Tinnitus: The HIDDEN GEM VA Claim? Here's Why
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Welcome to a transformative guide on VA disability claims, particularly focusing on Tinnitus - the often overlooked 'Hidden Gem'. While many veterans receive a 10% rating for Tinnitus, few realize the potential secondary claims tied to it, like insomnia and migraines. In this video, we'll dive deep into the strategies to elevate your rating from a mere 10% to a whopping 90%. That's a potential increase from $165 to $2175 in monthly benefits!
Join us as we navigate the ins and outs of personal statements, the power of nexus letters, and how they play a pivotal role in this process. Whether you're new to VA claims or seeking ways to maximize your benefits, this video offers valuable insights every veteran should know.
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Its not a hidden gem when you actually have a real problem. 😂
Hahaha you aren't wrong!
My tinnitus driving me crazy
Right
Definitely a real problem. I just want to know why he’s wearing gloves🤷♂️
@@michaeldaniels5584 🤣
Great information!
Cheers Rocko!
Do migraines fall under mental health with PTSD ? Or is neuro another category ?
Don't u have to have that in your med records to claim it and isn't it being pulled by the VA.
After 7 years on an M1A1 Abrams in the 1st cav and 3rd Armored cav, I can say that my hearing is fu^&ed. however, I’m already 100%, so this is useless to me. HOWEVER, get a doc to say that your insomnia IS AS LIKELY AS NOT to be related to your tinnitus and you are good. The VA may bitch about it but unless that rule has changed in the last 5 years, they can’t deny it. This 1 statement from a doctor ties a secondary impairment to a va disabling impairment. “As likely as not”.
Ive been rated for tinnitus10%, tension headaches(claimed as migraines) 0%, sleep apnea 50% ,hypertension0% etc is it still worth giving insomnia a shot? i don't sleep on average til about 1-2am whether in noisy or quite environment .. ringing in my ears is all i can focus on at night
I sleep with a fan or air purifier on. The white noise in the background helps with tinnitus.
Was OSA secondary?
Is your sleep apnea secondary to tinnitus?
@@sunnindawg no
@@lasvegasmedicareplans no my sleep apnea is labeled as “ Osbtructive sleep apnea to include asthma (also claimed as dyspnea, reactive airway disease, and chest pain)”
The worst part is that I stumbled on this by accident. For years I suffered with insomnia and migraines. I thought it was from the foods I ate or maybe my blood pressure. I wish I knew this years ago.
How to game the system from a guy wearing an Ascot.
I got approved for Tinnitus shortly after my discharge. Thankfully, I'm not experiencing Migraines or headaches and never really have. But yeah, I haven't slept a full 8 hours in about 20 years haha. Good info, sir. I'll look into submitting a claim for insomnia.
Have you tried playing white noise on the stereo? My tinnitus only flares up in silence, and it goes away when I play white noise.
Love ya brother 👦 man !!! I wish all yall the best VA is not for us but against us!!! Take care and god bless all
I was a tanker back in the Cold War days (1988). Nobody gave us any of this information back then. When I ETSed out of Ft. Riley, some GS-7 came to us and talked to us about "getting a job at the US Post Office!" LOL! The younger generation of vets made me aware of all this and I filed my claim (some 35 years later) for Tinnitus and got a 10% rating in 2022.
I have always had migraines and insomnia since my first stint at the MPRC Tank gunnery range. But as usual, being young and macho coupled with the military mentality of "suck it up" and "just ignore the pain and drive on" kept me from admitting that I had some very serious issues and I never realized how these would affect me decades later in life. Now, at 60 I know.
I have been on Migraine medication for about a year. How and what are "Nexus Letters" for Insomnia and migraines? Can these be written by your treating physicians well after you left the service? Thank you.
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tibzig1, hey your story reads just like mine 19E/19K what you wrote is exactly how it was in the 80s and examiners that I've had weren't even born in our time in the service
My ears ring all day n night!!
Same here ... Makes you crazy.
Never thought of the ringing in my ears could cause insomnia, thank you!
You got it Sean
Same here, I haven't slept more then 4 fours in years and so wake up with headaches a couple times a week.
My tinnitus and hearing loss was just denied. The VA conceded hazardous noise exposure and that an in-service incident caused the tinnitus and was a factor in the on set of the hearing loss . Medical records from 3 different places with 3 nexus letters and a favorable C&P examination. They still denied the claim 😅 . My jaw dropped. Yall know damn well im appealing this after adding some more ammo to the arsenal.
Give ‘em hell Tim!
@vaclaimsacademy I'm working on it, my brother.
@timmiller before you do an appeal file a supplemental claim with a lay statement stating a duty to assist.
thats crazy. i got mine approved in july and it only took 25 days from start to approval. did you submit buddy letters? i submitted 4 buddy letters. maybe that is what you needed to do?
@@alexanderyoung6037 thanks brother
True, I have tinnitus currently I have migraines at 30%, insomnia is my next claim. Good Video..im already 90% - so Insomnia, can get me over the top. I have sleep studies coming up.
Good luck my friend!
I have Tinnitus also and was given 10%. I have had bad Headaches for years and finally went to the VA and got treated using a out patience doctor. I filed for Migraines as a secondary to the Tinnitus and was denied. I plan to appeal.
My tinnitus is so bad I have to sleep with my ceiling fan on high, regardless of the room temperature, and have the tv on for extra noise to drown out the ringing. This, of course, affects my wife's sleep.
I can totally relate to your situation ... and one ex husband ago...! My ex didn't want to deal with having to repeat himself (because i can't hear correctly due to the ringing), he couldn't sleep in the same room as me with sound on, etc... Oh, this crazy life! Have to buy tv's every couple years from being on 24/7... that got expensive so started going to the goodwill ;-)
I filed for insomnia when I got out in 2011 and was denied without being seen. Glad to know that tinnitus can also cause insomnia besides the lack of sleep due to patrols and standing post
Bang on, the same condition can be denied from one angle, and approved from another angle. Winning claims is all about finding the weak point in the VA's defense and knowing their playbook
@vaclaimsacademy I filed for back pain again and getting my ass to the doctor since I've never seen one since I got out besides a chiropractor. Your videos really help out since none of this info was relayed. I just hope it doesn't take long. It has been 12 years
You need to file insomnia as a secondary claim for example, secondary to.PTSD or chronic pain, etc
@@reggierendon2847,most don't even know that there are degrees of tennitus and PTSD! You have to prove that it was servie connected and that is the hard part.
@thomastolbert6184 you sir! Are absolutely correct
I got denied even though my MOS is on the list as "high probability" of hearing loss. Not to mention I was exposed to the flight line. Oh yeah...they gave me hearing aids BEFORE I even had a service connected rating!!
Why the gloves?
This is for me, thank you for the video
Dude what's with the gloves? Great info, but c'mon 🙂
So do you have Tinnitus? Did you get it while you served 4 years behind a desk?
Yo-G, what up with your gloves? Love the video information very good. top 100 in my book
Driving gloves but driving the chalkboard of knowledge
This guy puts out a gold mine of information, but look, a squirrel.
Survived an IED/RPG 😢Attack and VA WONT approve TBI rating,, but has sc’d tbi with migraines 30% 😢it’s bs
Applied for Tinnitus and was denied because I didn't work in a loud environment. I guess being a small arms instructor and crew serve weapons instructor isn't loud...lol.
I thought you didn’t need nexus for secondary conditions, since it’s secondary to the primary condition
false. Nexus is definitely needed.
I told me doctor about Insomnia and and headaches I thought were from fuel exposure and got denied twice.
I even detailed to them how and why I was exposed to fuel vapors.
This is horrible bcuz I was finding myself late to work. Lossing weight. Etc.
Hi! Thank you for sharing this video; it really helped me as I work on my personal statement for my upcoming claim. I'm currently rated at 88% by the VA and striving to reach 100%. I know it can be quite challenging to bridge that gap using the VA's rating system. If you have any tips or advice that could assist me in this process, I would greatly appreciate it. Your insights would mean a lot as I navigate this journey toward achieving a higher rating.
I did a supplemental claim for MDD secondary to Tinnitus. It recently got denied "While you submitted positive medical opinion from your private physician to support your claim,
the medical opinion we received from the VA examiner was more persuasive than the private
opinion from your private physician because it was based on a thorough review of your relevant
military and /or VA e-folder and contained a more convincing rationale. (38 CFR 4.6)
We have considered but denied service connection for major depressive disorder with alcohol
use disorder as the evidence does not establish a connection between the current diagnosis and
service-connected tinnitus.
While service connection can be established for a disability which is proximately due to or the
result of a service-connected condition. Service connection for major depressive disorder with
alcohol use disorder remains denied as we did not find a link between your medical condition
and your service-connected conditions. The evidence does not support a change in our prior
decision; therefore, we are confirming the previous denial of this claim." I guess maybe doing a lay statement might help.
Indeed Travis, a lay statement could help tie things together, although does not guarantee a win since there’s a large human element involved in the grey area. The key is maximizing our influence over the process and living with the result
I'm at 10% with Tinnitus. I was diagnosed with anxiety and sleep apnea outside of the service. I also had 2 mini strokes last year and an Ischemic stroke in March of this year which left me paralyzed on the right side of my body. Seeking some info and advice on how to proceed filing to claim anxiety and sleep apnea as secondary to Tinnitus.
I have C&P exam coming up for tinnitus. How do I get and who writes up the nexus letter? Thanks in advance and thanks for the education!
A hidden gem? My tinnitus was caused by my training with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The weapons training and the training with explosives was the cause.
I have gotten 3 c &p's for tinnitus and have never gotten compensation. The first one I was never told about (Jackson Mississippi VA),the 2nd at the Tuscaloosa AL and the 3rd one by Tuscaloosa AL VA, with the 2nd never told about, the 3rd one I was denied. Unbelievable! What should I do next?
How this help me ! I'm 100 P&T. Tinnitus 10%, Insomnia, & Migranes 50% were all addressed doing my C& P exam prior to retirement. ??
Also. We should not have to fight so damn hard to get the help we need. Half the time you go in your not even seeing a real Dr. So how in the hell can they say your denied.
I've got service connected hearing claim Got a claim for 20% It's bad enough where watching the tube has to be closed captioned. Sounds like wind blowing in my ears. I sleep using meds.
I did 1 claim for multiple conditions, my tinnitus was approved but migraines denied…they never scheduled an exam for my migraines nor took a personal statement…should I A submit a supplemental claim appeal and try to get the exam and provide personal statement or B start from the beginning with a new migraine claim?
When I did my VA claims I got a 90% rating, I was denied 100% because I am employable according to them. Can I reopen those cases to try and show that hey while I can obtain employment, it’s hard for me to keep employment. I change jobs like I change underwear because of all the issues I have.
Can u show us the way VA math works..?
What if I had insomnia while I was in Active Duty, and was prescribed sleep meds..
And that the insomnia was in my med file..
Do I still attempt at the secondary for tinnitus or file Insomnia as a primary
Serv. Connection..
Thanks again,
Jason
Don't spread lies like this. Tinnitus and migraine headaches are not related or connected. One is not the cause of the other or result of the other. Tinnitus is at 10% and migraines is at 30% and collectively 40%. No less and no more. Veterans need to rely on advocacy from the DAV, VFW, etc. and not RUclips channels.
I just filed to reopen my hearing loss /tinnitus claim that was denied 😢 before. I was stationed in a Helicopter Squadron that goes on board USS Nimitz on deployment. Hoping it will get approve this time.
I am 30% for hearing loss and Tinnitus. I might claim Insomnia, but the meds they give me have me up 5 or 6 times a night to piss. Maybe I should claim sore feet from walking back and forth to the head?
who dressed this dude!? haha but fo realz... i was diagnosed with tinnitus but was told its not service connected. 3 time, highly decorated, combat veteran. Nevermind the 3m lawsuit! Fu** the VA
Jordan, if I have 30 percent ptsd and 10 percent tennitus, can I also put in a claim for insomnia? If I join will you help me with that? Thank you Jordan.
Same question but mine is chronic pain syndrome.
Insomnia and PTSD are both mental health claims. They may increase you in that category depending on your symptoms.
Ronnie, that would not help you since you already have a mental rating. Your best path is to get an increase on the PTSD from 30 to at least 70%, through a bulletproof personal statement and a supplemental claim
It’s possible as another angle due to insomnia would be lumped into the PTSD SC and if insomnia turns out to be the higher rating than the PTSD, obviously the higher rating prevails.
Yeap, they will rope in your insomnia with your mental health condition. That is what they did to me.
If i get a doctor to write a letter with dates and time frames of my service with things that happend in service on why i have conditions, will the work to prove service connection since i got denied for non service connectio
WHAT doctor is the doctor that could write these NEXUS LETTERS?
I have Tinnitus rated already, and have Insomnia as a secondary to another rating but its only 30% How would I increase it? 40% as of 2024
So whats that 70 or 80 percent they dont just have different pay for different disabilities they give you a percentage.
Shit if they even give you a rating for it. All they did for me was said yah you have hearing problems so here are hearing aids. Hearing aids? I can’t sleep because of the ringing and they gave me hearing aids and an app that plays ocean and bird chirping for relaxation. I would have been better off getting a 800mg Morten
I was recently successful in my Tinnitus 10% claim. Did all the paperwork myself, I feel lucky. My personal statement included the incident event plus all other noise exposure. Also a buddy letter from my now wife who I met while in the military.
My Statement incident to tinnitus
"Mid July 19XX - assigned SIMA Long Beach - Pistol range in LA or Orange county qualifying for Pistol Expert. Approximately 36 people firing for qualifications, 45 shots each. Around bedtime after being on the firing range had reduced hearing on both ears. By morning it seemed to improve somewhat but not to original hearing. The following day hearing quit improving and I first noticed ringing in both ears. It has been continuous 24 hours a day since that time and never goes away. "
Plus 8 other incidents/types of noise exposure while in military.
"XXXXX's Personal Statement
To whom it may concern July 20, 2023 :
When I, XXXXXXX, met D Beekman in November of 1990 he was enlisted in the US Navy.
He complained then that he had ringing in his ears.
I have been in his life since then. I have noticed that Donald cannot hear high pitched sounds. He misses hearing alarm clocks, telephones ringing, or timers. I have to constantly tell him that some device or another has gone off or alert him to any high pitched sound. He often says that the sound matches the same high note as his tinnitus and he can't hear it unless he is within inches of the source. I have noticed that at times D stops what he is doing and winces or shakes his head. When I ask him what is wrong he states that his ringing in his ears has changed pitch."
I did watch many many RUclips videos and requested and received a copy of my military records before submitting the completed exam. The C&P examiner listened to my statements performed the same hearing tests as my VA medical did and did not screw me over. I hope this helps at least one person to get/increase benefits. I see so many statements of vets with more serious issues than I have getting turned down. Good luck to you all.
I got denied but i think im either gonna have my wife and some buddies write a letter or go grab a nexus letter.
With changes coming up, does it still apply on April 2024?
They will just deny your claim. I filled a claim in 2005 for a botched surgery, denied! I think you have to have a friend or family working at the VA to get approved.
I all ready have tinnitus at 10% and insomia disorder at 50% and bilateral hearing loss at 50%. I just have to doze off to sleep and never sleep over an hour or so. Is there any way to kick either of them up> I am currently at 90% total.
I got 60% after I retired out of the Navy, I was in Aviation. I have hearing loss with Tinnitus, sleep apnea. I have other stuff that was documented but wasn't given a percentage for them. Lower back strain, chronic blisters on my feet, hypertension and a few others. I have a few fears about going back to the VA. I don't use my C-PAP and don't want to lose what I already have. Also, I don't want any reason to lose my gun rights for any mental health. Are these fears legitimate?
No Fear. I know Cops with PTSD ratings and i havent used my CPAP in years.
nope your cheating yourself I can carry my guns and everything else with PTSD and mental disorders its all a lie stop believing the lie and file shipmate
I need help
So if this alone is worth 2k then why am I at 80 making 2350? With serious tinnitus?
I have no problem going to sleep, but when I wake up the ringing is loud I feel exhausted and fatigued throughout the day. My wife even says she can tell when it is bad because of my mood, easily frustrated and the smallest thing sets me off on top of seeing me looking exhausted.
I hope you feel better soon Sean, I would probably get a full blood panel done just to make sure you’re not deficient in D or B12 in addition to getting a sleep study. You know better than I do that it’s certainly no way to live
Why does he have gloves on and who wears an ascot anymore…???
Just wondering…
I have service connected tinitus and was just denied secondary migraines stating there is no relationship between the 2 conditions. I even had a nexus letter from a private doctor
Why you dressing like a fancy vampire. Lmao
I don't know why you think it's so easy to get 10% for tennitus.
80% of the veterans I know cuz I work part-time at the veteran clinic CWT program always get denied or 0%
0% is not a rating for tinnitus. It's either 10%(only rating allowed) or non service connected
You're right about that I meant non-service connected but I think that's a load of BS I worked on a AR ship which is a repair tender for the fleet noise constantly 24/7 no hearing protection nothing I have hearing loss at 0% and tinnitus non-service connected tell me what did I do wrong not to get the tinnitus if I have hearing loss
@@IronHamm3rjust appeal it and you will get it. Also rejoice 0% means service connected
What if i have headaches/migraines 0% already service connected?
I got Tinnitus 10% , insomnia 20%, denied migraines, currently I’m filing for depression and anxiety. I also have a few 10% for leg and arm damage.
What if no one in your household is working to claim the work loss for Migraines…?
For depression, im currently at 50%, do I need a personal statement and nexus to file for increase ?
So my work in a diesel engine powered generator room and damaged my hearing and sense of smell could be worth money?
Why the ascot?
I tend to like them better than a necktie for whatever reason
For secondary migraines do I need a nexus letter for it
I can't get "ANY" RATING! Even with a Nexus letters- denied 3 times by VA! I have ringing in my ears since 1977, from working on a US Navy ship in steam Propulsion enginerooms!
This is a waste of time.
Dang I’m sorry you hit that brick wall Bill, the more time that passes, the more the VA likes to speculate that it could be caused by normal attrition
Can my VA doctor write me a nexus letter, or does it have to be a civilian doctor?
Look, when you're ears ring all the time and can't sleep well enough is enough. My doctor says take a sleeping pill. I can't stand it no more. I got 20 percent for tinnitus and 10 percent hearing loss. I'm going crazy crazy and little money for this. 😮 so now I got 30 percent. That's not enough for hearing aids.
If you are service connected for hearing loss the hearing aids wont cost you a dime at VA
@berlinbear11b18 Thanks, I really didn't know that. Thank you for being so understanding that you slipped in some information that no one else told me about.
@@williamgarrett4007 well it's TRUE Bill I'm going through it. 0% is GREAT because they service connected your hearing loss to your time in service. Go to the VA and get your VA ID card. It will say SERVICE CONNECTED on it giving you access to shop or buy gas on military bases. Then schedule an appt with Audiology for your hearing aids. I just got mine I'm 0% service connected hearing loss. Also the constant ringing or hissing in your ears is called tinnitus. When your in audiology appt tell them about it so they can diagnose and document in your chart. Keep in mind this has nothing to do with claims. This is the medical side of things. Later on claims can see it in your chart.
I just filed my claim for tinnitus last week. I was pushed by one of my friends who served the same time I did, but he has 90% due to other issues. Waiting for a response from the VA via email on what to do next, and low and behold, here comes this video out of the blue while just randomly scrolling RUclips.
wtf is he wearing?? Cant take anyone seriously dressed like that.
Can you get a nexus letter from your VA provider?
Thanks a million. My tinnitus was just approved Step 1 and I already have it in my records for migraines they supply the meds for it so half the battle is won
I recommend using a dry board to write on because the chalk screeching gave me all of the examples you were talking about 😂
I’m at a combined 80%; 70% PTSD, 10% Tinnitus, 20% Lunbar Spine. I feel like the VA keeps denying my other claims and increases because they don’t want me to get 100%. Any advice or tips?
Yeah Baller, your back rating needs an increase. We typically look to max that out by incorporating bilateral radiculopathy if applicable, adding an extra 20% per leg
@@vaclaimsacademy I never heard of radiculopathy, and my VSO never mentioned it to me when I was submitting my claim. During my C&P exam I explained to the examiner that I get frequent numbness in my legs and feet from my back pain that causes me to either lay down or not get up and they still denied my increase. I also got denied for migraines I don’t think I even did a C&P even though I have the diagnosis and it’s secondary to my PTSD from combat.
@@rbtheballer If you rely on a VSO to go out of their way to let you know how to max your rating, you’ll be very disappointed unfortunately. At the end of the day they’re beholden to the VA and not the veteran, the veteran is the product
TDIU
@vaclaimsacademy facts on the VSO. Most don't care if you get paid or not. They work for the government and get theirs. I'm sure there's some kind of bonus system incentives for them saving the government money. Every other government employee has that incentive, so why wouldn't a VSO?
why are you wearing gloves?
Ahh yes that’s what the video is about lol
@@tobiasjefferies5278 it’s about gloves?
Hello. I’ve been diagnosed with insomnia by the VA, and recently been service-connected for tinnitus. Also have service connection for OSA , and am at 50% for my mental health (unspecified depressive disorder) as well. Question: Would adding on the Insomnia, secondary to tinnitus, with a nexus letter, OR personal statement, be a valid claim on its own? Or, was wondering if a mental health INCREASE from say, 50 to 70, be more appropriate, adding in my insomnia diagnosis to help bolster any additional rating given with that personal statement?
Go see a mental health specialist and have them provide you a Nexus Letter.
Insomnia is a mental health rating. I would strategize this if you're at 10% for tinnitus. Work on getting your OSA to 50%. Then I would work on your mental health claim to get it to 100%(it's possible). That way you'll be at 160% which will entitled you for automatic smc-s which is a little over 4k monthly. May need to lawyer up.
How do i create these statements is it a specific form? Or just use Microsoft word
Wish you could personally help me out..
I currently have the 10% for tinnitus , I'm total combined at 90% I'm going in soon for another hearing check , I'm thinking of my current service connections to find why I also 9 yrs after leaving the Army I'm having seizures out of the blue, w/ no known history. And they are debilitating and putting restrictions on driving and employment. I dont know which way to go with it.
Interesting, was anything new introduced to your body recently? Hoping you get well soon my friend, ask your specialist if any of your service connected conditions could have possibly lead to it
Can Ménière’s disease be secondary to tinnitus?
Im service connected for my back. Also for hearing . They gave me a 10% like 20 years ago non compensatable. I was in a bomber squadron. Line shack and powerplants . I was a jet mechanin . I was on the flight deck. I was a trouble shooter as well. I did high powers . My aircraft was the A-6 Intruder. I was diagnosed with hearing loss at my discharge physical. But i didn't put a claim in until my 40s. But they said 10% uncompensatable. That's 20 years ago.i have documentation of tinnitus. Constantly. I will try 😊
That's a long time, perhaps get yourself an accredited claims agent.
Hey Jordan quick question. In your experience, does complaining about a symptom, say back pain, on a post deployment PHA give the VA enough to give you service connection?
Do it
I am a rater, yes this helps, if we see a complaint in service nine times out of ten we will order an exam
@jdt049 thanks for the info. Does ordering an exam itself tend to lend itself towards the VA leaning towards service connection?
Not necessarily, it really depends on what the examiner states, people think we make those decisions, that is a lie if the examiner gives a negative opinion we have no choice but to deny. Hope that helps.
@jdt049 good info, again thank you. I kind of figured it goes quite a bit off of what the examiner states, as far as service connection. I retired from the guard this year but my last deployment was in 2018 so I know the 1 year presumptive period doesn't really apply to me.
Thanks and take care
Headaches - Dizziness with staggering - loss of hearing all secondaries - if you list the symptoms that occur from your Tinninus the first time around when you get your Tinninus approved that's your medical nexus when the examiner lists these conditions as associated with your Tinninus you don't need to be diagnosed if you get a rating specialist that know there job if you want to play it safe go get diagnosis for the conditions - I got plenty of secondaries granted without being diagnosed for them also i got three denied so i tell my my i needed a diagnosis for them doctor then give me a diagnosis for them just that easy - better to be safe than sorry get it diagnosed 😂
You got it GTO! 🔥
I put in a claim for Tinnitus in 2014. VA Long Beach (CA) gave me a hearing test, found some hearing loss, and gave me a 0% rating. I thought that was a denial of the tinnitus claim, as I'd never asked about hearing loss. And I couldn't understand why they gave me a hearing test. So in August of 2022, I found out those were two separate claims and refiled. Got 10% for the Tinnitus. Is there any way to have them backdate it to the original 2014 claim?
Also, who writes the nexus letter? Do I have to ask my doctor? Or someone else? I'm unclear on this point. How long should my testimonial letter be?
There are thousands of Drs around the country that will and can write a nexus statement. The ones that don't outright advertise that they do, are harder to get to do it. They generally think your trying to get them to do something unethical. So if you plan on asking your own current Dr it's key to state things the right way. Talking too much about your claim and whatnot can be off-putting for them because they'll think you're pushing the issue only to get compensation. A better route potentially could be to get them to fill out a DBQ specifically for your condition at an exam. It will give a nexus, if they see the issue connecting to service as being as likely as not caused by service, current diagnosis and more than likely some record of the in service event dating back through prior records.
Thanks for sharing…
What is a DBQ?
A disability benefits questionnaire.
The person filling out your DBQ is required to have reviewed any prior claims file that pertains to your reason for the exam and DBQ or the VA will deny your claim or send you to a C&P exam and get a new DBQ with a new provider of their choosing. If it had been your first claim, the medical provider would need to state that and if you have military medical records pertinent to your exam DBQ ,your provider needs that also included in with their opinion that your condition is "AT LEAST AS LIKELY AS NOT " related to your military service and submitted with your DBQ.
Do the VA doctors need a DBQ or can they fill one out????
Your writing on the board aggravated my tinnitus lol
It messed with my verlitago to. I told Uncle.
I couldn’t hear what you said the ringing in my ears didn’t let me hear you Can you say it again and put subtitles in your next video please 😂👍👌✌️🫡🇺🇸
Hahaha turn on closed captioning Rob! 😂
What if tinnitus is a secondary to hearing loss?
thank you for this video, I claimed insomnia and other conditions, was only granted 10% for tinnitus. I suffer from migraines, and when it's not a migraine headache I get vertigo.
I tried to use background noise to drown out the tinnitus but that was just another annoyance.. Hard to get a good night's sleep with this condition. All the best in getting the well deserved and earned rate increase
@@davidfiedler7803I run a fan all night to help drown out ringing.
Artillery and Mortars here and I've been waiting for 2 years just to get in to see a Doc here in Michigan. I just want a physical not trying to file any claims.
2 years, better move to another state, but hope you've been seen by now.
I'm already rated for insomnia and have 90%. All the symptoms you mentioned having insomnia due to tinnitus like migraine, and constant headaches.
Can you have insomnia as well as PTSD and MST? I was told one could not file for insomnia if you have these other conditions, please tell me how you got rated for Insomnia thanks
@leonyoungblood6217 it's all combined into mental health
i’m 10% tinnitus 5 years. i don’t get the nexus letter stuff.how do i get one
Can u guys please help me with my claim or claims
I didnt get a nexus letter for tinnitus. It took me 4 years to fight to get my rating. I changed VA locations to a different doctors hoping they would listen to me. I saw an audiologist multiple times at the VA. And then i got into the DAV(lost of phone tagging btw) and worked with an outpatient doctor and waited 4 months and i got my 10%.
Yoooo any one else looking at how suave this guy is.... 😂
Hey Jordan can I claim sleep apnea secondary to my already service connection for my back?
Yes, with a compelling personal statement, nexus letter, and sleep apnea medical diagnosis
Wow.... So let me get this straight. Just like other Service Members in the National Guard and Reserves, I received a Sleep Study Exam while on Active-Duty Orders. I received a Diagnosis for OSA while on Active-Duty Orders. I was issued a C-PAP Machine with a year worth of supplies while I was on Active-Duty orders. Yet and still, just like other Guardsmen and Reservist I was Denied. Nevertheless, there is not one Channel here on RUclips that can explain this. If there is ANYONE out there who can explain this, please do so. Because it seems like all these Veteran advocates don't have a clue.
I would explicitly mention in the personal statement that you began experiencing symptoms and were diagnosed while on active duty time, you should not need an LOD or nexus for that in my experience
Let's see like service members in my generation who spent years in the jungles, I just can't win
Your Commander in Chief is your Governor. You should take all matters up with the Governor.
@raymondscott6680 absolutely correct the guard is a state militia, they go 3 to 6 months and already complaining. I spent 3 yrs in the jungles and was still denied my sleep apnea. Oh! Well life goes on.
Reservist here. All depends on what type of orders you are on. Title 10 is just like active duty. Anything else is not. However, if something did happen (non Title 10) and it is documented and you got a LOD, you are good to go. As for the National Guard, the devil is in the details of the orders. If you happen to be called up (Title 10-Federal), you are good to go. Anything else, take it up with your governor.
What's up with those gloves G 😂