I stopped taking a med for depression and another one for anxiety and tremors because they were messing to my teeth from dry mouth, so I chose my teeth over treating my depression. I now utilize the whole health program through the VA and have the option for other therapy programs at a local campus. I was rated P&T in December 2020, but dropped meds in January 2022. I am still seeing the therapist who dished out the pills even though she no longer prescribes me any meds.
VSO tells me nothing!!! You guys are my first educators! I have learned so much from both of you! Thank you! Bless you for helping…ps I am older and was clueless!
I filed for VA disability on Aug 2024. I got approved Nov 2024. 100% service connected condition. No exam or interview I just authorized the VA to have access to my full medical record. Now im filling for my Secondary. I will do the same.
This answered a question I had in regard to claiming sleep apnea secondary to rhinitis. I have both and was unsure if I needed a rating for rhinitis prior to filling. Thanks
That’s the key evidence and that’s what you preach you and you alone do the work and take it to a VSO if you need more help in filing your evidence after 30 years out of the Air Force and going to the VA for 15 years I just got a 80% and waiting for my TDIU decision thanks to the information I’ve learned here
On your higher level review, how long after your original decision claim they awarded at 0% was that refiled? I have service connected migraines, 0% awarded in 2010 and have always had 3-4 migraines a week. They saw I was going through Maxalt like mad too. I am on Sumatriptin and still get 1-4 migraines a week. Thanks
I walked into my local VA complaining about my back from a grenade blast in 2016. Emergency room visit. The examiner said he's also a c&p examiner. He does the bend over test for which I didn't bend much. I told him I live in pain and don't have to move to hurt. He says "I'll give you 40% for that. Prescribed me Tylenol and muscle relaxers and told me to make an appointment with my primary care.
I just received my letter for my allergic rhinitis claim. It was granted SC but was rated at 0. I have been using a prescription for years, long before I switched to VAH. I filed the claim in June of 2024 but the letter says that the effective date is June 2023 due to a change in a law. My next claim is going to be for sleep apnea as secondary. I have been using a CPAP before switching to VHA. The VA monitors my CPAP and they supply my mask, tubing, etc.
Filed two secondary conditions, fully developed(IMO, Nexus Rational/Nexus). Received a C &P for one condition and not other. It has been about a month since c&p fir the one condition. Still haven't heard anything as far as a c&p for other secondary item. Will I necessarily have c&p for every secondary condition?
Look up Directive 1134, it says other. Civic also did a video from an interview the BA Secretary was asked if VA PCP can do DBQs and Nexus letters. The BA Secretary are supposed to.
If my service connected condition is static, but it hasn't been 5 years since the award, can I file a claim for another diagnosed condition secondary to it?
Migrane secondary to tinnitus denied . I had the log , diagnosis , use to take sumatriptan. Get Botox injections , propanodol, divaproex but still got denied w tinnitus doesn’t cause migraines according to the examiner . Submiired an imo with case study’s and board cases . Let’s she how it goes at the c&p exam
The examiner is a joke then. I had a doctor the Va contracted for my back C&P exam.(who I happened to make my primary doctor now) acknowledged my tinnitus causing my migraines and prescribed me sumatriptan. It all depends on the physician.
I had the documents, diagnosis and was denied. I have a FOIA to see what the examiner said. i'm going to try to get a nexus letter and submit as a supplement.
If I am rated 80%, with TDIU, and P&T is it worth me putting in claims for secondaries that are not included in my 80%? I have so much anxiety about losing my unemployability because I am not at 100%, and would almost feel safer having the pure 100% rating. Ex: I was diagnosed with Vertigo midway through my time in service, I claimed it during my medical eval when I separated, but did not get a rating from the VA. I never knew that I should have until I saw one of your videos. I also have headaches from a SF baton training I was forced to take 2 weeks before my separation date. But, I didn't get rated for headaches either even though I discussed it during my medical eval as well.
Unless there's a specific reason for needing the full 100%, like in some states that don't recognize TDIU for free vehicle registration and property taxes, I'd say you'd have to be crazy for poking the bear because you're already P&T. Just me. Good luck
I have read that that is pyramiding. You cant get ratings for the same nerve LIke if you got radiculopathy in your feet from your back you cant then claim nueropathy in your feet. I mean you can but you will get a combined rating.
Question for viewers. Lets say you got a diagnosis for something that is service connected. And it causes a lot of pain. And you got depressed from this diagnosis and pain. And so you stopped being able to eat and sleep normally so eventually started having severe GI issues which caused you to have to go to the emergency room. The ER doctor writes something to the effect of "Patient has lost 40 to 50 pounds and appears to be having GI issues due to anxiety and depression over recent diagnosis. It is likely these GI issues and weight loss are due to anxiety from this new diagnosis." Does an ad hoc note like this in your private record count as a NEXUS between the service connected diagnosis and anxiety/depression? Note: Two physicians wrote a similar note in my private records. One an ER physician and the other a primary care physician. But my psychiatrist did not write this. And I do not want to ask her for this because I do not want the claim to interfere with my treatment because its important to my life. Can I submit the statements from the two physicians as a "nexus letter" between my anxiety and my service connected disability?
In a recent video, you stated that all STRs c files will be sent out. According to my va account, the C files are still out in gathering. It's been a yr.
@VeteransDaily Thank you, Sir, for addressing this. What about personal statements for Increase and Secondary Claims? Are they needed? Do you recommend them even when a veteran's medical evidence contain historic and current diagnoses and treatments?
@sm14852 why would you need a personal statement for an increase? The established SC is there. The evidence of medical records indicates it's worse. VA does not read something. You're all ready, SC, for ! Nexus to what? Service connected for right at 10% to show 30% worsen is based on SMs medical records as evidence. The issue all RUclipsers don't cover is those missing honorable discharge veterans who can't obtain va health because they the 24 months requirement. Or the veteran that left the service because of an incident before their ETS because of an incident in service became homeless then try to obtain SC but are denied because they lack medical evidence/records, can't be seeing at the va, or they can not obtain the STRs. They are the forgotten veterans. Maybe help them! Guild them to SC without SC they wouldn't get medical. having 100% P/T, SSDI, and RUclips money has you guys pretty well off. I am shocked that the VA has seen you guys seem to be better off than the rest
I’m not a huge fan of medication and that’s a personal thing. I’ll take my muscle relaxers when I feel like I’m going to need one and sumatriptan but outside of those…I try to stay away as much as I can. I’m also open with my healthcare team so no sweat. (Clay)
They can also take a urine sample as well. I agree that it is the veterans preference to take the medication . But, it can definitely hurt you if you state that you are taking the medication are not. Remember, labs are considered objective evidence. My.02
Being prescribed meds and not wanting to take them is not anything close to fraud. There is no shortage of these meds so you're not depriving any other vets of their own meds. If you refuse meds you're just giving the VA a reason to screw you over on your claims and, as the veteran, you have the ultimate say in whether you want to take them or not.
That’s false! Receiving prescribed meds, that you’re actually diagnosed for, is not fraud. Whether you take them or not, for your prescribed condition is up to you. That doesn’t equate to fraud…only that you don’t take them. If you tell someone that you don’t take them, for whatever reason, is your own consequence that you’ll deal with, down the road. Your diagnosis and medications have nothing to do with another Veteran or person. There are plenty of meds to go around for everyone in the world. Thats why it’s a billion dollar market. The medications don’t hoard themselves, the doctors do that, from not giving accurate assessments and misdiagnosis’s.
I think also, it comes down to a really good C&P examiner.
I stopped taking a med for depression and another one for anxiety and tremors because they were messing to my teeth from dry mouth, so I chose my teeth over treating my depression. I now utilize the whole health program through the VA and have the option for other therapy programs at a local campus. I was rated P&T in December 2020, but dropped meds in January 2022. I am still seeing the therapist who dished out the pills even though she no longer prescribes me any meds.
Doctors can’t issue meds without diagnosis. If you get meds for anything it says what the meds are for
Good point!
Love the info. Love the two man back n forth question and answer format.
VSO tells me nothing!!! You guys are my first educators! I have learned so much from both of you! Thank you! Bless you for helping…ps I am older and was clueless!
I filed for VA disability on Aug 2024. I got approved Nov 2024. 100% service connected condition. No exam or interview I just authorized the VA to have access to my full medical record. Now im filling for my Secondary. I will do the same.
Evidence is great if the VA can comprehend the evidence and make a proper decision
This answered a question I had in regard to claiming sleep apnea secondary to rhinitis. I have both and was unsure if I needed a rating for rhinitis prior to filling. Thanks
Just filed for Depression, Hypertension and Sleep APNEA as a secondary Now the waiting game starts.
Did you do the sleep study for the sleep apnea thru VA or private? I'm trying to get referral for my sleep study.
Did mine at va , it doesn't matter cause I have it on appeal now@@yomama383
@@yomama383 VA conducted the exam,
That’s the key evidence and that’s what you preach you and you alone do the work and take it to a VSO if you need more help in filing your evidence after 30 years out of the Air Force and going to the VA for 15 years I just got a 80% and waiting for my TDIU decision thanks to the information I’ve learned here
On your higher level review, how long after your original decision claim they awarded at 0% was that refiled? I have service connected migraines, 0% awarded in 2010 and have always had 3-4 migraines a week. They saw I was going through Maxalt like mad too. I am on Sumatriptin and still get 1-4 migraines a week. Thanks
I walked into my local VA complaining about my back from a grenade blast in 2016. Emergency room visit. The examiner said he's also a c&p examiner. He does the bend over test for which I didn't bend much. I told him I live in pain and don't have to move to hurt. He says "I'll give you 40% for that. Prescribed me Tylenol and muscle relaxers and told me to make an appointment with my primary care.
Dang man! Good for you, wish we all could get our cards lined up like that. Glad it worked out so smoothly for you
I just received my letter for my allergic rhinitis claim. It was granted SC but was rated at 0. I have been using a prescription for years, long before I switched to VAH. I filed the claim in June of 2024 but the letter says that the effective date is June 2023 due to a change in a law. My next claim is going to be for sleep apnea as secondary. I have been using a CPAP before switching to VHA. The VA monitors my CPAP and they supply my mask, tubing, etc.
MAN I GOT A GEM OF EVIDENCE HERE!👍🏾
Filed two secondary conditions, fully developed(IMO, Nexus Rational/Nexus). Received a C &P for one condition and not other. It has been about a month since c&p fir the one condition. Still haven't heard anything as far as a c&p for other secondary item. Will I necessarily have c&p for every secondary condition?
I don't think they all need exams of you already have enough evidence
@@imveryhungry112 Thanks. That is what I was thinking as well.
What if you have the conditions listed in your va file? VA docs can’t do nexus letters right?
In general, NO.
Look up Directive 1134, it says other.
Civic also did a video from an interview the BA Secretary was asked if VA PCP can do DBQs and Nexus letters. The BA Secretary are supposed to.
If my service connected condition is static, but it hasn't been 5 years since the award, can I file a claim for another diagnosed condition secondary to it?
Yes
Thanks!
Migrane secondary to tinnitus denied . I had the log , diagnosis , use to take sumatriptan. Get Botox injections , propanodol, divaproex but still got denied w tinnitus doesn’t cause migraines according to the examiner .
Submiired an imo with case study’s and board cases . Let’s she how it goes at the c&p exam
The examiner is a joke then. I had a doctor the Va contracted for my back C&P exam.(who I happened to make my primary doctor now) acknowledged my tinnitus causing my migraines and prescribed me sumatriptan. It all depends on the physician.
I had the documents, diagnosis and was denied. I have a FOIA to see what the examiner said. i'm going to try to get a nexus letter and submit as a supplement.
@@ChiniYardman yes always have a nexus and solid personal statement with all your evidence
I agree, 😢
Do need a nexus letter?
File. I filed in 2022 for getting my ears blasted in 1978. They approved it, and I was in the NG. Never too late guys.
If I am rated 80%, with TDIU, and P&T is it worth me putting in claims for secondaries that are not included in my 80%?
I have so much anxiety about losing my unemployability because I am not at 100%, and would almost feel safer having the pure 100% rating. Ex: I was diagnosed with Vertigo midway through my time in service, I claimed it during my medical eval when I separated, but did not get a rating from the VA. I never knew that I should have until I saw one of your videos. I also have headaches from a SF baton training I was forced to take 2 weeks before my separation date. But, I didn't get rated for headaches either even though I discussed it during my medical eval as well.
Unless there's a specific reason for needing the full 100%, like in some states that don't recognize TDIU for free vehicle registration and property taxes, I'd say you'd have to be crazy for poking the bear because you're already P&T. Just me. Good luck
@@JohnB-dr8sk thank you!
At ease, Clay! You're poking the 40+ year old bears.
Hey man, can you get radiculopathy and neouropatjy? I am rated for radiculopathy but I am not rated for neouropathy. Is that pyramiding?
I hope it's separate because I got a neuropathy diagnosis today and a radiculopathy dx two months ago, so I am planning on filing soon.
I have read that that is pyramiding. You cant get ratings for the same nerve LIke if you got radiculopathy in your feet from your back you cant then claim nueropathy in your feet. I mean you can but you will get a combined rating.
How much rating did you get for radiculopthy
Question for viewers. Lets say you got a diagnosis for something that is service connected. And it causes a lot of pain. And you got depressed from this diagnosis and pain. And so you stopped being able to eat and sleep normally so eventually started having severe GI issues which caused you to have to go to the emergency room. The ER doctor writes something to the effect of "Patient has lost 40 to 50 pounds and appears to be having GI issues due to anxiety and depression over recent diagnosis. It is likely these GI issues and weight loss are due to anxiety from this new diagnosis." Does an ad hoc note like this in your private record count as a NEXUS between the service connected diagnosis and anxiety/depression? Note: Two physicians wrote a similar note in my private records. One an ER physician and the other a primary care physician. But my psychiatrist did not write this. And I do not want to ask her for this because I do not want the claim to interfere with my treatment because its important to my life. Can I submit the statements from the two physicians as a "nexus letter" between my anxiety and my service connected disability?
You guys are great! So spot on! I now have a sack of meds! Joke.
Is unfotap holding a joint or a rolled cigarette?
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You don't need a nexus
Say again, over…every claim needs a nexus. I’m going to assume you’re referring to a nexus letter which is never needed for any claim.
@VeteransDaily if your service connected your service nexus is established.
In a recent video, you stated that all STRs c files will be sent out. According to my va account, the C files are still out in gathering. It's been a yr.
@VeteransDaily
Thank you, Sir, for addressing this. What about personal statements for Increase and Secondary Claims? Are they needed? Do you recommend them even when a veteran's medical evidence contain historic and current diagnoses and treatments?
@sm14852 why would you need a personal statement for an increase? The established SC is there. The evidence of medical records indicates it's worse. VA does not read something. You're all ready, SC, for ! Nexus to what? Service connected for right at 10% to show 30% worsen is based on SMs medical records as evidence. The issue all RUclipsers don't cover is those missing honorable discharge veterans who can't obtain va health because they the 24 months requirement. Or the veteran that left the service because of an incident before their ETS because of an incident in service became homeless then try to obtain SC but are denied because they lack medical evidence/records, can't be seeing at the va, or they can not obtain the STRs. They are the forgotten veterans. Maybe help them! Guild them to SC without SC they wouldn't get medical. having 100% P/T, SSDI, and RUclips money has you guys pretty well off. I am shocked that the VA has seen you guys seem to be better off than the rest
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Why get the meds if you don't take them? They may check your blood to see if you're even taking the meds!
I’m not a huge fan of medication and that’s a personal thing. I’ll take my muscle relaxers when I feel like I’m going to need one and sumatriptan but outside of those…I try to stay away as much as I can.
I’m also open with my healthcare team so no sweat. (Clay)
They can also take a urine sample as well. I agree that it is the veterans preference to take the medication . But, it can definitely hurt you if you state that you are taking the medication are not. Remember, labs are considered objective evidence. My.02
You also don't have to do what any health professional says. It's medical autonomy. It's ethics.
Nope
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How to commit fraud in real time. Dont waste money receiving meds you’re not gonna use, there are veterans out there that actually need them.
Being prescribed meds and not wanting to take them is not anything close to fraud. There is no shortage of these meds so you're not depriving any other vets of their own meds. If you refuse meds you're just giving the VA a reason to screw you over on your claims and, as the veteran, you have the ultimate say in whether you want to take them or not.
I agree 😢
That’s false! Receiving prescribed meds, that you’re actually diagnosed for, is not fraud. Whether you take them or not, for your prescribed condition is up to you. That doesn’t equate to fraud…only that you don’t take them. If you tell someone that you don’t take them, for whatever reason, is your own consequence that you’ll deal with, down the road. Your diagnosis and medications have nothing to do with another Veteran or person. There are plenty of meds to go around for everyone in the world. Thats why it’s a billion dollar market. The medications don’t hoard themselves, the doctors do that, from not giving accurate assessments and misdiagnosis’s.
@@vanessawynn63They can get there own prescription