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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!
In today's video, we're going to show you "How to File a VA Disability Claim" in a few simple steps. Here at VA Claims Insider, we recommend veterans prepare and file their own VA Fully Developed Claim (FDC) online at VA.gov. The truth is, the majority of veterans either don't know where to start or file their VA disability claims incorrectly. So, we're going to show you how to file your fully developed claim in 8 Steps OR less! 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 ⏩ 00:40 Introducing Veteran Coach J Reid ⏩ 16:40 The lies we tell ourselves ⏩ 21:20 It's okay to be a little bit crazy ⏩ 26:50 How to File a VA Disability Claim Online ⏩ 29:00 The average time of submission ⏩ 38:00 You should be filing a Fully Developed Claim (FDC) ⏩ 41:30 Medical Evidence, don't have it? Get it! ⏩ 46:30 PRO TIP - PTSD doesn't have to be due to combat ⏩ 50:30 Avoid filing a standard claim ⏩ 57:00 A claim denial isn't the end ⏩ 1:03:00 It's a heavy weight fight, we help you win! ⏩ 1:04:30 Q&A with Brian Reese VA Insider and Veteran Coach J Reid
🛑 How to File a VA Disability Claim in 8 Steps or Less! 🛑 *** VA Claim Process: How Long Does a VA Claim Take? If you submit a Fully Developed Claim (FDC) online at VA.gov, which I highly recommend, you’ll likely get a VA rating decision in around 90-120 days from start to finish. Why submit a Fully Developed Claim versus a Standard Claim? With the VA’s Fully Developed Claims program, your VA claim will be decided faster and more accurately because YOU maintain control.
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n this video, a former VA Rater reveals 3 new tips on how to increase your VA rating for back pain. You'll also learn all about VA disability for back pain from 10% to 100% with breaks at 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims "INSIDER" is because we get access to information that nobody else does...this video training with a VA Rating Official is no exception! 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 ⏩ 05:40 3 Tips to Increase Your VA Rating for Back Pain ⏩ 11:00 The Mental Health Toll of Suffering from Back Pain ⏩ 15:00 We can help you get the Rating You Deserve! ⏩ 16:00 Veterans, back pain only gets worse over time ⏩ 26:32 There are other musculoskeletal conditions you can look at ⏩ 34:25 VA disability conditions of the back are NOT presumptive conditions ⏩ 45:45 Yes, knees can aggravate back pain and vice versa ⏩ 47:20 Do you have to have a medical diagnosis to file a claim? ⏩ 54:20 Can you have a 100% VA rating and still work?
🚀 Former VA Rater Shares How to Increase Your VA Rating for Back Pain (3 *NEW* Tips for 2021) *** What is the “Painful Motion” Principle? The painful motion principle means that regardless of range of motion, if pain is present, the claimant should at least be awarded the minimum level of disability for that condition. For example, let’s say you have full range of motion for your back, but you have pain during movement, you should be awarded the minimum level of disability for the condition, which for most muscularskeletal conditions is 10%.
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Have you had your VA Claim Denied? You aren't alone veterans! Brian Reese, the VA Claims Insider explains the Top 3 Tips to Get Your VA Claim APPROVED and SERVICE CONNECTED regardless of past denials. We will also go through the Do's and Don'ts and break down the Appeals process. We will also reveal 3 *NEW* Tips you need to know for any VA disability claim you file. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims "INSIDER" is because we get access to information that nobody else does...this video training is no exception! 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: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 01:25 The VA makes you feel like a liar, and you aren't ⏩ 04:30 You can do everything right and still have your VA Claim Denied! ⏩ 11:00 Introducing Veteran Coach Aaron Daugherty ⏩ 16:10 How does this apply to me? ⏩ 22:50 Why we recommend a "Records Only Review" for the VA HLR Process ⏩ 27:20 3 CRITICAL steps for ANY VA disability claim! ⏩ 31:20 VA Claim Tip #1: Get an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) ⏩ 45:50 VA Disability Tip #2: Secure Message Your Health Team on MyHealtheVet ⏩ 51:20 VA Compensation Tip #3: Personal Statements and Buddy Letters are KEY! ⏩ 58:00 Denial based on lack of medical evidence, get a Medical Nexus Letter ⏩ 1:07:00 Know your disability symptoms and be able to articulate them
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Today I’m revealing the Top 10 Easy VA Disabilities to Claim in 2021 using SECRET VA claims data as your guide. 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: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com I’ll also reveal and explain the Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim for VA Disability in 2021, broken down step-by-step. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims "INSIDER" is because we get access to information that nobody else does...this video training is no exception! Are you finally ready to get the VA disability rating and compensation YOU deserve? Brian Reese, The VA Claims Insider, breaks down the easiest VA claims with actual VA claims data from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) from 2019-2020.
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 03:10 Are you eligible for VA disability benefits under the law? ⏩ 04:46 VA Claim Tips! High Value Claims vs. Low Value Claims ⏩ 12:55 Tinnitus is the #1 Easiest VA Disability Claim to Win in 2021 ⏩ 18:00 Musculoskeletal Conditions #2 Easy VA Disabilities to Claim ⏩ 22:23 Mental Health Conditions (PTSD, GAD, MDD) #3 Easiest VA Disability ⏩ 28:00 What about VA Claim Evidence Requirements? ⏩ 28:50 38 CFR Part 4 Mental Health Rating Chart ⏩ 30:50 ***3 SECRET Tips from Actual VA Raters!*** ⏩ 34:57 What does VA Claims Insider actually do? ⏩ 39:25 How much does VA Claims Insider cost? ⏩ 42:23 What is the VA Claims Insider Elite Program? ⏩ 45:30 What is the Mastermind Group? ⏩ 50:07 How can you join VA Claims Insider Elite ⏩ 52:00 SPECIAL BONUS if you join today! Military Disability Made Easy All-Access Pass
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From all of us here at VA Claims Insider, we want to personally thank you for an amazing year and making us the most trusted name in VA Disability Claims. As we look toward 2021 we hope these videos have educated you and empowered you to take control of your VA disability claims. If you need help with your VA claim, you can get started for FREE: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com. Let us help you get the rating and compensation you deserve by law! ***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Year in Review ⏩ 01:27 How to Get 100% Total and Permanent Disability ⏩ 04:57 TOP 7 Best Ways To Get A 100% VA Disability Rating ⏩ 08:21 Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim ⏩ 12:34 How to get a 60% Rating for GERD! ⏩ 15:21 Secondary Service Connection SECRETS ⏩ 18:10 Experts Guide to VA Disability Ratings ⏩ 21:02 4 ways to get 100 VA disability rating ⏩ 22:18 PROPERLY submit a VA disability claim ⏩ 24:47 VA Rating for Insomnia and Sleep Apnea ⏩ 28:50 VA Disability Rates 2021 ⏩ 31:22 HIGH VALUE VA Claims
January - How to Get 100% Total and Permanent Disability VA [NEW!] ☄️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtVTe...February - TOP 7 Best Ways To Get A 100% VA Disability Rating! ☄️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLlw...March - Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim for VA Disability [LIVE] ☄️ https://youtu.be/m8rdAgVZRikApril - How to get a 60% GERD VA Rating! ☄️ https://youtu.be/Rl2ka7nwLuoMay - Secondary Service Connection SECRETS You NEED to Know! ☄️ https://youtu.be/Iu5V3ONDYKsJune - The Experts Guide to VA Disability Ratings for Back Pain [NEW TIPS!] ☄️ https://youtu.be/GTLhrGMSug4July - 4 commonly overlooked ways to get 100 VA disability rating ☄️ https://youtu.be/OOGKp4O0B7YAugust - Claim it! The steps to PROPERLY submit a VA disability claim in 2020! ☄️ https://youtu.be/T2FmYJlm4mUSeptember - VA Rating for Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (*NEW* Tips!) ☄️ https://youtu.be/m8zT1WVHgpYOctober - VA Disability Rates 2021 + 5 Tips to INCREASE Your VA Disability Pay ☄️ https://youtu.be/nnTGSjEMsQM
Brian Reese here, and today, I'm speaking about VA MST claims. We will be diving deep Military Sexual Trauma claims and how it can be service connected and rated as a VA disability, especially as a PTSD MST claim. If you need hep with your VA claim, start here for FREE: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com ***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 02:00 Introducing Veteran Coach Amy Lacy ⏩ 10:00 VA MST is unacceptable and needs to stop ⏩ 17:23 Be a survivor, not a victim ⏩ 30:00 You have to be willing to be uncomfortably vulnerable ⏩ 37:48 23% of women reported MST while in service (we think this is way low) ⏩ 42:40 The requirements under law to prove PTSD MST ⏩ 49:00 The VBA is not going to give you a rating (you must go get it) ⏩ 53:00 Believe in yourself, believe in your strength ⏩ 1:00:00 Q&A with VA Claims Insider
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***VA MST (Military Sexual Trauma) Claims and How Trauma Affects Veterans Mental Health!*** What is MST? The definition of VA MST 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. - Conditions commonly associated with MST victims - * Strong emotions *Feelings of numbness *Trouble Sleeping *Problems w/ drugs & alcohol *Difficulties with relationships *Physical health issues
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In this video, VA Claims Insider discusses "How to Get a VA Rating for Fibromyalgia." Veterans will learn how the VA rates Fibromyalgia, to include the rating criteria from 10%, 20%, to 40%. If you want a personalized VA claim strategy, start FREE here now: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 01:25 There can be beauty in the brokenness ⏩ 07:08 We weren't created to do this alone ⏩ 21:40 What can the VA do better? ⏩ 31:25 Why veterans don't have benefits? ⏩ 34:00 VA Rating for Fibromyalgia + the "Rule Out" medical diagnosis ⏩ 41:00 VA Claims Insider won't let you quit! ⏩ 42:30 Step 1 You need to have a diagnosis ⏩ 51:00 C&P exam preparation is "Key" to success ⏩ 57:58 Q&A with VA Claims Insider Elite members
***Fibromyalgia, what is it and how to properly file a VA Disability Claim for it*** - How does the VA rate Fibromyalgia - * 10% if the symptoms require continuous medication for control * 20% if the symptoms are episodic, with exacerbations often precipitated by environmental or emotional stress or by overexertion, but symptoms that are present more than one-third of the time * 40% if the symptoms are constant or nearly constant, and are refractory to therapy. - How do I know if I have Fibromyalgia? - First of all, Fibromyalgia is a rule out diagnosis. Before the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia can be made, the muscle pain must be present for longer than three months. There is no blood test, or X-ray can tell if you have Fibromyalgia. The diagnosis is made solely by taking a history and doing a physical exam. During the exam, pain must be occurring at specific sites on the body called tender points. There are 18 of these sensitive spots. Most are located on the neck and back.
- Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Veterans - Some of the other symptoms of fibromyalgia include: * Fatigue * Insomnia * Headaches * Nervousness * Numbness * Dizziness * Intestinal distress, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Check out our awesome blog post for more information on Fibromyalgia and other VA Claims information!
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Brian Reese here, and today, I'm revealing "HOW" to get a 60% VA Rating for GERD. And by the way, severe acid reflux, aka, GERD va disability, is eligible for VA benefits under the law. If you want a personalized VA claim strategy, start here now: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com
***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 01:00 GERD VA rating criteria explained ⏩ 03:00 I don't feel disabled - you're injured fellow veterans! ⏩ 07:33 Why does VA Claims Insider Exist? ⏩ 10:00 Why you must be "Uncomfortably Vulnerable" ⏩ 12:47 Is GERD a VA disability? ⏩ 17:27 GERD secondary to PTSD ⏩ 24:50 VA Rating for GERD and Hiatal Hernia ⏩ 30:00 Q&A with Brian Reese VA Insider
***How to Get a 60% VA Rating for GERD in 2021!*** - GERD VA Disability Rating Criteria - Yes, GERD is a VA disability and can be rated at 10%, 30%, or 60%, depending upon the severity of your symptoms. GERD is most often rated under CFR 38, Part 4, VA Schedule of Ratings, Diagnostic Code 7346, Hernia Hiatal. - Common Symptoms of GERD in Veterans - * A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which may worsen at night * Chest pain * Difficulty eating and swallowing * Regurgitation of food particles or sour liquid * Sensation of a lump in your throat
- GERD Secondary to PTSD & PTSD secondary to GERD - Many veterans with GERD or acid reflux, especially those who were diagnosed long after leaving the military are eligible under the law for GERD secondary to PTSD. For example, if veterans are taking SSRIs to help manage their PTSD symptoms, perhaps you’re suffering from side effects of those SSRI medications, which can lead to digestive system issues. - What you need before you can get a GERD VA rating secondary - By law, there are three evidentiary elements that must be satisfied for GERD secondary to PTSD to prove secondary service connection: * A medical diagnosis of GERD in VA medical records or private records (unless you already have a diagnosis of GERD in your service treatment records) * Evidence of a service-connected primary disability (such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, migraines, IBS), AND * Medical nexus evidence establishing a connection between the service-connected disability (PTSD) and the current disability (GERD)
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Brian Reese here, CEO of VA Claims Insider and today I have Veteran Master Coach Richard Shuminsky with me to discuss Chronic Pain. Why should you be considering to file a Chronic Pain Claim? In this video you will learn what chronic pain is, how to file it and what documentation you will need to win your claim. 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! ⏩ 06:00 Somatic Symptom Disorder ⏩ 08:30 Chronic Pain is a Secondary Disability ⏩ 16:30 CFR 38 Part 4 the Schedule for Rating Disabilities ⏩ 19:00 Do not let not having your medical records stop you ⏩ 32:00 #1 You must have a logical link, the Nexus ⏩ 39:15 Q&A time! ⏩ 41:30 How are headaches rated? ⏩ 44:00 What if your doctor refuses to write a nexus letter ⏩ 50:20 Get your C-File ⏩ 55:00 Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD ⏩ 1:00:00 You need to act NOW!
What is Chronic Pain - Chronic Pain is long lasting pain which interferes with your daily life. It begins to qualify as chronic once it lasts over six months. In some cases, chronic pain is persistent for years of someone’s life. Chronic Pain can be linked to a number of different reasons, including injury, disease, or damage to nerves. Chronic pain is a condition which directly affects someone’s mental health. Through anxiety, lack of sleep, hopelessness, and depression chronic pain can reveal itself. How to prove Chronic Pain - Another step in this process is establishing credibility. One way you can do this is by proving that you have tried to relieve the pain in other ways. This could be done with some approaches, including massage therapy, seeing a chiropractor, or visiting with a pain specialist.
How to file - Chronic Pain can be submitted as a primary or secondary to other service related conditions. With this, you will need to understand how primary and secondary claims are rated. First off, when filing the initial primary claim, you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that your military service directly causes it. Secondly, to keep your current rating or increase it from the VA, you have to prove, that is has created your “quality of life” and “impairment to your earning capabilities”, and has progressively gotten worse over time.
Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today I've got our Director of Education Terrell Murrell and today we want to go over the VA Claims Process and How to File a Claim CORRECTLY! It's important that we acknowledge the mistakes vets make and talk about them in community to 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 Welcome fellow Veterans! ⏩ 00:50 Introducing Terrell Murrell ⏩ 12:00 Medical Evidence and Your Personal Story are Key! ⏩ 22:29 No one is Perfect, "Know Your Truth" ⏩ 31:31 An Intent to file puts the VA on notice ⏩ 39:00 What happens in "Gathering Evidence" phase? ⏩ 46:00 Prep for Decision Phase, be patient ⏩ 55:00 The Human Error, Never Quit! ⏩ 58:40 Q&A Time! ⏩ 1:12:45 You Served You Deserve, Never stop fighting! ⏩ 1:14:00 Free Resources Available at www.vaclaimsinsider.com
Who is eligible for VA disability compensation? To be eligible for VA disability compensation benefits under the law, a veteran must prove that their disability was caused or made worse by their active duty military service. Did you know that a VA Nexus Letter and an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) are the SAME THING (the terms are sometimes used interchangeably)? In our experience, a credible VA Nexus Letter is the single most crucial document a veteran can provide the C&P examiner and VA Rater to help prove service connection on an “at least as likely as not” basis. Yep, a high-quality, credible Nexus Letter really is the single, most powerful way to prove service connection!
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