WARNING From The VA To ALL VETERANS Submitting VA Disability Claims
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Clay is a prime candidate for one of the new "Rainbow" MEU's ready to deploy to the VA. Instead of MARPAT or tiger stripes they have a pixie dust and unicorn fart cloud for cover.
Always banging on about Veteran VA fraud, but we all know it is actually the VA that is 100% fraudulent thinking the VA exists for the federal workers benefit instead of yours, if you had any doubt, just look at their bonus schedule vs your care.
How many of you are in a Chapter 31 Voc. Rehab program? Some I bet. In order to be Chapter 31, you have to be handicapped. Have any of you tried to get documentation from a VA doctor in order to receive your lawful ADA Handicap accommodations for school or work?
Has Clay EVER talked about one of the most valuable VA benefits. Chapter 31? Or has he been too busy shilling for VA management? Asking for a battle buddy/
The VA doesn't like the claims companies because they are successful, not because they take advantage of veterans period
That's exactly what I said
Exactly……They’re doing what the VA is supposed to be doing
BINGO! they don't give a F$%k about you getting "ripped off".
Exactly! Do they do some shady and/or exploitative thing? yeah for sure. Do they get results ... YES! I knew someone who had 90% for 7 years before hiring one of these "claim sharks" which got him his 100% on the first try. He paid 3x the increase which was well worth it for what he got. If the system wasn't so complicated and impossible to use for the average person these companies wouldn't be needed.
Here, Here!
I just hired a lawyer. I have so much in my va records. Va has worn me down. So I'll be happy to pay this lawyer 20%
well the companies wouldn't be a issue if the VA actually didn't make it such a fight to get the benefits that we should be getting period without the fighting with the VA. Instead though the VA wants us to jump thru hoops and fire to even get our claims approved for issues that they know via medical records are legit to begin with. So the VA has to look at themselves as well as being part of this problem in a whole as well. They created this monster really of the claims helping companies by denying so many veterans of their rightful claims.
Absolutely correct!
Taking the freedom of choice from American Veterans, just blows my mind. It’s not a fight to protect or save disabled vets, it’s fighting against the most productive system that’s beating the VBA. Simple.
My question is where is the VAs RUclips channel for education? Why is that, whether you’ve been in 4 or 12 years. You get one 6 hour class. On how the Va works. Meanwhile you get monthly, diversity equity and inclusion. As well as sharp, and suicide prevention. The DOD should educate soldiers, on the process of the va. While on AD. They don’t teach you, because they don’t want you educated. Now there butt hurt, when vets ets pay a arm and a leg. But actually when the case. Also with fraud, what about all the vets who got blown up downrange. But they didn’t even get the 6 hour class? Who are under rated, or have no disability at all?? Meanwhile we got executives in the va getting millions in bonuses….
When you hire on to a regular company your are briefed on your benefits. So the DoD should insure that you are trained on the concept of VA benefits upon entering the service.
I feel like If the VA Primary Care physicians would do DBQ’s and NEXUS letters for Veterans, then they would not need to go out and spend the money on the two. Especially when the VA is their only health care. So, then they really do not have a choice, because as we know we cannot trust C&P examiners.
I've said this many times VHA providers can do it or VBA should just really go by VHA records etc and not disregard STR's etc.for exams this would cut down on appeals backlogs and no need for this assisting companies
61 years young and 0 to 100% in less than a year starting with 10% Tinnitus direct service connection. Had a private, for profit company of Vets that helped, guided & coached me through at every step. Not one penny of out of pocket other than doctor visits, until I won my claims. The payments that I agreed to pay for 12 months and done, is a small price to pay for T & P 100% Benefits for the rest of my life. Everyone has a story but this would have never happened if not for this company and It’s my belief, that you get what you pay for especially if you want to expedite your claims. Semper Fi!
No difference than ambulance chasers, tax prepares, etc. offering their services. As long as your not doing fraud and also the va does their exams etc to verify claims. Some people dont have to gather information etc. If these companies help them and they dont mind paying them. So be it. These companies have a way better success rate then people doing it on their own and thats a fact.
Anyone who has sacrificed in service for this country and meets the qualifications of a service connected veteran should be treated as the national treasures and should be cared for by the VA at no cost.
The problem is, vets abuse the system with claims that cant be proved. 90% of claims are BS thus making it difficult for vets that actually need help.
@@Jonsmith669 I agree with you, well said !
Absolutely agree. The issue however, is because a lot of people are making false claims that not only create a long queue for the rest of us, but forces everyone involved to perform their exams and audits the way they do. Just got a C&P last Wednesday and yesterday I just got my decision. Went from 70% to 90% because you can't lie on an x-ray or MRI. I've met people receiving benefits because they complained enough and played the system in a manner to get awarded benefits they shouldn't have.
@@kwikschannel4371 I feel the problem is that veterans see that the country they sacrificed for is giving money away to foreign migrants instead of helping American Vets. These migrants are not vetted yet they receive more help. So, vetting is not the issue, politics is the issue.
My first 10% was filed by a VSO at the VA...after that, i took over and got myself to 70% with secondaries!
Same. The VSO did jack shit for me and only got the 10% that he knew the VA couldn't fight.
I waited 17 years going off that VSO's advice, then I started researching for myself and started filing for claims he said didn't have legs, I am now 90% and knocking on 100% by the end of the year.
Same. VSO never put her phone down the whole time I was in her office. I have much better results doing it myself.
After the last visit with a VSO , I told myself HELL NO, I’ve gotten this far (90%) myself.
I can file this stuff myself NOW.
VSO was rude as hell. (Way overworked)
This is a great example of failure in duty to assist. The difference between 10% and 70 is huge.. 40-50 maybe but this is why many feel these companies are needed.
VA doctors need to do nexus letters. None of mine will. I’ve tried multiple time.
They don't
plenty of doctors out there that will and not expensive. Mine get completed on the spot/same visit and included in the consultation/visit fee. Also a good rule, get DBB completed every time DOC's depict a new diagnosis and or worsening diagnoses....
Not DBB, I meant DBQ
In their defense they're not trained on how to do them to make them acceptable to the VBA, they don't have access to the veteran's military medical records if it's a primary claim and also the VA doesn't give them the time in their daily schedule to complete nexus letters. What is much easier than asking for a nexus letter is having a conversation with your doctor on their opinion of what is causing your ailments. If they agree it's service connected then ask them to document their opinion in your VA medical records and you can use that as a medical opinion when you file a claim. This worked great for me when I filed for AFIB secondary to hypertension and asked my electrophysiologist to document my medical records with his opinion.
Why yall even use the VA blows my mind
I used one a small company after several years of VSO’s not getting it done. Went from 40 to 100% p&t. I only paid three months of the difference between the two percentages. I didn’t have to pay until I got my first back pay check. Best small investment I ever made. They never advertised, it was just word of mouth.
What is the company
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No the va don’t like the claim companies because they give nexus letters
But at the same time nearly EVERY Ava provider will tell you no that they do not give nexus letters or outright lie to you like mine did and tell you that they are not allowed by the va to give nexus letters
So if you cannot get a nexus letter from the provider that you have been under for months/years, then your only choice is to go outside under another provider out of pocket, for months or years OR a company like talked about here
I'm a big fan they got me 100% P&T after the VA tried to lower my disability, after 7yrs total like (5 with the lawyers) they backpayed me. I was glad to give them their due. When you fight overseas and then come home to fight again it can add stressful, depressing, and downright morally wrong! All while trying to be a father, husband, working full time. They want you to give up and settle. They assume we won't fight for what we deserve. The VA lawyers did all the work for me. I know many brothers who died while struggling with life after war, and I'm betting financially stable can lift SOME of the load. I pray that all vets get what they deserve. God Bless the certified good VA lawyers!
You and combat Craig have taught me alot
Some veterans have severe disabilities that affect their ability to concentrate. Dealing with the VA is challenging to say the least. For those veterans such companies are there only hope.
@@alejandrosrcortez572 Yes true, it becomes their only available avenue. Great point.
Yes. Me.
Went to an ENT doctor for vertigo/vestibular disorder. I had in service records of several barotrauma ear injuries from Mil diving. The ENT did a series of test and diagnosed me with vestibular disorder, vertigo. As soon has the doctor realized I was filing a claim. His whole tone and attitude changed for the worst. He refused to write a nexus letter and told me my vertigo was "subjective" after he just tested and diagnosed me with it. PRICK doctor. blah blah I know anyway. I had an excellent C&P exam. she was very patient and looked at all my records and medical studies of barotrauma and long-term vertigo. I would have been screwed if I got a bad C&P examiner. Some people have no other choice. IMO
Glad you had a favorable C&P exam. I was also diagnosed with a vestibular disorder and I found most private doctors got weird once they knew your intention to file claims based on their findings. I had multiple claims and found out it was better to leave the doctors in the dark about your intentions.
@@scott4036 Bullseye!!
@@rickytecon5726
In past 22 yrs I’ve had 4C&P exams.
1 was really bad, Crap Examiner
1 was average
1 was good
1 was VERY thorough/understanding
…luck of the draw, unfortunately
IG report after IG report confirm that the VA is failing veterans on multiple levels of care and support. If the VA would invest more of their resources into fixing their shortfalls the need for claims consulting firms would be greatly reduced.
These are for the most part C minus players to begin with. Some of the inefficiencies and overall incompetence I experienced gave me the chills. I was in disbelief.
I fail to understand how the VA can blame claims companies and or the Veteran submitting, when it’s solely the responsibility of the VA to verify claims. That’s the entire fucking point of the VA (VBA). It doesn’t matter if a claims entity puts perfect marks out for a veteran on a DBQ, if the VA doesn’t verify that’s on them. If a Veteran puts 80 conditions on their claim, and all the conditions fall through, that’s on the VA. It is their sole purpose. To examine Veterans, and accurately prescribe their benefits. Compensation, Home Loan, Education, Taxes, Death, etc.
The problem is the VA has a bunch of managers and administration that doesn’t want to actually do the work. They get to sit in their leather chair on their ass all day making up excuses. Come in at 9am and leave at 2pm and get 100 grand a year doing fuck all. That’s the actual problem here and the VA won’t hold itself accountable.
Allot of them don’t even have to come in anymore. Most “work from home”.
It feels as if the VA has it backwards it is their job to deny, not verify claims.
@@Jonb173 400,000 employees at the VA and it still takes 2 months to get an appointment and a year for a disability claim decision. Everyone needs to just start writing to their Congressman cause the shits been out of hand since Vietnam. Idk how they have no shame in not doing the very thing it exists for.
@ and they get more than 100,000 a year too Jonb173
Outstanding video as always, Clay! It's important to address the symptoms of the system resulting in this like you said. With medical opinions, it should always be a fee for the service - meaning the amount of time, energy, and knowledge going into an evaluation. Not the Veteran's future rating. This is because the Evaluator should not be motivated by a potential rating as that may cause them to look for symptoms where there are none or be otherwise biased.
VA physicians have an obligation to aid in the completion of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) as part of their duties, yet many choose not to do so. This presents a significant challenge for veterans who rely solely on the VA for their healthcare needs, as they are often forced to seek assistance from external sources due to the lack of support from VA providers. The existence of these external companies is a direct consequence of the widespread refusal by VA providers to assist veterans with DBQs, placing an undue burden on veterans who are already grappling with medical issues.
If it wasn't for my wife's insurance I could get outside letters from civilian doctors, and a nice doctor the VA sent me too who actually did his job above and beyond on my nexus I don't think I would have won my case. However nice the VA providers are they are not your friend...question is why is that?
Veterans Compensation Services. Based out of San Diego. They changed my life for the better. Their employees are former VSO’s and VA raters. They know how to navigate the bs and go strictly by the laws put in place. They will give you a no-bs estimate of what they can and can’t do for you. My friend used them and went from 30 to 80%. They told them that was the max they could do with what he had in his medical records. You can’t get blood out of a turnip so to speak.
I used them and I went from 60 to 100!!! Life changing money!
If you see enough of these Videos and read the comments, there are two distinctive mindsets:
A. I need the VA to give me what I duly deserve…
B. I’m at XX%, how do I get to 100%?
This external company helped me go from 0 to 100 p/t. I would probably have gotten in the 40-50 range because the system for claims is so obtuse. The biggest benefit for me was HOW to navigate the system more than anything else. I wish the VA could have had assistance that the company gave me available with the VA, just to help navigate how to do these claims honestly and effectively. Then the need for the companies would evaporate.
Which company?
Those companies know the VA is fraught with convoluted procedures and feckless employees.
VFW, DAV, and others CSO's wouldn't answer my emails and calls. Many many sent and were unanswered.
"VSO's"
I tried using the DAV and other free resources to increase my ratings with no luck. The DAV was pretty useless. I ended up using one of the claim companies that don't take payment unless you get an increase. I successfully went from 40% to 80% for legitimate reasons. I never would got there without them. I knew up front what the cost was and I consider it money well spent.
Not everyone is able to navigate the system without some serious help above what is available for free.
Difference between service connected and denied is the C&P examiner point black period .No matter the evidence is you get a 💩 examiner you’re screwed.
Bingo!!!
That is the big one, the X factor few understand or talk about.
The biases and competence of CP Examiners is a very big deal in this equation. I can attest to this strongly.
EXACTLY its all determained by the medical files C&P examiner and va rating board. aint got shit to do with how you submit a claim
Exactly most my C&P were contracted out but I did have one she gave me 0% on both.
Good information .VA is the problem not the claims sharks long wait time at the VA ,VA errors remands back an forth with BVA.
I have used both free and paid for help, both fired me. If it gets messy ie active mental health treatment they are ghost fast. I cannot explain how bad it is for a person doing a fully developed claim alone while being medicated. The VBA saw far more claims than they should have I was summiting a package every other week for over 23 claims. And after learning just how badly my family was done after eady my C-file by many VSOs I was reminded I was a career warrior before being forced out. Sadly many abuse the system on both sides which puts vets in the streets and on welfare I know from experience going from E6 to welfare had a powerful effect on my family. One of my happiest days was not finally getting benefits it was the day the news reported my first social worker was going to prison not for the ham done to people but for taking tax payer money.
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- Clay
From what I see, Veteran Guardian does alright. They're not predators. It's just hard for veterans to get help from those who can legally do so.
So QUESTION: If you Work Up your Claim, have all your Paperwork, Nexus and Nexus Letter supporting Claim…. Does it BENEFIT your Claim Process (ie expediency) to have a VSO Submit that Packet? Or Submit it yourself?
Doesn’t matter. The VSO is able to ‘peak behind the curtain’ during your claim process
- Clay
What's the difference between your Medical group and the others out there
An IMO/DBQ provider is an IMO/DBQ provider. Ain’t nothing much to it. Just make sure the provider is within that specialty and have your evidence ready.
I highly recommend to not consider that as an option until appeals.
- Clay
Soliciting for Veteran's business is no different than all of the unwanted spam calls or emails the average person is bombarded with daily. A hit dog will always holler, hence the reason the VA is throwing shade at these for-profit companies that are helping Veterans WIN their claims. I don't agree with some of the pricing and business tactics, but we should undoubtedly have the freedom of choice. We as Veterans and all of the "accredited" organizations need to unite and put out our own news articles calling out the VA's repeated failures in honoring their vow to provide the services and benefits promised to us. We need to stand on our business until actual changes are made. GODSPEED!👏🏾👍🏾💯💪🏾😁🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
ROFL, as soon as you said "I open up my home page on edge" , I knew I had no respect for you.
My advice would be to either submit the claim yourself or use VSO to assist. If your disabilities are legit you don’t need anything more because your physician and medical records will be your supporting evidence. If all of this doesn’t work hire a reputable lawyer to assist with the appeal. Theirs a lot of slimy people out there trying to milk money from veterans or offer an “easy way”. At the end of the day these slimy people get paid and the veteran is on the hook for fraudulent claims. It’s simply not worth it.
Not every situation is cookie cutter like you think. It's easy to say use a vso or do it yourself when you have a ton of stuff in your STRs. Majority of vets don't get stuff documented and therefore end up with way tougher fights than you realize obviously
I agree. I used a company but all the stuff I got approved for was a slam dunk and I had medical evidence in my service record.I could have done it myself and would have saved me a lot of money.
I have a current claim
It was denied. The VA sent me a letter saying I had both a Diagnosis, and a nexus event "The veteran was found to seek treatment in august 2005" but they still denied me because "no qualifying event during service"
I dont know how else to show that I was hurt during that time besides the fucking record of me seeking treatment and also the diagnosis...yet somehow they want more...
So no, records and a diagnosis alone will not get you there.
I cannot get my records not from the military not from the VA. There is a BS record in there that is "Classified". I am not allowed to see it. I have been told so over and over. I am told it is in there and denied a copy of anything in the file.
The VA should have expected this over two decades of GWOT they should already know the budget needs to grow for claims.
Lets also add as someone else said multiple IG REPORT'S talk of va failing veterans day after day month after month and year over year. Again those that deployed to combat theater should be taken care of. Then those veterans that didnt deploy move to second level and every one else follows 3rd.
Hmmmmm the VA,,,,let’s make a really complicated computerized submittal system that the average person over 40 has a hard time, difficult, or impossible time using. They do not make the required forms with easy to find directions to fill out the forms user friendly.
Soon the VA will disregard all these companies work, especially the doctors thar are payed by these companies to help your claim.
If the VA was not committing FRAUD against the Veterans then the Veterans would not have been put into the position of having to seek help in obtaining claims that are justified. Due the the VA's own actions these companies spouted roots and the Veterans had no option (that I am aware of) being able to pick your CNP or other VA attorney, judges, etc. The VA (and the National Records Center) has committed FRAUD by hiding my records to prevent my ability to file claims. The VA has committed malpractice which has lead to the exacerbation of my conditions and even refused to test, diagnose and even treat my medical conditions. The VA has created so many "rules" that prevent Veterans from getting what they justly deserved. The VA has BLACKBALLED Veterans who speak out against them for their violations against Veterans. There isn't any agency OUTSIDE the VA where Veterans can file complaint about SERIOUS issues within the VA.
Fraud should be investigated and corrected
The biggest problems with the VA claims process as I see them:
- The process: the VA claims process, and every benefit for that matter is far too complicated. If tech vets struggle, how are the gray bush veterans being affected?
- VSO's: To their ever lasting shame, Clay, VSO's create claims backlogs by submitting completely unsatisfactory disability claims. They fail to educate veterans on your "Big Three," and submit claims they should already know are failures. They are failures because they are 0%-10% rated conditions when they should prioritize their conditions and start with the highest paying claims.
- VA employees are the final anchor attached to these claims. VA doesn't train their staff well, and VA leadership is hostile toward their staff. You have made some videos highlighting how bad the VA is at HLR and IU/TDIU
Obtaining a NEXUS is a pain in the neck to get your claim submitted. If the VA process wasn’t so difficult. They wouldn’t be able to remain in business. I am not saying that they should be charging the fees that do charge. We are all adults and should be able to make our own decisions. So when the VA is no longer scheduling un-needed exams and doesn’t have a seventy percent plus error rate and they are meeting their objective of having claims completed in 125 days. If they ever fix the major VA failures I would completely agree with removing claims sharks.
There is certainly a reason these companies are as successful as they are and a lot of falls on the failures of the VA.
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv absolutely!
Another thing theu could bring back the VA counselors that used to assist veterans with filing claims at the VAMC's.
Fear monger. This guy loves pumping fear for clicks
This IS a news post from the VA.
- Clay
Maybe the VSOs can’t compare because they are working for Municipalities, or state Governments
County/State VSOs, sure. But then you also have your National VSOs like VFW, TAL, DAV, etc…
- Clay
I am one of them. Twice denied for obvious service connected in military records, now at 80 percent with several conditions waiting for C&P exams. My lawyer does it by the book.
Twice I can't remember how many claims I put in that were denied. Even a letter from my family, co-worker supervisor, police report from an accident and outside doctor.... still denied. Then I hired a lawyer went from 60-70-90- then 100&P&T...crazy I'd never let my daughter join and go through this mess.
Been helping vets for free since 2016. The satisfaction of getting a Toxic Veteran what is owed them is payment enough.
True I helped a Nam Veteran at my Church just last week he won his case and is now received a $1200 increase monthly and is working on his PAC act claim hopefully he can get to $100 so he can really retire....spread the world to our brothers.
Instead of acting like all claims companies are taking advantage of veterans, it would be helpful to tell veterans to watch out for fly by night outfits and excessive or long term fees. Read reviews and see how long the company has been around before signing a contract with them. Common sense advice.
Man you say alot and scare vets then shit doesn't even happen man c'mon 😮
I read policy and made an interpretation. That’s the issue because the VA will do the same
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv yeah i know..not mad
Hello CivDiv. The company that you provide links to; what's the cost of there services. I see they have a free consultation but about the work that they claim they can perform for the Veteran. Please inform me of the charges and have you used these companies.
They are independent companies and of the 3, they are all different. The first is more expensive but has a quick turnaround. The other 2 aren’t as fast but cheaper.
- Clay
VSOs seemed to be overwhelmed by the amount of people there expected to help .
Can we stop ignoring the fact that:
VSOs are PUNISHED for getting Veterans the benefits they deserve.
Claims "Predators" are REWARDED for getting Veterans the benefits they deserve.
VSOs are not punished. I’m not sure where you got that information but that’s false.
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv Corect. What I meant was the VA Raters get slapped with bad reviews for "not doing their job" if they are approving benefits with benefits claims that "could" have been denied.
Hence the creation of people who get rewarded for creating claims that will not get denied. VSOs do not see anything good or bad as a result of the claims they process so there is no incentive to "do a good job" but there is also no temptation to fudge the numbers.
Wish I saw this in April. Hosed 2K. I have a son with Autism to boot. Thank God for Clay's channel. Its been a struggle. Metal health,PTSD,Migraines..The Ringing is 24/7 and sucks.
My tinnitus is driving me to lunacy???!!!!
@@thomasthorne1799 Batshit crazy lol!
So true🤔
IF this PROCESS was PROPERLY explained to US...as we left service--and DURING service......all of this would not exist.
I didnt even KNOW all this till a fellow vet said go check in and find out whats wrong with You!
I went in service with intention of serving and the possibility of giving MY LIFE!
If The VA Claims Process Was On The Up And Up In The 1st Place There Wouldn't Be A Need For Paid Advocates... imo
I was going to go with a firm that a youtuber veterans advocate partners with. It was going to be $4,200.00 just to get them involved to start working on my claim. I canceled that immediately and unsubscribed from that channel. I could foresee myself getting hosed. I am now working on upgrading my disability benefits on my own.
The VBA should be more concerned about quality of service by the 3rd party C&P contractors and which contractor’s opinions are being overturned in HLRs & by IMOs which directly contradict contractor’s preferred opinions.
Private DBQs & IMOs fill the veterans’ need for high quality & accurate information & medical opinions.
I guess I've been lucky. I've had no problems getting my PCP to provide Nexus letters by just asking.
Clay, how do I find an accredited VSO? Are there any that are better than others?
every county has a VSO representative, usually at the courthouse or city office. Research who your local VSO is. Dont go there unless you have medical history and evidence to back up your claim
@@Jonsmith669 Thank you
Do you think VSOs can't replicate that because of the appearance of a conflict of interest? I have not been through the training to be a VSO or to assist vets with claims, but I would imagine there would something about showing favoritism and steering to one provider over another for nexis letters or DBQs because those providers have to get paid one way or another (private pay or insurance), and the VSOs don't want it to look like they are getting some form of kickback. Even if they are not, I would hate to be a VSO and get accused and investigated for something like that.
DKGVF replicates private DBQs and they are an accredited VSO
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv Looked at their website. They are not in the same state as me. Can they help out of state. Can they also help if you already started your claim process? Pretty sure my C&P exams didn't go well, wasn't prepared trying to do this on my own the first time around. I'm working on gathering more evidence and pretty sure I'm going to have to file a supplemental or start over.
I had a VSO tell me if I was not seen in service, then I cannot apply. So, I am sure the people getting 100% were not seen in military for cancer. So, if the VSOs have that mindset will not get anything dver.
That’s what I was told, but by other veterans. I lost time and money. Now at 80%
Not true. Look into secondary claims.
Simple fix- anyone or company counseling advising or assisting with VA claims must be accredited and ®️ with the VA. Period! This allows companies referred to as "claim sharks" to become legitimat. Then the VA could put guard rails up or parameters in place for charges allowef.
Veterans Compensation Services. Based out of San Diego.
So far from 50 to 90% I have done it on my own with the help from guys like you.
I just checked on the status of 4 claims I put in 1 month ago.
Surprised it is now in the RATING PHASE of the process. Hopefully this will be it for me…
I put an ITF in place the other day just in case. I have multiple more I can file for. The only one I really should do is DSC for Hypertension, I don’t care if I meet 0% rating.
The VA is a predator in itself. I want to emphasize the following experience: the VA has placed me in a situation where I was sent to a group where the doctor brought in from Africa claimed to be a doctor and therapist but was working in a dirty room rented from a tire oil and lube center. I only saw him for 10 minutes and was subsequently turned down. The VA refuses to allow me to take my claim to the board of appeals because I refuse to change dates. Last group they sent me to, they brought a doctor in from Africa who claimed to be a doctor and was a therapist and rented a dirty room from a tire oil and lube center 10 min, all I saw him, and I got turned down; now the va also won't let me take my claim to the board of appeals because I won't change dates
Hey Civ, when’s the next time you’re doing a Q&A? I have a couple questions for you that you may have some answers to…
Mr NEGATIVE AT IT AGAIN
My VSO is cool after Florida IG has ignored 2 requests from the VA for its report and one from me he said ok let’s do this and fired a form to the congressman. My VSO don’t play.
Seasoned VSO's in general (not All) have some type of reputation as do claims processing companies. The really good ones are as rare as a needle in the hay stack. Keep it simple in terms of the "Reputation that precedes' them"". They will all proudly quote (as if a resume) their success rate to date, yet if their claims of success are legit, they too should have something in place to back up their "Claim". By way of verifiable Veteran referral. In terms of being best in their trade, the truly good one's don't have to come to You or rely on their blanket marketing schemes. Their queue is always full. Burn out and fatigue in any endeavor more often comes from sorting through all the Lies.
They delay deny or defer
The VA is a Beauracratic govt. Agency, it is there to protect the govt.'s intrest, not the veterans needs. They dont want to pay out one penny they dont absolutely have too.
Rock on brothers and sisters. Hold them accountable to the contract. When in service remember. If you 🩸 bleed. It should be recorded by medics. Somewhere somehow. From an old Vietnam vet. Peace ☮️
U have to use someone, I'm tryna fight a Tinnitus Claim and on my second decision letter from the STUPID VA. Says denied due to low noise exposure MOS, first 3 years of my Military career I was in a high level MOS.
BM and GM rates....... they seen AO as what I was when I got out and they don't even bother to look into all 4 years. FOOLS
Than you try to go the VSO route n shiiii might as well not do anyting.
Claims companies really surprise and hoodwink the naive into signing up for claims assistance. I almost fell for it myself.
Well if they can get my military records then they are worth paying I have been trying since 1985 no success.
Yes, it can be an old fashioned used car dealership experience. I Was Interested, saw the drippy cheesiness and then I changed my mind.
@@JoyPeace-ej2uv I got out in 84. It takes a while with the foia request.
Marketing experts for sure
- Clay
i a for va claims companies, vets needs help and i dont mind paying with back pay
Private Nexus Letter Fees are atrocious too!!!
Those claim companies should be your very last resort. Besides, if your claim is legitimate you shouldn’t have much difficulty gathering all the evidence you need to file a successful claim. Plus there are tons of informative RUclips videos to help guide you.
yeah some of us didnt know anything when we got out and had no idea they are predatory. atleast i know what they are doing is pretty much illegal so they arent getting a cent out of me
The reason these companies exsist is because the VA and VSO wont help you. The only disadvantage is the cost, but worth it if you can afford it.
yeah trajector didnt do shit but ask me what i wanted to claim and then i submitted that list along with my medical files. i did everything else then they illegally accessed my medical files when they didnt get their precious screenshot of my rating. they arent getting a cent out of me.
My question is, how do the ones that claim to be VA accredited get that privilege??? Is there any way to actually verify that claim???
I have never used a claims shark got to 100 P&T on my own we don’t need them!
Same
good for you congrats, doesn't mean everyone else is the same
Likewise
1. Education and research on the claims process, 38cfr.
2. Treatment, documentation, diagnosis, medical records.
3. Mine the data from #2
4. Bring all together with #1
5. Submit your claim.
If you’re watching this channel it’s invaluable education, use it to your advantage.
Clay is the man!
Took me 2 years but the time I invested was time well spent. If can do it, any one can do it.
Do you have any reserve or national guard related videos. Specifically relating conditions to drill weekends or orders. Or when there is service connection. Thanks
2-3 million that's pretty solid
I have been talking to re medical They're really expensive
It’s called greed!
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Clay,
I received a notice that I won my appeal for Higher Level Review. I am now rated accurately for original injury and subsequent injuries as a result of service injury.
Applying my crayons to paper, I believe that I have been shortchanged on back pay. The entire process took 15 months, by my count, I have only received about 2.5 months worth of back pay.
Can I email you regarding this? Maybe send a redacted copy of my award letter? I can read, but don’t understand why.
Semper Fi.
Similar situation. I requested and received an audit by calling the 800 number. The audit was unintelligible. None of the numbers made sense. Then submitted a supplemental claim using my own spreadsheets and logic. Still in phase 3.
Your local state vso can do the same as the companies and it's free.
except its a mixed bag, you get good ones, and you get the ones that simply treat it like a government job and collect a paycheck.
Love the shirt!
They don't want you 2 win
How many months of documenting my migraines should I have before I file for migraines
Well......are you recording 2+ different videos, 2 different subjects? Like in the same shirt for 3 videos? So you can take a break sobor?
Like......what is your weak mos?
Sir....sir....what?
Hmmm.....soft skill mos.
He is only hiring an attorney.
That doesnt work with Russia, boy.
My concern is that if I go with one of these companies and the VA later takes them to court, I might end up being dragged into that as well. Not worth the risk, I have too much to lose.
Fuck the VSO's, do it yourself and or use a Law Firm
Vso likes sitting on claims for 10, 20yrs like the county veterans office
MANY VSO’s are very knowledgeable and helpful. There’s a few tho…
They need to start staying level with the upkeep instead of making a new department which is only going to exacerbate the process. Get people working who know how to complete the work, if they don't, then bring them up to speed. Quit hiring people because you can't train the employees that you have currently correctly. Hmmmmm, that makes sense...