I’ve been here for several years, I rarely post but always lurk to see if I can ever offer any help. 5 years ago, I was placed at 80% Schedular and TDIU. Last month I was scheduled for a Comp and Pen re-evaluation, and I had this appointment this past Monday. It Lasted about 40 […]

The VA C and P Exam is not about convincing the Dr. your injury is service-related. It's about letting them conduct their exam and come to their own conclusion.

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“Retroactive Pay” OR “back pay” OR “retro pay” “Fort McClellan” “future exams” Tinnitus “Convalescent Ratings” TBI OR “traumatic brain injury” OR “traumatic brain inj” “Compensation and Pension Exams” OR “c and p exams” OR “c & p exam” OR c&p exam” “tdiu” OR “iu” OR “unemployability” Tbird Founder of HadIt.com Veterans Founded Jan 20, 1997 Personal […]

VA Training Letters and VA Fast Letters Index with links.

There are two types of service-connection: Direct and Presumptive There are three requirements to establish direct service-connection for residuals of injuries and diseases; In-service documentation of an injury or disease. A current condition with a medical diagnosis and a medical nexus connecting 1 and 2. “Before November 2000, when the VCAA was enacted, veterans had to obtain a medical diagnosis of a current […]

Know what VA is reading about you. Request your VA claims file (VA C File).

The 5, 10, 20 year rules… Five Year Rule) If you have had the same rating for five or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless your condition has improved on a sustained basis. All the medical evidence, not just the reexamination report, must support the conclusion that your improvement is more than temporary. […]

6354 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): Debilitating fatigue, cognitive impairments (such as inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, confusion), or a combination of other signs and symptoms: Which are nearly constant and so severe as to restrict routine daily activities almost completely and which may occasionally preclude self-care 100% Which are nearly constant and restrict routine daily activities […]

There are two types of service-connectionThere are three requirements to establish a direct service connection for residuals of injuries and diseases; 1) In-service documentation of an injury or disease.2) A current condition with a medical diagnosis.3) and a medical nexus connecting 1 and 2. An in-service injury/disease means that, for the most part, it must […]

2009 Precedent Opinions PREC 1-2009    Surviving Spouse’s Benefit for Month of Veteran’s Death – 38 U.S.C. § 5310(b)  (1/22/2009)  Citation: VAOPGCPREC1-2009  Author: Lee, K. PREC 2-2009     Use of VA Appropriations to Provide Medical Examinations for Service Members Enrolled in DES Pilot Program     (2/10/2009)  Citation: VAOPGCPREC 2-2009  Author: Adelman, M. Tbird Founder of HadIt.com Veterans Founded Jan […]

Be clear in VA Disability Claims. If VA needs to ask for clarification, it just slows the process.