Tinnitus continues to rank in the top 10 disabilities claimed by veterans. It's no wonder there's a lot of boom boom in our line of business, so here are posts and information I think you may find helpful. VA Fast Letter 10-35 Modifying the Development Process in Claims for Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus BVA Tinnitus Decisions 2015 - 2018 Citation Nr: 18111322 Decision … [Read more...] about Tinnitus VA Disability Claims Information
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14 Questions about VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims
When a Veteran starts considering whether or not to file a Veterans Affairs Disability Claim, there are a lot of questions that he or she tends to ask. Over the last 10 years, the following are the 14 most common basic questions I am asked about when it comes to filing Veterans Affairs Disability Claims. [Reprinted here with permission from Veterans Law Blog] 1. … [Read more...] about 14 Questions about VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims
Tinnitus – it’s a brain malady…
Neuroscientists believe they have discovered your dysfunction. Or, more accurately, your neural mechanisms dysfunction. They "gate" noise controlling the noise and pain signals. You see. there are "circuit breakers" that should work, but are not. After an injury tinnitus can occur and sufferers experience phantom sounds. Veterans are exposed to some very loud noises and … [Read more...] about Tinnitus – it’s a brain malady…
List By Symptom – VA Disability Compensation
In March 2020 the VA removed the DBQ's from their website. NVLSP.org has made them available to the public here See above, the links below currently are broken, since the VA removed the DBQ's Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) Veterans now have more control over the disability claims process. Veterans have the option of visiting a private health care provider instead … [Read more...] about List By Symptom – VA Disability Compensation
2017 Top 10 Discussions on VA Disability Claims Forums
100% Rating Reduced To 40% I live here in Central Texas near Fort Hood and was talking with a Vietnam Vet a Marine veteran who told me he got a letter from the Waco TX VA regional office saying that they purpose to reduce his disability from 100% un employable to 40% I was under the impression that 100% was permanent and total and would never change I myself am rated at … [Read more...] about 2017 Top 10 Discussions on VA Disability Claims Forums
Top 10 Discussions June 2017 – Veterans Compensation Claims
No surprise this month to see Tinnitus questions as one of the top discussions. Tinnitus is the most common service connected disability. In the military there's a lot of boom boom and jet engines, while hearing protection has improved it's not always practical in real life situations. All related Tinnitus Information Click Here How is tinnitus tested by VA for compensation … [Read more...] about Top 10 Discussions June 2017 – Veterans Compensation Claims
Top 10 Content Sept 2016
Continuing the trend for a few months are posts about Retroactive Back Pay, does this mean more veterans are getting their claims granted? Who knows? It does however bring up a good tip. When figuring your retroactive compensation pay make sure to use the corresponding year and rate see this chart VA Historical Disability Compensation Rates Another trending topic "What does … [Read more...] about Top 10 Content Sept 2016
Tinnitus – VA Disability Claims
VA disability claims for noise-related hearing loss or tinnitus, there are certain things you’ll want to do to help your case: Provide detailed statements that explain the noise exposure you experienced during your military service. Cite the sources of the noise such as the machinery you used or the environment you worked in. Cite the duration of the exposure, and explain … [Read more...] about Tinnitus – VA Disability Claims
Experimental Therapies | American Tinnitus Association
The search for new tinnitus treatments and potential cures is ongoing. Here are some of the cutting-edge therapies currently in development — but which have not yet been fully validated for effective clinical use.Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.ata.org … [Read more...] about Experimental Therapies | American Tinnitus Association
What Is This God-Awful Ringing in My Ears?
Sometimes I’ll hear a really high-pitched sound and nothing else. What’s going on?This is technically tinnitus, or the perception of a sound that isn’t there, says Daniel Jethanamest, MD, the director of otology, neurotology, and skull-base surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. But it’s not the chronic tinnitus that seems to affect … [Read more...] about What Is This God-Awful Ringing in My Ears?
