8 Steps to Improve YOUR VA Disability Claim or Appeal

[@MegaTrekone]

Although I have no regrets in my Special Forces Navy for 27 years of service, I consider myself Damaged Goods with irreparable permanent injuries for life. 8 overseas missions to both Iraq & Afghanistan. It just doesn't matter. They always win or make it harder for us vets men & women.

[@richardhowarth2201]

Brilliant, Chris, thank God He's using you to help out all us vets. Wish I knew about the '8 step ladder' ten years ago, but for future use, thanks to you Chris, not only myself, but many, many more vets will now be able to stack the odds more in our favor vice the VA, thanks for the huge 'Hope' inoculation...!

[@Outlaw_j84]

Richard Howarth oh gosh calm down

[@patriciagrozny1617]

watched your presentation and liked what I heard. Thanks

[@rogerpacific8824]

Your information is just FANTASTIC. Thank you.

[@Kephers7]

I got denied because: "Lack of continuity of care" ... even though the initial injury occured during service, went to sick call, was denied xrays and i have them written down where i asked, xrays when i got out, hospitalized several times after service because of the same back issues... But lack of continuity of care. Then filed appeal and 7 year wait in california and never heard a word back. That was 5 year ago at least. Now ive been in idaho 2 years and have to refile a new claim and go again. What do i need to do?

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

What about veterans who entered and existed the military from 1976-1990 when there was not one day of declared wartime who have non service connected disabilities or degenerative disabilities made worse during active service years?

[@johnzomparelli7198]

Davin Gladwell , hello David, my name is John, I served in the us army from 1980 to 1983 my mos was 11c 81 motors due to the pounding of rounds within the barrel I have lost some of my hearing. Oh let me mention I was the gunnery so my ear was approx 3 to 4 inch's from barrel. The VA pays me 10 percent which is 134' 00 monthly. I've received this amount since 1983 . What I'm wanting to know is this, how do I go about getting a higher pay beings it didn't happen Durning war time. Please sent me some feed back on this I've been jumping through hoops or get sweated user the carpet. If you can be of any help then please help me if you can. Thank you,

[@anyhoot47]

@@johnzomparelli7198 36K, 31K and 31D, 1983-89. Spent 2 years with the 101st in an artillery battery. I get 10% for one ear. Last year I was given hearing aids for both ears. To me that is an admition that both ears are damaged but the claim process is rediculess. Hope you are able to get things approved. I'm still trying.

[@joeycarr1398]

@@anyhoot47 "they provided hearing aids so they don't have to compensate you" that's what my DOV told me.

[@anyhoot47]

@@joeycarr1398 Well, for years they told me that I wasn't deaf enough. I've received 10% since 1990 and wasn't given hearing aids until 2018. Hearing aids are nice but do absolutely nothing for the non stop ringing in my ears. Imagine the sound of cicadas on a hot summer day. Now, imagine the sound of thousands of cicadas 24/7. I've gotten used to it and that's just the way it is. The VA in Milwaukee, WI is vastly different than the VA in Syracuse, N.Y. The VA in Milwaukee was amazing when I was treated for cancer. For me it's not about the money. I would trade the 10% in a heartbeat if I could have the ringing in my ears go away.

[@anyhoot47]

Grenada invasion - October 1983 Beirut Lebanon, US embassy bombing - April 1983 Panama invasion - December 1989 Just to name a few.

[@joelcesar9911]

Well presented, and greatly respected, is this effort to do "something". Knowledge is power. Educated and experienced advocates are needed in cases where the vet is unable, by reasons of impaired articulation, or brain trauma to find justice. Where are the gifted souls that can help severely depressed vets with no family or causational knowledge of a rise in suicides, and homelessness? There are empathetic, knowledgeable, and devoted souls that are committed to and succeeding at, making a difference, if only by lifting one life at a time. The ones that use their gifts in this niche are rare and are rewarded. Much gratitude for all you do. @Cris Attig.

[@UGACobra]

Very well done. Thank you for doing your videos.

[@jefedejefes148]

Had my 1 of 3 Compensation evals today wish I had seen the videos months ago!

[@brandonedwards8956]

The best thing you can do is obtain copies of your medical records review them YOURSELF highlight or circle any documentation in them pertaining to what you are claiming and submit those records with your claim ! Imagine if you had to go through thousands of documents trying to find evidence to get the veteran an exam it's very difficult and takes time but if you screen your records it helps move things faster if you are within one year of eas they will order exams for everything ! If you are outside of a year of eas you must have medical records from service or private dr during time of service in order to get an exam ordered, also statements in support of claims va form 21-4138 can also allow you to write and further explain your case read and educate yourself and get a VEteran service organization they will assist you in the paper work process and are able to access your claim and keep you updated on the process ! If you served you deserve benefits but no one is going to do it for you !

[@sandsquid1]

How do you get those? I was in 2 different branches.

[@h.g.higgins4521]

Enjoy the Veterans law blog. I'm so overwhelmed with all the information I need help get accessed for more disability I wasn't even aware I'm elligable for. Its too much for me to go thru.

[@74fishandnoelcapitona30]

I was in the military for 2007 - 2000 + 9 - 22 months and Iraq I acquire traumatic brain injury and PTSD I don't know what to do they have only given me a 60% rating and I feel that it should be higher than that I don't know what to do I don't have the time to deal with it because of my job and I'm the only income in my household the VA has absolutely turn their back on me and every time I've tried to get proper medical care or any kind of help it does not work out I don't know what to do help me help me help

[@immanuelarthurmetcalfii4297]

Any one mind my mentioning talking to my doctors, Getting a low cost legal service and VFW was a big help. But just being honest even if I can fake it effectively. LS is 25 an month, VFW/Legion/or... We need more I agree, got some wild ideas but need a mentor my mind is a pain in the ass right now. :) I did see what my volunteer, needed to do with the paper work highlighting stuff cause my eye's and attention span are off on like a slot machine. thank YOU! so MUCH... for the well said Video too. It help me grasp what I was watching my wife help me with. the my first two not only refused to do... But they took advantage of them and damaged me more. But I repaired some on my own. too!! I could only get a 3 year enlistment for a small reason I was honest about.

[@ranstan4557]

who

[@chuckwadsworth9998]

I'm in the process of an appeal with the VA. Hearing loss sustained in Viet Nam..50 yrs ago..Recently i was given a hearing exaim...they say that my bi/lateral hearing has improved...now they propose to reduce my benifit rating from 40% to 20%...over all im at 80% disability.They are telling me that in one year my hearing improved 20%...not buying it.Hearing aids cannot heal the damage that occured 50 yrs ago

[@raylong4532]

When I got my first hearing test, the person giving the test got very mad if I did not push the button showing that I heard the sound. I put in a letter in telling what happen. Then a doctor gave me the test I got 10% which does not help. When I retired, my son moved back home and his sister with her husband and now has two kids. Me and my wife buy all the food, make the hose payment, pay for the gas & electric. I wanted to be able to go camping and fishing. Now don't have the money to do that any more. It was my wife who let them move in.

[@johndavis9591]

The VA ignored my dd214 for 13 years.Hows that for documentation...

[@majesticmojo3638]

Travesty

[@63j10qmpet]

try 30 years like me

[@Outlaw_j84]

john davis how does the va ignore your dd-214

[@eryp7335]

@@Outlaw_j84 8 years here!!!

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981 I was wondering if alcoholism and drug abuse can I put in a claim for a disability . It has negatively affected my life. I picked up all of these while serving in the Marines.

[@slyfurg9577]

Yes, you can. It is part of my rating. Tell them just what you said above. It will help to have a PTSD service connection.

[@realchris3472]

Thanks for your very informative vlog. I just was denied for my claim for sleep apnea after submitting a fully developed claim on my own. Can you recommend a good law firm for my appeal?

[@HarleyMaMa1]

I am a surviving Vietnam spouse and cause he passed away after our 9th anniversary and his last stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease I was denied any help from the veterans affairs how sad I need them to help me with food and bills I have no one here in Arizona and the social security gave me 255.00 for a disabled surviving spouse on his behalf and the department of economic security gives me 15.00 in food stamps O BOY I AM COOKING NOW how sad that I am having to suffer and beg and struggle after his death ..... TEARS..... :'(

[@1voiceinthecrowd]

Thank you for your service

[@davidcooper8811]

I parachuted into Eglin AFB back in 1979 and had a partial malfunction hitting the ground very hard. I was hauled away to the base hospital by gammagoat. However, my home base, Ft Bragg, didn't have records of my injuries. Today, the VA claims there are no records of my fractured femur and thus refuses compensation. Over the years, I have been dealing with terrible hip pain. The VA hospital found last year, I have a disfunctional S-I joint and say it is an old injury. Only jumping could have created this injury. I guess I need to find a lawyer, because I cannot work because of this injury. Your recommendations?

[@anthonymobarak8321]

David Cooper of

[@anonymanonymity8859]

Like he said ”buy the book”

[@Outlaw_j84]

David Cooper are you serious? The VA isn’t responsible for finding that? Get it yourself man, you can’t depend on the va to find your stuff man, do you want your claim to take forever? Have your documents ready when you file a claim. You should’ve requested that years ago

[@TroubleActual]

It's crazy. I was diagnosed with PTSD by a civilian doc. Put on prozac. Talked to a counselor and he explained that i was stuck in high cortisol brain function. Then i went to a psychiatrist and after 45 mins he wanted me to go er at the local hospital. Shocker! When i went to the va about my initial claim, they said i made too much money last year to qualify for benefits. Haha. If i hadn't gone into to va eligibility office and tell them i haven't been able to work 90 days bc of this crap. They changed my coding in the system. Now i take the next step to see if they're going to really help me. I'm uncertain and scared depending on the va?!

[@xr1650]

10:21 Couldn't download it, there was an error. Is there any other link?

[@mossbergpump6970]

I knew a few veterans who were homeless, they were old so i figured they liked living like that. However, one day I went into the directors office at the Houston Texas veterans hospital, and the director himself quickly hid some papers under something on his desk. As he whisped out of the office saying he'll be right back(attempting to distract me from what he just did), I distracted him by asking his secretary to go get something I needed. I saw it was banking documents, with a foreign account number and a name, I snooped around and found that he was denying vets their benefits saying they were not eligible any longer, yet still keeping their claims, and sending the money off shore for him and the finance officer to share. Not sure if he killed himself or what. But corruption is rampid and takes many forms fellas.

[@mossbergpump6970]

actually I am not completely sure if it was the director, but it was someone in his office for sure.

[@philipcooney3860]

I fell off a fire rescue vehicle while in marines yet they won’t accept my claim

[@manp1039]

Hi Chris (or anyone else reading this). I have a question about what happens if a reservist is injured while traveling home from reserve drills.. like in a car accident, and they become disabled for several months.. possibly years or permanently disabled, and are unable to do their military job and/or civilian job?

[@rokarz76]

I filed almost 9 years ago, and after repeating the filing process over 15 times now after the local v.a. (lost it) I'm now back at square one, and the v.a. is claiming I never filed and they have no record of me ever filing. I took the last year off from chasing the carrot on the string bullshit. I'm debating getting a lawyer, but can't afford one.

[@aaronakors1987]

always make copy of what you're sending and always send certified letters with return info

[@wesleypalmer177]

Hire a lawyer who will only get compensated if they win your case.

[@blueresonantmonkey3188]

Thank you for your good works brother. The DAV will help us.

[@KelzBernard]

Thank you for this information sir.

[@suhaydee9721]

Wonderful video, thanks for instructed us. I have a ¹0% for lower back L5 since 2006, but it affects my daily activities even production at work, should I file for a revision and how?

[@texasvet4016]

suhaydee 97 Yes you should fil. Use a service organization such as dav, read up on your claim and how others succeed at the same. First get treated for it. If you haven't received treatment why should they increase it. Look up DBQ'S FOR IT. That way you know what they are looking for. There are other issues you can file for too. Worse case sena Rio the local Bar has lawyers that help,for free. No need for probono lawyers. But they are out there. Good luck.

[@ODUBB90]

What's DBQ's

[@Outlaw_j84]

Owen look it up man, disability benefit questionnaire

[@onebeachhappyln]

My list is too long but I drank the fucking water just like everyone else in 1969 Semper Fi till I die 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Lescouflair]

I wish you would place your links underneath your video instead

[@ChrisAttig]

KZbin won't let us put links in the comments, unfortunately.

[@janicewymore3860]

But you can put them in the description.

[@ChrisAttig]

That's what I'm saying....every time I put links in the descriptions, youtube disables the account for violating community standards. We've been around and around with them on this, and they won't budge.

[@JUKE179r]

Just pause the video and type in the website he posts into another tab.

[@barrylitchfield250]

@@ChrisAttig - You're a scam artist and KZbin knows it.

[@ChristopherandAllyWarf]

Chris Attig I bought your "How to File a V Claim" package last week, and now I'm confused b/c I don't see any shipping information saying it was shipped or anywhere to download anything. I checked my credit card and the payment went through but I don't know if I'm getting my package or not. This is my order: Order #24154 was placed on 05/10/2017 and is currently Completed. Please help me get my order.

[@ChrisAttig]

Alisha.... You should be able to find the training on the "My Courses" tab from your Account Dashboard....if not, submit a support ticket and I will look into it. Here's how to submit a support ticket: www.veteranslawblog.org/vlb-member-customer-support-features/

[@windog551]

Can you help me with mine?

[@EricSkaggs]

I am an honorably serving Gulf War era on duty disabled veteran that gets zero disability. Can you help me?

[@jacobwestcourt3874]

I just got 40% Disability with no Records on file. They never sent them to National Archives to be kept on Record. Go to the national archives center website. www.archives.gov/veterans. Request all of your Military personnel records including Military Medical Records. It will take about 4-6 weeks to get them sometimes longer. Once you have those records or if you have your personal records examine them. Any Ailments that you're dealing with Focus on those first. All you have to do is a get a rating decision, then work on the percentage of that disability in baby steps. Go to a VA Office Google or Bing one that's in your area or look for an VA Advocate to help you with this. Hope this helps you because I went with no records because lesson one THE VA IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!!! Good Luck Brother!!!

[@077jramo]

I was told I cannot claim PTSD without going to mental health and getting an assessment. Is this true?

[@TheAhernFamily1]

no you fill out a PTSD paper claiming whatever and turn it in then u will get an appointment to see a therapist to talk to about it.

[@charlestabor502]

The Ahern Family is it possible to have PTSD without being in a war zone I suffer from depression and angzity But was never out of U S

[@PlatinumHitzPartyBand]

the evidence must presented whether its va doctor, or private dr.

[@Outlaw_j84]

Yes of course how else do they know you have ptsd

[@TaushaTW]

Depends. Do you already have that diagnosis? If not then you will get turned down for sure because self-diagnosis won’t work. If you are claiming PTSD instead of anxiety then this will be more difficult. The VA will need to know about the event stressor that caused your PTSD & will need proof the event happened. Examples of proof: (1) You saw combat, (2) the event was described in newspapers, magazines, televised news reports, etc. (3) You filed a police report & have a copy (4) Eye witness statements (5) You were raped while in service & sought medical care because of it (6) You witnessed a death while in service & have documentation you witnessed it [ie. you had to give a statement to investigators would serve as proof], (6a) You submit a copy of the obituary of the person who died to show that you witnessed the death & they did indeed die (7) Maybe you didn’t witness a death but you witnessed a catastrophic injury & the person ended up dying, became severely disabled, or had a limb amputated. (8) You witnessed a rape while on duty. (9) You served in Vietnam. In which case you should file for every ache & pain that you have a diagnosis for. Also, get an attorney if you saw combat during Vietnam War. No joke.

[@LAW-wj3oj]

Thank you Sir, Before I retired from the Army. I had a check up for Sleep Apnea at Tripler Hospital , I was told I have sleep apnea. can I make a claim for sleep apnea? I even have the sleep Apnea machine.

[@specialtacticvapers5250]

Log into ebenefits and add a new claim, they will more than likely do another sleep study or use your study you recently did. Get a VSO and give them all your sleep study records to expedite the claim.

[@davidcooper8811]

L.A.W 100442 it's not Tripler...it's cripler.

[@cubstercubman6158]

Need help to find a good attorney who is honest and trustworthy in the Rapid City South Dakota area?

[@philipjanek3864]

The VA has been okay with me they have never denied me medical treatment at any clinic in the US. I got sick before retirement age and applied for a non-service connected pension which is not as much as veterans disability. I did this all on my own without any lawyer. Just my DD-214 and my medical records. It only took two months to get approved of course I went directly to the VA Regional Office with my medical records from the VA. My only question is will I be able to be seen at the VA in Manila because I am not service-connected but I am in the system ? thanks any answers from anybody will be appreciated thanks again.

[@Outlaw_j84]

Philip Janek yes your covered

[@ogish8297]

Trying to understand why i found a friend that had hung himself While in the military cant be found even though i have sent newspaper article etc Also what does deferred case mean

[@michaelak1416]

link to get C file does not work

[@kimayn]

if I am considered catastrophically disabled but non service connected am I eligible for any type of monetary benefits?

[@donrussell8889]

find something service connected, like tinnitus, depression, flat feet, and get your foot in the door. Get some sort of $ admitted-to, and work from there.

[@Outlaw_j84]

No your not bc it’s not the governments fault your disabled

[@TaushaTW]

You should ask a VSO. Use Google to find one near you. Every county has one.

[@janetdawson1253]

thank you for your blog

[@ranstan4557]

janet how this blog help you

[@JUKE179r]

Thanks again for all the info!

[@raulcalderas7839]

I'm currently at 10 service connected. however, I have serious knees problems my claim was denied. how do I get started.

[@raulcalderas7839]

Lightspeed Retro thanks for the insight!

[@donrussell8889]

(10% is easy to get for tinnitus) get your primary care guy to give you Ambien for your tinnitus, and after a few months, see a private shrink, $300, for depression. they'll give you 30% without any trouble at all. over time, they EXPECT your depression to get worse, especially if you're older.

[@jamesmitchell6288]

@@donrussell8889 does that work??

[@csucujo]

Don Russell I filed for Tinnitus and I was denied - NOT service Connected. I told that examiner that I worked on the flight line with helicopters, my MOS was aviation mechanic, and I was in the USMC air-wing. I don’t know why everyone says it’s easy to get. How is it that someone who worked in admin office gets their tinnitus approved and a air-wing Marine, such as myself, gets NOT SC?! What a joke, right?! FML🇺🇸🤔

[@nevialocklear4591]

Hello my name is thomas I'm using my sister's phone. I did 2 years active duty in the army. I got on a mental health chapter 5-17. I'm been out since 2008. How do I go about filing for my VA calm

[@Outlaw_j84]

A VA claim for what? Did you develop a mental health condition while on active duty? It’s straight forward on how to do it. Get the paperwork

[@glennwih]

The best place to get all your records is Virginia. The VA lies.

[@manp1039]

what do you mean best place to get all your records?

[@tomdarco2223]

Good stuff thx i need all the help I can get

[@CK-se3cw]

#1 get a lawyer 👍

[@sirpercival4731]

Great Information !

[@sunnindawg]

Start 4:00

[@playtoiplaytoi]

How can you win a case on shin splints

[@davidgoddard4852]

"Least likely as not"

[@paulwoolford2861]

Great post

[@imDavina1331]

improving is lowering my rating. the more worse you are the higher your rating.

[@laxmanlamichhane9383]

good job

[@traderlincolnmitchell9786]

good video

[@daniellejeffries7478]

awsome

[@phillipgarner231]

not a bad video

[@charlesjohnson8565]

Phillip Garner I had a claim but was denied my Atnt. did not files and appeal about two years ago not what can I do blind in one got hit by a car triple by pass heart surgery and have to get a hernia operation real soon I really need help

[@batmen33]

if PTSD is not in your medical records you will not be approve for PTSD claim.

[@brandonedwards8956]

Ricky v false

[@grnidgrl2005]

It wasn't in mine and I got 30% for PTSD

[@bubbafinch07]

Not true. Just have to have proof.

[@andrewbeale5609]

Wasn’t in mine but I got 70%

[@n0h0m0]

andrew beale how u get that much?

[@TriciaE603]

Useless and condescending. Nothing but platitudes and self promotion. Not a single shred of proof that any of this is of value. Read this talk to that one. Do your homework? After 40 years you are less help than anyone else you mention.

[@Boomboom1001]

Dear sir. I have 60% ptsd. 10%. On my nee. I like to see if I can’t get 100%. I have not worked in 10 years due to my ptsd I just can deal with some people and I can say I have tryed to work but I just get angry or I am asked to resign due to I am just not one of the boys. I am not a yes man I am so screwed up sir been married 4 times. Had kids. But my wife said she can’t deal with me. I am married now but I have too be carefull I am on a sleep machine. And I am still thinking of my Vietnam. Service man I seen so menny Deaths my first week with my unit I lost half of my AIT friends by a rocket blast I had to a ply ternakits to my friends arms legs. Man my first month in Vietnam man I got so afread but had to go to my unit from thair. Ambush my first day in my unit.we got a body count too let me tell you I had a lot to remember oh man I am so screwed up it’s been with me for years my kids is what kept me from. Going. Crazy. Can you help me 60% is way less than I deserve. Help please! Oh I have see doctors that seem to write things down but that’s all.I will never take thair. Drugs. Thanks.

[@paintmeblacknblue]

Nerd