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We’re Veterans helping Veterans get the VA disability rating and compensation YOU deserve.
I’m your host, Air Force service-disabled veteran Brian Reese, and each week we share VA disability claim tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help you win, service-connect, and get rated at the appropriate level, even if you’ve already filed or been denied!
Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today, I want to talk to you about HOW our VA Disabilities impacts our families. Many of us don't take into account the tolls that our Mental Health (PTSD, Depression, Anciety, etc) for example has on our loved ones. There are also benefits available to your loved ones in the form of healthcare and education if you are properly rated. It's critical that we acknowledge these issues, talk about them in community and help one another work through these together. Not sure where to start, you can get the right VA claim strategy and start FREE now: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider BOOM! ⏩ 02:00 You Served. You Deserve ⏩ 07:00 Our loved ones are impacted by VA disability ⏩ 15:00 We have to have the uncomfortable conversations ⏩ 20:00 Mental Health, PTSD, & Depression issues are very real ⏩ 34:20 Get the VA benefits you deserve by law ⏩ 44:15 VA Claims Insider - Why we do, what we do ⏩ 48:15 CHAMPVA Health Care ⏩ 53:30 Secret Announcement! ⏩ 1:05:00 Q&A Time! ⏩ 1:12:58 Mental Health VA Ratings ⏩ 1:19:30 Be Prepared to be Uncomfortably Vulnerable
Educational Benefits for Veterans There are two GI Bills you may qualify for: - The Montgomery Bill - The Post-9/11 GI Bill - The Forever GI Bill
As a Veteran, you have earned educational benefits for yourself and your family. We’ll detail eligibility and how to claim benefits in this post covering education benefits for Post-9/11 Veterans and their families. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is one of the best applications of your educational benefits as it is widely available to most Veterans, and if you plan ahead, you can pass these benefits on to your dependents. Educational Benefits for Spouses and Children Utilizing the Post-9/11 GI Bill for your dependents is a great way to pay for college. If you apply the Yellow Ribbon program, you can even pay for your child’s entire private college tuition! Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Also known as Chapter 35, the DEA program is designed to help children and spouses of Veterans with disabilities. Although this is a subset of the GI Bill, monthly payments are sent directly to the dependent using the program instead of being paid to the institution.
David "DP" Pineda and Veteran Coach Dr. Mike Smith discuss How to File a VA Disability Claim for Somatic Symptom Disorder [SSD]. The majority of Veterans have never even heard of SSD before and are missing out on these high value claims! Don't leave money on the table! Get the right VA claim strategy and start FREE now: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider intro ⏩ 03:30 Explaining the Doctor aspect ⏩ 10:00 Military stress fractures ⏩ 15:30 Cause of Heal & Feet pain ⏩ 22:35 What is Somatic Symptom Disorder ⏩ 26:00 SSD is a lifestyle impact ⏩ 30:00 Don't downplay your disabilities ⏩ 38:45 The phycological toll ⏩ 46:03 Somatic Symptom Disorder example ⏩ 50:00 Disability isn't a weakness ⏩ 59:00 Q&A With DP & Dr. Mike
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) - Previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and shortness of breath. This is typically tied to the daily chronic pain and life/health limitations related to a disabled veteran’s current service-connected disabilities rated at 0 percent or higher, thus, it is sometimes referred to as a “Lifestyle Impact Claim”.
How to Diagnose Somatic Symptom Disorder in Veterans - A diagnosis of Somatic Symptom Disorder, which is widely recognized as a disabling condition, is accepted by VA as a disability for compensation purposes. Adequate medical evidence must be of record that identifies the specific manifestations of the disease present in order to accurately evaluate the condition. This means veterans need a medical diagnosis of Somatic Symptom Disorder. There must be a clear Nexus or logical link to a veteran’s current service-connected disabilities for secondary service connection. The veteran must have current symptoms of Somatic Symptom Disorder that are causing occupational and social impairment.
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In this video, VA Claims Insider covers the Top 5 Secondary Service Connection VA Claims and what you need to do to get them service connected! If you need help along the way, please join us at http://vaclaimsinsiderelite.com for your free consultation to get started! ****Timestamps & Resources**** ⏩ 00:00 Top 5 Secondary Service Connection VA Claims ⏩ 02:55 What if you didn't see the doctor while in service? ⏩ 09:05 Want to work with Maranda or Brandon? ⏩ 09:30 Secondary Conditions to Sleep Apnea ⏩ 13:00 What is a VA Nexus and why do you need one? ⏩ 15:15 PTSD secondary to IBS ⏩ 16:10 Migraines secondary to Tinnitus ⏩ 17:50 Medications can be the "intermediate" connection for secondary VA claims ⏩ 20:30 Gulf War vets sinusitis as a presumptive connection! ⏩ 21:30 Q&A with Brandon & Maranda!
***Top 5 VA Disability Claims for Secondary Service Connection*** Is Obesity a VA Disability? No, there is no VA disability rating for Obesity (weight gain) under the law. However, the Walsh case established that Obesity may be an “intermediate step” for secondary service connection between a service-connected primary disability and a non-service connected disability when the current service-connected condition “aggravates” the Obesity (weight gain also qualifies here). Considering Secondary Service Connection for Obesity In accordance with M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section A – Deciding Claims for Disability Compensation, IV.ii.2.A.2.f., Obesity per se is not a “disability” for the purposes of Service Connection (SC) under 38 CFR 3.310 for secondary service connection. If obesity resulting from a SC disease or injury is found to produce impairment beyond that contemplated by the applicable provisions of the rating schedule, consider an extra-schedular rating under 38 CFR 3.321(b)(1) for SC based on that impairment. Obesity may be an “intermediate step” between a SC disability and a current disability that may be SC on a secondary basis under 38 CFR 3.310(a).
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In today's video tutorial, I'm going to reveal and explain the *NEW* VA disability rates 2021 (to include the COLA 2021 increase of 1.3%) along with 5 expert tips to increase your VA disability pay. So, what will you learn in this new video? 💥Tip #1: The 2021 COLA increase for disabled veterans is 1.3%. First, you’ll discover that disabled veterans with a 10% combined VA disability rating or higher will first see a 1.3% COLA increase on their January 2021 direct deposit payment. For example, if you were getting $1,000/month in 2020, a 1.3% increase on $1,000 is $13, meaning your 2021 VA disability rates would increase to $1,013/month. 💥Tip #2: You Served. You Deserve. I’m also going to share some shocking statistics about VA disability benefits and why I think less than 25% of eligible veterans receive any VA benefits at all (Did you know ~75% of eligible veterans don't get any VA benefits?). I give you permission to get the VA disability benefits you've earned by law. You'll also learn about High Value VA claims vs. Low Value VA claims and how the VA's fuzzy math calculation works against you when trying to increase your VA rating. 💥Tip #3: VA pay chart 2021. You’ll get to see the official VA disability pay chart 2021 explained step-by-step. The VA makes a combined VA rating and adds any dependents you have. Your overall monthly VA pay is determined by your final VA disability rating percentage, total number of dependents, and whether you qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). 💥Tip #4: VA pay dates 2021. I share and explain the official 2021 VA disability pay dates schedule by month and day of the week. For all VA disability benefits, the actual benefit for a month is paid the first business day of the following month. However, when the first day of the month falls on a non-business day or a holiday, VA compensation benefits will be paid on the last business day prior to the first of the month. 💥Tip #5: VA Claims Insider Elite membership program + unlock your bonuses. I’ll show you *HOW* to get the VA disability benefits you’ve earned for your honorable service to our nation. You'll learn how to increase your VA disability rating in 2021 with personalized strategy, expert-level education & empowerment, and new and relevant medical evidence.
Fellow veterans, check out this video so you can learn all about the new VA disability rates 2021 revealed and explained step-by-step. *****Timestamps & Resources Mentioned***** ⏩ 00:00 2021 VA disability rates explained ⏩ 07:20 The difference between the VHA and VBA ⏩ 13:06 Are you eligible for VA benefits? ⏩ 20:30 10%-20% VA pay rates table ⏩ 21:07 30%-60% VA rating scale without Children ⏩ 21:40 70%-100% VA compensation rating without Children ⏩ 22:45 30%-60% VA rating scale with Children ⏩ 23:39 70%-100% VA pay rates table with Children ⏩ 25:15 What are the VA disability payment dates?
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Hello fellow veterans! Maranda Boggs here and I am a Veteran Coach with VA Claims Insider. Today I wanted to tough topic to talk about and that is veteran suicide. Based on the statistics, roughly 22 veterans a day commit suicide. That number is too high and we all need to do our part to combat this pandemic. If you are having thoughts of suicide please reach out to a friend, family member or the suicide hotline for help. Your Life Matters!
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insiders ⏩ 01:00 22 Veterans A Day ⏩ 03:45 How to recognize if someone needs help ⏩ 06:25 The Myth behind suicide ⏩ 09:30 What is Suicidal Intent ⏩ 09:54 What is Suicidal Ideation ⏩ 13:30 How can A veteran coach help? ⏩ 17:13 How can Telemedica help? ⏩ 20:15 C&P Exam tips ⏩ 24:05 Want to work with Maranda? Email her at mboggs@vaclaimsinsider.com
***Veteran Suicide, breaking down the wall! {Your Life Matters}*** For some Veterans in crisis, the only way they know how to deal with their issues is to avoid their issues. Many Veterans believe they are strong enough to get past the worst of times on their own. As we know from many scientific studies and through anecdotal evidence, it doesn’t work out very often. When it doesn’t work out, the Veterans in crisis who go without support commonly wind up as a statistic. Suicide is a major problem for the Veteran community and for all Veterans in crisis. What’s worse is, in the past decade, the number of suicides among the Veteran community has passed the number of deaths attributed to the Vietnam war. Research has revealed the Veterans with the highest rate of suicide are middle aged males. This means most Veteran suicides are happening years after a service member is given their DD-214. Support is required throughout a person’s life, but a Veteran in crisis can be years removed from service when the crisis occurs.
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Hey veterans! Veteran Coach Brian Radel and Stacey Allen here from VA Claims Insider and today we are going to go over Presumptive conditions and how can they play a tremendous part in your VA disability claim! Presumptive conditions are commonly overlooked and can add to the evidence you need to win your claim!
***TIMESTAMPS & LINKS*** ⏩ 00:00 Welcome to VA Claims Insider ⏩ 01:50 Introducing Veteran Coach Stacey Allen ⏩ 02:30 Introducing Veteran Coach Brian Radel ⏩ 07:20 Examples of some Presumptive Conditions ⏩ 08:35 Who qualifies for presumptive conditions ⏩ 10:45 What is a presumptive condition ⏩ 16:15 If you are recently separating listen up ⏩ 21:15 Do you need a nexus? ⏩ 24:00 Get a diagnosis first! ⏩ 28:00 The VA will not rate you based on Pain ⏩ 32:30 Ratings are based on symptoms
There is a large cloud of misunderstanding around the VAs Presumptive Condition List. Many veterans think that just because they have a disease that is listed on the VA Presumptive Condition list that they will automatically get a disability compensation payment. Either way, you’re probably wondering how to get disability compensation for Presumptive Conditions. If you are reading this, it is for likely two reasons.
HOW TO WIN A PRESUMPTIVE CONDITION? If you think you qualify for the VA Presumptive conditions, you must submit: Clear out-of-service diagnosis (Presumption under Location) DD214 must show deployment to the location Nexus letter – to bridge the diagnosis and the disease Attach a copy of the VA Presumptive List to give hints that you are trying to get rated by presumptive service connection. To get those out-of-service disabilities considered as presumptive service-connected, sign up for our Elite Program! Let’s win that Presumptive Disability!
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Hello, I’m Laura Page, a Veteran Coach with VA Claims Insider and today I am explaining The Most Overlooked Secondary Claims for 2020! You may be asking yourself what is a secondary claim or I’ve never even heard of that before! Well I will be walking you through that here today! As always if you need help with your claim you can sign up at http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com to get started!
***TIMESTAMPS & LINKS*** ⏩ 00:00 Welcome I’m Laura Page ⏩ 01:00 What is a secondary claim? ⏩ 01:30 Step 1 You need a diagnosis ⏩ 02:46 Condition #1 Sleep Apnea ⏩ 04:50 The Foundation for successful claims ⏩ 09:05 Is Gerd secondary to sleep apnea ⏩ 13:03 Condition #2 Migraines ⏩ 19:25 Start tracking your Migraines ⏩ 24:00 Plantar Fasciitis ⏩ 28:35 Condition #3 Mental Health ⏩ 34:01 www.vabenefitsexpert.com to work with Laura
This video focuses on The Most Overlooked Secondary Claims for 2020! Here are some of the things that we’ll go over in this new video: First, what are considered secondary claims. Then we’ll explain how they’re rated and what the VA is looking for. After that, we’ll talk about what issues you may experience in your everyday life and what you need to document. Next up, we’ll discuss what medical information you’ll need and why having an IMO is very important. Then we’ll discuss you why it’s important to know what is in your medical records so you can be ready to punch back!
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Hello fellow Veterans, DP Veteran Master Coach with Team Champions and today along with fellow Veteran Coach Amy and Jen a licensed trauma therapist and we will be discussing Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and discussing the tolls it takes on veterans and how you can claim a VA disability claim for MST. If you want to work with Team Champions you can sign up at http://www.joinVACI.com
What is MST? “The definition used by the VA comes from Federal law (Title 38 U.S. Code 1720D) and is psychological trauma, which in the judgment of a VA mental health professional, resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment which occurred while the Veteran was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.” Strong emotions: feeling depressed; having intense, sudden emotional responses to things; feeling angry or irritable all the time. Feelings of numbness: feeling emotionally “flat”; difficulty experiencing emotions like love or happiness.
It is also stated that because a lot of sexual trauma goes unreported, the evidence is accepted from sources that most claims would not allow. Here are some examples of those options: - Department of Defense sexual assault or harassment reporting forms - Investigative Reports completed during military service - Law enforcement reports - Mental Health Counseling Centers - Hospitals - Requests for transfer to another military duty assignment - Decrease work performance - Unexplained behavior (economic or social) - Sexual dysfunction
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Hello fellow Veterans, DP Veteran Master Coach with Team Champions and today along with fellow Veteran Coach Amy and Jen a licensed trauma therapist and we will be discussing Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and discussing the tolls it takes on veterans and how you can claim a VA disability claim for MST. If you want to work with Team Champions you can sign up at http://www.joinVACI.com
What is MST? “The definition used by the VA comes from Federal law (Title 38 U.S. Code 1720D) and is psychological trauma, which in the judgment of a VA mental health professional, resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment which occurred while the Veteran was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.”
A difficulty with things that remind them of their experiences of sexual trauma: feeling on edge or “jumpy” all the time; difficulty feeling safe; going out of their way to avoid reminders of their experiences. Difficulties with relationships: feeling isolated or disconnected from others; abusive relationships; trouble with employers or authority figures; difficulty trusting others.
It is also stated that because a lot of sexual trauma goes unreported, the evidence is accepted from sources that most claims would not allow. Here are some examples of those options: - Department of Defense sexual assault or harassment reporting forms - Investigative Reports completed during military service - Law enforcement reports - Mental Health Counseling Centers - Hospitals - Requests for transfer to another military duty assignment - Decrease work performance - Unexplained behavior (economic or social) - Sexual dysfunction
✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO), Disability Benefits Report (DBR) and Medical Nexus Letters: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
Veterans, Brian Reese VA Claims Insider here, and today I have Veteran Master Coach Terrell Murrell and some of his fellow veteran coaches to discuss Migraine Disability VA Claims. Have you found yourself dealing with prostrating and uncontrollable migraines? You’re not alone, the sad truth is the majority of veterans deal with them and don’t know how to connect them. We will discuss tips and explain what you need to win your claim and start getting the rating and compensation you deserve!
***TIMESTAMPS & LINKS*** ⏩ 02:00 Introducing Veteran Master Coach Terrell and team VA Avengers ⏩ 04:30 What is a High Value VA Claim and why is it important ⏩ 10:00 Why it’s important to track and log your migraines ⏩ 11:40 #1 reason why VA claims are denied ⏩ 13:25 The 3 things you need to know for any claim ⏩ 16:30 You need to get a diagnosis ⏩ 19:10 What is your severity of symptoms ⏩ 25:20 You have to be able to tell your story and how it affects your life ⏩ 32:00 Make sure you have credible evidence to validate your claim ⏩ 34:00 What is a prostrating migraine ⏩ 42:00 How Anxiety and depression can also affect migraines ⏩ 47:50 If you want to work with Terrell and his team you can sign up at https://www.ratingideserve.com
***Tips You Need! VA Disability Migraine Claims in 2020, What You NEED to Know!*** What is a Migraine Headache VA Claim? Let’s start by exampling what a Migraine headache is. Migraine headaches are intense and severe; often having other symptoms in addition to head pain. Some symptoms include nausea, pain behind one eye or ear pain in the temples, seeing spots or flashing lights, sensitivity to light and/ or sound, temporary vision loss, and vomiting. How do I file a Migraine VA Claim?
Now to tell if you’re eligible by law, you need to have all of these three: #1. Get a medical diagnosis of your migraine headache with medical evidence supporting your migraine headaches. If you don’t have one, get your butt to the doctor!!! #2. Next, your headaches were either caused or worsened while on your active duty military service. #3. Lastly, there must be a link or the instance or multiple instances caused to have your symptoms of Migraine Headaches you are experiencing today. In other words, do you have proof this happened while on active duty?
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