Do Veterans get LESS help than the general public on their VA disability claims vs Social Security?

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Do Veterans get LESS help than the general public on their VA disability claims (vs Social Security)?
Do Veterans need a diagnosis in order to file for VA disability? How does that compare to Social Security disability? What is Dr. Finnerty's impression of how the Duty to Assist is actually implemented in these programs?'
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@dystoniaify Ай бұрын

I used to be an occupational therapist and now I'm on ssdi. At least when I was working, VA was worlds better. Maybe it's different today. VA provided any and all home equipment, the best therapy, and care ..

@deejay6752 Ай бұрын

I would say no, because veterans are able to receive assistance that most American non-veterans don't have access to. Most Americans can't go to any healthcare facility and ask for help to apply for disability free of charge, but a veteran is able to do just that by simply going to any VA facility for help, and it will all be free to low cost for the veteran. So a veteran has an advantage over the typical American who's not a veteran.

@nexusletters Ай бұрын

I think the VA is great for a lot of things. Sometimes Veterans in the early stages of looking for help may be unsure of the best path though. One of the most common questions I get is essentially "do I need a diagnosis?" (to apply for disability, whether it be something like sleep apnea or depression). Very often, with a few asterisks, if the Veteran reaches out for help via the applying for VA disability path they wait around a while then get a denial letter with no exam, no help, etc.