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C&P Exam Strategies: Get the Most Out of Your Appointment
What should you really expect at your C&P exams with the VA? Attorney Casey Walker walks veterans through 5 common ways that you may be hurting your chances for a good rating with the VA at your C&P exams. He goes over ways you can improve your C&P "gamesmanship" for your next exam.
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:09 Be Kind
00:56 Be Prepared to Play the C&P Exam Game and What to Watch For
02:38 Be Credible and Consistent
04:22 Stop at the First Sign of Pain with Examples
05:38 Bring Recent Medical Treatment Records
06:39 Recap of the Things You Should Be Paying the Most Attention to at Your Exam
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C&P Exams: Breast Conditions
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Welcome! I'm Melissa Divan, an associate attorney at VA Disability Group LLC. Join me as we discuss examinations for breast conditions and disorders. Learn about symptoms, pathways to service connection, VA ratings regulations, and prepare with the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ). For more insights, click the links below and subscribe for updates on VA disability benefits! DBQ benefits....
Magic Mushrooms & the VA: Is It the Future of Mental Health Care?
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Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, is showing promising results in treating mental health conditions like PTSD. But will the VA ever approve its use for veterans? In this video, we'll explore the VA's stance on psychedelic-assisted therapies, the current state of research, and the possibility of psilocybin becoming a legitimate treatment option within the VA healthc...
C&P Exams: Respiratory Conditions
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Learn how the VA evaluates respiratory conditions with attorney Casey Walker from VA Disability Group. This video breaks down the process, from understanding the causes to assessing severity and navigating the rating schedule. Gain insights into crucial sections of the DBQ and key indicators of respiratory conditions. Our Website: vadisabilitygroup.com/ vadisabilitygroup.com/c-and-p-exams/ Rele...
VA & Medical Marijuana: Is Change on the Horizon?
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Whether you support medical marijuana or not, its use is becoming increasingly prevalent. In this video, Attorney Casey Walker delves into the current state of medical marijuana and its potential role in VA healthcare. We'll explore: Current VA regulations: How the VA views and responds to veterans' use of medical marijuana. Medical research: Examining the latest studies on the efficacy of medi...
Mistakes Veterans Make When Applying for VA Benefits
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At our firm, we consistently see these 10 ways that veterans are not maximizing their VA Benefits. Let's dive into them together so you don't fall for these easy to miss blunders. Attorney Casey Walker will discuss better ways to get the most of your benefits. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:11 Failure to File an Intent to File Form 01:01 Filing an Increase When Receiving the Maximum Benefit 03:04 N...
Is Project 2025 Coming for Your VA Benefits?
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Project 2025: What Does it Mean for Veterans' Benefits? There's a lot of buzz surrounding Project 2025 and its potential impact on VA benefits. But is the concern justified? In this video, Attorney Casey Walker dives deep into the details of Project 2025. We'll break down: The Basics: What is Project 2025 and why is it causing concern? Historical Precedent: Looking at past government initiative...
C&P Exams: Ear Conditions (including Vestibular and Infectious)
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Attorney Brett Burke from VA Disability Group discusses VA evaluations for vertigo and Meniere's syndrome. Learn about the diagnostic criteria, DBQ sections, and how symptoms impact ratings and workability. Valuable insights for veterans navigating VA claims. Our Website: vadisabilitygroup.com/ vadisabilitygroup.com/c-and-p-exams/ Relevant Links: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindm...
PCAFC Appeals: Making Your Battle Plan
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Were You Denied PCAFC? New Hope for Caregivers! Did your PCAFC application get denied? Don't give up hope! Recent changes to the appeals process could be a game-changer for thousands of caregivers. In this video, Shauna Fischhaber will break down the latest updates and guide you through the new appeal process. You'll learn: How the recent decision impacts your PCAFC appeal The new options avail...
Preparing for Your BVA Hearing
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Preparing for Your BVA Hearing
100% State Benefits - Washington
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100% State Benefits - Washington
Should You Appeal Your Claim to the BVA? The Ultimate Guide
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Should You Appeal Your Claim to the BVA? The Ultimate Guide
100% State Benefits - Utah
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100% State Benefits - Utah
C&P Exams: Shoulder & Arm
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C&P Exams: Shoulder & Arm
2024 VA Updates IBS and GERD Plus Proposed Updates to Mental Health and Sleep Apnea
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2024 VA Updates IBS and GERD Plus Proposed Updates to Mental Health and Sleep Apnea
C&P Exams: Sleep Apnea
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C&P Exams: Sleep Apnea
100% State Benefits - New Jersey
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100% State Benefits - New Jersey
1151 Claims
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1151 Claims
Top 10 Overlooked Ways to Get a VA Increase
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Top 10 Overlooked Ways to Get a VA Increase
C&P Exams: Eye Conditions
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C&P Exams: Eye Conditions
100% State Benefits - Montana
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100% State Benefits - Montana
C&P Exams: Muscle Conditions
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C&P Exams: Muscle Conditions
100% State Benefits - Maine
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100% State Benefits - Maine
C&P Exams: Hearing Loss
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C&P Exams: Hearing Loss
100% State Benefits - Massachusetts
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100% State Benefits - Massachusetts
C&P Exams: ALS
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C&P Exams: ALS
100% State Benefits - New Mexico
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100% State Benefits - New Mexico
C&P Exams: Epilepsy
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C&P Exams: Epilepsy
100% State Benefits - Mississippi
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100% State Benefits - Mississippi
C&P Exams: Narcolepsy
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C&P Exams: Narcolepsy

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @VACoffee
    @VACoffee День тому

    Thank you subscribed 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @RandomBoxingGuy
    @RandomBoxingGuy 2 дні тому

    I’m about to submit a BDD claim, retire in 6 months. Do I have to document service connection for things like GERD? I have it diagnosed and heavily documented in my records. But does it have to be caused by my service… or is anything diagnosed while on AD automatically service connected?

    • @airmix08
      @airmix08 День тому

      As long as you’re on active duty, it happened and should be service connected.

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup День тому

      You should be good if your GERD is documented as beginning on active duty. If it began on active duty, then it should be conceded as "caused by your service." The mere filing of the claim while still on active duty coupled with the documented history should be sufficient. Keep in mind that the GERD criteria has gotten more stringent with the recent change in the rating criteria. With that in mind, we would encourage you to file for irritable bowel syndrome too if applicable as the law now allows for both to be service connected and IBS is more favorable. Do yourself a favor and get the IBS documented. It compensates more favorably than the GERD. Hope that helps. Good luck!

    • @RandomBoxingGuy
      @RandomBoxingGuy День тому

      @ … so what would I put in block 16 that says “Injury, Exposire, Event” that caused it as it refers to GERD? On BDD claims do you leave it blank… since you’re still in service?

    • @Shazam450
      @Shazam450 12 годин тому

      @@RandomBoxingGuy Typically in that box we just put "direct" which implies it began on active duty. Sometimes those data blocks don't apply or make sense.

  • @penidulm
    @penidulm 2 дні тому

    This clown lawyer is a smoke produceing joker who really telling veterans what ever the trump adminstration does its ok because he cant stop crap ..

  • @thomasc9756
    @thomasc9756 2 дні тому

    I've been rated at 60% hiatal hernia since 2006. I have both GERD and IBS would it be beneficial to have them rated separate?

  • @fdrawsand
    @fdrawsand 2 дні тому

    Now that trump is in office and gave his executive orders like freezing federal funds….how true is this information

  • @JoIn-y5s
    @JoIn-y5s 3 дні тому

    My entire retirment (other than savings) comes from the government. I get SS, VA, Military retirement and I'm a retired federal civilian. Out of ALL the raises from all of these checks, I make less than $100 more a month. I'm not complaining but my point is people aren't going to make it with wages stale and everything up 20%. Inflation at 2.6% that's a DEMOCRAT LIE!

  • @switchalocc
    @switchalocc 3 дні тому

    good day, I just sent va form 10-307 requesting a judge for our denial in 2019. We have waited so long for help and are just barely making ends meet... We have all the evidence that proves he needs a caregiver and he even passed the exam for a caregiver but we were still denied. He is 100% and permanently disabled by the va with a 90% combined evaluation. How long could it take for us to see a judge and or is there anything else I should do? 🙏 Thank you

  • @annaharper6098
    @annaharper6098 3 дні тому

    Thanks

  • @switchalocc
    @switchalocc 3 дні тому

    Good day, I just sent a VA Form 10-307 requesting a judge hearing. I have waited since 2019 for assistance. I have records that show my husband met the requirements on his exam for a care giver but we were denied. Is there any way to expedite the court hearing or do we need to do anything else? Thanks

  • @jose23thegoat66
    @jose23thegoat66 3 дні тому

    Thank you

  • @ronaldspetter6754
    @ronaldspetter6754 3 дні тому

    What can you do if va says they burnt all your medical records, & you are applying with scars & cut tendons & broken bones ?

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Unfortunately, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) fire in 1973 destroyed millions of military personnel records, including many medical records. This creates a significant challenge for veterans who need those records to support their VA claims. Here's what veterans can do if their records were affected by the fire: 1. Reconstruct Records: Contact the NPRC: The NPRC has a dedicated reconstruction unit that works to piece together service information from alternative sources. Veterans can submit a Request for Information Needed to Reconstruct Medical Data (NA Form 13055) to initiate this process. Gather Supporting Documentation: Any documents that can help verify service and medical history are crucial. This might include: Statements from service medical personnel Buddy statements from fellow service members Military accident and police reports Employment or insurance examination reports Letters or photographs from your time in service Prescription records Photocopies of any service treatment records or medical reports from private providers 2. File your claim: File a Claim: Even without complete records, veterans should file their VA claim. The VA can assist in gathering evidence and may be able to grant benefits based on alternative documentation and the presumption of exposure to certain hazards during service. 3. Explore Other Avenues: Contact the Department of Defense: Depending on the branch of service, there may be additional records held by the respective military department. Search Online Resources: Websites like Ancestry.com or Fold3.com may have relevant military records or historical documents. Don't Give Up! Even if complete records are unavailable, there may be enough evidence to support a claim. The VA has a duty to assist veterans in obtaining the benefits they've earned. I hope this helps!

  • @OmANnIe
    @OmANnIe 4 дні тому

    Thank you!

  • @Tyler-oc9gp
    @Tyler-oc9gp 4 дні тому

    They put my TBI as a mental health condition. Can I get anxiety as well?

  • @BrianDavis-y4f
    @BrianDavis-y4f 5 днів тому

    I have 70% PTSD with 100% individual unemployability based on the 70% PTSD, can I lose my Individual unemployability

  • @randyreneau2086
    @randyreneau2086 5 днів тому

    This is all words and this is nothing but a way to screw the veteran.

  • @tlteal
    @tlteal 5 днів тому

    I went to the VA hospital for C&P exam and they found nystagmus and being diagnosed many years ago in my STR. Still haven't received a rating yet but I fall into the 100% and the C&P exam basically outline that.

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Thank you for sharing your story! It can help other veterans as they seek similar benefits with a similar fact pattern. Keep us posted!

  • @hecatesdaughter2207
    @hecatesdaughter2207 5 днів тому

    Since Trump thinks of veterans as “suckers and losers,” I wouldn’t be surprised if the people he is putting into his cabinet, I wouldn’t be shocked if they just did it. All his cabinet choices are all about Project. 2025. I wish you and my two sons luck in the next four years.⚠️

  • @Xena7311
    @Xena7311 5 днів тому

    What about a secondary to Kidney cancer from Camp Lejeune?

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Yes, you can claim kidney disease secondary to kidney cancer from Camp Lejeune. Since kidney cancer is presumptive for Camp Lejeune veterans, any kidney disease resulting from it is also considered service-connected. Gather your medical evidence linking the two conditions and file a claim with the VA.

  • @jamesmarshall9816
    @jamesmarshall9816 5 днів тому

    THIS WHITE MAN IS ON THE PROJECT 2025 THINK TANK

  • @MyWery
    @MyWery 5 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video!!

  • @fbicontacted7690
    @fbicontacted7690 6 днів тому

    Eligibility?

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Eligibility is mainly for 100% disabled veterans, however, not exclusively. I recommend that you visit the interactive guide on our website to access the links to review eligibility. Texas 100% benefits guide: vadisabilitygroup.com/texas-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/

  • @terrancea.johnson1212
    @terrancea.johnson1212 6 днів тому

    And look who's running CBO now. Never seen so many grown men and women be so stupid.

  • @kennethstoner53
    @kennethstoner53 7 днів тому

    I got sleep spnia and coming down with parkison and actd refid,,,,,have to walk with a came

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Sounds like you may be able to claim some additional conditions if you have an in service event or exposure that you can connect them to.

  • @StanBrouard
    @StanBrouard 8 днів тому

    Who is the actual Carrier that underwrites the VALife Plan?

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Unfortunately, the VA doesn't publicly disclose the specific carrier that underwrites the VALife Plan. While the VA administers the program and sets the policy terms, they likely work with one or more private insurance companies to handle the actual underwriting and financial aspects of the plan. This is common practice for large-scale insurance programs.

  • @WillHelpsVets
    @WillHelpsVets 9 днів тому

    We run into issues with adding PTSD with Anxiety and Depression. When we do that, the symptoms get combined and then the rating tens to be low like 50-70% and you cannot add these later to pyramid them or get an increase. How do you suggest we do this? I used to put all three (assuming there is a PTSD incident or stressor.) Thanks!

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      Thank you for what you do to help veterans. If we are understanding your statement correctly, it appears that you are attempting to receive separate ratings for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. the VA typically assigns one overall mental health rating, even if you have multiple diagnoses like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. So it makes sense that separate claims are combined. As stated in the video, claiming Mental Health with anxiety and depression casts a broader net for the adjudicators to work within. Also, a 50 or 70% rating is an extremely good mental health rating, especially since the rating criteria for a 100% mental health rating is difficult to achieve due to the extremity of the requirements. Think of it like this: anxiety, depression, and PTSD all contribute to the overall picture of your mental health. The more detailed you are, the better the VA can understand the full impact. To push for an increase, consider these tips: New Evidence: Have any symptoms worsened? New diagnoses? Provide updated medical records and lay statements (from you or people who see your struggles). Functional Impact: Focus on how your conditions affect your daily life. Can you hold a job? Maintain relationships? Are you isolating yourself? Be specific! Secondary Conditions: Mental health struggles often lead to other problems (sleep issues, weight changes, substance use). Claim those too! We hope this helps.

  • @fesilva7603
    @fesilva7603 9 днів тому

    Welcome to the club! Thanks for the info.

  • @VincentCorsale
    @VincentCorsale 9 днів тому

    Trump and Elon will try because he is facing the end of his term. He only has four years to fuck with people and he will get even with all the veterans that turned on him by calling out what he said that we were suckers and losers. His mentally challenged individual and he will do anything. He’s a loose cannon. And Elon Musk is autistic he doesn’t know right from wrong. He has no empathy. That’s why Trump and him get along well. When you have somebody in power like that, they’re dangerous.

  • @marlon8597
    @marlon8597 9 днів тому

    You know how to get treatment visits? Have a hard time understanding this, is this required: "Examples of treatment may include but are not limited to: Systemic immunosuppressants or biologic agents; intravitreal or periocular injections; laser treatments"? And the I understand the incapacitating episode part.

  • @tw-jp4hh
    @tw-jp4hh 10 днів тому

    I completely lost my VSO when I asked these questions, they were not helpful at all. Hoping you could provide some further clarity. I am service connected at 88% rated at 90% for disability compensation. I currently have a claim submitted for migraines secondary to tinnitus, which is on step 5 of 8 right now. I put it in on Dec 6th and have an intent to file date for Aug 21st. If it comes back at 50%, I will be at 100%, with all the due back pay. If it comes back 30%, it will keep me at 90%, with no back pay of course. I understand I could pursue a higher level review if it comes back 30%, or file a supplemental claim with new evidence for migraines, which I don't have. But, lets just say I don't want to contest the 30%, but rather, and herein lies my question, Can I submit a supplemental claim, from the migraine claim decision, for 3 completely different diagnosis’s, with all the new and relevant documentation that is required, including signed nexus letters and filled out dbq’s from private medical professionals? The new claims are (IBS secondary to PTSD, OSA secondary to PTSD and Bruxism secondary to PTSD). I’m 70% service connected for PTSD. I believe with these 3 added conditions, there is a strong possibility that I will reach the 100% overall rating, and I’m hoping that filing a supplemental claim, as opposed to stand alone new claims, would ensure my original intent to file date of Aug 21st and therefore all the due backpay. Or, I see on va.gov, where I can “submit files for review” for additional evidence, right now, on my current migraine claim, which is on step 5 of 8. So I could do all this now, while the claim is still open. But, how do I tell the VA, it is not new evidence for the migraine claim, but rather that I’m claiming new conditions that are also secondary to a different service connection as well? Will there be a prompt asking me for this distinction? Or will they just see that information in the personal lay statements, dbq’s and nexus letters and be able to infer my intentions? The individual nexus letters will of course spell this out for them, but I’m just trying to be as clear as I can, and leave no room for confusion on either side. So in short, I know I can file these new claims, once they’re ready, even with a current claim in process; But I want to do it in a way that saves that original intent to file date, while making my intentions clearly known. Thanks in advance!

  • @joeparkbravo
    @joeparkbravo 10 днів тому

    Thank you for the educational videos. I was diagnosed by my Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine MD) with Anxiety and Depression and prescribed medication (Zoloft) to treat mental health symptoms due to Chronic Back Pain (Service-Connected). I recently got a DBQ and Nexus letter by a Psychiatric Mental Health provider with the following qualifications: ARPN-CNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC. Are the qualifications of the providers good enough for a VA claim?

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 3 дні тому

      The VA generally accepts DBQs and nexus letters from qualified healthcare professionals, including: Physicians (MD or DO) Licensed Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) In your case, the PMHNP-BC is qualified to provide a DBQ and nexus letter for your mental health claim.

    • @joeparkbravo
      @joeparkbravo 2 дні тому

      @@VADisabilityGroup Thank you much! You are first in my list to contact if I need to appeal any of my claims.

  • @megdahlin1118
    @megdahlin1118 13 днів тому

    So glad that I found your video. Thank you.

  • @VictorChan-fe7ch
    @VictorChan-fe7ch 13 днів тому

    CEASAR takes control by force....

  • @VictorChan-fe7ch
    @VictorChan-fe7ch 13 днів тому

    Funded by the CCP AND CHINA'S PLA...

  • @patrykdrozd2637
    @patrykdrozd2637 15 днів тому

    Like to hear about mdma

  • @theburnhams2925
    @theburnhams2925 16 днів тому

    YOU "wait and see." I've already seen enough.....I'm no cuckold!

    • @theburnhams2925
      @theburnhams2925 5 днів тому

      I decided to listen to this video a second time in an attempt to ascertain if this guy was actually as "PollyAnna'ish" as he appeared in the first observation. He definitely IS. Discounting The Heritage Foundation's "recommendations" as being inconsequential is not only naiive, but potentially devestating in the current context!

  • @aldalesandro
    @aldalesandro 16 днів тому

    why would they order a DBQ INFECTIOUS INTESTINAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING BACTERIAL AND PARASITIC INFECTIONS for IBS

    • @VADisabilityGroup
      @VADisabilityGroup 10 днів тому

      The VA uses this form to rule out infections that might look like IBS. If your IBS symptoms began or worsened after a specific incident during your service, such as exposure to contaminated food or water, the VA may investigate the possibility of an infectious cause. These are just a few reasons they may choose this particular DBQ.

    • @aldalesandro
      @aldalesandro 10 днів тому

      @@VADisabilityGroup What they're trying to do is blame it on something else. That's my take. Been dealing with these bastards for 27 years. I know how they roll. It's ridiculous.

  • @ronaldbobeck9636
    @ronaldbobeck9636 17 днів тому

    Not to disrespect the troops especially the folks in the First 5 pay grades. The war pig eats and eats well., some day it will eat everything. 887 Billon dollars for the Pentagon Budget and the only branch of the US Military with a passing grade .the US Marines with D. Every one else failed

  • @geraldlack2668
    @geraldlack2668 18 днів тому

    VA toxic exposure survey is bs... what about the people that served during peace time, 8 ,10, 12 years of service, yet all the presumptive areas an times are based on a conflict, they still exposed a lot of service men an women that get screwed

  • @JeannyWantschange
    @JeannyWantschange 18 днів тому

    I hope! VA is over board with “meds”. Give us something that is more natural. They frown on vitamins/supplements?❤the trumper. Thanks for info.

  • @johnslaughter5475
    @johnslaughter5475 19 днів тому

    This is one place where the VA has totally failed. I'm 74 and have only 1 tooth in my lower jaw and 10 in my upper. Even though this not good for my overall health and well-being, I'm not eligible for dental care. My Medicare/Medicaid do not pay for dental care. I can not afford any of these supplemental plans. It's a bummer.

  • @unklraynutter8928
    @unklraynutter8928 19 днів тому

    I got full dental because of bruxism secondary to ptsd.