Change Could Bump You From 70% to 100% -

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6 ай бұрын

Change Could Bump You From 70% to 100% - #va #disability #compensation #benefits #veterans #claim
The proposed rules for mental health conditions would increase the minimum disability rating from 0% to 10%. The rule would get rid of a dated part of VASRD that prevents a Veteran from getting a 100% rating for a mental health condition if they are able to work.
VA will ensure Veterans get the compensation they need and deserve, especially when it comes to mental disorders. Under the proposed changes, VA plans to use new evaluation criteria to more accurately capture the different domains of impairment caused by mental disabilities and provide more adequate compensation for financial losses experienced by Veterans with service-connected mental disorders.
Rather than assigning an evaluation based on the number and type of symptoms present, these changes would evaluate mental disorders based on how impactful the disability is across five domains of impairment: Cognition, interpersonal interactions and relationships, task completion, life activities and navigating environments, and self-care.

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@Rjisawake 3 ай бұрын

The whole country should have free property taxes for veterans all states

@notapplicable761 3 ай бұрын

That’s the best comment I’ve read!!!!

@azure6392 3 ай бұрын

I know TX and OK have property tax exemption for 100% disabled vets.

@chillwill5080 2 ай бұрын

@Big-bob560 No one should have to pay perpetual rent on property that they paid for.

@cpage305 Ай бұрын

What about the people who are discriminated against by the department of defense like myself?

@BamaGuyInWashington Ай бұрын

Ain't that the truth!

@anointedcountrygirl 5 ай бұрын

I have 100% and work full time. Thank God for my VA check, I hope everyone else gets there's also. Praying!

@krane15 5 ай бұрын

They won't. that's not how it works. You are one of the lucky ones.

@donniehill3952 5 ай бұрын

Good job man you’re scamming the system perfectly then

@anointedcountrygirl 5 ай бұрын

@donniehill3952 I'm NOT scamming the system. I just claimed everything I had issues with....and most of it had been documented through scheduling appointments and not going to sick call. I asked when I got my rating if I could still work and they said yes. I didn't just go get a job....I'm sorry your not getting that rating, maybe see if there are some things you didn't claim, that you can. I had a couple big ones and that helped. Also I know a ton of others in my same boat. NONE of us are scamming the system and we all hurt doingbour jobs, but need to be doing so we fight through. Get over yourself.

@anointedcountrygirl 5 ай бұрын

@donniehill3952 I work 2 part time jobs with equils 48 hrs a week, the food thing is one job is way less labor intensive and I always buy food shoes.

@charleshowell6097 5 ай бұрын

@@donniehill3952if you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying

@CraigBlazevich 3 ай бұрын

The VA needs to get rid of VA math!!! Can we get 70% + 30% = 100%? That shouldn't be hard!!! This garbage of 70% + 30% = potato is just garbage!!!

@user-yh3lt6sx1b 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I have had a problem with their stupid and unfair math. It seems like the VA is not there to help the Vets at all.

@CraigBlazevich 3 ай бұрын

@Big-bob560 yes. That's VA math that I'm talking about. It needs ro go away. If someone gets say, 70% for PTSD, then 30% for another issue, that should be their 100%.

@garyfeltman4482 2 ай бұрын

They divide the body into sections and rate the disability according to normal conditions. I feel the same way. I have 10% for hypertension but no compensation for it, but I take 3 different meds to control it.

@johnmurdoch6696 Ай бұрын

yeah i'd be at 80 instead of 60, that's like $700 a month i'm losing. Oh well maybe insomnia will come through.

@Bakerboytrell Ай бұрын

Man so aggravating and why!

@thomasc7119 6 ай бұрын

VA should not be allowed to rate any condition at 0%!

@Oban2006 6 ай бұрын

Ehhh, 0% is technically not as bad as it sounds.

@Madmac96 6 ай бұрын

I was in the Field Artillery for five years. My hearing has gotten worse over the years. I put in with the VA for hearing loss. This was the outcome: Tinnitus-Svc connected. Hearing loss L ear-Svc connected. Hearing loss R ear- NOT svc connected. 10% Tinnitus. 0% Hearing loss. I s**t you not. 🙄

@coachespitbbq 6 ай бұрын

lol true but its a start point

@alphadelta87 6 ай бұрын

@@Madmac96 what in the actual 😳🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@bryonwatkins1432 6 ай бұрын

Got that right!!!!

@raynutz1 6 ай бұрын

This guy is up to date on the daily basis on the ever changing VA puzzle. He does it without a chip on his shoulders.

@Soulman6969 5 ай бұрын

Pay for my boot camp guy right 😂😂😂😂

@jbww0813 5 ай бұрын

Exactly like Combat Craig but is always angry not good for the mentals.

@Soulman6969 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I can only watched CC for a bit. He is very knowledgeable but turned off by the melodramatics. Not every Veteran is angry. Seeing the worst I have learned to love more and be more Tolerant

@lengreg1326 5 ай бұрын

He's awesome, thanks bro for all you.

@kCI251 5 ай бұрын

My uncle was 100 percent disabled after lossing both legs below the knee to mortar fire in Korea. He received 100 percent disability all his life AND worked full time managing a hardware store in Texas. Just because a veteran wants to work doesn't mean he didn't earn his 100 percent disability pay. He was paying taxes and everything.

@benk6995 5 ай бұрын

It's also a generational thing. I worked at a VA ran National Cemetery and had a couple younger co-workers that got their 100% for multiple issues. One of them turned lazy after he got his 100% and he was pulling in WG8 step 5 pay in Arizona (just over $30 an hour). He then got in the VocRehab education program but quit that after a few months when he found out that they require you to actually attend a school or training program full time if you want the housing benefits.

@bryonwatkins1432 3 ай бұрын

BINGO!!!! You are exactly right!!!!

@teddyh2936 3 ай бұрын

@@benk6995Sad I finished a year of school for voc rehab, I still struggle badly with mental breakdowns and panic attacks. Last year a panic attack put me in the hospital. I still want to work, but my head isn't right but I am trying hard to get better. I'm in therapy now and the VA wants me to try another depression med before they will let me do TMS therapy. I just want to feel normal again and not hate what I have become. I want to be there for my Wife more so than not, and my family. I hope and pray I can get better, been out for 10yrs and I only move so far forward and many steps back over and over again

@karlnordinger5968 6 ай бұрын

I am afraid to "poke the bear " - get a reduction from 70% for anxiety & depression by applying for an increase .

@bobjohnson7441 6 ай бұрын

Legitimate concern, but if you've been seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist, taking meds etc. for ptsd, could work well in your favor if new guidelines are ever adopted.

@weekendwarrior7117 5 ай бұрын

My dad (Vietnam Vet) passed away a week ago. The VA sometimes get a bad rap but they really helped my dad..especially in the last few years of his life.

@Dr.Pepper001 4 ай бұрын

My condolences. I was a Marine from 1964 to 68 so I am a Vietnam era veteran, but I never actually went to Vietnam. I have the highest respect for those who served in Vietnam. Every time I see a Vietnam veteran at the VA hospital where I get my healthcare I say, "Welcome home." Many Vietnam vets to this day never heard anyone welcome them home. May your father rest in peace.

@TheLoudBird5051 3 ай бұрын

They are terrible with communication but I love my VA outpatient center they are great people just impossible to get ahold of em

@jdean2131 2 ай бұрын

Terribly sorry for your loss…..God Bless.

@justinhall8739 Ай бұрын

Same for my dad. He passed with colon cancer. They provided things for him

@ukhillboy365 Ай бұрын

My condolences for your Father. My Dad was a veteran, & just passed in January, & don't know what I would've done without VA resources.

@Hohmies86 5 ай бұрын

Just because I can work with my 70% doesn’t mean everyone at work is happy about me being there. I had to take a pay cut just to not get fired for hostile work environment. Now my boss sends me to stuff alone. But it seems now like I’m getting dumber and dumber. As an electrician, we’re supposed to get smarter and smarter. My helper from 10 years ago has a better job than I do now. My whole family is scared of me And I absolutely HATE public. I haven’t celebrated my birthday in over a decade Despise holidays now because I have to do stuff. Pretty much just stay in my room unless I have to go to work, which I play hooky at least 2 days a month. CPAP sucks at staying on my face all night, often have terrible headaches from it. I’m just venting Apologies

@roburb73 4 ай бұрын

After 5 years waiting on the judge at the BVA, yesterday I was granted 100% P&T. And it was for mental health, went from 30% to 50% bringing me to a total 100%! That's a huge stress relief!!

@Joe.B007 4 ай бұрын

I have anxiety & depression, was at 50% then went to 70% back in 2020. Do you recommend me submitting for 100% ? Please advise 0:31 0:31 0:31

@roburb73 4 ай бұрын

@@Joe.B007 I recommend you look at the VA rating schedule and if you meet the narrative for 100% in mental health, I think you should talk to a VSO to move forward. Do you have anything outside anxiety & depression? I needed that 50% to push me over, but I have multiple 20s and 10s, like 15+ services connected disabilities.

@roburb73 4 ай бұрын

@@Joe.B007 Are you 70% on mental health or is that your overall rating? If you feel you're warranted a higher rating based on your conditions, I recommend you talk with a VSO about how you should proceed.

@LarryJohnson-rz2nu 4 ай бұрын

Did you have to go through anymore C & P exams? After being seen by the BVA Judge?

@roburb73 4 ай бұрын

@@LarryJohnson-rz2nu , No sir! The judge granted me the increase wiith no additional requirement for exam. There's a significant amount of verbiage that accompanied it.

@AlejandroGarcia-xq1mt 15 күн бұрын

I just subscribed and like your video I can not thank you for taking the time to share this video and for sharing great information.

@jakerutherford3380 6 ай бұрын

The Va only makes changes for one reason and it's not to help vets.

@ha6737 6 ай бұрын

That sounds about right. Give you 30% for mental health but take away 50% for sleep apnea…SMH!

@jakerutherford3380 5 ай бұрын

Yup... and all this oh you're grandfathered in.... sure until they decide to just erase your rating for sleep apnea because "well it won't lower your overall rating" it just knocks you down from 94 to like 90% then when you file for any increase or claim they open everything and hammer you with erasing tinnitus.

@RetiredTSgtUSAF 5 ай бұрын

They are going to Writtle away one piece at a time till it is all gone, and give it to immigrants

@willemdafoe8737 5 ай бұрын

@@RetiredTSgtUSAF illegal aliens

@vickifarmer4409 5 ай бұрын

I thought about that. Also, the more mental disability, they will possibly lose their ability to own or operate firearms. That is a major concern to our current administration and his handlers. Trying to keep them from rising up if needed against government overreach.

@Blackmamba_81773 5 ай бұрын

Careful brothers it’s a double edged sword with the VA they could always reduce you as well 😢

@jimmyamico4713 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping VETS❤

@Fr.MichaelCraigSmith 4 ай бұрын

It’s been my experience that the VA never gives you what you deserve the first time, it seems you only win by appealing the initial decision. Also do not fall for those ads that offer help for part of your claim. There are agencies that will represent you for free. The VFW and DAV are two of them and I cannot say how happy and impressed I am at their work. God bless them. Do not give up.

@stevejorgensen5274 2 ай бұрын

My local VA office and they work with the American Legion. When I finally got with them I am starting to get disability. Only took 45 years.

@mtg_hermit 5 ай бұрын

I been stuck at 70% for 5 years a lot of people say I should be at 100% from being in the blast area of Fukushima when the reactor blew while we were helping out the Japanese in 2011, I really hope something give cause even though I’m working full time it doesn’t feel like I’m keep up, prayers brothers and sister in arms.

@RahStarFari 2 ай бұрын

I was there too! Currently 30%. I’m still scared about how it affects me.

@geraldbrown8201 4 ай бұрын

Since I got out in 2012 from the US Army at JBLM, I have been fighting this battle with the VA. As of , 2024, I was finally awarded 100% P&TD. My Mental Health went up from 30% to 50%, my shins went from 30% to 50% and got tinnitus added for another 10%. It has been a long road! What I did was assed every single picture of items i bought to show I was trying my best effort to get better. Shoes, insoles, OTC meds, ointments, getting massages/ chiro. Leg massagers I bought etc. I uploaded every bit of evidence and wrote a letter as well describing everything.

@garrylloyd9324 Ай бұрын

For sure.Never give up, cause that's what they want you to do. He keep on fighting the fight and you will get there sooner or later😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

@MSKBSShow 5 ай бұрын

Love the rooster - VA needs to get an idea of what a living wage must resemble. Even at 100% disability, there is no way I could live where I reside today. Not at all....

@PinkyAnBrain Ай бұрын

MOVE

@FOCUSonASIA13 5 ай бұрын

Just subscribed, thanks for doing what you do for the vets!

@Blurry30cutz 6 ай бұрын

Seriously you are a blessing thank you 🙏🏽

@GDTRFB 5 ай бұрын

I work for the VA, and you’d be surprised how many of my coworkers are rated 100% for mental health and still bringing in GS12 pay

@shannonquinn8687 5 ай бұрын

That's fucked up.

@Salsero81889 5 ай бұрын

Whoa

@michaelduenas1364 5 ай бұрын

So what

@benk6995 5 ай бұрын

Not surprising at all. How many of them were actually competent for the job when they applied? And how many of them used their rating level to by-pass other requirements get on the cert? That's the bigger issue with disability ratings and federal hiring.

@careydreher4619 3 ай бұрын

So what are they not veterans as well? Stop the madness and covetousness

@robertboicourt7670 5 ай бұрын

thank you. 1st time watcher. now a subscriber.

@gypsyfirefly8009 4 ай бұрын

Love the info & the rooster. He makes me smile with every crow 🐔😊 Thanks man!!

@JL-ey3gb 6 ай бұрын

Just want to say thanks for all you do brother, much appreciated

@ROBERTSHILLINGFORD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, brother. This is invaluable information.

@johnheine4099 5 ай бұрын

I'm just now starting and hope I get something Thanks for the content!

@davidhodge3894 5 ай бұрын

I am glad you are here.

@Sonny_Jimster 3 ай бұрын

A good VA attorney helped me tremendously.

@myobmyob2215 3 ай бұрын

Reccomend name? Thanks

@garrylloyd9324 Ай бұрын

For sure. I got so tired of the system. Beat me down. It's been 15 years. I went from 10 to 40 by myself. And then they kept on dragging it out, dragging it out. So I finally gave it to a lawyer a lawyer got me from 70 to 80. Non't stuck at 80. And I want to be a compensation doctor in downtown Miami. And possibly, I might be doing better. I have an erophy for my right knee. All the way down on my foot. Cause it has served results on the inside and outside of my ankle. Or I broke it into and dislocated it. I have step disk. My knees and eggs give outhe VA pulled the bottom part of my lip from the top as I have basil cancer. Now I can't breathe out the right side of my nose. A no. They told me that was irrelevant that I can't breathe. How do you say that to a person? So now I'm just waiting on the system. Trying to get to a 100%. God bless all veterans and people that have gathered life for this country. But a veterans shouldn't have to struggle like this. We're the ones that are out there.Fighting or freedom and which stands for the American Flag of the United States of America.God bless😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

@Sonny_Jimster Ай бұрын

@@garrylloyd9324 I hope and pray you get to 100%.

@Sonny_Jimster Ай бұрын

@@myobmyob2215 He is in Lexington, Ky. His name is Richard Dawahare.

@danielvillalobos9487 6 ай бұрын

Great info. Thank you

@bobmcnelis3648 5 ай бұрын

Thank You for the overwatch Marine! Semper Fi!

@FRANKLIN-nu6wo 2 ай бұрын

Great information and keep it coming! Many Thanks!

@MrDeshawn124 5 ай бұрын

That rooster needs its own show!!!

@proudasiangirl576 5 ай бұрын

We love you Stanley! 😘

@veteransinfotap 5 ай бұрын

He wants one for sure

@theMister07 3 ай бұрын

@@veteransinfotapbeen 90% since December 2019, THE FIGHT CONTINUES!

@timcauthen3289 5 ай бұрын

Really like how you just lay out the facts and let the listener decide. Thanks for the video

@RobShillingford 3 ай бұрын

Hey brother. I honesty appreciate what you do for us Veterans - providing updated info, changes in VA regulations, and all around support. Im at a combined 80% service connection. I filed in March for TDIU with a 70% bipolar disorder rating (personal and lay statements included). I have high hopes and I'm prepping for the C&P. I know it's an extensive waiting game, but I thank you for all the vital information you've provided. Keep up the good work.

@williamwood6531 5 ай бұрын

When I retired in 2014 at age 60 from the military I took a copy of my health records to DAV to negotiate for me. Best decision I ever made! They were able to come back with a 90% rating. The conditions were back daymted to when they occured whike on AD. I am going to go back to DAV and open a case for other conditions that were denied but are now a problem. I have not been able to work since I was 61 years old and I am now 69 years old. Have to wait and see the outcome!

@nolaninja9 5 ай бұрын

File for tdiu

@Grammyhouse 5 ай бұрын

@@nolaninja9 he won't get it, he is pass the retirement age of 67.

@RickRatchetTvJames_Bytch 5 ай бұрын

If it weren't for the meds, I'd be 100%. Working a full-time job is difficult without them.

@RandiRoberts-oz8tj 5 ай бұрын

My husband got 100% for this. We had to really push for this.

@yeroc_ 5 ай бұрын

How long did it take? I have the same rating and condition. Thinking about starting the process.

@veteransinfotap 5 ай бұрын

👍

@joedeantonio7097 3 ай бұрын

Maybe I missed it but has this proposal gone into effect yet?

@abdulwright299 2 ай бұрын

@@joedeantonio7097 Did you find out?

@justincase992 5 ай бұрын

My brother, you have gotten so much better with your content and delivery. Please keep us updated on the mental health rating. I currently have a claim in for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress as secondaries to tinnitus (serviceconnected). Diagnosed, being treated for, nexus letter, and my C&B examiner agreed I'm suffering because of tinnitus. Semper Fi.

@bc1394 5 ай бұрын

thanks for all the info you have been putting out

@tommyatt8193 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! great information. I really appreciate your information. And you And your channel with CIVDIV.

@pedroooo2010 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your research. We appreciate it! Semper Fi

@CHRISCAPO9 5 ай бұрын

SEMPER PARATUS the Only Senper there is ! THE ONLY BRANCH involved in every war still to this day!!

@Liz-do7sp 5 ай бұрын

I need a rooster as well, he has alot of information to put out as well. Veterans did not ask for the challenges that are faced after dighting for our country. VA is supposed to be there to help Vets get the treatment they need and are entitled to. Thank you for sharing.❤🎉

@sbabcock71 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much!

@GabeGonzolo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the info brother!

@johnkalyna2924 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bro,

@6mallards 6 ай бұрын

thank you

@jackscheffler636 4 ай бұрын

First- thank you brother man for always keeping us informed when God knows how they like to not tell anyone anything. Second, I have been at a 70% rating since leaving the military in 2012 and I have applied for increases about every two to two and a half years with no changes coming back. My rating comes from Severe Complex PTSD after several deployments but was always told since I can wipe my own fourth point of contact still that I would never see a 100% rating which is wrong. I shouldn't have to become so debilitated I cannot accomplish daily tasks to receive a hundred percent when I know for a fact as I am sure with many other vets my life isn't the greatest because I am dysfunctional in other aspects of mental health that are not recognized so here's hoping that changes now thanks again, battle buddy...Jack

@Emanemoston 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@johnmurdoch6696 Ай бұрын

I subscribed and liked, just because of the rooster!

@jimmccray1573 5 ай бұрын

Jim got my 100 today thank you va

@gilbertorosado8316 5 ай бұрын

Blessing.Sr.Thanks for all.In this time i have 70 per cent.I wait for one more claim.Menthal heart.Disorder.y other.

@elconnero 4 ай бұрын

"That's my rooster, he loves it when I talk about mental health." This is my first time watching one of your videos and with all the great info you give and that quote, consider me a follower! Take care brother, thank you for everything you do.

@brendanorris4368 6 ай бұрын

Stan the man likes the new changes! Let's hope these pass. Thanks for the heads up.

@veteransinfotap 5 ай бұрын

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@rccoats300 5 ай бұрын

99. M k@@veteransinfotap

@emileejohnson7542 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im a spouse of a disabled veteran. He was rated at 70% when he should have gotten 100%. We have been fighting for the other 30%, with two out side psychology doctors. It has been sitting on a desk somewhere for the past 4 years waiting for his case to be looked at. This has been stressful for him as he feels he can't provide for me as a dependent. It's shame how our veterans are treated. I have seen the vast decline in the health care. Trying not to be political but under Trump administration, we received a letter stating they made a mistake and awarded my husband compensation. Under this administration, the psychiatrist has cancelled many of my husband's appointments which we are terrified of losing compensation due to their lack of. Im pissed to be honest.

@deborahgeorge7610 5 ай бұрын

Please have a Service Officer fill out the form that basically tells the VA to find your file and get it moving again. We have sat for a year after a higher level review waiting for a C & P. Within 3 weeks the VA contacted us and a C & P was immediately set up for the final item.

@monteandmichelehadleyinteg4653 5 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat...I'm getting tired of the fight. The VA changes things to benefit themselves, meanwhile, our vets are left to suffer. Good luck in your fight!

@yalemccracken7058 5 ай бұрын

A letter to your representative to Congress and/ or your Senator ( assuming that they actually care about Veterans ) with a copy of the letter added to your husband's VA medical records will serve notice to the VA that they can't drag their feet on your claim without having to explain to your representative or senator why they are delaying your claim process. Putting a spotlight on their incompetence usually gets them to act, if for no other reason than to hide their inactivity and incompetence. Keep fighting. And good luck to you and your husband.

@anointedcountrygirl 5 ай бұрын

The service officer is the best answer, you can find these people at the VFW, and American Legions also along with the VA, but for the VA find a small office, also if you are close to a military base they will have an office near or on the base you can go to for help, they help the SMs getting out to get theirs put together and moving.

@OximusOne 5 ай бұрын

They don't sit on desks anymore. They went all digital in 2017.

@jilliansherrard2152 5 ай бұрын

Huge thank you.....I will be showing this to my lawyer

@davidgrunzweig9321 2 ай бұрын

Thank you brother i am certain this will help me and my son.

@roberttaylor142 3 ай бұрын

Another great video with great content. Semper Fi Brother…..

@kimespy9039 5 ай бұрын

I watch 3 channels that discuss VA ratings and disability. Yours by far is the best! Clear, concise, and easy to follow! So thank you

@anthonym_ 3 ай бұрын

This is great info. Thanks bro.

@demeitres100million9 4 ай бұрын

I’m waiting in my HLR to process. I got a duty to assist error on my PTSD, migraine, ED, and sinusitis. I had a CAB to tie into service, but the Jackson VA denied my original and supplemental claims. I put in an HLR immediate after. My c&P exams were good; but the VA didn’t want to tie it to my service. I was national guard by the way. I was one of the soldiers who graduated Basic, AIT in September, and deployed in December of 2008 for OIF..

@jilliansherrard2152 5 ай бұрын

I have n attorney for the Va....I learn more with you than anywhere else...I relay your info to the lawyer

@sierrabrew7759 5 ай бұрын

Veritas Aequitas!! Well Done Brother

@WeSixKings 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!👍👍👍

@elizabethquinn1156 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU, SIR.

@Xtremeproducts 5 ай бұрын

0% = 0/Nothing. There shouldn’t be such a rating on anything. It’s stupid

@MrSteroband 3 ай бұрын

0% just means no money compensation, care and treatment is still free

@bryanhubbell1513 2 ай бұрын

0% and service connection indicate a condition that may be compensable in the future should your condition exacerbate.

@Xtremeproducts 2 ай бұрын

@@bryanhubbell1513 thank you

@therestorationmoment4404 Ай бұрын

Took out 1/3 of my lung and gave me a 0% BS

@Xtremeproducts Ай бұрын

@@therestorationmoment4404 wow

@donaldhammond5175 5 ай бұрын

I got the 70% after a long battle and was told that since I was holding down a job I was stuck. Even tho my therapist told them that I was struggling to work with other people in a cube. Hard. Very hard. FINALLY I landed a 100% remote job with the VA (funny). Now I hide in my office and do my work. But soooo many online meetings. I have told the VA that IF I got 100% disability I would be retiring for good. So just because we are in a job, doesn't mean we are not 100% disabled.

@gforceforever 5 ай бұрын

I work nights as security, because I cannot deal with humans in most situations. Civilians are idiots, and even former military coworkers piss me off enough to make me livid. I've lost several jobs due to my reactions to those who won't do their jobs, or do them correctly. After going through chemo and radiation for the past several months, my body and mind are not as adept at dealing with stress and conflict. I don't know how I will be when I return to work now. It was bad enough BEFORE the surgeries and treatment. Lord help us all!

@craigness1960 3 ай бұрын

I know tons of 100% disibabled vets that work full time - they're everywhere. At the end of my Air Force career - l was being forced out at 19 years due to medical problems - i was offered a seperation and 10% disability and i was hurt doing my job on active duty. I fought my case with help of my congressmen and dozens of personal statements from co- workers. They offered me to stay in until my current DOS which put me at 21 years. I agreed as i would get my retirement. I also received 30% disability. I fought with VA for the next 10 years as a retired Air Force veteran and my rating changed numerous times from 30 to 50 to 80 back down to 60, back to 80. then 90%. Once there i quit fighting as i just got tired of it, but now i want to get back in and shoot for 100% as I have been out for 16 years now and everyone says i should have been 100% from the beginning. I only worry as i had 30% for right wrist carpal tunnel and had surgery a couple years ago and think they may try to take that if i try for an increase. I still have issues with that hand even after the surgery. Thank you for the great videos !

@WendelltheSongwriter 3 ай бұрын

I went for PTSD because of several things that occurred in 1976 that never went away. I was denied, and my main argument was that I had had a shity childhood and that the Coast guard basically exacerbated that. They denied that and I just recently found that, long story short, during a 3-week stent in the public health service hospital in Baltimore prior to boot camp, the Coast guard determined that I was psychologically unfit for duty, but sent me to boot camp anyway. The Coast guard says they don't give a damn about that. My back was also permanently injured on board ship during a hurricane off the coast of Nova scotia, and that's where I get my VA disability.

@martybarron816 5 ай бұрын

I started at 0%, then got to 10% then kept fighting and got a bump from from 10% to 50% to my mental condition.

@smokeytheanimal3662 5 ай бұрын

Veterans should be considered innocent, until the VA proofs to a Federal tribunal enbanc panel that they were guilty of claim fraud. Otherwise Veterans should not have to battle with the VA's raters and how the system's platform was built, just to apply for compensation.

@dontaerochelle6296 5 ай бұрын

I agree, most of it is BS.

@Life_is_a_Gamble44 2 ай бұрын

100% agree. My medical records are mostly missing from the archives and that leaves with little chance of winning any claims.

@LilyLooksAround 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@CNYLee38 5 ай бұрын

Great info, im trying to get my sleep apnea rated secondary to my depression without having to spend a bunch of money on a nexus letter.

@jarodk4026 5 ай бұрын

Currently at 90% and I’ve been fighting to get to 100%. The VA combined rating schedule needs to be revamped, along with the wait times for decisions. Filed new claims and increases for existing claims last October, and I’m still waiting for a decision. 🙄

@robert.mills5 3 ай бұрын

I filed in November and have had 2 C&P exams and haven't heard anything back yet either... fingers crossed 🤞🏾

@brenmfffusmc7803 5 ай бұрын

I'm 70% for PTSD, 5 others all rated at 10% each. All service connected. Overall rated at 80%. Thinking about filing for TDIU to get 100%. I have not worked since 2018, and it's documented in my records that my PTSD keeps me from working, and when I last worked. Been 12 years, started at 50% overall in 2011.

@jeremybeaucooper 5 ай бұрын

Im at 80 percent. Put in for tdiu may 2018. Still waiting for it to be seen by a veterans law judge. Put it in now because its gonna take a while.

@kawaiisenshi2401 5 ай бұрын

I did this. Ptsd 70% for ptsd only. Got approved for tdiu last Nov 22 Worth the 2 yr wait

@davidfullmer5888 5 ай бұрын

Try going through the DAV. I did in 2018 and was approved in less than 6 months. I'm sitting at 70% for PTSD but I get IU and my records say p&t. Makes no sense they keep.you on IU and say p&t but won't go ahead and change rating.

@kawaiisenshi2401 5 ай бұрын

@@davidfullmer5888 this may be changing soon

@patricktracy4371 5 ай бұрын

How have your mental issues affected your physical health? You might be able to file a secondary claim for back, knee, feet, bilaterally. why? Mental health impairs self care, leading to break down in body, etc etc.

@kidjudge 6 ай бұрын

Thank You

@rickkane8043 2 ай бұрын

I lost my job cause of my severe anxiety wake up and I hate or don’t care about life and if I go to work I can’t deal with people like social impairment. My last job was inside the shipyard and working for federal one day

@ice-cold8827 6 ай бұрын

I have ptsd, insomnia, anxiety, depression, TBI and they lumped all @50% o and migraine service connected @ 0% got love that duty to assist bs

@LuisRodriguez-vk2ym 5 ай бұрын

migraine, you have to tell them how many times a month, at least 2-3 times a month is the key

@mando5715 5 ай бұрын

I'm currently rated 80% , 50 for ptsd, 50 migraines, 20 for my right shoulder, with migraines, at 50% you have to show an economic impact, like missing work, unable to work, using PTO, sick leave, the key word is prostrating migraines, the VA recently did me dirty when I asked for a increase on my ptsd, they temporarily rated me 100% for a month, then in the same letter denied or kicked me back down to 50%. Such a uphill battle fighting the VA.

@deegigidaugherty1578 5 ай бұрын

Same here

@DavidBausch 5 ай бұрын

Filing a new claims can be a can of worms, it’s just bate to open up whatever rating you have and decrease ratings, no the VA’s fuzzy math is not in your favor, all those bonuses that were granted should be paid back by VA employees, if there is any money that was saved should have gone back into the VA. Is the rating retro active to day of injury or when a claim was filed, the system is ask and it may be given, mental health prevents and prevented veterans from filing

@jammaho4762 6 ай бұрын

Great info!!!

@MGPRaleigh 5 ай бұрын

I've been waiting 185 days for my 100% or TDIU to be reviewed. Hopefully sometime soon. It's tough on 70%

@ZeroCautionFPV 6 ай бұрын

I've had 18 jobs since getting out in 12' . My mental disorder is "adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression. I've struggled with civilian life because I was all in for military service, but back injury and surgery killed that. I just can't seem to find a job that brings me overall good feelings of doing. I hate it. I have a job now but It brings me no self gratification. I'm at 30% mental health rating but submitted for an increase in October. Still waiting to hear from someone about a c&p exam or anything. Luckily my VA appointed therapist filled a dbq and I submitted a buddy letter from my wife and shipmates. Hopefully I hear something soon. I could use the increase. I'm not asking for 100 but a 70 would be life changing. Thanks for the info brother 🙏

@nancytownsend8674 6 ай бұрын

I was in the same boat, submitted a claim in October still hadn’t heard anything in by December because they didn’t have any openings in my area or within 50 geographical miles. I called the VA and told them I’ve been waiting to get a C&P exam, they told me they only had one doctor available and this doctor was full for like the next few months. the VA help me out looked into it and before you know it, I had a call from optimum or whatever Heck provider they use and set up my appointment within a week so if you’re not hearing back call VA.

@tammieaf2712 6 ай бұрын

If you get 70% you can apply for individual unemployability and get paid 100% unless they changed it.

@ZeroCautionFPV 6 ай бұрын

@nancytownsend8674 thank you. I didn't know that was available to do. I will absolutely call them ! Thank you for looking out !

@snagglesmagoo2750 6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but that doesn't sound like you're disabled. Millions of people work jobs that are unfulfilling, even Veterans.

@user-ut2lu8tp7f 6 ай бұрын

Myself and many vet have used Vet Rating Group to get 100% p&t.

@yolandaarenas6492 2 ай бұрын

Thanks “Stan”, We ❤ U

@fishmojo865 5 ай бұрын

I have 10% service connected tinnitus from my time in service 40+ years ago. Followed that up 10% secondary insomnia and 30% headaches. I have hearing loss service connected at 0% and sleep apnea confirmed, but not deemed service connected. I feel lost.

@timf6916 6 ай бұрын

Good information

@douglasmash4011 5 ай бұрын

All sounds interesting, I always worry the minute you say you have a mental health condition, the state or feds can take your gun away.

@michaell1603 5 ай бұрын

No. You’ll be fine in most cases. Millions are on depression and anxiety pills. it’s when you get committed because you’re seeing things, get committed due to suicide attempts or involuntary commitments when you act unhinged and aren’t making any sense to the police on the highway. When you can’t handle paying your bills or driving or feeding yourself daily even though you can walk just fine, etc.

@og-greenmachine8623 5 ай бұрын

Yup 🎯

@NabichtStudios 5 ай бұрын

That is my concern as well.

@mperrin68 6 ай бұрын

I lost a kidney and adrenal gland to cancer back in 1993. As a result, I gained 75 lbs. within in the first year, which makes me obese. Is this something I could get compensation for? I have been denied benefits twice without ever having any exams and am on my 3rd time with this case, have had exams but still haven't heard anything. I am 77 years old and didn't even know until about 4 years ago that I was exposed to 4 pages of toxins including agent orange at Ft McClellan in 1964 and 1965. That explains all my health issues that none of my 6 siblings have and neither did my parents. I was a healthy 98 lb. 18 year old raised on an organic farm and don't ever remember being to the doctor.

@coachespitbbq 6 ай бұрын

if your current condition is connected to your military service and is documented, you may be able to get some compensation.

@robbyers7614 5 ай бұрын

My Wife helped her Dad get a claim started. He was exposed to agent Orange in Vietnam in the Coast guard. He gets $5,000 a month now plus Social Security.

@Cismet68 5 ай бұрын

Apply under the PACT ACT. Sounds like you qualify. They expedited those claims last year, not sure why you were not notified.

@jackcahill2383 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@reddog1171 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jriver64 5 ай бұрын

Love your Rooster, dude!

@SomeBroski00 5 ай бұрын

Write your Congressman and Senator that TDIU should become permanent after 10 years. Stopping people from working is counter-productive to the whole economy. You are not paying into Social Security and not paying into a 401(k). You could be funding America by paying taxes. That is what disturbs me about TDIU.

@jimthornsbury9205 5 ай бұрын

Then You can take care of the illegals, i need every penny i can get to live in this 3rd world country now

@iBarber504 5 ай бұрын

Funding America?! You’re kidding right? The billions this country is sending overseas?!🤷🏼‍♂️

@sector783 5 ай бұрын

Don’t be a knucklehead. TDIU is for vets with SCD’s that PREVENT them from earning substantial income. Pretty safe to say that a vet already paid with disabilities here she has to live with for the rest of their lives. Taxes? Good grief. Get some education and understanding before you speak on something you have no clue about.

@MikeG-gf2zl 4 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!

@veteransinfotap 4 ай бұрын

👊🍻🐓👍

@JohnWilliamCornett 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to see an episode where you introduce Mr Rooster. 🙂

@RedHorsePoker 6 ай бұрын

Yes. It can be done. But 100% ptsd is soo much harder. Takes a record of chronic ptsd and getting worse( might take years of records). A doctors second opinion, convince your C&P examiner… so many steps most won’t do. If you don’t have a CAR.. you’re not even considered. But if you’re crazy enough like me… 4183$ a month waits for you

@thomasc5817 5 ай бұрын

They didn't issue CARS for us OG Desert Storm guys. That award wasn't made up until post 9/11

@Hohmies86 5 ай бұрын

No one got a CAR in my entire company because “it must be a firefight of 5 mins or longer” IED…. Nope, explosion doesn’t last for 5 mins. Shot in the sappi.. nope Shrapnel to the leg…. Nope Make it make sense

@Usmc031189 5 ай бұрын

@@thomasc5817 Not True, I was Desert Storm and was awarded CAR with Marines.

@thomasc5817 5 ай бұрын

@@Usmc031189 woops you are correct. I was Army and thinking of the Combat Action Badge for POG's. That was started in 2005. Long after I was done.

@jameslytle8527 6 ай бұрын

Rooster Cogburn!!😅

@phantombags 5 ай бұрын

All of my claims that I submitted to the VA were denied even though they are all in my service record. I am 21+ years retired and it's like they think I came out of the service as a new born baby!