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You can call The Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) National Call Center ( just GOOGLE that to get the number and hours of operation) and once you are speaking with a representaive request it - VA Ratings Code Sheet. You can request that they email it to you, otherwise the default is to mail it to you. I did this a few months ago, requesting that they email it to me and received my VA ratings code sheet back by email within an hour.

Well...you might be on to something. No doubt the budget would be and is affected. Thx for commenting!

Thanks for the positive comment! We are glad you were able to get assistance from Attorney Walker. He's quite experienced and knowledgeable with VA matters. No doubt the future of VA benefits is always in question. Every year there's discussions of sweeping changes that would have a profound impact on benefits. However, it's usually just rumors that don't amount to anything. We are confident the benefits will remain largely unchanged for the foreseeable future. Thx for commenting and be well!

If you are static, you should not be reduced by the VA absent fraud or a clear and unmistakable error. You should be protected.

You definitely have a case. What you will want to do is compile as much literature as possible supporting your claim. Send the actual literature to the VA (not a page with website links). Also, you need to document that you have an actual condition/TBI attributable to these concussive forces. That's what the medical opinion/exam is for you just went to. Here's some links that might be helpful: www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Warfighter-Brain-Health/Brain-Health-Topics/Low-Level-Blast-Exposure www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Center-of-Excellence/Low-Level-Blast-Exposure All the best. We hope it works out. Don't be discouraged if you get an initial denial. Keep fighting. The facts are definitely on your side if you had a military job involving routine blast exposure.

@@VADisabilityGroup awesome....thank you for your time and comment. Really put me at ease. All I want is to receive what I earned. My mental health is the worst part of it. diagnosed MDD anxiety and panic disorder. 7 hospitalizations 1 5150 hold and a suicide attempt. I was even forced into a medical retirement from the state of CA after 18 years because of these symptoms. With videos like yours I finally zeroed my issues down to a possible TBI. Please keep making them. they help us tremendously.

Well, we would agree with you to the extent Vietnam Veterans have had some difficulties obtaining benefits over the years. Thankfully, presumptive conditions have at least helped that cause. It can be frustrating seeing others with shorter combat deployments or "less combat" receive benefits while others are denied. The system is woefully inconsistent, and that's unfortunate. There's no doubt that certain people experienced more "combat" activities than others, but we think it's healthier to fight alongside all combat veterans from different eras as a team towards a mutual goal. A Gulf War supply clerk with mortars and rockets exploding daily near his shop has reasonable reason to conclude he is under attack and in a combat situation. Thanks for the comment.

@@VADisabilityGroupAmazing Comment.

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And thanks for commenting.

It's not cheap, but it's actually competitive with other insurances, and in many instances it's cheaper. Also, many insurers won't provide life insurance to individuals with disabilities. The VA system at least gives Vets a chance. No doubt...it could be better - much better. Thanks for commenting!

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If you are already service connected with PTSD, then you should be good to go as long as you didn't have a mental health condition documented before entering active duty. Yes, the death of your family members can suffice as a valid stressor for PTSD purposes. Unlike combat, where the stressor is conceded, a non-combat stressor needs to be verified. Well, a death certificate and statement that these were your family members should be more than adequate. Sorry for your loss That's a hard pill to swallow. Be well. Hope that helps!

Proving the radon exposure can be tricky and hard to prove. You have to show elevated levels of radon during the time you were there. You then need a nexus/medical opinion linking your lung problem to that exposure. If applicable, the easier argument is gulf war exposure. If you didn't serve in the gulf, I would also contend that job duties and environmental hazards also caused your lung problem. Hope that helps. Consider the following for more insight.... Radon levels are tested on military bases. However, the frequency and consistency of testing can vary. Here's what we know: Department of Defense (DoD) Requirements: The DoD has a Radon Assessment and Mitigation Program (RAMP) that requires radon testing in all DoD-occupied buildings. However, a 2023 report found systemic deficiencies in the management of radon in military housing, suggesting that testing isn't always consistently implemented. Navy Radon Assessment and Mitigation Program (NAVRAMP): The Navy specifically has its own program to identify, mitigate, and prevent radon contamination in Navy/Marine Corps-occupied buildings. Individual Base Initiatives: Some bases may have their own programs or initiatives to assess and address radon levels. For example, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has a radon program with information on testing and mitigation efforts. Concerns and Resources: Protect Environmental: This organization has raised concerns about inadequate radon testing and mitigation in military housing, especially given that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Base Environmental Offices: If you're concerned about radon levels on a specific base, you can contact the environmental office for that installation to inquire about their testing and mitigation procedures. It's important to note: Radon testing is the only way to determine if hazardous levels are present. If you live or work on a military base and are concerned about radon exposure, it's advisable to inquire about the base's testing protocols and results. You can also purchase your own radon test kit to assess your living or working space. I hope this information helps!

@@VADisabilityGroup Yes this helps out quite a bit, thank you for your time and response.

Contact our office. We may be able to help, or hopefully we can at least offer some helpful insight. (844) 838-5297

Well...nothing with fibromyalgia is ever straight forward, but essentially this is saying you have musculoskeletal pain and tender points about 8 hours a day (one-third of the time). Hope that helps. Here's the actual regulation: www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.71a 5025 Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) With widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points, with or without associated fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, paresthesias, headache, irritable bowel symptoms, depression, anxiety, or Raynaud's-like symptoms: That are constant, or nearly so, and refractory to therapy 40 That are episodic, with exacerbations often precipitated by environmental or emotional stress or by overexertion, but that are present more than one-third of the time 20 That require continuous medication for control 10 Note: Widespread pain means pain in both the left and right sides of the body, that is both above and below the waist, and that affects both the axial skeleton (i.e., cervical spine, anterior chest, thoracic spine, or low back) and the extremities.

Glad you think so!

Much appreciated!

Give our office a call. We will need to review your case. (844)838-5297

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That’s encouraging to hear. Thanks for sharing.

What a kind comment. Thank you!

“Thanks”?!.!?. It’s merely informative. I hope you can find something positive from it. All the best!

Smart. Great for you. Glad it worked out!

You definitely have a viable claim. You will want to provide as much detail as possible in a sworn statement about the symptoms you experienced while in Korea and how those symptoms have persisted since separating from active duty. Because your symptoms began on active duty, you could pursue a direct theory of service connection. You could also potentially attribute the symptoms to environmental and AO exposure. Lastly, you could potentially link the symptoms as secondary to treatment of a service connected condition. If any of these are applicable, I would pursue all that apply. Good luck!

It sounds like you pulled a very favorable examiner. That’s encouraging. I’ll be curious to see what amounts from his report. All the best!

@@VADisabilityGroup I have my DBQs from the VA. My buddy works there not sure what is the most important?

Check out the section titled “occupational and social impairment” and then cross-reference the checked box with the corresponding evaluation as identified here: www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.130

@@VADisabilityGroup the examiner checked the second to last box in the "occupational and social impairment

It can definitely be a nice benefit!

We have a video on prostate examinations. Perhaps that would be helpful. Be well!

Generally you should help the examiner complete as much of the dbq as possible. The examiner should complete the examination part of the dbq. For example, if possible, you should help them complete the medication, objective testing, history, etc. this just makes it easier for them. It’s a case by case decision as some examiners want to complete the entire thing. At a minimum, the examiner should be reviewing and agreeing with anything prepared before endorsing it. Hope that helps.

Sadly, there’s an element of truth to your comment. Thanks for the comment!

How about accumulation of low level blasts like firing multiple heavy mortars like 4.2in and 120mm munitions? Also anti tank munitions like AT4 and M47 Dragon anti tank? The concussive forces from those can cause TBI and long term residuals.This is my issue and I just had a C&P exam for it recently. Waiting for a rating now.

My main issue is tinnitus hearing loss migraines major MH conditions like MDD anxiety and panic disorder. 7 hospitalizations 1 5150 mental health hold 1 suicide attempt. A lot of other stuff...

Contact our office. We may be able to help. Because you didn’t serve in Korea during the presumptive period, you would need to prove direct causation, which can be a long, drawn-out process. However, it’s definitely doable. Regardless, be well and thx for commenting!

This is more common than people realize. We agree that the injector guns were problematic, which is why they don’t exist anymore. Keep in mind that hepatitis b doesn’t compensate that well; however, you can link it to other organ problems as you age. Write a detailed sworn statement about why you believe your hepatitis was caused by the military. Gather research and submit the articles and statement with your claim for benefits. It may take 4-6 years, but I think you have a good chance. Good luck!

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Thank you for the kind comment!

The cancers can be so maddening. Generally, skin cancers don’t compensate well, and almost all cancers only involve temporary total evaluations. Once remission is achieved, they evaluate the residuals. It’s a difficult process. I would love to see regulatory changes in this regard. Be well!