I just received a 100% combined rating. I was discharged in November 2013 and didn't file for comp until July 2019. PTSD, GERD, and chronic fatigue were enough to get the rating. In Maine, the rating officials at Togus Vet Center were vary veteran friendly and this helped me a great deal as my provider did not want to do a DBQ or nexus letter. The advice on this channel also helped a lot to get my fully developed claim together.
Adding to my last.. I DO have. Multiple things going on. Been going on since active duty and lost an eye in 02 severe low back pain from airborne duty, sciatica, 90% dental loss , and deterioration of MHS PTSD
Hey my man. Thanks for sharing information. As an RVSR in the L.A. Regional office, most of the information you said was accurate. However, some was misleading and one or two things was wrong. I know you're here to help but giving incorrect information leads to many issues...
Thanks @@VAClaimsInsider . You're so right about us "sucking it up". I was raised to work and work hard. People are depending on me to take care of them, even at the detriment to our our health (physical and/or mental) . Plus as a medic in the AF I had a lot of "hallway medicine" and it was never documented in my medical records.
@@Mr.conserv Thank-you for asking. I feel it went very well. I liked the examiner, easy to talk to. Time will tell though on how it really went. Anyone have any idea hoe long it takes LHI to get the exam sent and uploaded into VBMS?
Hello! Are Vets that revived general or OTH discharge eligible for service connected disabilities? What if discharge gets upgraded? Also are vets under the age of 55 eligible for 100% P&T ratings? Are they able to work with 100% P&T rating? God bless everybody that served this country. To you and your family god bless
In order to receive disability benefits you have to have a general under honorable conditions or above. If you get a discharged upgraded to that then yes you are then eligible to get those benefits. Best of luck brother!
I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and lower back issues and awarded disability for both. Can I get a secondary disability for my knees, ankles and hips hurting?
I'm not out yet, I've been denied service to airforce for chronic back pain while in the army and 8 months ago got a disc and fusion,.. but been in for a while telling them I cant sleep and now struggling with depression.. Any advice? I've always felt like getting out like this was a cop out. I also have a family 5 so trying to stay in, but new army is wearing me out. Any advice would be nice. Should I lawyer up?
Will a DBQ help with a primary disability claim already rated at 10% for a knee issue but I have a whole host of other issues that I don’t think can be connected to my knee I’m not sure some of them I have tried to apply for before but they were denied they refused to connect them
@Anita Boddington One of our veteran coaches would be able to answer that question in more detail with you. Sign up for a free 30 min strategy session right now! VACIFREE30.com
I haven't submitted for service connected claims yet, but have filed an intent to file as of 28 Jan 2020. I have been out since May of 2001 and have not been to the doctor since I got out, due to costs. I have documentation in my medical records of multiple injuries, but not all. I've met with a VSO and was told to go through my med recs to pick out the dates and submit those rather than all of my medical records. Is this correct or do I send all of my med records? Thanks in advance for your help. Semper Fi, Bill Boop
Bill Boop you only want to submit the records that will help your case. The more you submit the more the rater has to go through. Remember everything you submit should support the disabilities you are claiming.
I am veteran with service connection currently rated with VA math at 83%. In addition I have 100% award for prostate cancer, which has been 10 + years in my disability award. I'm confused and don't know what to do. 100% or TDIU
Let’s discuss further! I would like to invite you to schedule a discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by clicking this link>> bit.ly/3AsaYF3
If you are 90% and have pending claims some high value and there is a TDIU appeal pending. TDIU gets approved and still have claims pending that can take it to 100% How should a veteran handle the pending claims? wait for them to be approved to 100%? just asking...... great video
I filed a primary claim on depression and anxiety.. back in 2020.. and they said it wasn't service connected.. I'm currently filing a claim for depression.. anxiety.. panic disorder... Secondary to my chronic back pain.. Will they owe me from the original depression claim they didn't connect in 2020?
If I am recommended a prescription drug for my MH condition but refuse to take it, will that hurt my claim? Just don’t agree I need it at this time. My symptoms have already improved without it.
One of our veteran coaches would be able to answer that question in more detail with you. Sign up for a free 30 min strategy session right now! VACIFREE30.com
Luis Kay as long as one of your service connected disabilities is a condition that will not improve over time you could apply to have your rating become P&T. Best of luck! BOOM!🚀🚀
Brandon Martin you first need to make sure you have a disability that will only get worse over time and not improve. You also need to have a scheduler rating of 100% disability. Then have a licensed medical professional write a P&T letter that in their professional opinion your conditions will not improve and merit a P&T rating.
Mike Douglas there are payments available for our service, but our independent medical teams pricing isn’t part of the payment plan for the membership. Sign up and one of our Veteran coaches will go over the program and you can decide if it will work for you.
BERTRAM SCROGGINS it’s a pretty important statement since that is what raters look for to help their decision. If it’s not on their they may either send it back to the examiner for clarification or just set you up with another C&P exam.
I am 70 present disabled how do I get to 100 present rate! I'm PTSD and agent orange service connected for prostate cancer and prostate has been removed.
QUOTE: "We can't rate you on that because that is not what we are focusing on." Our case is 30 years old because of pure avoidance of VA to even acknowledge Service Connection which is Exploded ALL OVER HIS RECORDS....It has been 20 years since he got out and this was diagnosed back in 1982.
Ranting Ratchell I’d recommend signing him up and let our team review his records and see what we could assist you with. Our team is made up of fellow disabled veterans and know the VA process inside and out. We can help him get the rating and compensation he deserves!
I was diagnosed during last year of service in 09 with sleep apnea and received 50 for that and 10 for my knee right away when I got out. This past year I was awarded 70% for ptsd. This puts me at a total of 90% Some have told me I could be 100 P and T Is this true?
One of our Veteran Coaches would be able to answer that in more detail with you. Please sign up for a free 30 min strategy session with one of our veteran coaches. VACIFREE30.com
D Grandioso our independent med team is a perk available to our members only. But once you sign up it is possible to just request it without needing the other help from the Veterans coach.
terry harris it can be, as SSD is a life style impact. You’d just need to make sure you explain how it affects you on a daily basis and what chronic pain it’s causing.
@@VAClaimsInsider I know it will be hard as the exploitative VA does not recognize as a disability. I want to give it to some of the decision makers and see how they feel. Its called a "Living HELL"
your only 4 points away, need to get that right knee at 20 or have it bi lateral. plus you want to move away from tdiu and get pt. laws are changing about tdiu
they seperated tbi and migranes for you?? i suffer from migranes from my tbi, i would think they use code 8100 to rate migranes for a chance at 50 instead of 40
Do you or anyone on here have experience with this……what happens when your ex is getting 50% of your retirement, and you file for CRSC? Does her amount decrease based on the % awarded? My DAV coach said it would. Any truth to this? I am at 90% disability rating and am going for 100%. Thank you!
Hi Cameron! Based on the unique details, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting learn.vaclaimsinsider.com/schedule-a-complimentary-va-claim-strategy-call
Hey Brian, I have service connected Sleep Apnea rating of 0%. I am on VA ordered CPAP machine. I asked for a higher review and was still denied. I'm currently at 80%. What can I do to get that Sleep Apnea rating up.
Dr. Danny Ellis for an increase all you need to do is submit a dbq and nexus letter from an independent medical professional. Our team can assist with that. Signup and let us help you get the rating and compensation you deserve! BOOM!!🚀🚀🚀
read the letter that explains the denial and appeal it, and gather information from a sleep doctor, and see if it can be considered a secondary condition if it fit with others
Brian I know this is off topic. What's the best way to go about getting approved for uniform allowance. I keep getting declined. Can someone please help me?
DBQs are still being used by the VA, they have just removed them for public use. You can still get an Independent Medical Opinion(IMO) and nexus letter to take the place.
I just received a 100% combined rating. I was discharged in November 2013 and didn't file for comp until July 2019. PTSD, GERD, and chronic fatigue were enough to get the rating. In Maine, the rating officials at Togus Vet Center were vary veteran friendly and this helped me a great deal as my provider did not want to do a DBQ or nexus letter. The advice on this channel also helped a lot to get my fully developed claim together.
krothlauf I’m glad to hear that we helped!
krothlauf BOOM! Your testimony is exactly why we do this! Veterans helping veterans! All day brother!!
Had my C&P exam on my phone. Guy seemed cool and wanted to help me out. Just got a 60% increase.
Going for 2 secondary conditions now.
Boom! Amazing! Don't stop!
Go, 🥊🥊🥊💥🙏
I was just awarded 100% P&T as 5 Feb 2020
Melanie Keen BOOM!!! Congrats!
K
Brian, I'm being evaluated for neck surgery. Can this be secondary claim to low back pain since I was a Hospital Corpman for 9 yeara.
Amen! Thank you Jesus. Great job V.A.C.I.ELITE.
Pretty good combat 💥🥊🙏😇
Adding to my last.. I DO have. Multiple things going on. Been going on since active duty and lost an eye in 02 severe low back pain from airborne duty, sciatica, 90% dental loss , and deterioration of MHS PTSD
John Doe are you currently rated for those conditions?
Awesome information for the Vet's Brian.
Arthur Davis I agree ☝️☝️
Arthur Davis boom! We do this y’all!! 🚀🚀🚀
Hey my man. Thanks for sharing information. As an RVSR in the L.A. Regional office, most of the information you said was accurate. However, some was misleading and one or two things was wrong. I know you're here to help but giving incorrect information leads to many issues...
@Andy, we'd love to pick your brain if you have time and are willing. Can you shoot an email to edelarosa@vaclaimsinsider.com
Got my 1st meeting with Sean tonight. Excited to get thing going in the correct direction.
Larry Ellison BOOM! Sean is great! Glad we’re able to help you in your process brother!!
Your info is amazing- thank you for educating us
Thanks Oscar! 🚀🚀🚀
I was told that if you add additional evidence your claim changes from a fully develop claim to a regular claim.
Not true Sir.
I go for my mental health C& P exam tomorrow! I'm currently rated at 50% overall (20%+10%x4). Looking at getting at a 50% (maybe higher) for MDD.
Study your DBQ and know your story and you will do fine, Rich🚀🚀🚀
Thanks @@VAClaimsInsider . You're so right about us "sucking it up". I was raised to work and work hard. People are depending on me to take care of them, even at the detriment to our our health (physical and/or mental) . Plus as a medic in the AF I had a lot of "hallway medicine" and it was never documented in my medical records.
Rich Matlock that’s where buddy statements and a sworn declaration come into place when you lack medical evidence!
Rich Matlock how’d it go?
@@Mr.conserv Thank-you for asking. I feel it went very well. I liked the examiner, easy to talk to. Time will tell though on how it really went. Anyone have any idea hoe long it takes LHI to get the exam sent and uploaded into VBMS?
Hello! Are Vets that revived general or OTH discharge eligible for service connected disabilities? What if discharge gets upgraded? Also are vets under the age of 55 eligible for 100% P&T ratings? Are they able to work with 100% P&T rating? God bless everybody that served this country. To you and your family god bless
In order to receive disability benefits you have to have a general under honorable conditions or above. If you get a discharged upgraded to that then yes you are then eligible to get those benefits. Best of luck brother!
You’re amazing. Thanks so much!!
You're welcome🚀🚀🚀
I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and lower back issues and awarded disability for both. Can I get a secondary disability for my knees, ankles and hips hurting?
Butch Holley you bet! Sign up and our team can assist you with the process!
I'm not out yet, I've been denied service to airforce for chronic back pain while in the army and 8 months ago got a disc and fusion,.. but been in for a while telling them I cant sleep and now struggling with depression.. Any advice? I've always felt like getting out like this was a cop out. I also have a family 5 so trying to stay in, but new army is wearing me out. Any advice would be nice. Should I lawyer up?
Make sure you get everything documented before you get out🚀🚀
Will a DBQ help with a primary disability claim already rated at 10% for a knee issue but I have a whole host of other issues that I don’t think can be connected to my knee I’m not sure some of them I have tried to apply for before but they were denied they refused to connect them
@Anita Boddington One of our veteran coaches would be able to answer that question in more detail with you. Sign up for a free 30 min strategy session right now! VACIFREE30.com
I haven't submitted for service connected claims yet, but have filed an intent to file as of 28 Jan 2020. I have been out since May of 2001 and have not been to the doctor since I got out, due to costs. I have documentation in my medical records of multiple injuries, but not all. I've met with a VSO and was told to go through my med recs to pick out the dates and submit those rather than all of my medical records. Is this correct or do I send all of my med records? Thanks in advance for your help.
Semper Fi,
Bill Boop
Bill Boop you only want to submit the records that will help your case. The more you submit the more the rater has to go through. Remember everything you submit should support the disabilities you are claiming.
Thank you Sir, I appreciate it.
I am veteran with service connection currently rated with VA math at 83%. In addition I have 100% award for prostate cancer, which has been 10 + years in my disability award. I'm confused and don't know what to do. 100% or TDIU
Let’s discuss further! I would like to invite you to schedule a discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by clicking this link>> bit.ly/3AsaYF3
Do you guys help people who are going through Med Boards (so there still on active duty). to get a head start on things?
BERTRAM SCROGGINS sign up and we can assist, but the majority wouldn’t be able to be done until you’re out and can submit your claims.
If you are 90% and have pending claims some high value and there is a TDIU appeal pending.
TDIU gets approved and still have claims pending that can take it to 100% How should a veteran handle the pending claims? wait for them to be approved to 100%? just asking...... great video
I would wait, Tom🚀🚀🚀
They will drop tdiu and give u 100 so just wait and see what happens I know waiting is a b&itch lol
@@angelocollins3372 my thoughts too...I told my buddy to just wait also....thanks
Ur welcome we are in this together and believe me these folks right here know what there talking about 10 thumps up for me
collins yup they are tops....
Hey Brian I'm at 50% ptsd and 10% Gerd as secondary to ptsd can I file tdiu or I need to get to 70% what you think
terry harris you will need to have a combined rating of 70% or more before you can get tdiu or have 1 rating of at least 60%. Best of luck! BOOM!🚀🚀🚀
Are there any secondary claims from constructive sleep apnea, which is service connected?
Hi Dave, I posted one last week about Sleep Apnea Secondary Service Connections. You will find more info in that video 🚀🚀🚀
I filed a primary claim on depression and anxiety.. back in 2020.. and they said it wasn't service connected.. I'm currently filing a claim for depression.. anxiety.. panic disorder... Secondary to my chronic back pain.. Will they owe me from the original depression claim they didn't connect in 2020?
Here is a resource to answer your question > vaclaimsinsider.com/does-the-va-owe-you-va-disability-back-pay/
Still waiting to find out if you guys are taking my case
Joe Vicari when did you sign up?
Joe Vicari were you assigned a VC if so who and when did you speak with them?
I signed up about two weeks ago and the only person I talked to was David
I spoke to David about 10 days ago
If I am recommended a prescription drug for my MH condition but refuse to take it, will that hurt my claim? Just don’t agree I need it at this time. My symptoms have already improved without it.
Great question, it is possible they could see that as your condition improving and possibly reduce your rating because of it.
Can you record the exam .
One of our veteran coaches would be able to answer that question in more detail with you. Sign up for a free 30 min strategy session right now! VACIFREE30.com
How does one keep their 100%? Is the best time to file for PnT right after you get 100%. Thank you.
Luis Kay You can ask for P&T but they usually give it to you if your disabilities are static
Luis Kay as long as one of your service connected disabilities is a condition that will not improve over time you could apply to have your rating become P&T. Best of luck! BOOM!🚀🚀
Brandon Martin you first need to make sure you have a disability that will only get worse over time and not improve. You also need to have a scheduler rating of 100% disability. Then have a licensed medical professional write a P&T letter that in their professional opinion your conditions will not improve and merit a P&T rating.
Brandon Martin we can assist with that. Get with your VC and he can get the ball rolling for you on that. BOOM!!
@@VAClaimsInsider VC?
I'm already 100% I'm stuck with a payee who keeps all my check
John Doe Did they find you incompetent?
Sounds like that might be the case CC 🚀🚀🚀
You need to prove you are competent and get your money in your hands
Is there a payment plan for your services
Mike Douglas there are payments available for our service, but our independent medical teams pricing isn’t part of the payment plan for the membership. Sign up and one of our Veteran coaches will go over the program and you can decide if it will work for you.
Where is the “less than likely “ part in cp notes?
It's typically toward the end of their report.
Brian Reese okay I guess they forgot that part. I don’t see it
BERTRAM SCROGGINS it’s a pretty important statement since that is what raters look for to help their decision. If it’s not on their they may either send it back to the examiner for clarification or just set you up with another C&P exam.
I am 70 present disabled how do I get to 100 present rate! I'm PTSD and agent orange service connected for prostate cancer and prostate has been removed.
@Keyth, sign up at www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com. Let us help you get the rating and compensation you deserve!
QUOTE: "We can't rate you on that because that is not what we are focusing on." Our case is 30 years old because of pure avoidance of VA to even acknowledge Service Connection which is Exploded ALL OVER HIS RECORDS....It has been 20 years since he got out and this was diagnosed back in 1982.
Ranting Ratchell I’d recommend signing him up and let our team review his records and see what we could assist you with. Our team is made up of fellow disabled veterans and know the VA process inside and out. We can help him get the rating and compensation he deserves!
Should buddy letter be written or typed?
BERTRAM SCROGGINS either way as long as it’s legible.
I was diagnosed during last year of service in 09 with sleep apnea and received 50 for that and 10 for my knee right away when I got out.
This past year I was awarded 70% for ptsd.
This puts me at a total of 90%
Some have told me I could be 100 P and T
Is this true?
One of our Veteran Coaches would be able to answer that in more detail with you. Please sign up for a free 30 min strategy session with one of our veteran coaches. VACIFREE30.com
Hey Whats UP VACI Brian Reese and all my brothers and sisters?
Hey Rasheedah 🚀🚀🚀
Rasheedah Bilal-Sanders what up!!
Is it possible just to pay for a dbq letter from a doctor in your network without being a member?
D Grandioso our independent med team is a perk available to our members only. But once you sign up it is possible to just request it without needing the other help from the Veterans coach.
Last person I talked to him was David
Which David are you referring to Joe?
Sinsal I think was his last name
Is SSD secondary to IBS
terry harris it can be, as SSD is a life style impact. You’d just need to make sure you explain how it affects you on a daily basis and what chronic pain it’s causing.
Can you do a video on hemochromatosis?
Sean we’ll see if we can do one in the future. BOOM!
@@VAClaimsInsider I know it will be hard as the exploitative VA does not recognize as a disability. I want to give it to some of the decision makers and see how they feel. Its called a "Living HELL"
Have TDIU 100% Severe Migraines 50% PTSD 70% Left knee 20% Right Knee 10% TBI 10% Right hand scar 10% Right hand degenerative Sturgis 0%
your only 4 points away, need to get that right knee at 20 or have it bi lateral. plus you want to move away from tdiu and get pt. laws are changing about tdiu
they seperated tbi and migranes for you?? i suffer from migranes from my tbi, i would think they use code 8100 to rate migranes for a chance at 50 instead of 40
Do you or anyone on here have experience with this……what happens when your ex is getting 50% of your retirement, and you file for CRSC? Does her amount decrease based on the % awarded? My DAV coach said it would. Any truth to this? I am at 90% disability rating and am going for 100%. Thank you!
Hi Cameron! Based on the unique details, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting learn.vaclaimsinsider.com/schedule-a-complimentary-va-claim-strategy-call
Hey Brian, I have service connected Sleep Apnea rating of 0%. I am on VA ordered CPAP machine. I asked for a higher review and was still denied. I'm currently at 80%. What can I do to get that Sleep Apnea rating up.
Dr. Danny Ellis for an increase all you need to do is submit a dbq and nexus letter from an independent medical professional. Our team can assist with that. Signup and let us help you get the rating and compensation you deserve! BOOM!!🚀🚀🚀
read the letter that explains the denial and appeal it, and gather information from a sleep doctor, and see if it can be considered a secondary condition if it fit with others
Brian I know this is off topic. What's the best way to go about getting approved for uniform allowance. I keep getting declined.
Can someone please help me?
Have you tried calling the 800 827 1000 and asking they why you are getting denied?
No more DBQs
DBQs are still being used by the VA, they have just removed them for public use. You can still get an Independent Medical Opinion(IMO) and nexus letter to take the place.