Hell yes, you are preaching to the choir. Veterans need to be reminded to follow through on their claims and that with VCI Elite we can get it done. Your talks are very good release from my stress. You get us. I even like the rants you get on. Keep raising your voice for us.. Thanks, Byron Woolley
i wouldnt have done well with my C and P exam without the help of VACI coaching and opening myself up to being uncomfortably open. Im such a closed up person. I was denied twice before and didnt want to be judged and denied again. I basically lacked knowledge of how to submit my claims and thats why I failed. VACI has the blueprint that helped me file properly. It doesnt feel good to open up old wounds especially when it comes to military stressors but you want to tell your 'true' story period, yes especially including "all the uglies" you tend steer away from because you feel fear or shame or guilt or judged etc, I still have to deal with severe symptoms for now but perhaps my future doesnt look so bad after all because im finally getting help so thanks again to my coach and the whole vaci crew. Make time to put in a claim, you deserve it, take one step at a time, one breath at a time
Im at 30% currently... but in process of getting the process started to get it increased.. these vids have been very helpful....Keep up the awesome work.... Always glad to see some ATX Fam doing awesome things...
Curtis Alexander BOOM! Thanks for the kind words brother. It’s our mission to help as many veterans as we can. If you need help sign up and we can help you get the rating and compensation you deserve!
eye opening dude... gratitude more than than i can put in words bro thank you bigtime..especially appreciate advising us other vets who suffer ...wow am i crazy for not thinkin i deserve more than what i can get for my issues ? and then i heard you say crazy.. really got me on that one .. like a really good guy who cares..seriously
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This is great. Have everything you mentioned just can’t understand why the VA stalls during the evidence review gathering process. Been sitting since in a standstill since July.
That's the million dollar question isn't it! Just be patient, the VA is averaging about 3 months for decisions so you should be getting your decision soon. Best of luck and glad the video helped!
I'm looking to file a claim for PTSD for non-sexual personal assault. I've kept my mouth shut for so long (4 years since i've gotten out) but since i've had children I can't ignore it anymore. I have a current diagnose and a DBQ from my psychologist that has been sent to the VA and accepted but I have to file a statement of the stressor and am not exactly sure what I should include. Can you help?
Best place to get your claim sorted. They helped me go from 10% for tinnitus to 70% for ptsd. They are the truth. No need to go anywhere else. They are all disabled Veterans helping their brother and sister Veterans. USN Veteran ABF
The important thing is that you finally applied and are one step closer to getting the help, rating and compensation you deserve. If you need any help along the way, sign up and our team can assist you. Best of luck!
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Hey Brian. Always a good job buddy. Would I still need to fill out the VA form 21-4138 (Statement in support of Claim) if I’m filling out a VA form 21-0781 (Claim for Service Connection for PTSD)? Thanks for your help.
I have 70% for PTSD and it's been getting fundamentally worse these past 4 years. I'm getting violent with family and feel out of control a lot. I cry a lot for no reason and i have lost all hope and joy. I'm scared to go ask for help. I'm afraid it will hurt more than help my family. What can I do?
@Tammy, first you are not alone. Don't feel scared to ask for help! If you are frustrated and need help sign up and our team can assist you. You'll be assigned to a veteran coach who will be able to answer all of your questions and help you get the rating and compensation you deserve!
I’ve got a 30% rating for GAD, but now they diagnosed me with PTSD by a VA psychologist. I know I can’t ‘double those up’ but I’ve been being treated for PTSD now for 7 months. Should I print and submit all the psychologist notes and submit with the request to increase? My DBQ score is WAY above 50 now and the symptoms are obviously worse and have been documented by a licensed provider.
While you can only have 1 mental health rating used for your overall, you can have multiple mental conditions rated and the higher one will be used to factor your overall rating. Once you submit a DBQ you cannot submit it again, you can however get a new nexus letter and write new buddy letters for it. Best of luck!
@Carolina The VA still uses DBQs for rating purposes but they removed them from private use. Our independent network of medical professionals saw this coming and shifted to offering IMOs instead of DBQs for this reason.
how about they find a way to pluck out solier ptsd before people get out? has that ever been researched, i hope its better than when i was in, maybe screening every once in a while would help while in service
My C&P exam for PTSD was scheduled for March 20th but got cancelled due to this Corona virus. I submitted a FDC with DBQ and nexus from one of your psych doctors. I haven't been given another date and I already called the VA hotline a few times complaining about the process. Any advice on what I can do to keep pushing my claim?
Great video. Does VA determines the rating based on the DBQ checkbox number 4. OCCUPATIONAL AND SOCIAL IMPAIRMENT or based on overall list of symptoms? Also, What if you have symptoms that fall within different categories, for example one symptom within 50%, one in 30% category and one in 70% category? Thanks
I went through a PTSD program, it was somewhat good for me I learned tools and ways to cope, will that make my claim look like I am good to go and get my claimed denied?
KING TUT great, then that should help you as evidence that you were working for your disability. You’d still want to get an independent medical opinion to help strengthen your case. If you need help with that. Sign up and our team can assist you.
My individual rating are 50% PTSD, 50% Sleep Apnea, 10% Diabetes, 10% Tinnitus, 0% left ear hearing loss... all with an award date in May of 2010, when I got off active duty... Now my PTSD is worse (was probably under rated then), my diabetes has progressed, and I have discovered that my IBS ,vertigo, and maybe my headaches should be SC also, and I have diabetic neuropathy... so new claims are in the works
Cindi Thompson MST and the mental heath aspect are estable conditions. If you need help to get this claim submitted sign up and our team can assist you with this process. I’m sorry this happened to you.
I am 100 percent combat PTSD about 20 years ago they declared me incompetent where I can't handle my finances i feel i can handle my finances now if they declared me competent to handle my finances are they going to lower my rating
@@VAClaimsInsider how do i check on that to verify i checked and found out im 100 pt now if i see a dr and they say i can handle my finances the va can't use that as evidence and schedule me for a c&p to lower my rating
I have a 70% combined rating, 30% ptsd, 20% back, 10% tinnitus, 10% on each knee. I've complained about my heel pain secondary to my back, Do I need my Doctor to diagnose me with planter fasciitis, or can I just file the claim?
Your heel is not attached to your back. How could your doctor justify saying your back pain is causing your heel to hurt ? A VSO, turned in a claim showing ....hip pain, secondary to foot pain and C&P doctor laughed at this...denied SC for it. Stupid VSO will get you jacked up.
@@Broommaker19 thanks for reply...the pain stemming from my back shoots down my leg to my foot causing terrible pain to my heel, sometimes feels like your stepping on a nail, its a pain I've complained about for 4 years, finally got the nerves burned to help with pain...
Hi,My name is Mike and I have a 70% rating from the VA so I would like to know if I file to inprove my rating could I lose my rating that I have now? Marty is my wife.
@Mike, you will not lose your rating but the VA can always revisit any rating when you file a new one. But as long as you are submitting the correct medical evidence you should be good.
hey brian, rob warring elite mmbr here archives saying my in srvc med recs are in va? saying if i ever was treated by va they requested my in srvc recs and will stay at the va,.,., i had them put my va med recs on a disc and told personnel in recs all this,., theyre saying they dont have them!? what can i do now?
@@VAClaimsInsideryes both va and private. 1/05-present va med recs from west la va and maybe 10 yrs private recs key surgeries and procedures like mri lumbar, rt knee ortho w/dvt inr, rt side radic diagn, lft heel plntr fasc surgery etc. all sent to my vaci pers file.. in 09 i had suffered a full maxilla facial fracture and memory loss after a fall,.,which is halting my claim process because i cant remember the day or even month back in 85 i was involved in a flightline accident involving aircraft and eor vehicle i was in ! med recs will show date of incident, glass removal head face eyes
The A side if they are unable to get those records for you, you would need to make sure you write a sworn declaration to explain all of your issues that are missing in those files.
@@VAClaimsInsider just wanted to say thanks for all the help today! Getting access to records shouldn't include battling an opposition ! this is total BS
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Hell yes, you are preaching to the choir. Veterans need to be reminded to follow through on their claims and that with VCI Elite we can get it done. Your talks are very good release from my stress. You get us. I even like the rants you get on. Keep raising your voice for us.. Thanks, Byron Woolley
Byron Woolley BOOM!! Veterans helping veterans brother. No one understands us the way we do. We will not stop!
I can think of no better therapy for ptsd depression, then helping other Vets complete there claims.
I agree!
i wouldnt have done well with my C and P exam without the help of VACI coaching and opening myself up to being uncomfortably open. Im such a closed up person. I was denied twice before and didnt want to be judged and denied again. I basically lacked knowledge of how to submit my claims and thats why I failed. VACI has the blueprint that helped me file properly. It doesnt feel good to open up old wounds especially when it comes to military stressors but you want to tell your 'true' story period, yes especially including "all the uglies" you tend steer away from because you feel fear or shame or guilt or judged etc, I still have to deal with severe symptoms for now but perhaps my future doesnt look so bad after all because im finally getting help so thanks again to my coach and the whole vaci crew. Make time to put in a claim, you deserve it, take one step at a time, one breath at a time
Rasheedah Bilal-Sanders BOOM! I couldn’t have said it better myself! Thank you!
Im at 30% currently... but in process of getting the process started to get it increased.. these vids have been very helpful....Keep up the awesome work.... Always glad to see some ATX Fam doing awesome things...
Curtis Alexander BOOM! Thanks for the kind words brother. It’s our mission to help as many veterans as we can. If you need help sign up and we can help you get the rating and compensation you deserve!
Curtis, any update?
eye opening dude... gratitude more than than i can put in words bro thank you bigtime..especially appreciate advising us other vets who suffer ...wow am i crazy for not thinkin i deserve more than what i can get for my issues ? and then i heard you say crazy.. really got me on that one .. like a really good guy who cares..seriously
If you’re ready to stop struggling with the VA and start winning your VA disability claims, we’ll help you submit a claim that’s easy for the VA to approve! >> bit.ly/3RGoNZb
I was denied my OSA back in 2014. Now I have hope to win my claim!! Thanks VA Claims insider!!
Boom! Best of luck let us know how it goes!
I'm at 90% and I believe i deserve and will get 100% . I just need guidance to get me there .
Great information. Thank you Brian Reese.
Glad it was helpful!
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This is great. Have everything you mentioned just can’t understand why the VA stalls during the evidence review gathering process. Been sitting since in a standstill since July.
That's the million dollar question isn't it! Just be patient, the VA is averaging about 3 months for decisions so you should be getting your decision soon. Best of luck and glad the video helped!
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I'm looking to file a claim for PTSD for non-sexual personal assault. I've kept my mouth shut for so long (4 years since i've gotten out) but since i've had children I can't ignore it anymore. I have a current diagnose and a DBQ from my psychologist that has been sent to the VA and accepted but I have to file a statement of the stressor and am not exactly sure what I should include. Can you help?
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We all have the passion and drive to help fellow veterans
Best place to get your claim sorted. They helped me go from 10% for tinnitus to 70% for ptsd. They are the truth. No need to go anywhere else. They are all disabled Veterans helping their brother and sister Veterans.
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i finally applied after 20 years .Not sure how it will go. Daily combat in Kosovo . 2 times hospitalized for danger to self....Dunno ...
The important thing is that you finally applied and are one step closer to getting the help, rating and compensation you deserve. If you need any help along the way, sign up and our team can assist you. Best of luck!
I setup a phone call for Friday I’m looking forward to it
BOOM! We can't wait to speak with you!
Mark Wished I had seen this prior to 4.5.2020. (11am CT).!
I thought water and ibuprofen fixed everything? Lol
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Hey Brian. Always a good job buddy. Would I still need to fill out the VA form 21-4138 (Statement in support of Claim) if I’m filling out a VA form 21-0781 (Claim for Service Connection for PTSD)? Thanks for your help.
Michael Ericson Ragasa I would always include a personal statement 🚀🚀
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I have 70% for PTSD and it's been getting fundamentally worse these past 4 years. I'm getting violent with family and feel out of control a lot. I cry a lot for no reason and i have lost all hope and joy. I'm scared to go ask for help. I'm afraid it will hurt more than help my family. What can I do?
@Tammy, first you are not alone. Don't feel scared to ask for help! If you are frustrated and need help sign up and our team can assist you. You'll be assigned to a veteran coach who will be able to answer all of your questions and help you get the rating and compensation you deserve!
I’ve got a 30% rating for GAD, but now they diagnosed me with PTSD by a VA psychologist. I know I can’t ‘double those up’ but I’ve been being treated for PTSD now for 7 months. Should I print and submit all the psychologist notes and submit with the request to increase? My DBQ score is WAY above 50 now and the symptoms are obviously worse and have been documented by a licensed provider.
While you can only have 1 mental health rating used for your overall, you can have multiple mental conditions rated and the higher one will be used to factor your overall rating. Once you submit a DBQ you cannot submit it again, you can however get a new nexus letter and write new buddy letters for it. Best of luck!
I thought VA DBQ's went away
@Carolina The VA still uses DBQs for rating purposes but they removed them from private use. Our independent network of medical professionals saw this coming and shifted to offering IMOs instead of DBQs for this reason.
how about they find a way to pluck out solier ptsd before people get out? has that ever been researched, i hope its better than when i was in, maybe screening every once in a while would help while in service
Maybe one day they’ll make the process easier for veterans. We can only hope!
VES is now scheduling tele-health for PTSD, waiting to hear when mine will be scheduled. Should I email my eval and supporting docs from Dr. Purcell?
Dana Triplett make sure all of those get uploaded into your claim. The examiner will look there for those files.
@@VAClaimsInsider They were uploaded when I submitted the claim in December 2019. Thanks.
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I have a 70% rating for ptsd...do I need to try to get tdiu on my own or do I need help from a lawyer?.. can you help me ?
My C&P exam for PTSD was scheduled for March 20th but got cancelled due to this Corona virus. I submitted a FDC with DBQ and nexus from one of your psych doctors. I haven't been given another date and I already called the VA hotline a few times complaining about the process. Any advice on what I can do to keep pushing my claim?
Sergio relax brotha they will contact you for a telehealth exam. I have one being done next week
Ok what if your rated at 50 for ptsd and lookin for the nexx level since my condition has worsen.
So you would then want to file for an increase for your PTSD on the basis of worsening conditions.
Jus had my c&p exam for an increase for my ptsd...don't kno if it went well...
Great video. Does VA determines the rating based on the DBQ checkbox number 4. OCCUPATIONAL AND SOCIAL IMPAIRMENT or based on overall list of symptoms? Also, What if you have symptoms that fall within different categories, for example one symptom within 50%, one in 30% category and one in 70% category? Thanks
Yes that is one of the deciding factors
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My claim denied, not service connected, but says Favorable Finding identified in this decision.
Higher Level Review time🧨💣⚡️
If you don't mind, what were your favorable findings?
I went through a PTSD program, it was somewhat good for me I learned tools and ways to cope, will that make my claim look like I am good to go and get my claimed denied?
KING TUT was it through the VA and was it documented?
Brian Reese yes sir it was through the VA and documented
KING TUT great, then that should help you as evidence that you were working for your disability. You’d still want to get an independent medical opinion to help strengthen your case. If you need help with that. Sign up and our team can assist you.
Shout out to my coach Jorden Smallfoot! This is a great video!
Appreciate it!
I'm suppose to do my C&P Exam next week over video. Do you think that will help, hurt, or not change how it goes?
Prepare for the exam and you’ll nail it🚀🚀
How was it ???? I’m having my in 30 minutes 😬😬
@@Yariahmed1008 how was it mine 2 weeks
@@VAClaimsInsider help mine 2 weeks
Guess I was lucky on documents, turned in zero statements in 2010... 50% SC PTSD, 80% combined with basically zero effort
That's awesome.
My individual rating are 50% PTSD, 50% Sleep Apnea, 10% Diabetes, 10% Tinnitus, 0% left ear hearing loss... all with an award date in May of 2010, when I got off active duty... Now my PTSD is worse (was probably under rated then), my diabetes has progressed, and I have discovered that my IBS ,vertigo, and maybe my headaches should be SC also, and I have diabetic neuropathy... so new claims are in the works
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I reported my sexual harassment. There was an investigation and the male went before the Commanding Officer. I still have that document.
Cindi Thompson MST and the mental heath aspect are estable conditions. If you need help to get this claim submitted sign up and our team can assist you with this process. I’m sorry this happened to you.
I joined elite this past week. Working on my claims.
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Comp & Pen Monday with LHI!
How did your exam go?
@@VAClaimsInsider yes I wonder mine is in 2 weeks nervous ...
do you have a referral program?
We are working on that!
do I need to have my personal statement ready when I take the psych exam?
@Mike, no you don't
I am 100 percent combat PTSD about 20 years ago they declared me incompetent where I can't handle my finances i feel i can handle my finances now if they declared me competent to handle my finances are they going to lower my rating
@Steve, do you know if your rating is P&T? If it is they will not be able to lower your rating
@@VAClaimsInsider how do i check on that to verify i checked and found out im 100 pt now if i see a dr and they say i can handle my finances the va can't use that as evidence and schedule me for a c&p to lower my rating
You can download your benefits letter off of va.gov and it'll tell you if you are considered permanent and total
@@VAClaimsInsider thanks for your help
I have a 70% combined rating, 30% ptsd, 20% back, 10% tinnitus, 10% on each knee. I've complained about my heel pain secondary to my back, Do I need my Doctor to diagnose me with planter fasciitis, or can I just file the claim?
Your heel is not attached to your back. How could your doctor justify saying your back pain is causing your heel to hurt ? A VSO, turned in a claim showing ....hip pain, secondary to foot pain and C&P doctor laughed at this...denied SC for it. Stupid VSO will get you jacked up.
@@Broommaker19 thanks for reply...the pain stemming from my back shoots down my leg to my foot causing terrible pain to my heel, sometimes feels like your stepping on a nail, its a pain I've complained about for 4 years, finally got the nerves burned to help with pain...
Hi,My name is Mike and I have a 70% rating from the VA so I would like to know if I file to inprove my rating could I lose my rating that I have now? Marty is my wife.
@Mike, you will not lose your rating but the VA can always revisit any rating when you file a new one. But as long as you are submitting the correct medical evidence you should be good.
hey brian, rob warring elite mmbr here archives saying my in srvc med recs are in va? saying if i ever was treated by va they requested my in srvc recs and will stay at the va,.,., i had them put my va med recs on a disc and told personnel in recs all this,., theyre saying they dont have them!? what can i do now?
Do you have any VA medical records or private medical records? I'd get them and send into VA ASAP.
@@VAClaimsInsideryes both va and private. 1/05-present va med recs from west la va and maybe 10 yrs private recs key surgeries and procedures like mri lumbar, rt knee ortho w/dvt inr, rt side radic diagn, lft heel plntr fasc surgery etc. all sent to my vaci pers file.. in 09 i had suffered a full maxilla facial fracture and memory loss after a fall,.,which is halting my claim process because i cant remember the day or even month back in 85 i was involved in a flightline accident involving aircraft and eor vehicle i was in ! med recs will show date of incident, glass removal head face eyes
The A side if they are unable to get those records for you, you would need to make sure you write a sworn declaration to explain all of your issues that are missing in those files.
@@VAClaimsInsider just wanted to say thanks for all the help today! Getting access to records shouldn't include battling an opposition ! this is total BS
Should your Psycoligist ask you how much you make on pension
@Brian, your financial situation shouldn't ever be a factor.
The yelling is too triggering for me to be able to listen to this one😔
I'm sorry to hear that.
I'm at 90% and I believe i deserve and will get 100% . I just need guidance to get me there .