Attorneys and agents, for example, have to charge a “reasonable” fee (defined as a contingency fee of up to 20 percent of retroactive pay; or other agreements can be up to 33.3 percent of retroactive pay). They cannot charge anything for future gains. So it is in the best interest of an attorney to thoroughly review your case, your file, your medical history, and understand current and former laws and policies to see what they can help you. It is also in their best interest to not drag it out because they don’t get paid unless you do (assuming that’s your agreement). On the same token, that is why the other companies thrive: an attorney will flat-out decline to take on your case if a review of the record doesn’t show anything worth pursuing from a monetary perspective (as they should).
Note: I’m not refuting anything in the video. I’m just providing done commentary.
Agreed! Thank you for sharing
- Clay
"Disgruntled veterans" is a good way of saying it when you're paying $20,000.00 just for the privilege of talking to a claims coach for 45 minutes. That's crazy!
Yeahhhh it ain’t a pretty picture that’s for sure
- Clay
That's crazy. I was considering getting in touch with VA Claims Insider to get my disability rating back up but after watching this, no way! I'm willing to learn on my own to get the rating I deserve.
We will help!
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv I'd take the help. How do I get started?
My local VSO is a joke. Myself and some other veterans I worked with used a company that is very cheap and got everyone at or just under 100% and they walked us through the entire process. Some of these companies are actually legit !
I am honest of you! You are a smart VA that is the best next to my NO #1 claims !! You are cool!
I just paid 300 box for dbq I can use to increase my migraine from 30 to 50 . I hope it helps. But I saw uou video how to write a personal statement for migraine and lay statements or buddy statements. Yah is free when you talk to them but when I ask them about my denials they don’t have an answer they just focus on increase and file a new claim so that I can reach 100 percent.
Because they only want to deal with the easy claims
- Clay
These companies, like you mentioned, take the monthly increase you received X 5. So you can say that the veteran who paid $20000 did not pay that for 45 minutes of their time. The veteran paid it to receive a rating of possibly 100%. I dont see the difference from using a lawyer. Lawyers get a percentage of your gain. Just like these companies. If you don't get an increase, they get zero dollars from you.
They are still pumping out videos too
Gotta use RUclips (legitimate resume) to pay for all their legal fees
- Clay
Very good video. Definitely make the impression you’re a Vet for Vets.
Is the general opinion that a VA recommended VSO does not have your best interest?!
I used them to get from 70-90 percent disability, they were extremely helpful, and I only paid them 120 bucks a month for 10 months as my repayment plan… I used the PACT act claim for chronic sinusitis (on my own) and was able to get to 100 P&T.
This is highway robbery for presumptive conditions. What company?
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv vets guardian. They did a lot of the leg work on my mental health claim that was a 70 percent claim. I agreed to pay them a portion of my back pay, I would do it again if I needed it.
Heres my take on these companies. I had used one in san diego because i went to the regional va office and got told by the help, "WHAT ARE YOU FILING FOR, YOU DONT KNOW COME BACK WHEN YOU DO?" I thought that the whole reason they were their was to open up my file and help me pick out my conditions. At the time i was low, like hanging myself in the garage low, and running a 3 day fade at the mental hospital to protect myself. So i used a outside company that just compiled my info and sent it in. I didn't get any coaching or help with cnp exams or tips or anything. I got 100% and refused to pay 7 grand for that award. Its insane to me, my back pay was 18k, and they want 40% of it, so i just refused to pay. I rationalized it to this, my suffering for the past 5 years from the navy is in no way going to a company that did the basic job of what the VA is supposed to help you with. Now im getting collections letters, but ill figure out that down the line when they make this practice illegal. How can you ask a vet to pay out of their pain and suffering and aggressive ammounts. If it was like 500-1000$ maybe i can see it but 7 grand, oh and they had teirs for rating. 100%=7 grand, 90%= 6 grand, 80%= 5 grand ect. How they sleep at night is beyond me.
I am not trying to be a prick, but $7000 is not bad to pay to go from having no rating at all to getting awarded 100% rating. I am just saying.
Same, but the main difference is that when I filed with that company my claim was denied and I had to fight my way back. In the meantime they fired my coach so I was on my own, and they never sent me a bill or tried to help me once I was denied. What I learned in that process allowed me to become a veteran coach myself. I worked for a claims consulting company for awhile and I have done some independent consulting as well. I've received $7k and more from veterans, but they were happy to pay it to have someone to talk to who has done it. I've never gone after a veteran who wasn't happy to pay me. There are many who disappear as soon as they get what they want. Is what it is.
This ain’t it.
Pay your bills. Pay your debts.
You made the choice to go to them for help and they did help you.
Even if they didn’t coach you, they were still part of the process to get you to 100%.
Now you’re stiffing them on the bill because you don’t like how much they’re taking?
Didn’t they talk to you or walk you through the details or agreements?
Did you go into this knowing that “100% = 7 grand bill”?
Seems to me like they had the price tag on the service and it’s simply on the customer to decide for themselves to pay for the service or not.
You need to pay them. If there is ever a chance to get it back, it will be their obligation and not you having your credit ruined.
Guys like you make me sick. You used them and booked on them. It's not their fault the VA didn't help you. Scum
I tried Trajector at one point. They didn't help. Canceled my contract after claim denied. Then went through a VSO, claim approved. They're still hounding me to pay them. Shady company.
I just submitted my Migraine claim increase through my VSO. I have 0% service connected. NOW in my package has year Log, I have my statement with my verbiage and my Supervisor statement with me misssing work. Also my PM DR at the VA has my Log as well and all the right Verbiage!
NOW: my NEW VSO told me even at 80% I may not see pay increase….. even with everything I have that’s submitted. I’m thinking to my self ok dude do your FCKN job and help me get it…
It seems it bad down the road.
Brian Reese is getting rich but helps many vets at a big cost😊
I’m sure his attorney fees are pretty high, too
- Clay
Brian Reese may have at one time been doing good but he's become an even bigger villain in the story than the VA. - Former VACI Coach
@@sasoriko Another example of pure greed. Had Reese policed himself and his company by capping his own fees he wouldn't be in the mess he is currently in.
@@rogersmith7808 Agreed. You don't want to know how much money that guy makes. It's obscene. When I worked for them it was after a corporate restructuring where he:
1. Stole the process of one of his coaches that was helping veterans better than even himself.
2. Sued that coach and terminated their employment with a 2 year non-compete for good measure.
3. Restructured the compensation plan so new coaches made less than half of what the old coaches made.
That's the Brian Reese I know.
Represent yourself. You need no others.
I like your previous comment 😂
- Clay
VSO quality varies but I would start there first, get an ITF and talk to the VSO, if you don't get a warm fuzzy move on. I worked with 3 vso's and 2 out 3 were good.
Solid
- Clay
Damn! So glad my VSO , C&P examiners and eaters were locked on for my claims didn’t have to deal with any sharks or shady doctors to get to 100 p&T but I know others are less fortunate and hopefully they stay in the fight to receive the proper rating they deserve.. even if it’s not 100%
I was diagnosed in the army with PTSD by a military physiologist and my vet rep got the paperwork out and everything except send it in then 15yrs latter a new vet rep found the paperwork and contacted me about it and actually sent everything in but no backpay because i didnt sign the original documents so like i said before it depends on the person your dealing with and most of the time if they are ex military you get better work from them
Thanks Clay.
Thank YOU for being a member
- Clay
Bro, thank you for what you do. I am happy for any who have used the services of the 'predatory' services who haven't gotten screwed. As someone else said essentially, to each his own. If there were no fraud claims, then TheCivDiv might be off base and vulnerable to a slander case. Does anyone think that Texas DA is acting without complaints?
And to those who say, "You signed the contract; follow through." I would hasten to remind you that payouts higher than other affiliates, while the veteran is not getting help from the VA, is really getting after the wrong people. I am no less a man than any of you and no better. But, the macho 70's spaghetti western attitude is aging. If you lack compassion so much, fine. Let our brother have his day in court; he will likely prevail given the press and recent claims. But the tough love crap is not far from the good soldier crap. Just a man's opinion.
Thank you for sharing! TX AG changed the game when it comes to allegations against VACI. I am extremely excited to see what happens.
- Clay
I once had a Dr who was really good, helped me out A LOT...but she only lasted a year..i asked why she'd leave...no one would tell me...8 realized that maybe she was fired for doing too much for Vets!!
Easy to suspect because of their actions.
According to this video, it sounds like VA Claims insider can spend 20 minutes with you over the phone and are not obligated to help you further.. so if you happen to get 100% on your own, you owe them 20%.
My friend won his appeal last year and his lawyer got paid over 25k for doing nothing. Either way you look at it everyone is in vets pockets.
Accredited Attorney’s have access to your entire file and are bound by laws as to what they can charge. Veterans can also dispute the bill…totally different.
- Clay
So does that mean that if one has to get a nexus letter (if one lives in New York) one cannot use any third party company either in or out of the state to provide it. Then what? Have to find a physician in NY who will provide one?
If you are considering a nexus letter, I would recommend you go straight to the provider and not use a middle man. These companies do not own nexus letter providers.
- Clay
Saying that these agencies are all about making money is saying that they’re all about helping veterans win their claims because they don’t get paid unless the veteran wins their claims. Full disclosure, I’m a VACI client and yes, paying the fee isn’t ideal but when you consider the life long benefits after receiving some solid one on one education, I believe it’s worth the cost but everyone needs to make that decision on their own
I feel ya, but at the same time it’s your evidence and your evidence alone that pushes for SC. We gotta look at the entire picture not just the good side of the house.
- Clay
Maybe if the VA stopped sending vets to C & P doctors who simply don’t care to give a thorough evaluation and honest opinion
VA needs to be regulated like SSDI!!!!!!
Not sure what you mean by "regulated". It already operates based on US Code established by Congress (or is supposed to).
VA guardians screwed up my claim and led me down the wrong road. I hate them
These companies get paid on the back end. they usually get 4 - 6 times any increase.
Great videos. What was your mos in the corps?
Here: www.civdivonline.com/about-us
- Clay
They want 1/2 of whatever you get when you sign there contract for a year I almost went they with it cause it’s so difficult to get the help you need and the VSO is garbage in my town
It going to get worse.
There are some many camp Lejeune toxic water legal firms promoting their services do we know who is the best or any advice on how to pick a legal representative office !?!
That is completely outside of this but depending on your case you may not require a lawyer to represent you.
- Clay
I think Ú started the post talking about, consulting firm ripping off veterans. Now in regard ² my question; legal firms representative might be doing the same, or not. Thank Ú for your service.
Any chance you will be able to provide helping guides in regards ² camp Lejeune class action lawsuits. About others matters relating ²d pact act I can see, and feel that the VHA is dealing in a derogatory manner when it comes ² c. Lejeune toxic water contamination, and no registry as with AO and burn pits claims. Thank Ú.
Semper Fi
claims insider is still doing videos i think out of austin tx
Ain’t nothing wrong with the education side of the house
- Clay
I live in Maine and recently got 10% tinnitus and 0% for hearing. I had no idea how to start this process two years ago, but bumbled my way through it. Now I’m considering filing secondary claim for insomnia and anxiety, but am hesitant because of all the stuff I’ve seen in last two years. Any recommendations guys?
Do you know who the other 5 states that could potentially ban for profit companies?
Dont Bad mouth your competition I have usrf them and they were extremly helpful
Not my competition there bud
- Clay
@TheCivDiv Well, not in a direct sense, but you are certainly creating a following and a revenue stream in attacking these companies. Not a bad thing, mind you.
hard to believe Trajector did that well in 2021 as I know someone who used them. 4 claims were submitted on behalf of the vet and all 4 were denied. Plus they don't really have an online presence like current or updated YT channel or IG.
Reese has dirtbags that will ptsd you 100% in 5 minutes.
Crazy. If you already signed on out of naivety or whatever, do you have any recourse? Or are you stuck with it?
Cancel that contract and inform them if they were completely honest with you, then you would’ve never signed the contract. EZPZ
- Clay
once veterans realize the have a week case or no case the turn to the sharks. And oftentimes the sharks can make a claim that sticks. sickening. some vets are disabled and some want a fat check
When I filed I first tried a State VSO, 11 month later (the 3rd VSO) submitted my FD claim. Partially successful. My 2nd submission the VSO chocked, and i forced a submission and was successful.. HONESTLY I WAS ALMOST SUCKED IN BY va insider, brian reese. I am a smart guy but I THOUGHT THEY WERE PART OF THE PROCESS until I saw the KILLER COST of using va claim insider. Combat Craig actually called me and was good to answer questions.
What about Trajector Medical Consulting??
I look at VA Claims Insider/VA Guardian the same way I looked at the company called "It Works!" Remember that company It Works? It was an MLM company that seemed to be a pyramid scheme of sorts. They sold products including some cream and a wrap that they claimed caused people to lose belly fat. There was also an emphasis on getting new people to sell for the company.
They did their thing. Some people called them out for various questionable practices and products. However, the owner is laughing all the way to the bank. I no longer see people all over social media selling their products anymore, but they had their run and the owners are set for life. Process that for a moment.
Im a dumb grunt & I can win most claims. U don't need any shark.
The veterans county riverside ca will do nothing for veterans
With the questions on the pollical nature in the article... ask yourself... Who owns the Washington Post....
Tracking. That does not invalidate anything said in the article.
- Clay
I couldn't help to notice the mention of trump's administration and consideration when we vote, yet it is Biden's who stole $11 million from vets during their watch.
Either way, be cautious when considering your represtation, is the point.
Everyone here is barking up the wrong tree. There would be less wars if countries paid veterans like politicians get paid!
I’m getting ready to file my final claims which should get me properly rated for my conditions with presumptive claim, increases and supplemental denial secondaries. Yes, it’s a very tedious process, LOTS OF DOCTOR visits gathering more medical evidence. Has been a 3 year process thus far, @90% now. Got educated on process,spent time and have done everything myself. Screw paying these companies! If you have solid medical evidence you will get the compensation you deserve!
GO- CIV DIV 1st Regiment Vet team !
I don't blame VA Claims Insider, they are a business and let you know up front, the fees. What's the problem.
VSO are the most clueless people on how to put together medical evidence and the correct language that for a diagnosis,etc. they submit stuff blindly and see what sticks....great dis-service to veterans.
I agree. They just throw a lot of mud on the wall, see what sticks. Most know nothing about providing evidence. They’re trained by the VA in NH. The veteran needs to be their own best advocate, educate themselves on the process
If a vet doesn't have the time or resources to educate themselves enough to file their own claim with a VSO, who the hell are we to judge or stop them if they want to pay a lot of money to have someone do it for them?