I’m curious how that list was dreamt up, as a 45k a direct support tank maintenance mechanic I just can’t understand why that wouldn’t be on the list , especially because of all those turbine engines we were constantly exposed to. And of course the normal motor pool crap.😎

Can I claim sleep apnea as a secondary to mild concussion suffered while on active duty?

For my tinnitus claim I was asked if I had ringing in my ears, I said yes. Then they asked me my job in the Army, I was 11C. I was approved.

MOS-81130-Air Force Military Police 78-84

do you have a mental health professional who can do an in person DQB for PTSD in South Florida?

The c&p examiner cannot use va treatment records that were not done in service. The reason why it never happens is because the VHA and C&P are two different entities that cannot have a relationship. VHA is only to treat the patient not compensate him. The c&p organization handles the money. The VA claims that this is purposefully setup to counter potential bias from the VHA.

how about PTSD-in service weight control program-obesity-hurricane of medical issues even with bariatric surgery

You suck

And the 4th is Presumptive.

I was in the Navy as Damage Controlman. Got hurt on my Vertebra by my superior as Hate Crime. After fighting over 14 Years , now finally I am %100 p&t since feb 2023. I do not have cancer, i did not bother filing for pact act even though i was in Kuwait, iraqi waters in 2007(feb-jun) i am concern this pact act might create havic in my life, open up my ratings and danger my 100% status.. What you think Brother? And is there any one has any professional suggestions or ideas?

The unfortunate part of a DD214 is that they may list your MOS but not your service record, big issue ‘ not only with hearing but stressor rating and others. My 19 months in Nam along with 9 months stateside did not reflect my duties , not one time did I work my MOS . Citations for combat awards finally prevailed but cost years of anguish and frustration…should be a better way.

Is Army Bandsman on this list? I would think this would be highly rated.

My MOS is 52B20 generator operater mechanic usa army va recently denied my claim for hearing loss and my tinnitus

I was an 11c and 11b

So if the total occ and soc inpairment box isn’t checked but in symptoms it has multiple 70% and 100% symptoms checked does the Box 3A or 4 matters in this case? Reason asking is because my C&P Examiner checked “Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity” but I have a lot of severe symptoms that’s check off in symptoms for 70% and 100%

I received 50% sc for sleep apnea under the pact act..so my claim date was august 2022.. Till this day i new got a penny of back pay or pact act retro pay

Who was the ignoramus that put Air Force Security Forces (3P0X1) on the "moderate" list for noise exposure? We patrolled flight lines exposing us to extremely loud aircraft engine noise and A.G.E equipment, for hours on end. This and we didn't wear ear protection because we had to try to hear our radios. The mos noise exposure list needs to be revised and updated. It's obvious that whoever agreed to this list never served a day on an active air force flight line!

What is that annoying banging noise?

Wow diagnosed in service and the Doc saying no. Unbelievable

Field artillery track vehicle mechanic

Can OCD and depression be added on the PTSD DBQ or do they need to be separate on a mental health DBQ?

0844 fire direction control artillery USMC.

What is the first time I thought I had an issue was back June 6, 2011 and private or hospital neurologist told me that due to Agent Orange and I went into the VA and they said I didn’t qualify because I was a Bluewater sailor but I went to the VA back in 2011

Im so frustrated rn, got denied migraines even tho i have prescrived medications, migraine log, buddu statements, personal statements idk what else to do

You should show one from a Vietnam combat vet. Deny, deny, deny........

Im at 90% since 2021, I submitted my intent to file on last day aug 14th 2023. I finally got my claim submitted by oct 2023. I got my decision letter march 2024. 100% PT. Asthma 30% and Tinnitis 10% got me over the hump to 100%. The only back paid me until August 14th 2023. I feel like i should have got back pay until August 10th 2022. How do I file for back pay?

Just won my claim for Sleep Apnea, a 50% win. Haold Reed helped with writing the claim for me at The Dale Graham Foundation . Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD. Thanks to Dale Graham and crew.

Do we fill out a DBQ or just doctors?

If my nexus statement says “as likely as not” but the C&P examiner says “less likely than not,” would this be that “popular” tie that goes the veteran? Thanks.

I was a bird watcher watched many birds take off and land in the nest. The screeching was unberable when they grabbed a chicken or two. Filed yesterday. Wish me luck.

Do you know how to get copies of old CRSC (Air Force) decision letters?

out of 11 items in my claim they deferred 7 items and denied 1 item and awarded 1 item. the denial was for non combat ptsd caused by many events while on duty... suicide of friend on duty with his service revolver, (had buddy letters), dispatch to beach where a young boy was washed up who had drowned, dispatched to car accident on base, drove one body to er thinking he was passed out due to no available ambulance and found out he was already doa.. a chopper crash between islands in okinawa my friend died in china sea and i was on standby to catch a ride back.. it is hard for me to understand how the va could not connect that to non combat stressors.. I think it might be worth appealing with attorney but still have deferred mental health disorders , etc. confused confused. QUESTION how can i see the dates the decisions to defer were made, wondering all on same day, is that possible

Question in reference to "Left Foot/Right Foot Conditions" Would Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis be considered pyramiding claims?

So, I was awarded 100% PnT for Pact Act claims today. I filed July 2022 and I think they made a mistake for back pay and dating my award. The Chronic Rhinitis at 10% is dated 2022 but the Sinusitis which is a pact act claim at 50% is dated June 30 2023. I have to appeal this right? Or file a supplemental form For the back pay? I was currently at 90% and if they would've given the Sinusitis the same effective date I would be 100% as of Aug. 10, 2022. Look at the wording on my decision letter. Are they wrong or am I wrong? Chronis Rhinitis WE CONSIDERED WHETHER YOUR CONDITION RESULTED FROM A TOXIC EXPOSURE RISK ACTIVITY (TERA) IN SERVICE. THE EVIDENCE OF RECORD SHOWS PARTICIPATION IN A TERA. (38 U.S.C. 1168) THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS GRANT IS AUGUST 10, 2022. SERVICE CONNECTION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FROM THE DATE OF THE LAW CHANGE ALLOWING VA TO GRANT THIS CLAIM. WHEN A CLAIM OF SERVICE CONNECTION IS RECEIVED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER A CHANGE IN LAW, AND ALL THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET FOR A GRANT ON THE DATE OF THE CHANGE IN LAW, THE EFFECTIVE DATE IS THE DATE OF THE CHANGE IN LAW. (38 CFR 3.114, 38 CFR 3.400, 38 CFR 5110) AN EVALUATION OF 10 PERCENT IS ASSIGNED FROM AUGUST 10, 2022. Chronic Sinusitis WE CONSIDERED WHETHER YOUR CONDITION RESULTED FROM A TOXIC EXPOSURE RISK ACTIVITY (TERA) IN SERVICE. THE EVIDENCE OF RECORD SHOWS PARTICIPATION IN A TERA. (38 U.S.C. 1168) THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS GRANT IS JUNE 30, 2023. SERVICE CONNECTION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FROM THE DAY VA RECEIVED YOUR INTENT TO FILE (ITF) A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. WHEN A CLAIM OF SERVICE CONNECTION IS RECEIVED MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY, THE EFFECTIVE DATE IS THE DATE VA RECEIVES THE INTENT TO FILE WHEN A PRESCRIBED FORM IS RECEIVED WITHIN A YEAR OF THE ITF. (38 CFR 3.155, 38 CFR 3.400) AN EVALUATION OF 50 PERCENT IS ASSIGNED FROM JULY 27, 2023. Why?

Can you share that spreadsheet?

Will I get backpay for my secondarys to PACT Act conditions???

Successfully have 50% PTSD rating with the VA. They denied my sleep apnea due to "no service connection" and VA had me take sleep study and conceed that I have sleep apnea, have been exposed to burn pits (TERA) and otherwise. Can you help me please?

My first CP exam mentally literally didn’t say anything that I said to her whatsoever and gave me a very low rating

So if I was seen and they checked the "total social and occupational impairment" box on my DBQ. I also was taken to the ER and hospitalized for suicidal ideations about 2 weeks prior. I tested really high on the PTSD questionnaire as well. I'm at 70% for PTSD currently. My doc said I also have a probable TBI with no evidence, anxiety, depression, inability to establish and maintain relationships, and memory loss issues. Do you think they would bump me to 100% for that?

13B (artillery) and denied hearing loss but SC for Tinnitus. Submitted supplemental for hearing loss three times in 2023 and denied each time. Denial letter says I need a nexus letter to connect current hearing loss to service time. VA acknowledges that I have a hearing loss and an event occurred during my service.

Thank you!!

I was an HR guy in an FA BN for 8 years. I was a good shot. For that reason, I was made a unit Armorer. I trained troops in CQC tactics, was on a PSD team, a QRF team and was a squad leader for a maneuver element (mounted/dismounted). Patrols hit several IEDs with at least three directly on the truck, a couple of TICs while looking for weapons caches, HVIs, etc. and clearing villages. Loud exposures for 3 back to back deployments. I’m worried about fighting the VA for the tinnitus C&P exam I have coming up because I’m “just an HR guy.” Hopefully they will see my CAB as a form of supporting evidence. Anyways, You asked for a story. There is mine. Thank you for all that you do in getting this info out!

Didnt you also have to serve in a certain area to win PACT ACT?

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Can you use Obesity as an Intermediate step for more than one secondary condition?

I'm navy, and my mos is aviation structural mechanic. I was a pc during my deployments and had my final checker afloat. I have hear loss and constantly hear a noise, and my balance is off.

I have a question! If I am 100% service connected, can I make other claims and if they connect them they pay me the assigned percentage? Like tinnitus?

I have DBQ's for two disabilities. The firstDBQ is service connected, the second DBQ is a secondary disabilitiey related to the service connected disabilitiey. Question:Should I submit the DBQ's separately or at the same time?

thanks for excellent video! Can you have 2 or 3 secondary claims to one service connected like PTSD?

The concern shown by the government is because more people are qualifying for benefits because of outside help

Out of military 51 years before I filed my first disability claim for tinnitus in January 2023. MOS was 13A10 Artillery and was given 10% tinnitus. Also claimed hearing loss but was denied. Fighting to get a SC on hearing loss. In November I filed a supplemental claim with new evidence for hearing loss with ENT notes and Nexus letter saying hearing loss is because of service-related artillery, and also have diagnosed vertigo from my ENT. Only hoping that I at least get a 0% SC for hearing loss. From what I have read, my expectations are low that I will get the 0% for hearing loss.