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VET2VET
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VET2VET is a non-profit educational project dedicated to assist veterans with adjustment to civilian lifestyle and to provide assistance in obtaining your VA and other available benefits you’ve earned. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vet2vet/support
Episodes
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#SE5E6 STDs Chlamydia, Gonorrhea etc.
STDs can be an embarrassing topic, especially if you contracted the sexually transmitted disease while you were in the service. But if that’s when you got it, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. In 2018, 4.7 million veterans, or about 25% of all veterans, received compensation due...
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#SE5E5 Presumption of Service Connection for Chronic Diseases
VA presumes that certain disabilities were caused by military service. This is because of the unique circumstances of a specific Veteran’s military service. If a presumed condition is diagnosed in a Veteran within a certain group, they can be awarded disability compensation.
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#SE5E4 Migraines and Headaches
VA recognizes migraines as a service connected disability, so long as the veteran can prove a connection with military service. In other words, if the veteran can prove that the migraines began in service it is service connected. Another way is a secondary service connection. If the migraine...
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#SE5E3 Genitourinary System
The VA awards disability compensation for each Genitourinary System condition that is service-connected. The DoD will also rate service-connected Genitourinary System conditions as long as they also make the service member Unfit for Duty. For Reservists, the condition must have occurred in or...
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intro VET2VET
VET2VET is a non-profit and non-partisan educational project dedicated to sharing information through social media. By spreading the knowledge we strive to achieve: - assisting veterans with adjustment to civilian lifestyle after serving in the military; - providing assistance in obtaining your…
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Claim: hints
If you follow the steps discussed in todays podcast , you will have much better chances with your claim.
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Service connection
Disability Compensation. Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are determined by VA to be disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. These disabilities are considered to be service connected. When we talk about...
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Choosing a VSO
You can appoint an attorney, claim agent, or VSO to act on your behalf in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits (38 U.S.C. 5902, 5903, and 5904).
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10 DAV (part 1)
National area supervisor for West Cost Region.
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File a disability claim
There are numerous ways to apply for VA disability benefits depending on the type of benefit you are seeking: Online using an eBenefits account Complete and mail your claim form to your nearest VA regional office Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. To find the VA…
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DAV (part 1)
National area supervisor for West Cost Region.
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Veteran Service Officer
Veterans Services Officers assist local veterans or their dependents in securing all benefits to which they may be entitled. County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO), employed by their respective states, are knowledgeable individuals who know their way around the VA system. They can assist…
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Benefit of the Doubt Rule
Benefit of the Doubt Rule When it comes to the Benefit of the Doubt doctrine, the statute is 38 USC § 5107(b). That statute says: “The [VA] shall consider all information and lay and medical evidence of record in a case before the [VA] with respect to benefits under laws administered by the [VA]....
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Undiagnosed Gulf War Illness
A prominent condition affecting Gulf War Veterans is a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders, and memory problems. VA refers to these illnesses as "chronic multisymptom illness"…
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Hearing Loss And Tinnitus (part 1)
For most veterans, having to deal with hearing loss and tinnitus is quite common. Nearly 933,000 veterans were being compensated for hearing loss and almost 1.3 million veterans were compensated for tinnitus. A veteran with either of these two conditions may be wondering what is needed to…
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VA FORM 21-526EZ
All claims for VA benefits begin with an application. Unless there are very unusual circumstances, a claimant should use the form that the VA specifies for the benefit desired. As with all VA forms, you should read the Form instructions carefully and get help if you are unsure of what is required.
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Caregiver Support Program
A Primary Family Caregiver stipend is monetary compensation paid to a Primary Family Caregiver for providing personal care services to an eligible Veteran enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program. The stipend benefit is not intended to replace career earnings, and receipt of the stipend payments...
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eBenefits Claims Process
There are eight distinct steps that most claims for disability compensation follow. These phases may vary in time depending on the complexity of the claim, the amount of evidence that must be gathered to support the claims, and the type of evidence. You are strongly encouraged to submit as much...
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Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI has been called a “signature injury” of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). Thirty-three percent of all patients with combat-related injuries and 60% of the patients with blast-related injuries seen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center have sustained a TBI (Okie,...
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PTSD
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a Mental Disorder that is caused by experiencing a traumatic event. When defining PTSD, a “traumatic event” is any event where the person experiences shocking circumstances that conflict with their understanding of what is right and good. Events that cause...
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100% Permanent and Total Disability
The way VA defines The word "permanent" slightly differently. For that matter, the word total doesn't mean total when discussing a disability. These are just terms to VA. There really isn't a protected rating. Any rating can be modified by VA at any time, depending on the circumstances. How do…
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Limitation of flexion, knee and ankle
If there are 2 medical issues that nearly every single Veteran has to deal with, it is tinnitus and knee problems: which is why questions about VA disability compensation for a knee replacement are among the most frequent questions I get in my email inbox. If you were Army or Marine, a good bit…
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Diabetes
Diabetes affects nearly 25 percent of VA’s patient population. The disease is the leading cause of blindness, end-stage renal disease, and amputation for VA patients. Diabetes mellitus falls under The endocrine system which is a network of glands that create hormones to help regulate the body....
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Home Buy
Purchasing a first home is an exciting milestone in any person's life. For some, the process may also seem very intimidating. Factors to Consider When Buying a Home Purchasing Your First Home 10 Things Many Borrowers Don’t Know About VA Loans Etc.
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Applying for benefits
In most cases, your advocate should notify the VA of the benefits you want as early as possible. It is not necessary to wait until you have the proper application form. A dated, handwritten note is enough to start your claim and to preserve the earliest possible effective date (the date from…
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Peripheral Nerves of the Low Back and Legs
The Peripheral Nerves of the Low Back and Legs is one of the most common claims made by Veterans for service-connected disability. That is because back injury is so common during military service. Peripheral nerves are the nerves that travel from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.…
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The Spine. Arthritis
According to the VA 2015 Annual Benefits Report, over 395,000 veterans currently receive VA disability benefits for degenerative arthritis of the spine. Injury and joint overuse, both common among veterans, can contribute to degenerative arthritis. It is important to note that both degenerative...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common disorder among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Although carpal tunnel release is highly effective, the procedure may be under-utilized in this population. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist that is most...
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Aid and Attendance Pension
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing or taking care of the needs of nature. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a...
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Thank You!
Thank you everyone who post comments and get involved.
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Benefits for disabled veterans and survivors
Many of the listed benefits also have other eligibility requirements. Mention of a particular benefit is to establish the basic threshold level of disability required for eligibility (or possible eligibility) to that benefit. Each higher level of disability also includes those benefits listed for...
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Pension Program For Financial Hardship
Pension is a benefit paid to wartime Veterans who have limited or no income, and who are age 65 or older, or, under 65, and are permanently and totally disabled, or, a patient in a nursing home, or, are receiving Social Security disability payments. Veterans who are more seriously disabled may...
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Thank You!
Thank you everyone who post comments and get involved.
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DBQ FORM
Disability Benefits Questionnaires(DBQs) are medical examination forms used to capture essential information for evaluating disability compensation and/or pension claims.
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The VASRD Principles
The VASRD is governed by principles that dictate how the Rating Authorities should assigned Military Disability Ratings in various circumstances. These principles are meant to make up for any shortcomings or holes in the rating schedule and to create equality and fairness when applying the…
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Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes the body to sweat uncontrollably and unpredictably. Most commonly the hands, feet, groin, and underarms are affected; however, hyperhidrosis can also occur on the face and, rarely, the entire body. The cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown but doctors believe...
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Lumbosacral or cervical strain
The VA gives every veteran who applies for benefits a disability rating. This rating ranges from 0%-100% and indicates the occupational limitations that a soldier may have due to active military duty. The higher your VA rating, the more you may be able to receive in monthly compensation. The VA…
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Cannabis use and PTSD among veterans
Marijuana use for medical conditions is an issue of growing concern. Some Veterans use marijuana to relieve symptoms of PTSD and several states specifically approve the use of medical marijuana for PTSD. However, controlled studies have not been conducted to evaluate the safety or effectiveness…
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VA Re-Evaluation
VA Reexaminations and Reductions of Veterans Disability Benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may reduce or terminate your disability benefits under certain circumstances. Typically the VA will not do this unless you are first asked to appear for a reexamination. A reexamination can…
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Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Court is a collaborative process that includes the prosecutor, defense counsel, Judge, the Department of Veteran Affairs and other community based support organizations. The goal of Veterans Court is to rehabilitate and restore veterans as active, contributing members of their community....
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Nursing Home
State Veterans Homes are facilities that provide nursing home, domiciliary or adult day care. They are owned, operated and managed by state governments. They date back to the post Civil War era when many states created them to provide shelter to homeless and disabled Veterans. To participate in…
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DoD and VA disability benefits
What are the Major Differences between DoD and VA Disability Benefits?
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Involuntary recall to the IRR
The Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), sometimes called the Inactive Ready Reserve, is composed of former military personnel who still have time remaining on their enlistment agreements but have returned to civilian life. They are eligible to be called up in "states of emergency". The IRR is an...
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Hearing Loss And Tinnitus (part 2)
For most veterans, having to deal with hearing loss and tinnitus is quite common. Nearly 933,000 veterans were being compensated for hearing loss and almost 1.3 million veterans were compensated for tinnitus. A veteran with either of these two conditions may be wondering what is needed to…
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Scars
Scar disabilities are rated under 38 CFR §4.118, diagnostic codes 7800-7805. Scars are rated based on the number of scars or disfigurements a veteran has, the area of the body affected, their permanence, and the presence of pain or instability.
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The BVA and the CAVC
If one were to just look at the VA system from a distance, one would immediately assume inefficiency and bureaucracy cause the delays in such a large system, and that would be partly correct. But, it is often overlooked that a major cause of the delays in the VA system is because the system is...
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Emergency care at a non-Va facility
In the event of an emergency, when a VA facility is not the nearest medical facility, do not delay treatment by attempting to request VA payment authorization first. Instead, proceed to the nearest emergency room to get the care you need. A medical emergency is generally defined as a condition of...
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VA New Appeals Process
It is impossible to listen to or read news reports concerning the VA without finding volumes of information, mostly negative, regarding the delays in the benefit system. What likely will not be found is information explaining why some of the reasons for the delays in the system are actually...
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DoD and VA Appeals
Appeals process: The multi-stage appellate process is available to you after you have already received one or more decisions on your claim, but disagree with some aspect of VA’s decision. During the appellate process, an appeal undergoes additional independent reviews, often multiple times and by...
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The Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Well before its official creation, Abraham Lincoln defined the VA’s primary goal in his Second Inaugural Address: “to care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Many would agree the VA’s secondary goal is to provide veterans their benefits as quickly and efficiently as possible. When a…
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