Top 3 Mistakes TANKING Your VA Rating: Essential Tips Every Veteran MUST Know!
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Mistake Number 3: Using a VSO
02:40 WHY You Should AVOID VSOs
04:00 Wacky Simile to Drive Home the Point
04:30 Mistake Number 2: Optimism Bias
07:03 How to Solve It
08:15 PRICE vs COST! Your REAP What You SOW.
09:23 NUMBER 1!
10:45 The Importance of Cross-Referencing!
12:43 PRESENTING vs TELLING
13:00 Summary
14:04 Question for You: What was YOUR Experience With a VSO? (Good or Bad)
Veterans, are you making these common mistakes when pursuing your VA disability rating? In this in-depth video, I dive deep into the top three pitfalls that many veterans encounter - from the dangers of misplaced trust in a VSO, the optimism bias that could be hurting your claim, to the often overlooked power of a strategically crafted personal statement. With so much at stake, it's crucial to approach the VA rating process informed and prepared. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just beginning your VA journey, this video is packed with actionable tips and insights that could make all the difference in your rating outcome. Equip yourself with this essential knowledge, optimize your VA claims process, and give yourself the best shot at achieving the rating you deserve. Subscribe and hit the bell icon for more veteran-centric content. Leave a comment with your experiences, and let's strengthen our veteran community!
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I'm prob an outlier but tbh, I've had nothing but good experiences with VSOs. First initial claim through a VSO came back at 70%. Filed for an increase 8 years later by myself and everything came back as continued. Then decided to go with a VSO again for a supplementary claim and went straight up to 100% P&T SMC-S and only took roughly 3 months. Of course it also involved me doing a ridiculous amount of research and planning, knowing exactly how to approach the issue and telling the VSO exactly what I needed to be done and providing them with all relevant evidence and lay statements up front.
I started with a VSO. He just threw a slew of claims at the VA. Most got denied. He retired and the new guy refused to submit any claims unless they were guaranteed wins (no such thing) he wouldn't file a claim for a friend who had a heat stroke while on active duty. I decided to get educated and tackle the bear on my own. I am now at 100% thanks to RUclips and lots of research. It didn't cost a dime just hours of videos. I have friends all me to help them and i tell them they have to help themselves and that I can only give them guidance. It's gonna cost you your time. It's worth it.
I am at 90 now doing all my research with a VFW VSO submitting my paperwork...I started in 21 after getting out in 99...I just did an intent to file Sept 14th on my way to the finish line!!
@@dogboydet that's awesome. Use those secondary claims. They'll help you more than you think. Also file high value claims (claims that offer higher ratings) 90 to 95 is a lot harder than it sounds. Stay focused and it'll be easy. Look up the 38cfr for the guidelines
I 1000 percent agree with this whole statement 💯!! Be careful using VSO 's or Vet Centers !! Some will be jealous of your possible upcoming/pending 100 percent. Use your own judgement. If you can do it on your own with a little bit of research and time then I suggest that. Finally if you hear about or can find a good Lawyer for VA claims then do that. Especially if you don't have to pay them until you are awarded your new payable benefits. Nuff said.
I’m going through this now. Started late because VA “misplaced “ my records for 30 years.
Best advice for all Veterans. I am realizing I have to do this myself. Most all VSO's are nice people. After 31 years, all of them lack proper training. I am a retired veteran, professional trainer for 51 years. Thanks to Jordan, I now see the problem, I have had Dealing with the VA.
Utilized a VFW VSO who spent more time talking about all his owies and 100% rating. Gave forms to prepare and submit. Notified they were wrong forms. Went to the many self help You Tube sites in an attempt to educate myself. Claims in the que and waiting to see if I successfully navigated the system. Listened to many $$$promotional sites, some ok. Passed your up until yesterday. I should have tuned into your posts before I submitted my claims. You might have one of the one or two most credible self help sites on the tube. Keep helping those Warriors get back home safely.
So happy the person at the VSO I go to, made me write a personal statement for my claim. They are very helpful every time I go!
I just joined the Grandmaster program from the Masters program! I see what I get is worth $10,000s easy, 1 nexus letter i was told last month $3500 from some crook! So for just $497.00, plus Jordan really does care about veterans, his program has made my Dr jobs a whole lot easier with nexus statements. I have a great Dr if you don't have one, I'm in Bradenton, FL, he works over the phone also for stuff like headaches, sleep apnea, ptsd and will write your meds & nexus statements if needed? So hit me up and I will get back to you, if you need a Dr?
Central FL here so not far away. Always on the lookout for a qualified and competent physician who will take the time and expend the effort to review mil and civilian med records and then offer a written opinion. Any chance that I can make contact?
I would love to get in contact with you. I’m currently in Ar and having a hard time trying to find one
Dang how much they charge for Nexus letters? I'm in VA Beach
Could really use that Drs info...
Wish that doc was in central Alabama
Sir,
You are 100% right. I had a bad experience with a VSO. Thanks for sharing this information.
The VA accredited attorneys gave me new life to get the compensation I deserve. My goal us to get the highest level of SMC I get. Head injury is one of the highest level of SMC and I have evidence and current diagnosis. My rating goes further than that of 100% P and T. It's my money and I want it now. JD Wentworth motto.
Congrats Cassius that’s amazing to hear. Thanks for sharing!
@@vaclaimsacademyYou are the real deal Jordan!!! I'm an Accredited Claims Agent and I follow you because you know what you're talking about!!!!!
Hello hello ...I have been very fortunate to have had excellent experiences with VSO, since I have been in Austin. Videos that you put up and others like it, have given me the education needed to know what to ask of the VSO. Also, watching your videos has helped me know right away if the VSO has my best interest in mind. I have gone from 10% in September 2022 to 90% in September 2023. Now I am going through the TDIU review process. Side note, I don't know if it's because of Texas but my VA raters have been on it. So far anything that should be submitted by the VA rater due to evidence gathered, has been presented to me. My claim started out as anxiety and depression and has resulted in PTSD 70% ,and now TDIU consideration. All done by the VA, as it should be. Thank you, Jordan for putting me on the right path. Good luck to all.
Let me add this as an example of my VSO-positive encounter. When the VA submitted a request for filing a claim for migraines, my VSO said to remove that request until I had develope the claim. She asked if I had medical docs to support a migraine claim and if not get a diagnosis first. On her recommendation, I went to the C&P exam anyway because of the VA setting up the appointment. The eval was over in 10 minutes. Whata joke it was and a waste of my time. She has been the only VSO I would ask to do anything more than scan and review my forms for accuracy.
Great video…you’re spot on about VSO. All they really do is submit your claims.
Great advice sir. I’m joining your academy ASAP.
Trudat, Real talk&Nuff Said! All Be blessed, safe, healthy, happy, aware, smart, prosperous and great ( compassionate)!!! ❤❤❤❤
Right back at you! ❤️
Appreciate you educating us. I learn so much from your great videos. Much love and respect to all my sisters ( ladies always first) & brothers in arms. GET WHAT YOU FING DERSERVE DUDES& DUDEDETTES, YOU EARNED IT, RIGHT!?!? THANKS FOR THE LOVE JORDAN. MUCH APPRECIATED!❤🎉😊😢❤❤
I have never used a VSO. I've taken myself from 0% to 100% P&T. Do NOT use a VSO. I am a. Former Corpsman and PA so I have an insight. I'd love to help more veterans but I do not have a resource outlet to do so.
Can you give me some tips
RUclips and an Instagram or tik tok page
Love language analogy for the win
My VSO was amazing!!!!!!
I had a VSO a long time ago who did nothing for me . I went on my own and got a certain percentage. Now I tried on my own and it’s become more of a headache. I’m going to try a VSO again I hope I get one that really cares and tries to help. Thanks for the info.
@VA Claims Academy I made these mistakes when I retired from the military back in 2015. At that time, I came directly off deployment and retired. I wish I had these resources available to me at the time.
An attorney appealed my case in 2019, they estimate our hearing will be in about six years from now!
Isn’t that crazy Rick? Who wants to be stuck in stressful purgatory for 6 years??
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Just learned about buddy letter too
Number three happened to me!!!!
This makes sense
2 times i had to submit my paperwork for my knee sugary and i still never received any benefits. I tried getting my knee fixed through the VA and the VA Dr said it was fine. I went to a real Knee doctor om my insurance and he showed my the MRI and it was one of the worst ones he had ever seen. The VA is very negligent. I should probably just file a lawsuit.
@krodkrod8132 Can you file an appeal or supplemental claim? Also, if a law firm does free consultations, see what direction they can't point you in?
Could you post a quick video on an example of a good personal statement?
I have a VSO but I do all my paperwork...i only utilize mine to submit the paperwork with their face on it...i have phone call coming for my higher level review but again I will be the one getting the call...again I handle all paperwork and I dont ask for any advice!
me either
My VSO acts so confrontational, like I'm bothering him. He has all the access to help, but he only does the minimum, won't offer any helpful suggestions. Every idea I suggest is thrown back, I'm trying for to much. Frustrating, this whole process. But, Videos like yours, gives hope to at least get a good level service connection!
Get another VSO or use a service that you pay only if you win your claim
Nothing wrong with using a vso, but also be your own advocate! Do your research first, watch videos read the cfr38, know how you should be rated and use their verbiage
My VSO did a great job.
I retired Aug 1st and used a VSO to get my claim in back in April. Right months later still waiting on a VA decision. In hindsight the VSO helping me really only did the paperwork. After watching many videos on the process I would have claimed more. My VSO didn't look at my medical records nor did they really ask me much. They gave me a piece of paper with a person on it and said circle any areas you had issues with and that was it. They never mentioned secondary conditions and more. They meant well but probably not the best service which might cost me.....
I read elsewhere that the VA Form 21-4138 was replaced by the VA Form 21-10210 for lay/witness statements. I assume that a 4138 would still be accepted, but wouldn't it be better to use the more current form?
Also, I purchased the Grandmaster. Great info!
I got further with my disability claims doing it myself
Question for you Jordan, I actually fell victim to #3 which I am still waiting for that decision. My question is: do I wait for that decision and work to file better after I get that decision or do I try to submit personal statements for the claims currently submitted through the VSO? Thank you in advance.
I have filed my intent to file. I'm still building my supporting evidence. Do you have a "document checklist" that can be downloaded from the VA Claims Academy? Thanks for all this content. I have been guilty of No. 2 above going into this process.
Nice video! I’ve been in the decision phase for months. The wait is KILLING me the VA says it should take 122 days from start to finish yet I’m at almost 170 any idea on when I could expect a decision?
It took 11 months for some of my decisions recently
Fire
DAV VSO in NC didn't give a crap to help me. No guidance, nothing of value which I guess anything time $0 is still valued at $0. Also got a denial of PTSD claim without a C&P exam which is odd, but I didn't have any help going through the system. Definitely going to school before I file appeals and any new claims.
Did you have a nexus letter if so, was it a psychiatrist?
Not sure what I’m doing wrong, started with DAV in Tulsa, only thing I got was 10% for tinnitus back in 2018(?), then hired a “VA accredited lawyer” and still nothing, went to the coffee bunker here in Tulsa (for the monthly food pantry) and the American Legion VSO said I should fire her and let him work my case, still after all these years only at 10%. VA shows the my case is “under review”. ????!!!
Tinnitus 10% is all you will get
I agree. My VSO sucked! DAV was better. I was my own best advocate.
Thanks for sharing Dewayne ♟️
My experience was the reverse. DAV left me hanging but the state VA vso helped. But now I'm starting to think my state vso didn't get as much as I could have gotten nearly 20yrs ago.
DAV is a VSO… and mine said… I get paid whether you when or lose and that was the supervisor! I dropped the DAV next day. To me that’s not working for the disabled veterans.
What about when you just get tired of the because they keep saying that they never received your paperwork? Where did you send it? Two copies to the regional VSO in Houston, two to Audie Murphy VA in San Antonio, and two to the intake center in Janesville, Wisconsin. The seventh copy was/wasn't a full packet. I dont remembe, that one was with my wifes birth certificate, my stepson's birth certificate, and every single form has a foreign address, phone number, as well as my dependents are foreigners. What, they cant put two+2= That I'm not stateside? Plus all of the phone calls giving them the same information pertaining to my cliam. I even have one of their employees stating that they'll just throw the forms away if they think that they don't need it. I personally ask everybody that answered my call if it was being recorded so that I hvae evidence for the board. Stand your ground because thtas whta its going to come to.
Im just starting off and filed my intent... my vso said to me that he can have a nexus done at a va hospital in the city Im in. He claims that other va hospitals in nearby areas he doesnt have the work relationship to get them, but does have that ability here. Also he wants me to get diagnosed if/when I receive health benefits through the local va hospital. Anything here sounds iffy?
I'm about to have my C&P exam and my VSO keeps ducking my questions about NEXUS letters, using ambiguous language and saying that the VA will generate them for me. Should I be concerned? What should I do?
Get educated stop waiting on your VSO and get to a private doctor.
Hi I did a supplement claim they telling me I have to file the EZ form wish I did primary and secondary now what I su know
Currently AD-- I've had two shoulder surgeries while in. My most recent was this past July and I'm still having issues and is causing mental discrepancies. Not only do I have shoulder pain and limited rom. I've gone to my PCM and have been going to a private therapist every week for a couple of months now. Do I follow up with my PCM about my therapy sessions? How do I get all of this on my record? I'm constantly gaslit by Military Providers even after having surgery (as if that's not enough evidence of a viable issue) I'm just worried because I am getting out in a little less than a year and I feel like I don't have much documented. Thank you in advance for any tips!
get every single document from sick call and the hospital before getting out. Do not allow anyone to talk you our of geting medical care, i seen it so many times. you will thank me later.
Would you still do personal statements for presumptives?
I wish this guy was around 10 years ago.
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When submitting a supplemental claim, does the addition of a personal statement constitute new evidence?
It should
Is it wise to file every condition after 20 years out of service or file the most important only?
@inthesky7836 You need a current diagnosis
Currently Going through a MEB. How can I get assistance with the my claim here soon?
You’d are going to need to know the VA rating process for sure, there is more MEB specific training that is needed as well though, a former VACA graduate who won 100% P&T is creating that course and it’s going to launch within the next couple months.
Wish I could offer that sooner
How do you get compensated for injuries the military tells you is your fault.
What if the back pain occurred after service? How would I handle that?
Make sure you had it documented before you ETS'd, all the rucking that you did, or sitting in a chair doing MI. You get the idea, the OTV with eight mags of ammo, plus the other eight, or nine for you M9. Then two canteens, a camelback, M4, M9, ACH, it wore down your cartilage in your joints, and/or all of the PT.
I had a personal statement and diagnosis of lumbar strain in service due to a MVA and i was still denied smh
Did you have a IMO?
1. Current Dx
2. Medical Records
3. independent Medical Opinion (Linking 1 and 2)
What if I was awarded 100% disability from the federal government back in 2014
and part of my disability was based upon my back issues…
I have never filed a claim with the VA for this as I didn’t figure I’d get anywhere after
having another claim denied…
This has been a long documented history through the VA.
I want to file a claim now knowing what I’ve learned here.
Will my gov. disability help me with the VA claim?
What do I need to do with this?
Thanks for any help.
My VSO submitted my claims and ghosted the hell out of me. I would email questions and get nothing. Eventually I contacted the office and later received a response that my stuff was submitted that day (5 months later). I haven't heard anything from him since. My claim was decided and I still haven't heard from him. I want to drop him and file my supplementals and a new claim on my own.
do it
Where can I get that personal statement template? I’m still in the evidence gathering stage and trying to submit everything I can !!!
VA.GOV
Went through VSO never heard anything never got anything so started doing my own thing and then word of mouth from other veterans and videos such as these I f***ed from the beginning
I am active currently, I just happen to stumble on your channel. I can honestly say I am lost to this entire process where should I start?
If you’re within 1 year of separating, I’d say buy a course. If you have more time, feel free to keep perusing RUclips. Get passionate about the subject and you will learn
@@vaclaimsacademy I’m 27 months away from completing 20 years. The issue is that I got hurt and scared of getting MEB.
You can start applying now. Info in 38CFR & M21... Start hitting the regs! Good luck!
It is going to be much easier to do your claims because within one year of separating it is considered presumptive.
When is it too late to send a personal statement? My FL state VSO didn't mention it.
From what I understand if it’s still in the evidence gathering step if you go to the files tab you can still add documents. I was going to write a personal statement and put it into my claim tomorrow.
@@Brina7222 Thank you much.
Do I need personal statements if I'm currently active duty? From what I understand, when I go to do my claim, everything is already service connected. Is a personal statement necessary still?
Always. A well strategized personal statement can ONLY help your rating
You need a nice hat? Good video❤
I can’t fit in hats for too long since my hair grows and it’s all over 😂
Come on out with a pimp hat boom
@@bigtime911 😂
Not professional if worn a hat
How do we get your personal statement template
Vaclaims-academy.com
Also, I enlisted with flat feet. They had to waiver me in. Lol doesn’t that count for something?
If it worsen while you were in
How does your personal statement template different than chat gbt?
When given the correct context, parameters and a final human check from someone who knows what they’re doing, GPT can get pretty good results.
Half the battle with the VA though is knowing how to get suggestive while maintaining tight management and awareness of egos. Something GPT fails at massively
Is Disabled American Veterans (DAV) a VSO?
i got out in 72 join ng till 82 can i still file a claim for tinnitus??
YES
Let's file for an increase and for only 1 thing when I have 4 service connected dis and I've sent an email directly to VSO to ask specific questions about filling conditions for the pact act
I want to be released from having a VSO please tell me what form can I submit and do I send it to my regional office?
I’d call the office and if you can get one of them to pick up, say you’d like to terminate the power of attorney on your claim
According to the M21-1, and VA Form 21-22a, all you need to do is contact the VA and tell them that you don't want [insert name] to represent you anymore.
Express or implicit revocation are terms I saw the VA use.
@@vaclaimsacademythank you for all you do
@@jdminn4Thank you for the info I appreciate it
I think you should just tell people to be aware of a VSO, my VSO helped me go from 10 to 60 and still have a couple claims to go that should get me over the hump! Also another main thing to do is ace your C&P exam! You've to do the footwork!
I live oversea . How can or find a vso that can provide optism
You can't. I was overseas for 7 years and never filed because I couldn't get help. Returned to US 18 months ago and filed and rec'd a good rating and am working on raising it. You should watch all of these videos, learn the process, and start filing. If you haven't done it yet, call the VA TODAY and file an intent to file. This will lock in your date. I wish I had done all this a decade ago.
if my 1st claim is denied how do i file it again as what type of claim
Supplemental
Thank you much
Heard you can file the same claim within a year and still be back paid from initial intent, one vet I talked to a few weeks ago told me he did it for 10 years and then they finally gave him 💯 and back paid him over 400k
It's an intent to file. That's where the backpay will stop, I believe, but I'm not 100% sure on that, because when you're serving they say that it goes back to the date of the initial paperwork.
I retire in the philippines. Can i get someone online to be my vso
No, you should educate yourself and start filing based on this or another advisory service.
I need to have a phone call with you, I swear, I have so many questions.
I was in 4 years
2015-2019, now 30 yours old and there’s too much to write in the comments.
6:12
VSOs don't work directly for the VA. I am a VSO and I work for my county, not the VA. While we don't charge the veteran for our services, we still work hard for our veterans. A lot of our veterans do not know how or don't have computers to apply on their own. I think it is really wrong to tell your audience that they should not use a VSO, and sort of irresponsible. I liked what you were saying in previous videos but, this is not good to tell folks. Maybe the younger veterans can do this on their own, but elderly veterans in rural areas would be left out of the process. Think of ALL your audience, not just your generation.
I hear you but I think there is a lot of truth to what he is saying, my VSO had me go through an appeal process which took months. Based on my situation I was lil doubtful of that decision but I trusted he was doing the right thing
Marco 😂
I think we should send Zelensky to our VA raters every time he comes here asking us for more money.
😂
Goated comment 😂😂😂😂💀💀
They would give him billions!
@@vaclaimsacademypayment plans for your service?
A dam good one Sir
These guys don’t like VSO’s because VSO’s are free and take money away from them!!!!!!
Uh, no. There are enough vets out there to keep all the VSOs and VA Academy in business for years. VSOs are useful but they don't always have your best interest at heart. Mileage will vary, buyer beware.
@@sj6404 Uh, no. The f@$k you talking about. You must be
For vets making profits off of vets. I bet you oppose war and guns also. You must be Air Force!!!!!