^ great to hear! - Clay

I have my C&P early May! Going to follow his advice!

@@janettepulido6393do well! Just be vulnerable and study the regulations as what conditions warrant the different percentages so you know how to frame what you are saying in relation to the percent that you want (hope that makes sense lol)

​@@ltphilipg Any other advice? My exam is soon and I could really use some help.

Likely this summer - Clay

Clear HLR if that’s the case. - Clay

@@TheCivDiv VSO said same.......wanted you to know. I really appreciate all of vids and the effort you put forth in doing them and educating us.

www.civdivonline.com/bdd-claims-active-duty - Clay

Everyone is entitled to benefits regardless of time served cupcake

@@JohnDoe-dn9yo They are in fact entitled and deserving for compensation for service connected injury and illness, one day or 40 years. That is not what I was referring to, and I suspect you know that.

@AF-O6 my current problem is Clay was doing great bringing factual information out there. But any of these videos talking about the proposal is just click bait. Vba staff and senior va employees have received zero information on any implementation of these proposal. No va press release on this topic since February 2022. It's getting as bad as the other or our good buddy Brian Reese at vaci...

Increased security measures. Check this out: benefits.va.gov/WARMS/docs/admin28/M28R/Part_II/pt02_ch05_secA.pdf - Clay

@@TheCivDivthanks! Someone else sent me this same article! Appreciate it

A new exam will most likely be required - Clay

@@TheCivDiv thanks

Nope you’re good - Clay

Yeah but you need to show how your service made that condition worse - Clay

These changes aren’t even final so no one can answer that. As far as rating schedules go…depending on when the claim is processed it’ll be both. Explained here with 3 different scenarios: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN1dqJmDr8zFlmw.htmlsi=wp3w1aUSi1vfu4Pp - Clay

@@TheCivDiv thanks bro!! I appreciate you!

Talk with a Vet Rep like your County VSO, V.F.W., or D.A.V. to get your claims filed; I was seen in a Month and had my rating upped 20% for Tinnitus and Depression within 2 Months.

Those claims are roped together SA, Asthma and COPD. - Clay

Since these changes aren’t in effect, you’re doing what you’re suppose to be doing. Keep at it and keep an eye on these changes. - Clay

I wouldn’t ‘assume’ that but essentially the same evidence and self-reports used for the 70% would be the same discussed during your C&P exam. That’s the rating. Service-connection is a whole other ball game. - Clay

It be like that sometimes, you can go 1 step further and download your VA Health records, supply the notes from your Neurologist (like the exact pages that you linked/uploaded in that supplemental claim) + your migraine log etc on the Supplemental. That's how you setup yourself up for success bud. Reason I say download your health records because that's the only way you can actually see with your own eyes what your "doctor" wrote in his notes. My psych notes for example say like, "veteran seems to be in good health today, no change in medications/continue therapy, etc etc". In this example, the veteran seems to be in good health today would work against me if I have many successive sessions with them stating the same shit even if during the meeting itself I was raging and talking shit with them. But HIS notes are what matters. So make sure you've done your due diligence and read what your doctor actually writes in his notes as he's having that appointment with you. They're not going to just show you their screen. You have to download your medical data, which is done on the myhealthevet site I believe. And to not be judgmental on the doctors side, they're usually following a script/answering questions on their sheet also(I forgot what it's called but I believe it's called an Encounter Log). Along with off the cuff conversations etc which they can also throw in their notes.

@@vizzle89 I got a claim result back from the high level review, duty-to-assist error so now just more waiting.

It was a good idea but no one knows about it and tbh it doesn’t matter. I’m a fan of HLR with an informal conference. - Clay

Hey Rickie, I would go to your local veterans services center and they can help you with past records. In Michigan, we have a veteran's service center in each county that has access to the VA system for disability claims, records search, and other veteran services. Good luck, my friend.

Speaking to a social worker doesn’t warrant an increase, your symptoms are what warrant the increase. I would file an ITF or…file the increase now but it’ll be rated off the current (old) system. Those symptoms and breakdown are found here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/beCSariXvq7Ik2Q.htmlsi=ilUS1fCEAAzq8jEL - Clay

You’re good and it’ll be the current ‘old’ schedule. - Clay

It will replace once final - Clay

If you have the evidence, then HLR. If not, then get the evidence and submit supplemental. Once the proposed criteria is final, these decision will be more objective. - Clay

@@TheCivDiv It’s frustrating, talking to a new therapist. I let my VSO submit paperwork from the local police dept on suicide attempts. My psychiatrist talked about it in my nexus letter but the C&P guy completely ignored it. If I do a higher level review is that when I get a hearing or my VSO can ask them if they reviewed ALL the evidence?

@@TheCivDiv BTW, thanks for your page. I think that You help a lot of us more than you know. Jeff

You're going to need a current diagnosis. I found mines in my STR from my MEPS exam. I got a current diagnosis and my podiatrist stated the military caused the my conditions to worsen with the marching, running and standing for long periods of time. Currently rated at 50% for bilateralples plans.

Did u get a nexus ?

And did it say very mild pes planus on your STR

My podiatrist wrote me a letter stating my military service aggravated my asymptomatic pes planus beyond its natural progression

@@actionpackkooly4576 I had my podiatrist write a letter stating my military service aggravated my asymptomatic Pes Planus beyond its natural progression with the excess running, marching and standing.

What did you claim? I assume it’s needed for whatever reason. - Clay

Very common and the method of the exam doesn't equate to outcome. Your evidence, meaning the Big 3, are what matters. - Clay

I did and I feel that it was favorable in my case. It helped me to get across to my examiner how I am ONLY comfortable in my home setting and would be too anxious outside

Link is in the pinned comment. - Clay

VA press release states …”WHEN the changes are in effect…” and there has been absolutely 0 indication of these changes not happening. The process started 2 years ago and was overshadowed by the PACT Act. Now it’s time. - Clay

@@TheCivDiv I'm well aware of when it started up until the comment section closing. But they've never mentioned when or what changes are being implemented. VA press release has mentioned changes to va health care and a few other things. But nothing specific about the PROPOSED changes. Like I said, not even senior vba staff have heard about anything yet. They're the ones that have to make sure these changes are followed accurately.

@TheCivDiv until there's an official announcement about when these changes are proposed to be implemented. These videos are good for informing vets on the possibilities. But it's click bait for now. Not only that, but these proposed changes are very similar to tbi criteria. In which vba staff only have certain raters work these claims based on how complex it is. Over half the tbi ratings are underrated, too. So all these videos and posts on reddit saying it'll be easier... it's a wait and see. But prior history thanks to tbi shows us, that they'll still be down rated if the rater gets it wrong. Edit February of 2022 was the last va press release over this subject. February 24, 2024 was the va press release about expanding va health care. Sorry Clay but this is click bait. Just as bad as the dickhead from VACI

@TheCivDiv well since you or KZfaq wanted to delete my last comment. Here is the abridged version for anyone else to see. The last va press release was February 2022, talking about the proposed changes. The latest press release discussed the changes to the va Healthcare system. There's been zero press release since the va talked about the discussion phase of this proposal. Vba employees, even senior employees, haven't received a memo on anything. This is click bait, just like VACI Brian Reese. Clay, you were doing better than half these guys making these videos. But I'd guess your views were dropping or something.

How far back is past? And is this for an increase of initial claim? - Clay

@@TheCivDiv less than 6 months, increase not initial

Through the VA website or get the app. I’m going to assume you’re a bit older than most so you could have you rVSO help you out, too. - Clay

@@TheCivDiv I served from 80-89 so yes I’m older not sure why that matters does it ? And I have been using my local VSO I was told they don’t help you the way you should be helped

@@MeeTube717 I made the assumption because findings your ratings is pretty easy, didn’t mean to offend. VA app or VA website. VSO can also help. Don’t believe everything you watch on KZfaq about how VSOs suck, there are good ones out there. The task you want them to help with is extremely easy. - Clay

I’m more concerned if I’m static on any 70% ptsd/mst I have a few other connected not rated and some rated as well some say deferred some say continued. I use the Va app all the time read my claim letters just aren’t sure of the process of continued and deferred for rating increases

There is no way I can answer this question as YOU know YOUR symptoms. If you do plan to go this route, I'd recommend gathering the evidence. - Clay

I have all the evidence but it is better for the new ratings.

The changes won’t affect your claim. - Clay

I also recently had a C&P and received my DBQ. I believe I will be rated at 70%, but under this proposal, would be at 100%. Is it possible to submit an intent to file now, for the same condition that is currently in the “evidence gathering” stage? I will absolutely submit another claim once this comes into effect, just wondering if I should do the intent to file now/if it’s possible.

No. Need the Big 3. - Clay

Summer - Clay

Nope…not yet - Clay