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I feel as if you are more of a company than a veteran advocate especially after that very powerful disclaimer at the start. What was your branch of service and MOS if you don't mind sharing? Thank you for your service. I was an 11B Army.
I just received my 100% VA disability rating back in October 2022. Permanent and total... God is so good 💯✊😊 and my VA disability lawyers weren't much help. I did most of the work and research myself. You really don't need any lawyers or organizations like this....especially at the Lower level
Trey, I handled my claim without lawyers or an organization like this. Coincidentally I too in October 2022 got rated 100%. But we are in a separate category Trey. I would venture a guess that 95% of the Vets out there do need legal or other help in pursuing a VA disability claim. That's because most people are NOT capable of "doing the work and research" themselves. My supposition is somewhat evident when I visit my local VA med center. The Vets I see there look incapable of understanding their doctors' instructions, much less dealing with the complexities of the VA disability claims process and procedures.
I just got my rating, no lawyer route as well. I know the VA can be heavy handed denying some people, but I think one of the reasons people believe they need lawyers is they hear about all the headaches people have getting state disability payments and either think the two are connected or the process is the same when, in reality it is different.
I’ve never asked for an increase. They took me to 100% T&P after 10 years of not getting better. well I'm still in awe of the fact that the relief grant I requested just arrived this morning, and I just received a $10 grand relief check from a charity organization
Not only am I 100% VA disabled, but appealed TDIU and won! Received $62,791.12 in back pay and received SMC K which pays me $432.00 monthly on top of my 100% pay. I feel like a socialist as I receive military retired pay and Social Security.
After watching this video, I would like to know if anyone can explain, “ Veteran over 55 years of age” ? Does that mean 56? Or does that mean one minute past your birthdate?
I finally got my 100% P&T status. My suggestion is don't give up. What put me over the hump is getting my migraine raised from 0-50%. I filed a migraine as a secondary claim to Tinnitus. Thanks Reece for that tip that you gave me and file migraine as secondary to tinnitus and the VA finally accepted my supplemental claim after years of fighting.
@@mattallan434I am square business when comes to vets I know of two. They went along with a person they thought was faking, Back then they didn´t have the technology to check the back. Now they do 50 years later and I have pinched nerved 4-5 vertebrates. He rated and was just about to be discharged and they took pictures of him on the basketball court. The other may have been a dis-able vet telling on another. Found him putting up Xmas lights. Nothing to worry about VES will contact you after ten years if they need to see you. But either keep the same rating or give you more. You can work under some jobs for dis-able vets on military bases. Mostly mess duty. I have 100% but not covered for the Contaminated water at Lejeune
@@johnmontgomery4923 Oh okay, so it sounds like it was more something they did back in the day because they simply didn't have the tech to see if someone was faking, so they sent someone out to investigate them. Is that right? And whats the deal about hanging up Christmas lights? Doesn't seem like an activity that would raise an eyebrow.
It took me more than 40 years of being 'sick and tired.' Loss of hearing is what finally sent me to the VA. Once there 'shit happened.' I really can't explain it any other way. I had 'issues' I'd being struggling with for decades, but I never put 2 and 2 together. And that was pretty much by design. I wanted nothing to do with the government after having been a part of the government. But things came together over a couple of years and the next thing I know I'm at 60 percent. File a challenge and I was then at 80 percent. Another challenge and I found myself at 100 percent. Obviously I'm well passed 55 years of age, but I still worry these days that something I never knew I had coming to me will now be taken away. One of my many issues is being unable to believe in the permanence of anything positive. When things are good I'm anxious as a long-tailed cat in a room filled with rocking chairs.
Be at ease brother I've been terrified for the last 20 years. You got this. VA is so busy these days with burn pits and the wave of returning combat vets they are definitely not out looking to downgrade anyone.
Went VA Insider' with a 20% rating.. In less than 2 years, my rating is 100% P&T... If you have the 4 items as Brian mentioned VA Insider will take you farther than you are at. I was watching these vlogs for sometime and decided to go for it. A truly amazing company and network. My coach was Steve. The real amazing part of my venture with VA Insider was .. I was discharged in 1984. Thanks again Brian...
Which "4 items as Brian mentioned" are you referring to? Or, you could just reply with the video time stamp so I can go rewatch that part of the video. Thanks in advance, brother in service!
Thanks for this comment I’m hoping to take my 50% to 100% hopefully mental health will bridge that gap for GAD what a hassle. Their rating system blows my mind. If I’m at 50% currently and GAD alone is a 70% claim alone you’d think that would be 100% easily, but the more I learn about this it’s not necessarily true. I may be lucky to get 80-90% we’ll see. 🙏
Wow. What a TON of money you had to pay!!!!! 6x the amount of increase for a WHOLE YEAR... I went a MUCH cheaper route and did most of the work myself.
God is good. After 22 years of 20 percent due to back pain and hand pain, I underwent 2 total hip replacements. Bingo. This vet got off his butt, put in claims for hips secondary to back, nerve issues-Radiculopathy bilateral…hands more severe, tinnitus (this is ringing-nothing to do with hearing loss…don’t fall for rater crap questions about hearing) plus sleep apnea, like I said earlier, “Bingo” code word for 100 %P&T. Yes, 6 months of heavy lifting and good medical evidence/ nexus and Bingo. God is so good.
My husband is 84 years old and retired AF. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Prostate Cancer, CHF, Hearing loss, Dementia , HBP all due to exposure to Agent Orange and Radiation. Currently 20% service connected and in consideration & review phase. Meanwhile while waiting for 100% approval has been hospitalized X2 and currently in a Skilled Nursing Facility for physical therapy. What are his chances of being approved and what happens if he passes away before a decision is made? Am requesting your book today. Thank you for your expertise.
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@@VAClaimsInsider Willing to help. I told the VA I would not be examed by anyone that has not served. Most evaluators are doing internships. Most people I see here go to the VA. Hospitals will cover for free whatever is on your award letter. So you can go at any time or wait. Also, have Tri-Care.Example. If you have hypertension, that will cover a heart attack. Vets need to find a Boils down to registered VSO with a veteran organization. The rating is not lowered.VES will call you if they need to re-evaluate. In most cases, you get an upgrade. But do not voluntarily go.
Agreed, you can use the secure chat feature on MyHealtheVet to interact with your primary care and mental health care team. All those conversations ARE medical evidence.
I have Diabetes, Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer all resulting from exposure to Agent Orange resulting in 100% disability from the VA on March 13, 2002. I received a phone call to go to a VES doctor for a Prostate Cancer review. I asked what they are going to review and I was told, "To determine if the Prostate Cancer has improved". 🙄 On top of that, I was sent to the office of a Chiropractor for the review.
@@mattallan434 Must be just 100% if they are checking for improvement. Which is a damn disgrace. Prostate cancer is a prime example of something that should be 100 P&T.
Please listen to Brian. I was at 20% when I started with VAClaimsInsider and am now 100% P&T (I"m over 55 so it became automatic). It all happened in just 12 months time. It can be a lot of work to get all the paperwork together but it's totally worth it. Follow their advice, use their tools, and just do it. I am a clinical social worker and worked daily with Soldiers and would always recommended VAClaimsInsider when they were having difficulties with the transition process to civilian life. I will be forever grateful for their services. Now that I'm retired I'd love to be a coach myself to help other veterans get the ratings they deserve.
Thanks for this comment I’m hoping to take my 50% to 100% hopefully mental health will bridge that gap for GAD what a hassle. Their rating system blows my mind. If I’m at 50% currently and GAD alone is a 70% claim alone you’d think that would be 100% easily, but the more I learn about this it’s not necessarily true. I may be lucky to get 80-90% we’ll see. Honestly I didn’t even want to pursue what I should be getting because I’m scared of them doing anything to change or reduce my current 50% for other issues. 🙏 These aren’t even including other secondary supplements I have either. Stressful process the VA is a hurry up and wait process, but what a blessing if it works out. Praying 🙏
Apply for Perment Un-employable Disability with a VSO.. Mental Issues-PTSD VA. VBA-21 and get your doctor to fill out a PDQ. 21-0960C for that and other issues, They 3-14.
yeah I learned that too...how are you at total 160%...when adding all the percentages...yet still be at a 90% rating overall???...but once it was explained...it's a percent of a percent that's left minus each claim's percent of the percentage left...crazy...but that's how they do it...just grateful to have anything these days in a world that keeps trying to take things away...funny how that works...God is good...and will always provide...regardless of those who try and do otherwise...smiles
It was interesting, in my "Welcome to 100% Disability" packet (that's what I'm calling it), there was nothing sticking out in the materials saying I was rated "permanent and total" not in the info materials, nor decision. However, on the last page of the materials, in the "Decision" letter, or page 22 by paper count, it says: "Evidence we have used to grant permanent and total disability status . . ." And that's the way I learned I had been granted permanent and total disability status.
@@truespirit Yes, on further investigation I immediately logged on to the VA website, unfortunately the website had yet to have the letters and information uploaded. About two weeks later the website finally had everything and I was able to download copies of the Decision letter, and various "Benefit Letters."
VA benefit offices are all you need. Lots of lawyers chasing claims. You are wasting time and money using these guys. Also the online guys. Use the free resources provided to you. They are almost all disabled vets
I’m at 100% Unemployable P&T but when I finally decided not to give up my fight with the VA (took 16 years). But didn’t realize my sleep apnea, heart murmur and Agent Orange exposure would increase the likelihood of winning my case. 🇺🇸
As a Navy retiree at nearly 30 years I was broken over the years. The VA uses a book with specific dialogue between the physician and the VA raters. Physicians are not always familiar with the content of the book. VA raters are required to use the dialogue in the book and try to compare it to the what the physician states…..if the physician does not use the proper terminology you WILL be rated lower. Best of luck to all. We have served this country with honor. The VA seems to be following their own rules in the last 5 years. The OIG now has the case and the potential abuse by VA raters not complying with VA requirements is being investigated I believe in favor of the veteran. Either the raters are not knowledgeable or are corrupt.
Unfortunately what you are saying is true in some cases. With that being said, The VA does not intentionally deny claims. They’re following laws and regulations when reviewing your VA disability claim. Help them help you by submitting a strong claim with the appropriate medical evidence! Are you currently receiving the benefits and compensation you deserve by LAW?
I had 40 percent for tinitus and PTSD. Now at 70 percent for chronic rhitus and chronic sinusitis both non allergenic and used evidence from my personal doctor. The sinusitis ans rhinitis gradually got worse after my deployment to Afghanistan. We had a diesel generator 10 feet from our tent. Also a 4 hole burnout burning shit every day and a burn pit. The VA attributed it to that
Man I'm fighting for chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis but I've still been waiting for a decision 5 months now. I had to go to sick call in Iraq bc my top lip swelled up due to all the sand boogers and black smoke from burning things. I constantly was blowing my nose it got raw and infected. I got out in 2007 and still use Nasal spray to this day. Without it, I can't breathe
@BAMA Fan USMC you need a diagnosis. If you were in Southwest Asia, sinusitis and chronic rhinitus are presumptive conditions, meaning automatic qualifiers for a rating.
Why are there so many other pages that say that your rating *could* be reduced, even if you don't do anything? I'm 100% P&T, but I've been told I should do year exams at the VA to just have a paper trail (or a private doctor and upload visits to the VA).
I have Private Doctors that I go to because I don’t really trust the competence of VA Doctors or how much they care. I don’t attend the annual VA appointments they set up for me. People told me that even though I am 100% Scheduler P&T the VA will lower my percentage because I don’t go to the VA for those Annual appointments. Does anyone know if that is true?
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the Permanent and total rating is confusing. meantime I have some STATIC injuries such as BI-LATERAL HEARING LOSS to the tune of 60% My ears are JACKED! 21 years Field Artillery.
Be careful asking for increases! I had 10% DA for SC Seborrhea, which is a lifelong skin condition that will never go away, but can only be managed. I have had several severe outbreaks in the last few years and decided to ask for 30% rating last year...big mistake! They sent me to a fly by night Doc to do the C&P exam, which he botched it, and claimed I was less than 5% body area affected in his report. Got a letter thinking I might be getting an increase. Nope. They were gonna take away my 10% b/c they said the C&P exam "showed improvement" and "affected less than 5% of the body", which was absurdly wrong. I had to spend time and effort fighting it, my VA doc didn't wanna get involved, but did eventually put in my medical file that I was "about 5%" and I ran with that, plus submitting a bunch of medical documentation about Seborrhea, along with photo evidence of my outbreaks, etc. Got my new decision letter last week and they said that "my condition had shown "some improvement" (which false), but "significant improvement in the condition has not been definitively established." and so my 10% rating "is continued" ... Having watched this video, I'm assuming this means my condition hasn't been determined to be "permanent" and I can probably expect to be hassled about this again within 5 years, esp if I file any new claims. Great.
To me it seems like this condition that they caused has also caused depression with no likelihood of improvement. I would have VA insiders help me with that claim
That’s why I’m set and happy with my rate. They’re static. I worked with a marine who had the same rating as me (90)….he kept trying for increases for his ptsd and got dropped to 70.
Your mistake was going to the VA C&P exam. You DO NOT have to go to them. This group will send you to a Veteran friendly doctor to fill out your DBQ because that’s all that’s required is the DBQ.
As the daughter of a veteran I am SICK of the VA! They don’t never know anything… and their treatments and dodging of the conditions kills me! All my life my dads old original dd214 paper stated AO contaminated… he was boots on the ground in Vietnam. Now they keep saying he doesn’t qualify.
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I went to prison a few years after I left the military. The lawyers we hired tried to use a PTSD defense. They got statements from family members saying how much I had changed and how I never left my room. They got doctors to confirm my hyperanxiety. Then 20 years passed and I was approaching homelessness, so I applied for disability, expecting maybe 30%. I didn't do any research or know what I was supposed to say. I just gave them everything from the court case and wrote a letter detailing everything I had experienced in Iraq. To my surprise, after only a month, they came back with a 100% P&T rating. So I took a different path than most. I'm still waiting for someone to say, "Whoops. We made a clerical error. Get back to work." To be honest, if that happened, I would likely just end it. It would be like in the movie 1408 (spoilers) where he thinks he got out of the nightmare, only to find himself right back in it.
I’ve been at 90% with a P+T rating and paid at 100% rate… Should I pursue the 100%? VA exams scare the life out of me.. currently 51 years old. Conditions are not improving, some worsening.
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When working with DAV (Disabled American Veterans), you do NOT pay anyone anything AT ALL. yes, that means even if you get a rating. DAV is nationwide and has at least one office in every state. The NSOs (National Service Officers) work for you FOR FREE. I don't recommend paying anyone anything for VA claims as there are several organizations that will do it for FREE. to name a few DAV VFW American Legion *State of [state name] military and veteran affairs *specific to each state. The others are nationwide. ** All of these places are FREE rather, you get a claim or not . So, brothers and sisters, please go to these places or your local VA regional office for a greater list of VSOs (Veteran Service organizations). Don't pay anyone anything for the VA disability you deserve
I'm ready to give up. Stuck on 90% and denied PTSD...in appeals process. Now just got my sleep apnea diagnosis from 2009, same time I filed for VA disability. No money for a nexus letter. Fixed limited income.
@@NATEDOG001976 The VA encourages you to work or go back to school. l got an SSDI of 1500 a month at the time. Vets can apply when they are 55. I could work 12,000 a year, not a penny more or they will stop a payment. with my 3700.00 VA. If you don´t involve/affect your disabilities, yes.
@John montgomery technically, he would still be rated at 90% but being paid at 100%. In order to get UI, you have to be rated at 70% for at least one issue.
10:45 There may be some P&T TDIU’s listening. The advice about earning won’t apply to them. They might misinterpret that statement. Might be good to include that caveat.
That's me. Luckily I know my 38-CFR. LOL TDIUs can earn under the poverty threshold, and sometimes more IF the employment is protected (family farm is always the example. LOL)
20 years. That's how long it takes having a disability rating before it becomes permanent unless you are given a P&T tag prior to that 20 years. Even then, it isn't "permanent", as the VBA can reopen claims tagged P&T under certain criteria.
That's why you never claim anything else for the rest of your life, stay out of the crosshairs. (That means don't apply for adaptive housing, or anything else for that matter)
I am 90+10 PT TDIU is it the same as being 100% Disabled Veteran, and will my wife be able to file for any compensation if i die from other than service conditions.
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Was med retired from Army in 2013 for PTSD 70% rating, have not seen anyone else retired for this, 80% rating with VA but get paid 100% P&T because i am unemployable, also collect SSDI and i’m 38 years old, i feel that if the VA questions my rating my Army retirement and SSDI rating back me up and if SSDI questions my disability my VA and Army retirement back me up so they can’t cancel my SSDI.
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I’m rated 100% P&T for mental health/alcoholism, etc… can my rating be lowered by the VA if I don’t make appointments and see doctors? And if I do make appointments, could they say I’m getting better and lower my rating. Or am I protected my P&T?
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I have 100% for hurt back neck and shoulder and pancreatic diabetes and pacreatitis and sleep apnea and a few knee injuries but have no idea if it's permanent even looking at my award letter I don't see whatever code
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
Not all of us can afford to go see a private Dr. to get a Diagnosis and a NEXUS. Then there are those of us that were Reservist and Active Duty would not treat us or enter in our medical records!
A really well written personal statement and a concise log of pain and day to day difficulties go a long way. I got myself to 100% TDIU with housebound because I wrote basically a personal essay of what my worst days with migraines and insomnia looks like and I kept a consistent log of my sleep and every migraine using apps. I did this for about 6 months and used the PDFs from the apps and the statement for my final increase. I told every damn doc that I no longer drive. Hubby does all the food shopping and cooking (because between the pain and lack of sleep, I no longer use the stove due to nearly burning the house down). The best thing you can do is advocate for yourself and be the loudest squeakiest wheel. Good luck!
@@LeRoyBoxley434 You believe incorrectly. If a reservist or National Guard member are injured during training or while deployed, they can submit a claim.
I don't get 100 percent but I did everything on my own, 70 percent VA , SSDI, workmans comp all on my own, yet my VA buddy told me to apply for "UN employ ability " so I did, it pay's you 100 percent and you get a card, perks all the perks, yet your really not 100 percent , I been getting paid 100 percent and can hit the state parks for free shop get gas, ect. Just wondering how long this will last,,, bet it is good for the young vets at least they can get paid 100 percent. Did you cover this?
So, I will be 57 May 2023, 100% temporary disabled since 2017, so I cannot be reduced and then request permanent total disability? I retired since 2017 and unable to work due to many reasons and have not worked since2018
While you don’t really apply for P&T, there are some steps you can take to secure Permanent and Total Disability status. If you have a 100 percent VA disability rating and believe your level of impairment is reasonably certain to continue throughout your life, you can write a letter to your VA Regional Office requesting a permanent VA rating. With your letter, you should include medical evidence (like treatment records) showing that your medical condition cannot be expected to improve in the future. You may be able to obtain a VA permanent disability letter from your doctor as well, which highlights in their medical opinion, whether your disabilities are likely to improve in the future. You can also open a new claim inside eBenefits or VA.gov and type the disability of “Request for 100% Permanent and Total VA Disability” and upload medical evidence, buddy letters, and a letter from a doctor.
I am over 55 (76) and have prostate cancer … can I be re-evaluated if I go through one of the treatments for prostate cancer? I am current at 100% because of agent orange and blue water navy😊
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I am at 90% and do not want to file an increase. My disabilities have kept me from being able to do certain things, including certain employment opportunities, as I always need medication to get by, yet I am not P&T. How can I change that status? Do I just continue to go to my re-evaluations until they determine that?
What does it mean when a veteran is 90% p and t, and tdiu? I receive 100% benefits. Does my tdiu prevent me from working and earning more than $30,000 for a family of 5? I’m currently using VR&E to get a degree. When I graduate, can I look for gainful employment without losing my 100% benefits?
What is the real difference between “Static” and “Permanent” ratings? Both are worded in a similar fashion stating you will be assigned a permanent evaluation without the need for RFE’s. How often are Static disabilities reevaluated if ever? Thanks in advance.
How about stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastized to the bone and still under care from oncologist and urologist and their staff. I've been 100% since 2015 but don't know if I'm p&t. Just wondering, and this cancer isn't going away....ever, and I'm 74 years old. Vietnam veteran
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
I would recommend to anybody who needs to file any claim to go to your state's Dept of Veterans Affairs office, which should be located in every county across the country, or in a town.
@thomastownsend2702 A VSOs job is to assist and guide you. They don't make determinations, can't make guarantees, and can't diagnose you, but they can assist with your paperwork and submit it for you. That's about it. So, I don't know how they can be shit. You, as the veteran, either meet the requirements for a rating or you don't. Pretty simple.
@@LeRoyBoxley434 for example, one of the ones I went to did not even file the correct form and when I asked questions about the process he couldn't even answer them. If the can't do their jobs then they serve no purpose. Pretty simple
@@User-tsf49kje3apsi , I recently went to see a VA rep to request a copy of my C&P exam(s) report(s). The VA rep completed a FOIA request very quickly by populating the required fields for me from his computer using my VA file info. He then had me sign it. He said that it could take as long as up to one year, but maybe sooner. It's my understanding that my c-files contain the whole 9 yards of all documents in my svc-connected claims, INCLUDING my C&P exam results/report. I also see that vets can request their c-files online (they estimate 10 to 12 weeks wait time). Will it hurt for me to request my c-files now that I'm aware that it may be more comprehensive than just the C&P exam(s) report(s)?
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If you're asking how long do you have to wait for a final decision on an appeal: The Veterans Benefits Administration usually takes 12 to 18 months to review appeals and decide whether to grant some or all of the appeal. When you request a review from a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, it could take 5 to 7 years for you to get a decision
I have at least one STATIC disability that was rated at 60% combined plus I just hit 55 years of age so I don't know all the rules but I also have an osteoarthritic knee injury and a Bulging disc DDD and PTSD, Migraine headaches I use the V.A. for my health care almost exclusively so I am not sure about how to get PERMANENT AND TOTAL but I am working on it
@LeRoy Boxley yes my PTSD was diagnosed by a Psychologist. V.A. I'm being treated for the symptoms.. I didn't self diagnose. I wasn't even aware I was suffering from it.
God bless all vets ! Pisses me off this country give and worry’s about other countries instead of weman an man how served this country! An I never served god bless all who did !
Can you clarify or do a video on the age 55 thing? So if you're rated after the age of 55 or before and are now age 55 or over, does that mean you won't be re-evaluated?
What is the VA stops your compensation by accident and you lose thousands of dollars because of it before you ever get the money back reinstated can I sue?
Here’s some free advice, you’re going to get re-examined in 3 to 5 years, if your condition has not improved and you have the documentation to back it up, do you have a 50-50 chance at permanent and total, it may take your next exam before it happens.. but there’s nothing special you do except keep documented proof it’s the same or worse for at least two evaluation cycles
Since January 29, 2021, veteran Woolford requested to know the answer to this question: this question still remains unanswered, and needs to be answered, to enable a substantial win at CAVC, or the Supreme Court Washington DC? That is, when a veteran granted service connection (January 08, 2021) & no longer non-service-connected, does the VA previous medical history which was Granted; in addition, earlier effective percentages (100%), namely, medical evidence of record, by the Decision Review Officer Decision, continue to benefit the veteran now GRANTED Service-Connection? Or where in the laws of the United States does the law express, veteran’s previous non-service-connected ratings of 100% or any percentage granted by VA for NSC, do the previous ratings no longer exist? Does the veteran need to start ALL over again? and past VA medical history ignored, no longer used? When does the 20-year rule apply? or the 55-year rule? or 10-year rule, etc.? When will the RULES be applied, for a veteran 77-years of age service-connected veteran?
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I'll be the one who will actually answer your question instead of sending you to some random website that tries to sell you something, I'm 70% TDIU AND have SSDI, what I did was when I got my benefits letter from the VA, I scanned it and attached it to my SSDI claim, it's a good idea to have every single thing on a thumb drive, that way when they ask you a question about something you can just attach it to whatever you need and email it. So the criteria is "Are you disabled and can't get a job?" I fit EXACTLY that, so I sent in the letter, now I'm making 100% VA disability AND $1,888, before taxes, with SSDI. And I'm waiting every single day when they yank it away.
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Question. I am 51 y/o and have a 80% overall rating. My rating was awarded to me in 2011. When I turn 55 y/o do I have to worry about being reevlauated or do I still have to worry until 2031? I am afraid of adding my sinuses, should I wait until I am over 55 y/o to put the claim in?
Can/Does the VA ever raise a rating % if my issues have gotten worse which is shown on my VA record? Or do I always have to manually file for the increase to make it happen?
To file for a VA Disability Increase Online simply login to your VA.gov account and click “File for a VA Disability Increase.” Next, click the radio button that says: “I’m filing a claim for a new condition or for a condition that’s gotten worse.” Before you submit your disability increase claim, make sure you’ve uploaded all supporting evidence necessary for the VA Rater to decide your claim. Here's a resource you should check out before you do so >>>>vaclaimsinsider.com/how-to-increase-va-disability/
@VA Claims Insider I don't need to file for an increase. I got myself to 100% without help from a vso or anyone else. My question is, if someone has a rating, can it be upgraded by the VA without filing for an increase? Since they can reduce it without asking us, I figured they can also increase it without asking/or having us apply for it. Never seen this happen, but curious.
@@TronB58 They won't increase it without a C&P exam. Back in the day your VA doc could put the increase in or get you s/c (with your permission) but those days are long gone. Now VA docs see it as a conflict of interest to inform veterans the illnesses or injuries they have may be related to service.
VSOs, lawyers and these guys take a limited power of attorney using VA form 21-22, so they are cc'd on all your documents and get access to your c-file through VBMS and they continue to have that access until you revoke the POA, or sign a 21-22 with another agency.
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
Alan I applied for TDIU using all my non-ptsd diagnosis. It seemed like every 18 months they wanted to reevaluate me thru mental health. and that was crazy stressful. What’s I found funny is that they never approved me for 100% with ptsd but once that was taken off it was approved cause that’s the most likely to improve since I was in an inpatient program at one point. Rock of the Marne Brother.
So I had a surgery on my left hand that was done by a navy surgeon. Long story short the surgery didn’t go as planned and I lost feeling in the tips of my fingers, have very limited motion in my fingers, wrist, and pain that shoots from my wrist to my arm. Not to mention they removed the tendon in my middle finger. They didn’t give me anything for that and it causes me pain everyday and it limits what I can do for work. I want to file a claim on it but I’m scared they will lower my current rating which is 80%. Any advice on what I should do?
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. However, seeing a decrease directly from filing another claim is unlikely, specially if your condition has gotten worse or hasn't improved. Let’s discuss further! I would like to invite you to schedule a discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by clicking this link>> bit.ly/3AsaYF3
Question... i have a sleep apnea with athma combined rating and i am trying to get VA to seperate asthma as i believe it should be a seperate rating due to burn pit exposure back in al asad iraq 2006... the rating was given to me back in 2007 but i never got any type of back pay for it much less was it categorized as (due to burn pit exposure) back in 2007 there wasnt a glimps of burn pit talks... if the VA seperates Asthma and gives it its own rating, could it also possibly merit retro pay because of it being to burn pit exposure?
Getting sleep apnea and asthma separated are very difficult because the VA would need proof that each condition has it's own separate symptoms and are unrelated to each other. I have only seen them separate it out once and it took multiple denials and 2 trips to the VA board of appeals over a period of 2.5 years. That person had excellent documentation for the separation of these two conditions. Retro pay is based on a specific regulation from the 38CFR pertaining to the either the onset of the condition or most recent filing date whichever is more recent. You will not likely see back pay for this. I see a lot of people fight it but if you look up the regulation, it is pretty clear on when they give it.
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So for example on bullet number 7. If I have 3 disability ratings that are listed at 10% each. Those are technically never going to be evaluated and are always going to be 10%?
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. However, seeing a decrease directly from filing another claim is unlikely.
My marine buddy at work opened up a new claim for gulf war syndrome.He was at 60%. They reevaluated him for two of his other disabilities and lowered his rating to 40%. He is filing an appeal now.
When you put in the claim, you open the can of worms. All rated conditions are subject to reevaluation whether or not the veteran is claiming an increase. My suggestion when I was a VSO was to put in for an increase for everything and make sure to only report your worst days at the C&P, after all, you don't want to be rated for your good days and you cannot arrange to have a bad day, so keep logs and make sure you can report all the aches, pains, down days, missed events, missed work and so on.
HAVE VA PENSION FOR 8 YEARS NOW AND NOW THEY SAID THE SOCIAL SECURITY IS A INCOME AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING BOTH FOR 8 YEARS AND ALL OF THIS WAS TURNED INTO THE VA AND NOW THEY SAY ITS MY FAULT AND THEY ARE WANTING A 1 ,0000 DOLLAR FROM ME NOW EACH MONTH AND THINK ALL THIS IS WRONG AND I HAVE A VA ATTORNEY HELPING ME WITH WAITVER PAPERWORK AND WE GOT A HEARING COMING SOON YOU GOT ANY HELP FOR ME
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Do any of you guys on UA-cam know which disabilities are perhaps "presumptively" or certain to never improve and therefore fit into #2 of the list at 17:17. I would think the VA has such a list, perhaps in its claims training manual? Here's what I mean: Using myself as an example, I am rated 100% for Ménière’s Syndrome. As service-connected Ménière’s victims, medical science, and the VA knows, there is no cure for Ménière’s, only the symptoms of an "episode" or attack can be treated, e.g., to perhaps lessen the severity of one. So in my mind Ménière’s is a protected rating because it fits into category 2 on the list at 17:17, "the disability is 'Permanent' in character, and of such nature that there is no likelihood of improvement." Conclusion: Ménière’s is a perfect example of a "Protected Rating." Anyone, including our host, agree? P.S. And I also assume (based on your list) that a 100% rating can be "DOUBLE-PROTECTED" or better if other of the listed situations or requirements are met. For example, #2 and #5 (because the Vet is over 55 years of age. That would be me ;-)
What gets me is I’m at 90%, but the VA gave me Unemployability, but they won’t give me 100%. They denied my back, and my BP. The VA says my BP is high, because I’m in so much pain. Ya think.
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I feel as if you are more of a company than a veteran advocate especially after that very powerful disclaimer at the start. What was your branch of service and MOS if you don't mind sharing? Thank you for your service. I was an 11B Army.
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I just received my 100% VA disability rating back in October 2022. Permanent and total...
God is so good 💯✊😊 and my VA disability lawyers weren't much help. I did most of the work and research myself. You really don't need any lawyers or organizations like this....especially at the Lower level
Can you read my comment above and help me out with my P&T question?
I believe I just replied to it! Let me know if the resource answers your question 😊
Hey, I'm a retired trial lawyer and I read your statement about lawyers being unnecessary. I just want to say
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I agree with you.
Trey, I handled my claim without lawyers or an organization like this. Coincidentally I too in October 2022 got rated 100%. But we are in a separate category Trey. I would venture a guess that 95% of the Vets out there do need legal or other help in pursuing a VA disability claim. That's because most people are NOT capable of "doing the work and research" themselves.
My supposition is somewhat evident when I visit my local VA med center. The Vets I see there look incapable of understanding their doctors' instructions, much less dealing with the complexities of the VA disability claims process and procedures.
I just got my rating, no lawyer route as well. I know the VA can be heavy handed denying some people, but I think one of the reasons people believe they need lawyers is they hear about all the headaches people have getting state disability payments and either think the two are connected or the process is the same when, in reality it is different.
I’ve never asked for an increase. They took me to 100% T&P after 10 years of not getting better. well I'm still in awe of the fact that the relief grant I requested just arrived this morning, and I just received a $10 grand relief check from a charity organization
reach out to my grant officer in Cali
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i live in nebraska and im on ssdi can i apply?
i believe i saw this same relief check mentioned on The Economist, I'd apply right away
Not only am I 100% VA disabled, but appealed TDIU and won! Received $62,791.12 in back pay and received SMC K which pays me $432.00 monthly on top of my 100% pay. I feel like a socialist as I receive military retired pay and Social Security.
That's because we all are. Let's be honest, VA disability is the most taken advantage system...
@@benkeating5388Don't tell me you are on the warpath against veterans. Oh, wait... you actually just did.
What a fool. 80 percent of qualified vets never receive benefits they have EARNED.
Leave or do better Ben
After watching this video, I would like to know if anyone can explain, “ Veteran over 55 years of age” ? Does that mean 56? Or does that mean one minute past your birthdate?
Brother, you deserve every penny you earned. Thank you for your service.
I finally got my 100% P&T status. My suggestion is don't give up. What put me over the hump is getting my migraine raised from 0-50%. I filed a migraine as a secondary claim to Tinnitus. Thanks Reece for that tip that you gave me and file migraine as secondary to tinnitus and the VA finally accepted my supplemental claim after years of fighting.
mark fennell, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!
Hey mark so I also have migraines rated at 0 how did you get it changed
@@markevans6691 it has to meet certain criteria. On your initial letter concerning your migraine claim it should tell you that criteria.
@@LeRoyBoxley434 thanks I’m guessing I did a terrible job explaining can I provide proof and get it changed ?
I too got my 100% T&P TDUI. I thank the universe for blessing me.
Joe Allen, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here! 💥
I got my 100% P & T rating first time around.
Brian - I'm 57, I'm always worried VA reduces my benefit, I depend on it, I feel less stress after watching this video, Thanks!
They don´t reduce unless they catch you out in the yard or putting X-Miss lights
@@johnmontgomery4923 oki doki
@@johnmontgomery4923 I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic or not 😅 do they send out investigators or something?
@@mattallan434I am square business when comes to vets I know of two. They went along with a person they thought was faking, Back then they didn´t have the technology to check the back. Now they do 50 years later and I have pinched nerved 4-5 vertebrates. He rated and was just about to be discharged and they took pictures of him on the basketball court. The other may have been a dis-able vet telling on another. Found him putting up Xmas lights. Nothing to worry about VES will contact you after ten years if they need to see you. But either keep the same rating or give you more. You can work under some jobs for dis-able vets on military bases. Mostly mess duty. I have 100% but not covered for the Contaminated water at Lejeune
@@johnmontgomery4923 Oh okay, so it sounds like it was more something they did back in the day because they simply didn't have the tech to see if someone was faking, so they sent someone out to investigate them. Is that right? And whats the deal about hanging up Christmas lights? Doesn't seem like an activity that would raise an eyebrow.
It took me more than 40 years of being 'sick and tired.' Loss of hearing is what finally sent me to the VA. Once there 'shit happened.' I really can't explain it any other way. I had 'issues' I'd being struggling with for decades, but I never put 2 and 2 together. And that was pretty much by design. I wanted nothing to do with the government after having been a part of the government. But things came together over a couple of years and the next thing I know I'm at 60 percent. File a challenge and I was then at 80 percent. Another challenge and I found myself at 100 percent. Obviously I'm well passed 55 years of age, but I still worry these days that something I never knew I had coming to me will now be taken away. One of my many issues is being unable to believe in the permanence of anything positive. When things are good I'm anxious as a long-tailed cat in a room filled with rocking chairs.
ONCE YOU GET YOUR FINAL RATING IT STICKS. Don´t lt you getting caught working in the or putting up X-Mass lights
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Take a vacation they're not taking your p&t rating
Make sure your dependent(s) are updated with the VA. If it's not, they WILL get their money. Just an FYI.
Be at ease brother I've been terrified for the last 20 years. You got this. VA is so busy these days with burn pits and the wave of returning combat vets they are definitely not out looking to downgrade anyone.
Thank you for the great video. Outstanding information!
Glad it was helpful!
They re-evaluated me and found that my condition has/had continued to worsen. Now I have 100%
MorteQuamlibet, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!
Went VA Insider' with a 20% rating.. In less than 2 years, my rating is 100% P&T... If you have the 4 items as Brian mentioned VA Insider will take you farther than you are at.
I was watching these vlogs for sometime and decided to go for it.
A truly amazing company and network. My coach was Steve.
The real amazing part of my venture with VA Insider was .. I was discharged in 1984.
Thanks again Brian...
Which "4 items as Brian mentioned" are you referring to? Or, you could just reply with the video time stamp so I can go rewatch that part of the video. Thanks in advance, brother in service!
Thanks for this comment I’m hoping to take my 50% to 100% hopefully mental health will bridge that gap for GAD what a hassle. Their rating system blows my mind. If I’m at 50% currently and GAD alone is a 70% claim alone you’d think that would be 100% easily, but the more I learn about this it’s not necessarily true. I may be lucky to get 80-90% we’ll see. 🙏
@@MrRickonia In the beginning. VA Insider's will teach you on how to build, if you have the medical evidence.
Wow. What a TON of money you had to pay!!!!! 6x the amount of increase for a WHOLE YEAR... I went a MUCH cheaper route and did most of the work myself.
God is good. After 22 years of 20 percent due to back pain and hand pain, I underwent 2 total hip replacements. Bingo. This vet got off his butt, put in claims for hips secondary to back, nerve issues-Radiculopathy bilateral…hands more severe, tinnitus (this is ringing-nothing to do with hearing loss…don’t fall for rater crap questions about hearing) plus sleep apnea, like I said earlier, “Bingo” code word for 100 %P&T. Yes, 6 months of heavy lifting and good medical evidence/ nexus and Bingo. God is so good.
Michael Dickerson, thank you for your service and for being here with us! 💙❤️
Just submitted my supplemental claim 🙏
Contact a local congressman too. I did, and it helped greatly!
My husband is 84 years old and retired AF. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Prostate Cancer, CHF, Hearing loss, Dementia , HBP all due to exposure to Agent Orange and Radiation. Currently 20% service connected and in consideration & review phase. Meanwhile while waiting for 100% approval has been hospitalized X2 and currently in a Skilled Nursing Facility for physical therapy. What are his chances of being approved and what happens if he passes away before a decision is made? Am requesting your book today. Thank you for your expertise.
If a claimant dies before a claim decision is made, and there is a surviving spouse or dependent child, there may be back pay available to the surviving spouse or dependent child or to individuals or companies who paid for last costs.
Thank you for reaching out to us! Let me know if you've got any more questions.
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The best shot is getting a second opinion. Like from your doctor.PDQ. Send it in with a request for a raise increase.
ANTHONY A, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!
@@VAClaimsInsider Willing to help. I told the VA I would not be examed by anyone that has not served. Most evaluators are doing internships. Most people I see here go to the VA. Hospitals will cover for free whatever is on your award letter. So you can go at any time or wait. Also, have Tri-Care.Example. If you have hypertension, that will cover a heart attack. Vets need to find a Boils down to registered VSO with a veteran organization. The rating is not lowered.VES will call you if they need to re-evaluate. In most cases, you get an upgrade. But do not voluntarily go.
Most working people don’t have time to be at the VA all day and every day for “treatment”
Agreed, you can use the secure chat feature on MyHealtheVet to interact with your primary care and mental health care team. All those conversations ARE medical evidence.
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Go to your local hospita or private doctor. Everything is covered in the claim
That means you are a slave to your job if you are not able to make time as a vet to get to a VA Clinic to find out your eligibility for a VA rating.
@@edwingross9778 I have not worked since 2010. 1500 plus SSDI and 3700 plus every month. VA. Have a Hospital here in Panama that service vet
I have Diabetes, Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer all resulting from exposure to Agent Orange resulting in 100% disability from the VA on March 13, 2002. I received a phone call to go to a VES doctor for a Prostate Cancer review. I asked what they are going to review and I was told, "To determine if the Prostate Cancer has improved". 🙄 On top of that, I was sent to the office of a Chiropractor for the review.
Was it 100% or 100% P&T?
@@mattallan434 Must be just 100% if they are checking for improvement. Which is a damn disgrace. Prostate cancer is a prime example of something that should be 100 P&T.
@Dead Again cancers of any type are not P&T, once in remission your rating is based off residuals not the cancer.
Please listen to Brian. I was at 20% when I started with VAClaimsInsider and am now 100% P&T (I"m over 55 so it became automatic). It all happened in just 12 months time. It can be a lot of work to get all the paperwork together but it's totally worth it. Follow their advice, use their tools, and just do it. I am a clinical social worker and worked daily with Soldiers and would always recommended VAClaimsInsider when they were having difficulties with the transition process to civilian life. I will be forever grateful for their services. Now that I'm retired I'd love to be a coach myself to help other veterans get the ratings they deserve.
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Thanks for this comment I’m hoping to take my 50% to 100% hopefully mental health will bridge that gap for GAD what a hassle. Their rating system blows my mind. If I’m at 50% currently and GAD alone is a 70% claim alone you’d think that would be 100% easily, but the more I learn about this it’s not necessarily true. I may be lucky to get 80-90% we’ll see.
Honestly I didn’t even want to pursue what I should be getting because I’m scared of them doing anything to change or reduce my current 50% for other issues. 🙏
These aren’t even including other secondary supplements I have either. Stressful process the VA is a hurry up and wait process, but what a blessing if it works out. Praying 🙏
Apply for Perment Un-employable Disability with a VSO.. Mental Issues-PTSD VA. VBA-21 and get your doctor to fill out a PDQ. 21-0960C for that and other issues, They 3-14.
yeah I learned that too...how are you at total 160%...when adding all the percentages...yet still be at a 90% rating overall???...but once it was explained...it's a percent of a percent that's left minus each claim's percent of the percentage left...crazy...but that's how they do it...just grateful to have anything these days in a world that keeps trying to take things away...funny how that works...God is good...and will always provide...regardless of those who try and do otherwise...smiles
It was interesting, in my "Welcome to 100% Disability" packet (that's what I'm calling it), there was nothing sticking out in the materials saying I was rated "permanent and total" not in the info materials, nor decision. However, on the last page of the materials, in the "Decision" letter, or page 22 by paper count, it says: "Evidence we have used to grant permanent and total disability status . . ."
And that's the way I learned I had been granted permanent and total disability status.
I learned when I logged into the VA website and seen the I was moved up from 90% to 100%, a few days before the decision even came in the mail.
@@truespirit Yes, on further investigation I immediately logged on to the VA website, unfortunately the website had yet to have the letters and information uploaded.
About two weeks later the website finally had everything and I was able to download copies of the Decision letter, and various "Benefit Letters."
VA benefit offices are all you need. Lots of lawyers chasing claims. You are wasting time and money using these guys.
Also the online guys. Use the free resources provided to you. They are almost all disabled vets
We need Vetrans like you working with us. You choose the American LEGION, AMVETS, and or The VFW.
I’m at 100% Unemployable P&T but when I finally decided not to give up my fight with the VA (took 16 years). But didn’t realize my sleep apnea, heart murmur and Agent Orange exposure would increase the likelihood of winning my case. 🇺🇸
So happy to hear you are getting the rating you deserve!
I’m already P&T IU !!
As a Navy retiree at nearly 30 years I was broken over the years.
The VA uses a book with specific dialogue between the physician and the VA raters.
Physicians are not always familiar with the content of the book.
VA raters are required to use the dialogue in the book and try to compare it to the what the physician states…..if the physician does not use the proper terminology you WILL be rated lower.
Best of luck to all.
We have served this country with honor.
The VA seems to be following their own rules in the last 5 years.
The OIG now has the case and the potential abuse by VA raters not complying with VA requirements is being investigated I believe in favor of the veteran.
Either the raters are not knowledgeable or are corrupt.
Unfortunately what you are saying is true in some cases. With that being said, The VA does not intentionally deny claims. They’re following laws and regulations when reviewing your VA disability claim. Help them help you by submitting a strong claim with the appropriate medical evidence!
Are you currently receiving the benefits and compensation you deserve by LAW?
I had 40 percent for tinitus and PTSD. Now at 70 percent for chronic rhitus and chronic sinusitis both non allergenic and used evidence from my personal doctor. The sinusitis ans rhinitis gradually got worse after my deployment to Afghanistan. We had a diesel generator 10 feet from our tent. Also a 4 hole burnout burning shit every day and a burn pit. The VA attributed it to that
Man I'm fighting for chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis but I've still been waiting for a decision 5 months now. I had to go to sick call in Iraq bc my top lip swelled up due to all the sand boogers and black smoke from burning things. I constantly was blowing my nose it got raw and infected. I got out in 2007 and still use Nasal spray to this day. Without it, I can't breathe
@BAMA Fan USMC you need a diagnosis. If you were in Southwest Asia, sinusitis and chronic rhinitus are presumptive conditions, meaning automatic qualifiers for a rating.
Keep us posted!
I'm at 90% Ill keep this I will not request an increase of my disability.
Great video. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve never asked for an increase. They took me to 100% T&P after 10 years of not getting better. First 70. Than 80. Than 100. Than T&P
Why are there so many other pages that say that your rating *could* be reduced, even if you don't do anything? I'm 100% P&T, but I've been told I should do year exams at the VA to just have a paper trail (or a private doctor and upload visits to the VA).
I have Private Doctors that I go to because I don’t really trust the competence of VA Doctors or how much they care. I don’t attend the annual VA appointments they set up for me. People told me that even though I am 100% Scheduler P&T the VA will lower my percentage because I don’t go to the VA for those Annual appointments. Does anyone know if that is true?
Great advice !!!
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@@ronaldbates2428 I heard that it’s true they will lower it. It shows them that you haven’t been seeking treatment so they take it you must be better.
the Permanent and total rating is confusing. meantime I have some STATIC injuries such as BI-LATERAL HEARING LOSS to the tune of 60% My ears are JACKED! 21 years Field Artillery.
Everyone who was in artillery has some sort of damage period. Too many combat arms don’t file due to pride.
Be careful asking for increases! I had 10% DA for SC Seborrhea, which is a lifelong skin condition that will never go away, but can only be managed. I have had several severe outbreaks in the last few years and decided to ask for 30% rating last year...big mistake! They sent me to a fly by night Doc to do the C&P exam, which he botched it, and claimed I was less than 5% body area affected in his report.
Got a letter thinking I might be getting an increase. Nope. They were gonna take away my 10% b/c they said the C&P exam "showed improvement" and "affected less than 5% of the body", which was absurdly wrong. I had to spend time and effort fighting it, my VA doc didn't wanna get involved, but did eventually put in my medical file that I was "about 5%" and I ran with that, plus submitting a bunch of medical documentation about Seborrhea, along with photo evidence of my outbreaks, etc.
Got my new decision letter last week and they said that "my condition had shown "some improvement" (which false), but "significant improvement in the condition has not been definitively established." and so my 10% rating "is continued" ... Having watched this video, I'm assuming this means my condition hasn't been determined to be "permanent" and I can probably expect to be hassled about this again within 5 years, esp if I file any new claims. Great.
To me it seems like this condition that they caused has also caused depression with no likelihood of improvement. I would have VA insiders help me with that claim
That’s why I’m set and happy with my rate. They’re static. I worked with a marine who had the same rating as me (90)….he kept trying for increases for his ptsd and got dropped to 70.
Your mistake was going to the VA C&P exam. You DO NOT have to go to them. This group will send you to a Veteran friendly doctor to fill out your DBQ because that’s all that’s required is the DBQ.
You are right. Had a person with 100%. He had a mental breakdown. Was in the VA hospital. When they released him, took 40%
The problem there is they can't just say 5% they round up when at 5 therefore it would still be 10.
As the daughter of a veteran I am SICK of the VA! They don’t never know anything… and their treatments and dodging of the conditions kills me! All my life my dads old original dd214 paper stated AO contaminated… he was boots on the ground in Vietnam. Now they keep saying he doesn’t qualify.
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Go to your local (state VA) for assistance. There should be one in every county. It is free, and they have access to previous VA claims in the past.
@KC he keeps trying but the people at the VA keep telling him it's pointless and send him around in circles
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Guys the VA can do as they will and it doesn’t matter if you get treatment or not 😂😂😂
You're negative. ..
@@punchline3nt I know I can't help it
Sinusitis, claimed runny nose constant, diagnosed at C&P, no medical record but seasonal allergies, rated 50%
Hello UnkleDavo Are you trying to increase your current VA Rating and compensation?
I went to prison a few years after I left the military. The lawyers we hired tried to use a PTSD defense. They got statements from family members saying how much I had changed and how I never left my room. They got doctors to confirm my hyperanxiety. Then 20 years passed and I was approaching homelessness, so I applied for disability, expecting maybe 30%. I didn't do any research or know what I was supposed to say. I just gave them everything from the court case and wrote a letter detailing everything I had experienced in Iraq. To my surprise, after only a month, they came back with a 100% P&T rating. So I took a different path than most. I'm still waiting for someone to say, "Whoops. We made a clerical error. Get back to work." To be honest, if that happened, I would likely just end it. It would be like in the movie 1408 (spoilers) where he thinks he got out of the nightmare, only to find himself right back in it.
Thank you for sharing!
I am 100 % P&T IU
I’ve been at 90% with a P+T rating and paid at 100% rate… Should I pursue the 100%? VA exams scare the life out of me.. currently 51 years old. Conditions are not improving, some worsening.
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Where they'll do nothing but try to sell you an Elite membership.
I'm halfway through this video, and I can attest that he is giving good information. However, the purpose of their website seems a little shady.
#4 on how to get 100% P&T is a form 4138
When working with DAV (Disabled American Veterans), you do NOT pay anyone anything AT ALL. yes, that means even if you get a rating. DAV is nationwide and has at least one office in every state. The NSOs (National Service Officers) work for you FOR FREE.
I don't recommend paying anyone anything for VA claims as there are several organizations that will do it for FREE. to name a few
DAV
VFW
American Legion
*State of [state name] military and veteran affairs
*specific to each state. The others are nationwide.
** All of these places are FREE rather, you get a claim or not . So, brothers and sisters, please go to these places or your local VA regional office for a greater list of VSOs (Veteran Service organizations).
Don't pay anyone anything for the VA disability you deserve
EXACTLY!
I'm ready to give up. Stuck on 90% and denied PTSD...in appeals process. Now just got my sleep apnea diagnosis from 2009, same time I filed for VA disability. No money for a nexus letter. Fixed limited income.
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Im at 90 (with dependents) with no future appointments and static. I still go to my primary doctor for issues every now and then. I’m happy at 90
100% covers everything. 90% covers just what's on your claim. Put in for PERMENTLY UN-EMPLOYABLE DISABILITY for the other 10%
@@NATEDOG001976 The VA encourages you to work or go back to school. l got an SSDI of 1500 a month at the time. Vets can apply when they are 55. I could work 12,000 a year, not a penny more or they will stop a payment. with my 3700.00 VA. If you don´t involve/affect your disabilities, yes.
@John montgomery technically, he would still be rated at 90% but being paid at 100%. In order to get UI, you have to be rated at 70% for at least one issue.
@@LeRoyBoxley434 I have 100% stateside. 90% un-employable in Panama. Paid the full pay
10:45 There may be some P&T TDIU’s listening. The advice about earning won’t apply to them. They might misinterpret that statement. Might be good to include that caveat.
That's me. Luckily I know my 38-CFR. LOL TDIUs can earn under the poverty threshold, and sometimes more IF the employment is protected (family farm is always the example. LOL)
20 years. That's how long it takes having a disability rating before it becomes permanent unless you are given a P&T tag prior to that 20 years.
Even then, it isn't "permanent", as the VBA can reopen claims tagged P&T under certain criteria.
That's why you never claim anything else for the rest of your life, stay out of the crosshairs.
(That means don't apply for adaptive housing, or anything else for that matter)
I am 90+10 PT TDIU is it the same as being 100% Disabled Veteran, and will my wife be able to file for any compensation if i die from other than service conditions.
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Was med retired from Army in 2013 for PTSD 70% rating, have not seen anyone else retired for this, 80% rating with VA but get paid 100% P&T because i am unemployable, also collect SSDI and i’m 38 years old, i feel that if the VA questions my rating my Army retirement and SSDI rating back me up and if SSDI questions my disability my VA and Army retirement back me up so they can’t cancel my SSDI.
Yea most vets don’t realize that the SSDI and VA disability can give you more
I was retired from the army for PTSD also at 70%
Im at 100/30
@@priceypena5754 Never knew anyone else to be retired for PTSD, what year were you retired?
@@BigRed2 2021
@@priceypena5754 Make sure you apply for CRSC or CDRP if you qualify and SSDI too.
I am 56, rated at 70% since 2011, also Total unemployable, but temp status still, how do I increase this to permanent
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P and t 100% has just been awarded to me…
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I received my 100% permanent and total Dec 1 2021 with unemployment. I pray they don't take mine away.. my 100% is straight from PTSD. But I'm only 28
P&T cannot be taken away. Your P&T is safe calm down.
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@@cocaine_hookers stop telling people 100% P&T can’t be taken away. This is false.
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I’m rated 100% P&T for mental health/alcoholism, etc… can my rating be lowered by the VA if I don’t make appointments and see doctors? And if I do make appointments, could they say I’m getting better and lower my rating. Or am I protected my P&T?
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Please make your appointments...could be held against in the future!
If you're rated for ongoing "issues," why would you not be getting seen for them?
@@LeRoyBoxley434 well since that post I’ve been seeing people at the VA. I just don’t want to lose my rating
@NickFightsFire if you're seeing someone or at the very least receiving and taking medications for them, you should be fine.
I didn’t know they won’t change your rating if you’re over 55 years old. That’s a great relief.
Over 55 years old, not %.
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Don't count on it.
I have 100% for hurt back neck and shoulder and pancreatic diabetes and pacreatitis and sleep apnea and a few knee injuries but have no idea if it's permanent
even looking at my award letter I don't see whatever code
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
I received a 100% T&P rating with 2 years of back pay within 6 months of filing my claim and meeting with a doctor. It can happen.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Until they yank it away from you.
Not all of us can afford to go see a private Dr. to get a Diagnosis and a NEXUS. Then there are those of us that were Reservist and Active Duty would not treat us or enter in our medical records!
That situation is exactly why these organizations and lawyers exist. My dad reached out to an old army buddy from 1961 to substantiate a claim. Works.
A really well written personal statement and a concise log of pain and day to day difficulties go a long way. I got myself to 100% TDIU with housebound because I wrote basically a personal essay of what my worst days with migraines and insomnia looks like and I kept a consistent log of my sleep and every migraine using apps. I did this for about 6 months and used the PDFs from the apps and the statement for my final increase. I told every damn doc that I no longer drive. Hubby does all the food shopping and cooking (because between the pain and lack of sleep, I no longer use the stove due to nearly burning the house down). The best thing you can do is advocate for yourself and be the loudest squeakiest wheel. Good luck!
Reservists and National Guard do not qualify except for issues that occurred while on active federal orders for at least 180 days, I believe.
@@LeRoyBoxley434 You believe incorrectly. If a reservist or National Guard member are injured during training or while deployed, they can submit a claim.
@Michele Oster it is 180 or 90 days consecutive AD Title 10 orders. During training, if they're still drilling.
I don't get 100 percent but I did everything on my own, 70 percent VA , SSDI, workmans comp all on my own, yet my VA buddy told me to apply for "UN employ ability " so I did, it pay's you 100 percent and you get a card, perks all the perks, yet your really not 100 percent , I been getting paid 100 percent and can hit the state parks for free shop get gas, ect. Just wondering how long this will last,,, bet it is good for the young vets at least they can get paid 100 percent. Did you cover this?
I was very lucky and got 100% P&T right out the gate. The VA pretty much said im fecked lol
Same same.
So, I will be 57 May 2023, 100% temporary disabled since 2017, so I cannot be reduced and then request permanent total disability? I retired since 2017 and unable to work due to many reasons and have not worked since2018
While you don’t really apply for P&T, there are some steps you can take to secure Permanent and Total Disability status. If you have a 100 percent VA disability rating and believe your level of impairment is reasonably certain to continue throughout your life, you can write a letter to your VA Regional Office requesting a permanent VA rating. With your letter, you should include medical evidence (like treatment records) showing that your medical condition cannot be expected to improve in the future. You may be able to obtain a VA permanent disability letter from your doctor as well, which highlights in their medical opinion, whether your disabilities are likely to improve in the future. You can also open a new claim inside eBenefits or VA.gov and type the disability of “Request for 100% Permanent and Total VA Disability” and upload medical evidence, buddy letters, and a letter from a doctor.
I am over 55 (76) and have prostate cancer … can I be re-evaluated if I go through one of the treatments for prostate cancer? I am current at 100% because of agent orange and blue water navy😊
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No, you will not be reevaluated.
I am at 90% and do not want to file an increase. My disabilities have kept me from being able to do certain things, including certain employment opportunities, as I always need medication to get by, yet I am not P&T. How can I change that status? Do I just continue to go to my re-evaluations until they determine that?
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What does it mean when a veteran is 90% p and t, and tdiu? I receive 100% benefits. Does my tdiu prevent me from working and earning more than $30,000 for a family of 5? I’m currently using VR&E to get a degree. When I graduate, can I look for gainful employment without losing my 100% benefits?
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You get a wage higher than the poverty level and they will yank the TDIU.
What is the real difference between “Static” and “Permanent” ratings? Both are worded in a similar fashion stating you will be assigned a permanent evaluation without the need for RFE’s. How often are Static disabilities reevaluated if ever? Thanks in advance.
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How about stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastized to the bone and still under care from oncologist and urologist and their staff. I've been 100% since 2015 but don't know if I'm p&t. Just wondering, and this cancer isn't going away....ever, and I'm 74 years old. Vietnam veteran
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
I would recommend to anybody who needs to file any claim to go to your state's Dept of Veterans Affairs office, which should be located in every county across the country, or in a town.
DAV was never available and when they did something for me they would screw up or forget a particular form, I did everything myself
@Joe R Not in all cases, but DAV has a lot of volunteers.
Some VSOs are good, and others are 💩
@thomastownsend2702 A VSOs job is to assist and guide you. They don't make determinations, can't make guarantees, and can't diagnose you, but they can assist with your paperwork and submit it for you. That's about it. So, I don't know how they can be shit. You, as the veteran, either meet the requirements for a rating or you don't. Pretty simple.
@@LeRoyBoxley434 for example, one of the ones I went to did not even file the correct form and when I asked questions about the process he couldn't even answer them. If the can't do their jobs then they serve no purpose. Pretty simple
How do you get a copy of your disabilities with the codes?
@@User-tsf49kje3apsi , I recently went to see a VA rep to request a copy of my C&P exam(s) report(s). The VA rep completed a FOIA request very quickly by populating the required fields for me from his computer using my VA file info. He then had me sign it. He said that it could take as long as up to one year, but maybe sooner. It's my understanding that my c-files contain the whole 9 yards of all documents in my svc-connected claims, INCLUDING my C&P exam results/report. I also see that vets can request their c-files online (they estimate 10 to 12 weeks wait time). Will it hurt for me to request my c-files now that I'm aware that it may be more comprehensive than just the C&P exam(s) report(s)?
@@MrRickonia how can vets request their c file on line?
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I was told that if I receive a certain disability rating for 20 consecutive years, my rating can't go down. It may go up but will not go down.
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Only when the government has gotten enough money they need first. Vets come last in this country. End all parties!!!
Stay out of all Wars secure to repel are own borders
Do i need supporting documentation to support my Bilateral Carpal Tunnel to acquire SMC-K?
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Would any of you like to come on the come up series which has around 71k subscribers and a lot of vets that watch?
Somewhere is there a TDIU that changed to P&T but NOT changed to a 100% Math? Please explain
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I filed, 2 years ago.. twice denied had to get a lawyer. Now is an appeal how long have to wait?
If you're asking how long do you have to wait for a final decision on an appeal: The Veterans Benefits Administration usually takes 12 to 18 months to review appeals and decide whether to grant some or all of the appeal. When you request a review from a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, it could take 5 to 7 years for you to get a decision
I got my T&P through social security disability
I have at least one STATIC disability that was rated at 60% combined plus I just hit 55 years of age so I don't know all the rules but I also have an osteoarthritic knee injury and a Bulging disc DDD and PTSD, Migraine headaches
I use the V.A. for my health care almost exclusively so I am not sure about how to get PERMANENT AND TOTAL but I am working on it
Don't push it. That's how you get reevaluated on other issues.
If you are over 60%, file for Unemployablity!
@@jpcia260 You need 70% for one issue, not overall.
You can't self-diagnose. Everything must be service connected and/or secondary to a previously awarded condition. You must be 70% for one condition.
@LeRoy Boxley yes my PTSD was diagnosed by a Psychologist.
V.A. I'm being treated for the symptoms.. I didn't self diagnose.
I wasn't even aware I was suffering from it.
When you receive a award letter ..it says no more examinations are required
God bless all vets ! Pisses me off this country give and worry’s about other countries instead of weman an man how served this country! An I never served god bless all who did !
Can you clarify or do a video on the age 55 thing? So if you're rated after the age of 55 or before and are now age 55 or over, does that mean you won't be re-evaluated?
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What is the VA stops your compensation by accident and you lose thousands of dollars because of it before you ever get the money back reinstated can I sue?
Really? I was PTSD 1 year ago so as to my understanding I had this for 44 years but now it is temporary?
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Why am I getting recommended this video I literally work for the VA I already know the answer
Here’s some free advice, you’re going to get re-examined in 3 to 5 years, if your condition has not improved and you have the documentation to back it up, do you have a 50-50 chance at permanent and total, it may take your next exam before it happens.. but there’s nothing special you do except keep documented proof it’s the same or worse for at least two evaluation cycles
After your first examination, that goes fine wait a year, and then request an increase
Since January 29, 2021, veteran Woolford requested to know the answer to this question: this question still remains unanswered, and needs to be answered, to enable a substantial win at CAVC, or the Supreme Court Washington DC? That is, when a veteran granted service connection (January 08, 2021) & no longer non-service-connected, does the VA previous medical history which was Granted; in addition, earlier effective percentages (100%), namely, medical evidence of record, by the Decision Review Officer Decision, continue to benefit the veteran now GRANTED Service-Connection?
Or where in the laws of the United States does the law express, veteran’s previous non-service-connected ratings of 100% or any percentage granted by VA for NSC, do the previous ratings no longer exist? Does the veteran need to start ALL over again? and past VA medical history ignored, no longer used? When does the 20-year rule apply? or the 55-year rule? or 10-year rule, etc.? When will the RULES be applied, for a veteran 77-years of age service-connected veteran?
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How does the 20 year rule work? When does it start ? When does it end and if your re-evaluated does it start over?
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Where can you find the code sheet and whar exactly is it called ?
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I’m totally and permanently disabled. If I apply for a TBI. Will they go back and look at my entire case?
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I'll be the one who will actually answer your question instead of sending you to some random website that tries to sell you something, I'm 70% TDIU AND have SSDI, what I did was when I got my benefits letter from the VA, I scanned it and attached it to my SSDI claim, it's a good idea to have every single thing on a thumb drive, that way when they ask you a question about something you can just attach it to whatever you need and email it.
So the criteria is "Are you disabled and can't get a job?" I fit EXACTLY that, so I sent in the letter, now I'm making 100% VA disability AND $1,888, before taxes, with SSDI.
And I'm waiting every single day when they yank it away.
How do I connect my heart attack to the heatstroke I had when I was in the Navy?
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Question. I am 51 y/o and have a 80% overall rating. My rating was awarded to me in 2011. When I turn 55 y/o do I have to worry about being reevlauated or do I still have to worry until 2031? I am afraid of adding my sinuses, should I wait until I am over 55 y/o to put the claim in?
There´s no age limit. In my case, other issues rose that could claim service related. 46 years I'm just claiming toxic poisoning at Camp Lejeune.
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Can/Does the VA ever raise a rating % if my issues have gotten worse which is shown on my VA record? Or do I always have to manually file for the increase to make it happen?
To file for a VA Disability Increase Online simply login to your VA.gov account and click “File for a VA Disability Increase.”
Next, click the radio button that says: “I’m filing a claim for a new condition or for a condition that’s gotten worse.”
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@VA Claims Insider I don't need to file for an increase. I got myself to 100% without help from a vso or anyone else. My question is, if someone has a rating, can it be upgraded by the VA without filing for an increase? Since they can reduce it without asking us, I figured they can also increase it without asking/or having us apply for it. Never seen this happen, but curious.
@@TronB58 They won't increase it without a C&P exam. Back in the day your VA doc could put the increase in or get you s/c (with your permission) but those days are long gone. Now VA docs see it as a conflict of interest to inform veterans the illnesses or injuries they have may be related to service.
How do they know if your awarded a higher rating from the VA after all of this isn’t that confidential and only sent to the veteran?
VSOs, lawyers and these guys take a limited power of attorney using VA form 21-22, so they are cc'd on all your documents and get access to your c-file through VBMS and they continue to have that access until you revoke the POA, or sign a 21-22 with another agency.
I am rated 100% for PTSD plus smaller ratings for other conditions. How can I find out if my rating is P&T?
To determine if you have P&T status, look at the VA decision letter you received from the VA. Some decision letters may display a checkmark for P&T status. Another indication of permanent status is if your letter informs you that no future exams are scheduled.
If you are P&T in state of Texas you will get a letter every year showing rating% amount monthly you will be payed and it will say P&T
Alan I applied for TDIU using all my non-ptsd diagnosis. It seemed like every 18 months they wanted to reevaluate me thru mental health. and that was crazy stressful. What’s I found funny is that they never approved me for 100% with ptsd but once that was taken off it was approved cause that’s the most likely to improve since I was in an inpatient program at one point. Rock of the Marne Brother.
So I had a surgery on my left hand that was done by a navy surgeon. Long story short the surgery didn’t go as planned and I lost feeling in the tips of my fingers, have very limited motion in my fingers, wrist, and pain that shoots from my wrist to my arm. Not to mention they removed the tendon in my middle finger. They didn’t give me anything for that and it causes me pain everyday and it limits what I can do for work. I want to file a claim on it but I’m scared they will lower my current rating which is 80%. Any advice on what I should do?
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. However, seeing a decrease directly from filing another claim is unlikely, specially if your condition has gotten worse or hasn't improved.
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Question... i have a sleep apnea with athma combined rating and i am trying to get VA to seperate asthma as i believe it should be a seperate rating due to burn pit exposure back in al asad iraq 2006... the rating was given to me back in 2007 but i never got any type of back pay for it much less was it categorized as (due to burn pit exposure) back in 2007 there wasnt a glimps of burn pit talks... if the VA seperates Asthma and gives it its own rating, could it also possibly merit retro pay because of it being to burn pit exposure?
Getting sleep apnea and asthma separated are very difficult because the VA would need proof that each condition has it's own separate symptoms and are unrelated to each other. I have only seen them separate it out once and it took multiple denials and 2 trips to the VA board of appeals over a period of 2.5 years. That person had excellent documentation for the separation of these two conditions. Retro pay is based on a specific regulation from the 38CFR pertaining to the either the onset of the condition or most recent filing date whichever is more recent. You will not likely see back pay for this. I see a lot of people fight it but if you look up the regulation, it is pretty clear on when they give it.
Is aide and attendance open for all veterans with someone with unemployable and permanent disable
Here is a resource that might be of help >>>> vaclaimsinsider.com/va-disability-compensation-vs-pension-whats-the-difference/#2-what-are-the-aid-and-attendance-requirements
So for example on bullet number 7. If I have 3 disability ratings that are listed at 10% each. Those are technically never going to be evaluated and are always going to be 10%?
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Question... The veteran is over 55 with a 90% rating that's not permanent, can his rating be reduce if he opens a new claim?
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. However, seeing a decrease directly from filing another claim is unlikely.
My marine buddy at work opened up a new claim for gulf war syndrome.He was at 60%. They reevaluated him for two of his other disabilities and lowered his rating to 40%. He is filing an appeal now.
When you put in the claim, you open the can of worms. All rated conditions are subject to reevaluation whether or not the veteran is claiming an increase. My suggestion when I was a VSO was to put in for an increase for everything and make sure to only report your worst days at the C&P, after all, you don't want to be rated for your good days and you cannot arrange to have a bad day, so keep logs and make sure you can report all the aches, pains, down days, missed events, missed work and so on.
HAVE VA PENSION FOR 8 YEARS NOW AND NOW THEY SAID THE SOCIAL SECURITY IS A INCOME AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING BOTH FOR 8 YEARS AND ALL OF THIS WAS TURNED INTO THE VA AND NOW THEY SAY ITS MY FAULT AND THEY ARE WANTING A 1 ,0000 DOLLAR FROM ME NOW EACH MONTH AND THINK ALL THIS IS WRONG AND I HAVE A VA ATTORNEY HELPING ME WITH WAITVER PAPERWORK AND WE GOT A HEARING COMING SOON YOU GOT ANY HELP FOR ME
Unfortunately we can only assist you with disability compensation, but here are some resources that might help >> vaclaimsinsider.com/va-disability-compensation-vs-pension-whats-the-difference/
www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/
Currently Indefinite at 100% when does it become permanent?
Hi Roland! Here’s a resource that might answer your question >>>> vaclaimsinsider.com/total-and-permanent-disability-va/
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CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it!
Do any of you guys on UA-cam know which disabilities are perhaps "presumptively" or certain to never improve and therefore fit into #2 of the list at 17:17. I would think the VA has such a list, perhaps in its claims training manual? Here's what I mean:
Using myself as an example, I am rated 100% for Ménière’s Syndrome. As service-connected Ménière’s victims, medical science, and the VA knows, there is no cure for Ménière’s, only the symptoms of an "episode" or attack can be treated, e.g., to perhaps lessen the severity of one.
So in my mind Ménière’s is a protected rating because it fits into category 2 on the list at 17:17, "the disability is 'Permanent' in character, and of such nature that there is no likelihood of improvement."
Conclusion: Ménière’s is a perfect example of a "Protected Rating."
Anyone, including our host, agree?
P.S. And I also assume (based on your list) that a 100% rating can be "DOUBLE-PROTECTED" or better if other of the listed situations or requirements are met. For example, #2 and #5 (because the Vet is over 55 years of age. That would be me ;-)
What gets me is I’m at 90%, but the VA gave me Unemployability, but they won’t give me 100%. They denied my back, and my BP. The VA says my BP is high, because I’m in so much pain. Ya think.
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Unemployability gives you 100%. I'm 70% TDIU and I'm getting paid at the 100% level.