Stay ConnectedHi Veterans, welcome to the VA Claims Insider Podcast!
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!
Filing a claim for any disability with the VA can be complex, but VA ratings for mental health are oftentimes even more confusing.
We’re breaking down mental health ratings, explaining exactly how they work, and giving you our BEST tips.
Hear these can’t-miss tips and learn how to use them to get the compensation you’re due!
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***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 - VA Claims Insider Introduction - 3 Most Common Service Connected VA Mental Health Conditions
⏩ 11:15 - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MBD), and Chronic Adjustment Disorder
⏩ 13:25 - How These Conditions Are Rated
⏩ 14:41 - 31 Symptoms
⏩ 20:16 - Q&A
⏩ 58:07 Wrap-Up
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You gather your medical records, file your claim, go to your C&P exam for a condition that’s OBVIOUSLY service-connected, then wait for a decision for what feels like forever—only for your claim to be denied.
Sound familiar? Do you know what to do NEXT if your claim is denied?
That’s why we’ve going LIVE!
We'll teach you the THREE different ways to appeal your claim denial, and we'll cover everything you need to know about your trio of options!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
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***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 13:03 3 Options To Consider
⏩ 14:35 Appeals Modernization Act
⏩ 15:52 Being Denied
⏩ 19:05 New and Relevant Information
⏩ 25:50 What if You Feel the VA Underrated You?
⏩ 34:24 BVA
⏩ 39:18 Q&A
⏩ 60:56 Wrap-Up
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If you’re not already part of our ELITE program, you should be! So far, we’ve helped over 20,000 veterans with our process, and our success rate is unrivaled. There’s a reason we have over 1,000 five star reviews!
Here are just a few of the benefits of joining our program:
⭐ You’ll have an expert Veteran Coach to lead you through the complicated and frustrating VA disability claims process. They’ll create a personalized strategy and game plan just for you!
⭐ You’ll be welcomed into a fantastic family of fellow veterans and get access to exclusive resources and LIVE daily group classes!
⭐ You’ll earn access to heavily discounted rates for nexus letters, and more!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/
***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 05:20 VA Claims Insider Elite Process
⏩ 10:16 8 Steps Overview
⏩ 15:50 Step 1 - Welcome and Overview
⏩ 17:25 Step 2 - Strategy Session and Gap Analysis
⏩ 19:31 Step 3 - Independent Psych Evaluation + IMO/Nexus
⏩ 21:34 Step 4 - Medical Team Evaluation + IMO/Nexus
⏩ 25:25 Step 5 - Claim Building and Submission
⏩ 27:08 Step 6 - C & P Exam Prep and Coaching
⏩ 28:59 Step 7 - VA Claim Submission and Review
⏩ 30:47 Step 8 - HLR or Supplemental Claim
⏩ 33:13 - Tip 1
⏩ 34:54 - Tip 2
⏩ 38:12 - Tip 3
⏩ 39:49 - Stay Connected
⏩ 42:38 - Q&A
⏩ 60:02 - Wrap-Up
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Maybe you filed a claim, and they ignored your medical evidence. Perhaps you should have been evaluated in a C&P, but they never scheduled one. Maybe they unlawfully denied your claim altogether.
It’s actually quite common, but if a mistake was made on your claim, there are ways to fix it!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/
***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 08:15 Types of Reviews
⏩ 10:14 Incorrect Consideration of Evidence
⏩ 13:55 Problems Obtaining Necessary Information
⏩ 20:30 Buddy Letters
⏩ 24:26 Duty to Assist
⏩ 31:55 National Archives
⏩ 35:44 I Never Got a CMP Date
⏩ 40:44 Double Jeopardy
⏩ 43:53 Failure to Notify You of Required Evidence
⏩ 46:07 Q&A
⏩ 57:06 Wrap Up
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Are your rated disabilities preventing you from enjoying daily activities like you used to? Are you trying to increase your VA disability rating?
If so, we have some good news for you! You may qualify for a VA lifestyle impact claim!
We’re going LIVE to explain VA disability rating for lifestyle impact claim—they’re one of the best ways to get you the compensation you DESERVE. A VA lifestyle impact claim might even be the key to getting your secondary mental health claim approved—tune in to find out how.
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/
***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 10:10 What Is A Lifestyle Impact Claim
⏩ 14:16 Secondary Service Connection
⏩ 18:47 The Importance Of Filing A Mental Health Claim
⏩ 22:45 How To Talk About Your Symptoms
⏩ 30:24 How A Lifestyle Impact Claim Can Raise Your VA Rating
⏩ 35:48 When It's More Than One Condition Affecting Your Lifestyle
⏩ 39:27 How To Get Started On Your VA Disability Claim Journey And Join Our Community
⏩ 49:32 Is A Lifestyle Impact Claim A Diagnosis?
⏩ 50:46 What Happens When You Sign Up For Elite Today
⏩ 53:46 Answering Your Questions
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Getting service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome shouldn’t be as exhausting as your condition. Your insomnia and brain fog can make it hard to want to fight–but we’ve got your back!
We know what it takes to INCREASE your VA rating for chronic fatigue syndrome.
For example, your C&P exam for chronic fatigue syndrome is one of the most important factors when trying to increase your chronic fatigue syndrome VA rating. Clearly articulating your symptoms and how they affect your daily life can take you ALL THE WAY to 100%!
Join Senior Veteran Coach Stacey Allen and Veteran Coach Rachelle Seaberry as they walk you through how to raise your chronic fatigue syndrome VA rating!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
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***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 08:01 Why Is It Hard To Get Service-Connected For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
⏩ 10:42 What Is A Gulf War Veteran And How Many Of Them Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
⏩ 13:09 How You Can Get Started On Your Chronic Fatigue Syndrome VA Rating
⏩ 16:45 What Conditions Can Mimic Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
⏩ 18:59 Is There Treatments For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
⏩ 19:51 How Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rated?
⏩ 22:44 How To Get Help With Your Chronic Fatigue Syndrome VA Rating For FREE!
⏩ 25:04 How Do You Service-Connect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
⏩ 29:10 Can Chronice Fatigue Syndrome Be A Secondary Condition?
⏩ 31:25 Is Our Program Free?
⏩ 32:40 Can You Get Diagnosed With Chronice Fatigue Syndrome Through Your C&P Exam?
⏩ 34:10 How Much Are The Services At Telemedica?
⏩ 39:54 Is Chronice Fatigue Syndrome A Predumptive Condition?
⏩ 41:50 Why The Severity Of Your Symtoms Is Important
⏩ 43:32 What Do I Need To Get Rated For Chronice Fatigue Syndrome? Do I Need A Nexus Letter?
⏩ 51:57 What If My Missions Were Classified?
⏩ 54:45 Can The VA Reduce My Percentage?
⏩ 55:44 Closing Thoughts
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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is sexual harassment or sexual assault experienced by a military service member during their service. MST can happen to anyone.
1 in 3 female veterans and 1 in 50 male veterans report having experienced MST during their time in service. However, the actual statistics are assumed to be much higher, as MST victims often don't report their trauma.
MST can be devastating, even often disabling.
It can also impact survivors long-term, causing lasting physical and mental health problems. MST survivors are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.
If you've experienced MST, you deserve benefits and compensation. And if you're wondering how the VA verifies MST, or you're ready to get the VA rating you deserve, watch this video!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
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***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 16:58 What is Military Sexual Trauma?
⏩ 17:41 The Process for MST Claims
⏩ 20:06 Facts and Myths
⏩ 25:06 What are Markers?
⏩ 31:39 Proof of Markers
⏩ 37:00 Resources
⏩ 40:14 Chat Q&A
⏩ 57:39 Contact Us
⏩ 58:53 Recap
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Presumptive conditions are conditions the VA presumes were caused by your time in service.
If you file a claim for a presumptive condition, you don't have to prove service connection! That's excellent news for veterans struggling to get the care and compensation they need from the VA. Presumptive claims allow access to the healthcare you need and compensation you deserve—WITHOUT delays! And the best news yet? The PACT Act 2020 is ready to add MORE CONDITIONS to the VA's list of presumptives!
Tune in and learn how to make a presumptive claim work for you.
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***Audio Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 10:34 What is a Presumptive Service Connection?
⏩ 12:10 Who Qualifies For A Presumptive Condition?
⏩ 15:13 What You Need For Presumptive Conditions Claims
⏩ 17:39 Gulf War Presumptive Categories
⏩ 23:05 Burn Pit Exposure
⏩ 24:09 Camp Lejeune Water Exposure
⏩ 25:13 Agent Orange Exposure
⏩ 31:26 Gulf War Syndrome Time Frame
⏩ 33:56 Pact Act 2022
⏩ 39:41 How Do You File For Presumptive Conditions?
⏩ 43:038 Q&A
⏩ 59:05 Closing Thoughts
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Is your service-connected tinnitus causing headaches? Or maybe your knees are bad from ruck marches and are causing hip problems. You can claim that!
Secondary VA claims are one of our most successful methods of getting you the benefits and tax-free compensation you deserve. A VA secondary claim is a type of claim can make a BIG difference in your VA rating if your rated disabilities are causing other disabilities or conditions.
So if your service-connected disability is causing or worsening another disability or condition, join us as we teach you how to file a secondary VA claim!
Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated?
If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/
***Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 11:50 What Are Secondary Conditions?
⏩ 14:09 How Secondary Conditions Develop
⏩ 18:17 How To Develop A Winning Strategy Before Filing
⏩ 30:54 Is Sleep Apnea A Primary Or Secondary Condition?
⏩ 34:16 Do You Need A Nexus?
⏩ 35:13 What If I Am Service Connected at 0%?
⏩ 36:34 Do I Need A C&P Exam? Nexus Letter?
⏩ 43:38 Does The Spray And Pray Method Work?
⏩ 52:07 Closing Thoughts
📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help
✔️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 VA Nexus Letters: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/
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Insiders, when it comes to your VA disability rating the main thing most veterans want to know is how much money they'll get. Your VA disability rating plays a big factor in that and making sure you're properly rated is the main thing. Here at VA Claims Insider we believe, You Served You Deserve. Join Veteran Coaches J-Reid and Justin Chen as they go through and explain exactly how the VA disability rating scale works and how much compensation comes with it! Are you finally ready to get the VA disability rating and compensation YOU deserve? If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-mem...
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 00:20 Introducing Veteran Coaches Justin Chen & J-Reid ⏩ 06:30 VA Claims Insider we make the process easier ⏩ 15:00 Fibromyalgia secondary to PTSD ⏩ 21:00 Mental health is a high value claim ⏩ 29:00 Add your depends to your VA disability ⏩ 36:00 Understanding Sleep Apnea ⏩ 43:00 VA Math can be confusing ⏩ 52:00 What to do if you have a bad C&P exam
How Much is VA Disability for YOU? - It depends on your disability rating. How much veterans receive in disability compensation depends on how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rates your service-connected disability or condition. If you have more than one service-connected condition, the amount of monthly compensation is based on your combined disability rating. To be eligible for VA disability compensation, you must submit a claim, establish a service connection for at least one condition related to your military service (whether on active duty, active duty training, or inactive duty training), and have VA approve your claim and assign a disability rating for that condition. VA assigns a disability rating based on the frequency, duration, and severity of symptoms. VA makes a determination about the severity of your disability based on the evidence you submit as part of your claim, and/or from military records. VA rates disability from 0% to 100%, in 10% increments.
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