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Thanks for this video. I have been looking into becoming a caregiver and this information is very helpful. I have a question. I have a vet who wants to get back into the workforce (remote to start would be best)...But I know they're also going to need a lot of work re-acclimating themselves socially and learning how to communicate, set and meet goals and deadlines...and even learning what their skillset is, what they like doing or would thrive in, etc. Do you have any resources for career counseling for vets?

As a Dedicated Crew Chief, JP4, JP5 or JP8 were the "GO TO" for cleaning off our jets on the flight line especially during TDY's

i got lymph nodes removed when i was in military

i was diagnosed about 30 yrs ago a few times sick call it returned recently

I'm diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux. How is that rated?

I am a nurse practitioner and have just landed a job for VA exams. Great info! Thank you!

I was told by my caregiver that comes to my house that at the end of the year the Care Giver Program was closing and id stop receiving those benefits.

I checked off all the boxes you mentioned, I have migraines, very bad headaches, ED from zolof and gird and ibs. I may have sleep apnea because I never feel fully rested and I've gained weight with flat footed. Now I just need help to file a claim.

Being an ex 11/18 series MOSs, this makes a ton of sense and never considered it. My issues were landings, crappy and at least in records. Cheers

Thank you for information as I am preparing for my C&P in 2wks. Was wondering what to expect.

After having a C&P exam for knees 4 months ago VA is going to get a medical opinion from another doctor for which I don’t need to attend. Is that normal?

What do you do if you need an MH BDQ but dont want to pay thousands of dollars for you?

GERD caused OSA for me. The obesity often comes after OSA starts kicking in. It's hard to lose weight if you can't sleep.

Thank you for your videos. I have a question related to MS. I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS 11 years after active duty, but 3 years after time in the National Guard. Would the presumptive period be based on time after active duty, or would time after serving in the NG also be applicable?

Superb information!!! Thanks for your help. Very accurate information. 🙏😀👍👍

Make you my Caregiver.

What about physical therapy or letter of statement from physical therapist? Or do they not care about therapy idk anymore lol

Glad they now offer legal and medical advice for discharged vets ,Served 1966-1970 they showed us the door. Got involved with the va in 2010 ,and they act like theyre doing me a favour.

If a claim is denied based on your nexus letter, do you charge a fee to reword the nexus letter?

I filled for GERD and IBS. Both were denied and I was NEVER sent to a C&P Exam :(

Thank you very much for this. I have my C&P coming up for my shoulder

As a disable veteran, I have VA health care plus Medicare part B to overlap programs that are available to me.😊

Thanks for sharing

I am confused about the way the VA describes presumptive, it would lead you to believe that no exam is necessary if you met the PACT Act/ Gulf War Presumptive but yet you get a C&P exam!?

Great topic!

Point of contact ?

I got a hearing for IBS that was denied twice for no service connection. It was diagnosed in 2019. The VA website says IBS is a presumptive for Gulf War Veterans ( which I am) and can claim any time after separation and don't have to prove a connection to service. My hearing is in Aug. after a long 4 year wait. Will the judge rule in my favor and will I get back pay if he does?

Get with your VA Social Worker to see if your are eligible for this or any other that is available.

Good luck. They deny everyone for the Care Givers program.

Does this extend to community care?

I have psoriatic arthritis and lichen sclerosis and am a Gulf War vet and have not seen much on these and they are now considered presumptive. I think.

I just had my C&P exam for heart conditions last weeks and only had my B/P and pulse taken. The examiner did not listen to my heart or lungs and we did not discuss the METs or anything at all. Did ask about what testing I have or had. I have yearly echocardiograms which were scanned in with my claim but she couldn't find them. She did ask about medication that I take. Kind of frustrating, but if I am denied for this claim, do I have recourse because she didn't go through the DBQ? Thank you

I have an appointment with a VSO in about 3 weeks for a supplemental claim for OSA. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to acquire a nexus letter between my SC depressive disorder to OSA with obesity as an intermediate step

Can you please tell us the name of the articles you mentioned for GERD and NSAID usage? I was denied a secondary claim for GERD from chronic NSAID usage for knee pain.

Served with 3rd Rangers from 1989 to 1993. I am bone on bone in my left hip. I have osteoarthritis in both knees, and my ankles hurt and make noise. The VA tells me its not related to jumping. They say there's no harmful side effects from being a paratrooper.

I recently won a claim for IBS secondary to anxiety and PTSD but was denied GERD for the same thing, with the VA rater citing that GERD is not a valid secondary condition to PTSD. I'm guessing that I can fight back and win this claim, because my mental rating includes anxiety, PTSD, and depression, but the rater cited only PTSD in the denial. There is documented medical studies linking anxiety to GERD, and the rater ignored mentioning this in the denial.

New to your page 😊 Are we to include these articles as support in our claims? Trying to prep fully in fighting a denial. Thanks

i needed this!

My diagnosis was for 1 foot, by the time i got a nexus pain was in both feet and the c&p exam was for just the 1 foot. Still waiting decision, if they rate only 1 foot should i file a HLR or file for aggregation?

I filed for GERD and was denied. It isn't a service connection anymore. Please update your information.

Who fills this form, the VA Examiner or my private doctor?

You mentioned working near generators. That's the reason I have hearing loss and Meniere's Disease. However, the MOS noise exposure chart lists my MOS as not being a loud one. Those generators were extremely loud, and usually I was at the end of an airfield. Hearing protection was sparsely available.

Thanks for the info on the DBQ, very helpful

50% ptsd, also cannot watch movie violence .

Great info. Thank you Leah.

Auditory processing disorder

I have knee pain that was linked to my hip and back pain...if you can make a claim on one knee, the VA usually give you compensation for both knees 😊

You can expect the interviewer to be the biggest POS non-caring, rude, inconsiderate human being on the face of the Earth because they probably again never served and don’t give a damn because the majority of people that work at the VA or just there to get a free check themselves they don’t give a damn about helping veterans and this is someone speaking from experience

Does your company write nexus and/or DBQ's letters for veterans with orthopedic conditions?

Hi Leah, I have severe OSA. I was recently diagnosed. Thank you for this information. I have everything you just talked about.