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Oct 30, 2025 1 hr 5 min

VA Claims During A Shutdown

from Exposed Vet Productions Hosted by J Basser

We walk through what keeps moving during a VA shutdown and how to protect your effective date, diagnosis, and evidence so your claim doesn’t stall. We also share a four-step method, real PTSD case tactics, and how to spot charity scams while keeping donations local. • VA regional slowdowns and what still operates • Intent to file and effective date safeguards • Parkinson’s vs Parkinsonism presumptive guidance • Reading older records for diagnoses and codes • Four-step claims method and 21-4138 use • Independent medical opinions and lay letters • PTSD employment evidence and terminations • Favorable findings inside denial letters • Finding accredited agents and EAJA fee relief • Wheelchair vs scooter choices for quality of life • Detecting scams and donating locally Tune in live every Thursday at 7 PM EST and join the conversation! Click here to listen and chat with us. Visit J Basser's Exposed Vet Productions (Formerly Exposed Vet Radioshow) YouTube page by clicking here.

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We walk through what keeps moving during a VA shutdown and how to protect your effective date, diagnosis, and evidence so your claim doesn’t stall. We also share a four-step method, real PTSD case tactics, and how to spot charity scams while keeping donations local. • VA regional slowdowns and what still operates • Intent to file and effective date safeguards • Parkinson’s vs Parkinsonism presumptive guidance • Reading older records for diagnoses and codes • Four-step claims method and 21-41...

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VA Claims During A Shutdown

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  1. 0:00 Hosts, Backgrounds, And Setup
  2. 2:05 World Series Memories And Media Days
  3. 3:38 What The VA Shutdown Really Means
  4. 9:15 Appeals Still Moving And Timelines
  5. 12:30 Congress, Deadlock, And System Strain
  6. 16:10 Intent To File And Effective Dates
  7. 22:05 Parkinson’s Vs Parkinsonism Changes
  8. 26:30 Reading Old Records And Diagnoses
  9. 31:10 The Four-Step Claims Method
  10. 36:40 Using Evidence, Lay Letters, And IMOs
  11. 42:00 PTSD Employment Issues As Evidence
  12. 48:10 Denial Letters, AI, And Favorable Findings
  13. 53:20 Emotional Toll And Spousal Support
  14. 57:40 Wheelchair Vs Scooter: Quality Of Life
  15. 1:03:20 Recap Of Steps And Evidence Weight

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