Am I able to claim gout as a secondary to depression? I used to drink alcohol as a form of self-medication after I got out of the Army. My claim for depression is secondary to my back pain and it's currently being reviewed and been stuck on step 5 for a few weeks now. How does one go on about this?

Nice...back pain claims can lead to VERY high value 2nd secondary conditions.$$$😊

I have had 4 back surgeries related to 2 total knee replacements, I walk with a limp, repeated C&P exams the examiner states that my knee problems can't be connected to my back condition.

Please, help! How do i prove my gerd is service connected? when i got it first time, it hurt and i went to emergency. Later they told me because i often skipped meals due to the location of my duty, jungle outdoor away from my office, plus humid weather. On base doc even told me verbally that due to my schedule and location i skipped meals alot and got gerd and stomach upset. Mil doctor even recommended me to have a small piece of bread or cracker while im on duty, at least, to prevent this from happening again. But on paper they never mentioned how i got it.

My depression rating is connected due to my back pain. My OSA is in higher level review right now for the back pain to obesity to OSA how you described in the video. Thanks for the video.

Thank you

Most i had bad examiner not as good as the one we had before...James Wilson was good but now The Michael Crackhead is too hideous like having hidden agenda

How much money does a C&P Examiner get paid per veteran?

Lower back injury while in the Navy. Caused radiculopathy in both of my legs, depression and anxiety, sleep apnea all from my back. Now the VA found I have a collapsed vein on the left side of my left leg which needs surgery to repair and caused "foot drop" in my left leg and diagnosed now with spinal stenosis. I think I should also see about my weight issues because it is very hard to exercise and even move around. A lot of people also don't know that when you are having sleep issues it causes your body to crave weird foods, especially carbs and sugar. It's a never ending cycle that the VA doesn't realize that veterans suffer with when they have issues like these

Thank you, as always, great info. I will be filling for a claim regarding how my years of NSAIDS usage has aggravated my gerd. Wish me luck.

I've suffered back pain ever since an accident from when I was in the Army. The Army rated my knees at 20% each but my back at 0%. It was rated and granted service connection, but 0%. Foolishly, I trusted the Army when they told me to sign the paperwork and the VA would raise my ratings after I got out. They did the exact opposite and dropped the back rating completely, denying service connection, even though the Army said it WAS service connected. Going on 35 years later, my back is worse, my knees are worse and have affected my hips (which are now secondary service connected), and I have chronic bilateral plantar fasciitis. I know the VA is never going to grant direct service connection for my back, but I've contemplated filing for secondary connection due to my hips and knees (both service connected). Knowing the VA though, I have very little hope of any movement.

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Veterans don't simply use tobacco. They equal parts tobacco, caffeine and hate. 😂

thank you so much, it's 1am as i am writing this. i just got done typing my personal statement for depression/anxiety/sleep disorder/weight gain (70 lbs worth) secondary to knee pain (30% left 10% right). i was unsure if i had a chance with this claim, but actually hearing it from a "been there, done that" professional puts me at ease. im also submitting for left knee increase due to hoffa fat (sounds gross) and right knee for weight bearing pain and swelling. once again, thank you, i just might get some sleep this morning.

Do you have to use the CPAP that the VA issue? Va never gave me a CPAP but I use my own, does that count for the DBQ?

Thanks can a birth defect missed by MEPS later cause issues can I claim va benefits?

So I got elbowed in the face during PT, and had to get stitches on my cheek bone. I have a lot of brain farts now, and I lost consciousness for about 20-30 seconds. I can’t say the word I want to say sometimes. Such as telling my wife the keys are on the microwave but I’ll name off everything else EXCEPT for the microwave. And I already got headaches on my rating.

The primary cause of herpes, is the restrictions of blood flow, l will love to use this medium to thank Doc oromi on KZbin channel for his treatment, and it worked fine for me, thank you Doctor.❤

I have served on two aircraft carriers and embarked on a third with my squadron. I can remember drinking water and taking showers in water that smelled like JP4/JP5 all the time. I used to always wonder what would be the long-term affects.

Great content

I get treatment for migraines, but my PCP refuses to write headache or migraines as a diagnosis on my problem list. What do you suggest?

Great video awareness, getting my knee rating in 2025, I have a lot of homework to do.

I strongly recommend any veteran struggling with VA to seek out Leah's help. She knows her stuff and is a God send. Words cant express how much she has helped me.

3:32 : Incorrect, they can no longer diagnose a veteran during the exam. This is my issue. I have been going to the vet center for counseling for years, but they are restricted from doing a diagnosis. Now it's easy for them to reject my claim since CMP examiner no longer diagnoses. WHAT DO I DO?

Great info...besides the gun show...😊

What if your medication provided by your PCM while on Active Duty controls your Blood pressure. It took 6 months but 30 mg to bring it under control.

This was very helpful. I’ve been looking for VA MDMA assisted therapy options and CT/RI aren’t too far from PA. I’ll keep digging and see if there are options for the research I can get involved in. Thank you for sharing this info in a video! Makes it super easy to learn and understand to be an advocate for my own health. Hooah! 🫡

Thanks!

Hah, I was reduced to 0%. I was awarded 30% in April, and understated the number of MIgraines I have, so entered a supplemental for requency. It's as if the PA who reviewed by records never looked at the first DBQ/C&P.

I take CBD for mood. It works well...but I recommend you take less before you take more.😊

Used these guys for my claim. Awesome results !!! Nexus letter even got comments from the VA reviewer. On target based on facts!!! My prestige Nexus beat the C&P examiner and now i am at 100 Percent T&P. No more frustration !!! Worth every penny!!!

Happy New Year to you and yours team.

So I believe my c&p exam didn’t go so well after listening to your video. I’m hearing you asking these questions… but my examiner basically asked ME what are my own symptoms and I didn’t know how to explain it. Should my examiner do that?? I don’t even remember her asking anything about my secondaries connecting to sleep apnea.. and I have tons! Like my insomnia, migraines, lower back, left and right hips, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus…So now I will have to wait and see how it turned out, I’m still in the beginning stages of my claim

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I was given 6 ketamine treatments provided by the Seattle VA. Had no positive outcome for me. I think it had much to do with the clinical hospital setting and the lack of setup and follow-up. So not sure if I would do it again.

I was in the Army from 2018 to 2022. I have no evidence because I did not schedule appointments to be seen for JP-8 and JP-24 exposure. Hopefully, my MOS of being a Petroleum Fuel specialist and one deployment to Iraq is enough.

Wonderful video. I've had a total of 5 surgeries (4L/1R), I hope you get all of that ROM back. I started my claim Sep 2023. Can you do a video on heart surgeries. I had an heart ablation back in 2006. Thank you.

Thank you, Leah!!!

Disgusting 2.5% meanwhile junior enlisted get 14.5% increase WTF

Thank you for this info. Us military veterans appreciate it very much. ❤

You are the best and that's all i have to say about that.

I asked my VA PCP to please check me for low "T", a simple blood test. I was told "you're too young for that" and was dismissed. I went to an outside Urologist and asked to be checked and my total T is 187 and my Prolactin level is 160. Thanks VA.