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@antoniocuin75702 жыл бұрын
Good evening Craig, I was fortunate I filed on my own and earned 100% VA Disability. I have questions regarding my service connected percentages and claim denials. I was wondering if I could show you my service connected disability and get further advice?
@josecolon8143 Жыл бұрын
Please forgive my ignorance but could you educate me on how to find my ratings online without going to VA? I log in in the VA website but can’t find it. I’m 70% with 100 unemployability I also receive Social Security for the same conditions as the ones the Army honorably discharged me. Again, how can I find my ratings online?
@jasonharrington2191 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I'm about to file my disability claims after being out for almost 20 years. My nose was broken traumatically while in the Navy. I also have missing teeth. Do I need to file deviated septum first as my service connected disability before I can file secondaries or can I file everything together?
@danielallman66162 жыл бұрын
VA is the only place I know where 200% equals 90% 🤓
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@wecountingmoneyoverhere25172 жыл бұрын
You're almost there D, don't quit now. You know what the goal is!
@danielallman66162 жыл бұрын
@@wecountingmoneyoverhere2517 Yep I'm at 93% and still fighting
@AJ-xp9ju2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I’m at 10,10,10,30,50,70=93% as if I would have had 30,50,70 then it would be 100.
@aaronbarton2272 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Allman The VA uses "able-bodied math," the reason why I know is I used to work for them as a Legal Administrative Specialist. By the way, I am also a disabled veteran.
@briancomerford40516 ай бұрын
I just submitted a secondary claim for Meneir's Disease, supported by a letter from my private doctor which documents the diagnosis. Already have 10% tinitus, 0% hearing loss, 0% perforation all service connected. Fingers crossed.
@CB-nd4hn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Combat Craig for all you do! Just got my rating back yesterday and got rated at 70%! I couldn't have done it without you and your information. So greatly appreciated. On to 100% now!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@teddynall41582 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to get your 70% rating, CB? I'm still waiting on my initial claim to come in to see about appealing for another increase.
@aweiper2 жыл бұрын
@@teddynall4158 I started my claim in January this year, finished mid-May with it at 90%. Still have to go back now and file secondaries which I had no clue about to be honest.
@teddynall41582 жыл бұрын
@@aweiper thank you, very much.
@dadillonful Жыл бұрын
Nice 🔥🔥 congrats
@kameroncraft478811 ай бұрын
Hey man I only got 10% but before watching your videos. I just kept getting denied. Thanks for all you do. It’s only up from here!!!
@MegaAli2132 жыл бұрын
Once again, another great illustration of how to process this entire strategic situation. Thanks again U.S. veteran Desert Storm 1990-94.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@jaylinjapan46832 жыл бұрын
I have 11 different conditions rated 10% in my claim and they're all appreciated because they really help my other conditions add up to an over 95 that equals 100%. It's cool, but I still have my anxiety w/ mixed mood depression and alcohol abuse for 100% alone.
@darnellbryant5354 Жыл бұрын
Hows that? I always thought they would try and put me in Rehab or something.
@donaldsavage369910 ай бұрын
Thank you very much "Craig" for delivering a whole lot of fantastic information to us disabled veterans, We greatly appreciate it. I had no idea this channel existed until a friend told me.👍
@8051876892 ай бұрын
THIS is the kind of examples we need! THANK YOU! ❤
@CombatCraig2 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@jbaka5773 Жыл бұрын
Got my HL and Tinnitus confirmed and STR connected from CP examiner. Getting my secondaries organized. Following the path you set CC. Thanks for what you do!
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@rodneycaupp5962 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely had to subscribe , given your propensity to get right to the point, and clarify in duplicate... GREAT VIDEO
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@ashoksingh-ee8sg2 жыл бұрын
Ash here CC. You the BEST. Thanks for what you do for us Veterans👍👍👍👍👍
@teaglet Жыл бұрын
I’m now 74 yrs old, Vietnam vet, had migraines for ever , never knowing it could have been connected to my tinnitus, have 10% on the tinnitus and 10% in injured knee. Haven’t really felt to go after a claim till they both became a problem 20 yrs later.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@jimmie23492 жыл бұрын
Buenas Senior Craig, You just explained how to make Any claim happen in a paint by numbers style! Beautiful.. You should be a teacher.. OHH Yeahh you ARE A Teacheer for ALL Veterans.. Thank You brother for your guidance & the most precise explanation
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jimmie. I am loving this on screen presentation mode that I finally figured out how to use:)
@jimmie23492 жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig It is very Kool.. Your the John Madden of Veterans Advocates/Guardian Angel😇
@BB_Krypto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all these videos! I wouldn’t have thought about migraine buddy app and also thankfully they didn’t Group all my psoriatic arthritis together and each joint was their own. I have 19 ratings. But thankfully my C&P doctor was nice and helpful and went deep on each joint. (Small town doc) And I was smart enough to listen to what you had said on your videos. And was able to get 100% P&T. I will be sending my military buddies to you channel!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@reginaldcole5596 Жыл бұрын
Wow,the CC YT is on fire🔥🔥🔥. Secondary claims can let us all in, use it people.Thanks CC.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@ERDG5169 ай бұрын
Awesome video with great information and insights. Thank you CCraig. I’m working to join the 100% club.
@HuntrFish1 Жыл бұрын
1st time viewer. Thank you for being there. I just received my first rating and then came across your channel.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@user-ym9wb2mk5e Жыл бұрын
Just got my tinnitus rating back, 10%, after my VA on site C&P exam. The decision letter stated I need to also file for hearing loss, which backs up what the examiner told me. Since he was an actual VA employee, I want to submit using his exam notes as supporting documentation. sadly, the VA said I need to file a FOIA since I can't get access to his notes from the website. What a black hole the VA is. Now, it's time to start building on the Tinnitus with secondary's. Thanks Craig for all the videos to help us!
@malcolmbell30082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information! I've been watching your videos for the past two month. Not sure if this has happened to anyone else when filing a claim. I filed my claim on July 16th of this year for tinnitus, went to the C&P exam didn't have a hearing test at all. We went over my personal statement, which took ten minutes then done. Just checked this morning and they finished reviewing my claim, I've been serviced connected at 10% which puts me at 60%. My total claim wasn't even a month, not sure if anyone has experienced this. All the information you put out is great and extremely helpful thanks again.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Malcom🤠
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
@Justin Gonzalez 💯💯
@_K_W2 жыл бұрын
I just filed my claims under the BDD process and finished all my appointments. I’m really hopefully for above 50%. I wish I knew more going into the process and had better diagnosis’s going into the process but a trusted friend who’s at 100 P&T told me to let the process play out and give myself a chance to age a bit as well. Once I get my claim back from the VA I’m going to use your knowledge to dig in deep. Thanks for the videos
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
It's not too. You have from right now until 12 months after you get out of the military to fall in the presumptive period which means you won't need a nexus. I would camp out at the doctor and get as many diagnosis and you can get your hands on!
@_K_W2 жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig will do. I retire effectively 1 Oct so I’m all over it
@scrapguy68162 жыл бұрын
Got a C&P reexam coming up. For a mistake that was made. Found on a higher level review. Hopefully all goes well. Thanks for the update on secondaries Craig.
@werewolf12512 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid Mr. CC. Secondaries are excellent to get you higher ratings. Happy White Claw:30! 🐺
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@kennethhumphrey9812 жыл бұрын
Hi Combat Craig,thank you for sharing your videos.I done my Supplemental and New Claim this year and now my claim is being Expedited due to Hardship.I had all my C&P Exams behind me.The first time I filed a Full Developed Claim,I did'nt know certain things as I do now(still learning).This time I useed a VA 21-4138 for every claim,use my privit doctors' current medical diagnosis,a buddy statement"also on a va 21-4138,a LPC opinion and a hospital record with SSD.I am waiting on my decision now.Have a great weekend
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Awesome man and you have a good weekend as well man🤠
@joshua7999 Жыл бұрын
How did it work out
@glennamesquita679 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the information I will be following up on tinnitus hearing loss. Many thanks
@elinino52752 жыл бұрын
I just read online that if you're SC for major depressive disorder with anxiety and developed heart disease it a valid claim to file aggravated secondary. The board of appeals has ruled in favor of the veteran on many occasions
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@carloslopez-hr5dt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Combat C. I’m going to go for my 3rd try on going for my 100%. I’m currently at 90%. Marine who served 4 deployments, Iraq and Africa. Trying to do sleep apnea again. I got a DX. Just need the nexus. I recently did the the burn pit claims for rhinitis and asthma. Service connected. Denied sinusitis. I’m at 92% on the combined rating table. I think I need a 30% to get over 100%. Did my intent to file. Semper Fidelis.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
30% will do it. Fight fight fight🇺🇸
@leviathan68w782 жыл бұрын
I've been fighting my sleep apnea claim for four years already. Just had the VA Appeals Court hearing this week. Hoping for good news soon.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
@@leviathan68w78 I hope so too!
@markperry71112 жыл бұрын
Hey CC, just got tinnitus claim approved! Thanks for your excellent videos!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Right on Mark🤠💯💯💰
@markperry71112 жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Semper Fi, Brother, joining your Boot Camp!
@AddTomatoes2 жыл бұрын
Craig, I just wanted to let you know! Just did my MH C&P and it ended with a total social and occupation impairment check in the box. He didnt even go into stressors and trauma or a lot of stuff I expected either. I hope thats not a bad thing. 3 or 4 more C&P's remaining. Thanks for all your guidance in this journey.
@roadrunnadon95732 жыл бұрын
You’re good if anything they won’t deny and will request another C&P for a proper DBQ. Happened to me but didn’t really cause a delay in the claims process. May26 claim filed with 2 c&p exams for MH claim complete July 28 1st payment at 70% with 5 dependents Aug 1.
@Th3LastExilian Жыл бұрын
I got 10% and filled out all my information wrong the first time. I had a C And P exam. I suffered concussions in the navy being so tall with portsmouth va hospital and also cvn 77 fixing my second concussion with a scar on top of my head. My shoulder was messed up. Now im going at it to get my my disabilities filed and fighter for.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@rangerbat92952 жыл бұрын
Doing migraines for anxiety and tinnitus Va rejected but I’m appealing it as we speak. Thnks for great info.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@kcsimon58742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do. I’m in the hondo club by listening to you.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@wecountingmoneyoverhere25172 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 & welcome aboard to the Hundo Club! 💰
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
@@wecountingmoneyoverhere2517 💯🇺🇸🤠✅
@williamwilson92832 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm talking about, love it!!!
@billkaminsky62552 жыл бұрын
KC congratulations on making it to the Hundo club
@863092 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! thanks, keep this type of explanations going forward, we are not all experts like you!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@davebuccino46262 жыл бұрын
As always, great information Craig. Thanks for all you do.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Dave💯
@uglyfrog7263 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Combat Craig for all you do for vets.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
Any time🤠
@flyboy6303 Жыл бұрын
as always.... thank you for the great info.... This is a long and crazy journey.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@victormartinez15362 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Can gout be service connected? Hey Craig ! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to research this complicated VA process for us and helping out the Vet community! I enjoy each and every one of your videos! Keep up the great work !
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor and yes it can🤠
@stormvet912 жыл бұрын
How can gout be a secondary claim? I have bad gout and takin meds through va
@joshuaadrianpanlilio5442 жыл бұрын
Yes gout can be service related got rated 30% for it
@ricardoortiz6612 Жыл бұрын
@@joshuaadrianpanlilio544p
@warkeys9147 Жыл бұрын
@@stormvet91 Google it. Just put. VA disability gout secondary to what?
@Aaronyavcm2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, Craig. Thank you for all you do. I’m a new member of your boot camp. I’ll pop in sometime soon and say hi.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good Aaron🤠
@mikedallmeier Жыл бұрын
Started off with service connected tinnitus due to my MOS at 10%. Filed for IBS for gulf war syndrome and was awarded 30%. I then filed for anxiety for both and received another 30%. I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and filed secondary to tinnitus. Hoping for a good outcome!
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@victorwarner2734 Жыл бұрын
wait sleep apnea secondary to tinnitus
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
@@victorwarner2734 Yup all day long🚀🚀
@victorwarner2734 Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig would sleep apnea not be a separate primary condition?
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
@@victorwarner2734 nope it’ll get denied. It’s for sure a secondary☝️
@charleslawhon40472 жыл бұрын
I know have a 160 % VA math but they have me at 90% disability feel under rated looking at my medical disability sheet they don’t have congestive heart failure, my severe case of sleep apnea, are my medical sheet disorders on depression, anxiety, nerve issues, have a VA mental doctor treating me for my medical treatment in Big Springs Texas taking mood pills ! It’s managed my issues for now ! I have been using Texas Veterans commission ! Slow very slow !
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
You need another 30% man. Keep fighting💪💪
@charleslawhon40472 жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig thanks my congestive heart failure should do it I hope !
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
@@charleslawhon4047 💯💯
@funhouse47152 жыл бұрын
Craig is are the best I went from 10% tinnitus this year to 60%
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@jeffmoorman40602 жыл бұрын
Was just in there he said never saw anyone that had tinnitus cause anxiety!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Wow he is clueless!
@LawDogg012 жыл бұрын
I have tinnitus secondary to a 70% TBI. I went the other way. lol. 👍🏽🇺🇸
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@dedefoutch68272 жыл бұрын
It's a perfectly common connection..
@jameshenderson402 жыл бұрын
Meniere’s Syndrome. I’ll bet many Veterans have never heard of it but have it. Starting 30,60 and 100%. I’ve lost thousands not claiming VA cash benefits over the decades.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
You and me both James!
@travisbumpy53412 жыл бұрын
Has anybody read the letter that was sent to the Law Firm of CCK from a VA board judge? CCK has made it public. It shows how scary and inept the VA really is.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
I’ve read it and your right!
@jumpman51502 жыл бұрын
Link?
@skblack5050 Жыл бұрын
It would be nce if the VSO would help with the maize and paperwork. Learning about all this too late doesn't help but makes it worse when you don't have a clue and when those you think those who should be helping is actually undermining you.! Wouldn't the DAV tell you about needing a nexus letter.
@aaronbarton2272 жыл бұрын
I'm using HLR (Higher Level Review) after getting a denial from one of my service connected claims, then if it comes back again as the same thing I'm getting an outside veteran lawyer to help me obtain nexus letters to vouch for me. In addition, I can fight it as secondary (sometimes known as aggravated) symptoms.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thats it man. You have to stay in the fight in order to get paid!
@hawkrivers98382 жыл бұрын
Just about to claim tension headaches secondary to tinnitus .tomorrow...awesome timing. 🤙
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@farmerbrown3768 Жыл бұрын
I have 10% disability from working on a flight line in Nam, lately been noticing I have been withdrawing from noisy crowds like after Church when everybody is talking and at social functions b/c I can’t understand what they are saying sometimes I give them an answer that’s totally off the mark. It gets very frustrating.
@DewJohnson111 ай бұрын
I have a handful of claims from the year within my discharge from Combat Afghanistan, all referred, all now presumtive PACT ACT.
@AstroDSP2 жыл бұрын
Nice Per Welinder deck on the wall, I like it.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@petezamora10382 жыл бұрын
Great information. Passing it on. Thank you for all you do.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Pete👍
@toddwyndham70092 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how somatic symptom disorder(pain) can be related to tinnitus. Im trying to research as of now . Thanks for helping sir.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s the mental health rating for chronic pain syndrome. They changed it about 7 years ago when we went to DSM 5🤠
@jerryprice65212 жыл бұрын
Combat Craig my Air Force brother! Love the telestrator!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry🤠
@wesenfield3443 Жыл бұрын
Ive filed for 3 second@ries .. C-P is next .. 3 Nexus done looking good..
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@gelvatron41532 жыл бұрын
By far one of your better videos! Keep this up i will keep linking your videos to friends and family that need help. All the best.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man💯💯
@j-rodm.i.a.34912 жыл бұрын
man you're the best. thank you for taking time to help us. 🙏 💪
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@Siren_Salvatore2 жыл бұрын
A social worker diagnosed me PTSD, and MST (Military sexual trauma) She is paid thru the VA. I even asked her if she was qualified she said she was. I been seeing her for a few months. So I hope she is enough
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too🤠
@Madmac96 Жыл бұрын
Served in the Army, field artillery. Had tinnitus for many years but didn’t do anything about it. As the years passed my hearing got really bad. Decided to put in a VA claim. This was the outcome: Tinnitus-service connected. Hearing (L) ear SC. Hearing (R) ear NOT SC. I shit you not.
@infantry1011022 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on auditory processing disorder? It's difficult to find quality information on the topic regarding VA compensation. Thanks for the awesome content!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
I sure can👍
@thepumpchumppp5 ай бұрын
watching this trying to not go crazy from tinnitus while also waiting for my decision letter for my secondary for my tinnitus.
@billkaminsky62552 жыл бұрын
Gr8 video Mr Craig. Now I need to get moving on my claim(s)
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@geechie-don71572 жыл бұрын
Good videos. While VA is tough, they will give us the benefit most times. I was diagnosed and treated for OSA 10+ years before retiring; issued CPAP machines twice. A third sleep study showed I didn’t have it. But the VA basically ignored the negative sleep study and gave me a 50% rating for it. @ Combat Craig - can you maybe touch on someday the 3M ear plugs case. There’s some grossly inaccurate idea in some veteran circles that receiving any type of settlement from that case would affect our VA compensation. I call BS on that!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Nice man. I'm glad to hear that the decision went in your favor. I don't know much about the 3m lawsuit because its not related to the VA in anyway and I do know that it will not effect your VA compensation.
@medicatedforyoursafety93492 жыл бұрын
I too was blindsided how the system worked. I wish they spoke upfront how it truly works. My wife was essential in filing my paperwork.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@nauticaguy123 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you are doing. You are making a difference.Please keep it up. Thanks!
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
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@JBliehall2 жыл бұрын
CC, I was awarded 10% bilateral hearing and 10% tinnitus. Using 38 CFR 3.385 my hearing loss should be 50% not 10%. I have a fast C&P meeting at the VA next week. I wonder why it's in person as it is at the administration office not the Audiology Dept. (best guess from you) Are they going to question me on my severity of hearing loss? I scored only 38% & 50% on speech recognition.
@justchilling_.Ай бұрын
Thanks for the education 🙏
@michellejd63632 жыл бұрын
Tinnitus is SC for everyone but me 😂. It was in my military records under “History of present illness” and the audiologist wrote that I suffered from a feeling of fullness, with tinnitus and ringing in my ear with the frequency of when it happens and how long it happens. I was denied 10 years ago because they said I did not have a diagnosis in my medical records. I talked to a VSO and showed him that piece of paper in my medical records and he said because Tinnitus wasn’t actually listed under my problem/diagnoses list, it didn’t count as a diagnosis. So yeah, denial for me.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Keep fighting them Michelle!
@chrishicks8734 Жыл бұрын
Appeal that 100 percent
@DrMK-sy3wq Жыл бұрын
You just clarified something for me. The secondary claim recieves its own rating and isnt just factored in with the primary claim??? Is that correct CC?
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
That's correct👍
@DrMK-sy3wq Жыл бұрын
Wow ok. C and P examiner was so wrong! Go figure. Does it make a difference in the rating if you file a condition secondary vs. by itself?
@mkultravibes77632 жыл бұрын
The trick is too submit one claim at a time . Not multiples . It will just take longer with multiple claims
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@idmooseman2 жыл бұрын
16:48 "...tinnitus is literally service connected for everybody."??? Really? My tinnitus claim was denied. Did my rep screw-up? Two failed back surgeries and no service-connection. Service-connection claims denied for both shoulders, my left foot, and both hips. I have a combined service-connection of 40% for sinus conditions. I worked the flightline, (Air Force), as a Fuels Specialist, (also had LOX Plant qualification). I feel like I've fallen through the cracks. I'm a non-combat veteran, but did a LOT of TDY assignments for training purposes when the first Gulf War happened. I have depression, and have gone through the mental health process. Unsure about PTSD - Non-combat diagnosis. Honestly, I feel the system gave up on me. This all started back in 1992 when I was in California. I moved to Idaho in 1996 and continued the process. Not sure what else I can do. Edit: I forgot to mention that a C&P doctor lied about me having sinus surgery and I lost my 40% rating. I appealed that and got it back, but WTF? I am the unluckiest person in the World? Or just in the VA system?
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Don’t give up and keep fighting those assholes man💪💪
@user-fj7vm9fz2h3 ай бұрын
It’s sort of like being Frocked in the Service by being given the Rank but not the pay. Also it gives them the chance to lose all your information before you can get back to them. Think they can’t lose your information? I can’t get a grave site at the Veterans cemetery. There’s no record of me being in the service anymore. First my records get lost in a fire. Now the records aren’t there?
@leadwithjim2 жыл бұрын
I have tinnitus ... just got a nexus ... however, I don't have hearing loss with it
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on filing a claim for tinnitus or hearing loss. If its a claim for tinnitus then it sounds like you are on your way man.
@Combat_Medic2 жыл бұрын
Craig, I was rated 100% exactly a year ago for “PTSD with Bi polar disorder and anxious distress with depression”. I feel like I am at least 70% if not 100% for PTSD, anxiety and depression. Would it be worth getting these conditions rated separately so I can get SMC, or will they possibly downgrade my rating and I go back down to 90… I’m to the point where I can’t hold down a job due to my anxiety and inability to get along with people, and I only leave the house unless I absolutely have to. I avoid interactions with people as much as I can whenever I go out.
@maine-bill72762 жыл бұрын
brother, the fact that you made this post shows you do have the ability to get along with others. please reach out to friends and hoping you can live a full and happy life.get out into the world check into local groups to mentor maybe youths baseball or scouts etc... please don't shut off the world:)
@leviathan68w782 жыл бұрын
I feel you dude. People don't get it at all. My family invites me to get-togethers and I can't bring myself to go. I was a medic too and it definitely changed the way I view life. I just want to be by myself. I don't like to leave the house either. Hang in there brother, I am told there is still some hope for improvement.
@unnamedexodus39022 жыл бұрын
@@leviathan68w78 I enjoy being by myself as well. Some people don't get it. It's okay. Hang in there.
@dwaynejones15552 жыл бұрын
That may be Pyramiding. Research it.
@leviathan68w782 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejones1555 pyramiding? Sounds super gay.
@10meme112 жыл бұрын
So...I just submitted a fully developed (dx, medical evidence, nexus & DBQ) GERD 2ndary to PTSD claim on Friday. I just saw that the claim closed TODAY (Tues)! I'm SUPER nervous y'all bc I had no C&P exam or anything. Also never had a claim close so fast!!!! I'm praying I receive the 30% I deserve 🙏 P.S. the website still says 80%. 😔
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
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@10meme112 жыл бұрын
@Justin Gonzalez No. And I called the VA. They stated that they have not mailed a DL as the claim is still in the decision prep stage. I kindly asked them to please update their website then. So, now I'm back to being the sitting duck....🙄
@10meme112 жыл бұрын
@Justin Gonzalez Thank you 😊
@allthingsgoode67112 жыл бұрын
Thank you , let’s see I’ll let you know my outcome .
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good 👍
@RonMac082 жыл бұрын
Tried to get my migraines secondary to tinnitus but was denied because the C&P examiner said there is no proof that tinnitus causes migraines. Got treatment from a neurologist and got more information from PubMed linking tinnitus and migraines. Again I was told no documented connection, this is from a neurologist. I also put in for an increase for my knees. The right knee is bad, left knee is not as bad. My right knee stayed at 10% and my left knee went from 10% to 30% while my combined stayed the same. I see all the time vets getting approved for migraines secondary to tinnitus. It looks like I'm not going to be one of them.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
If you included a nexus from your private doctor I would do a higher level review man!
@joeh14 Жыл бұрын
Quick question, are secondary claims to tinnitus, anxiety, depression and Migraines good claims and are they usually permanent? Thank you for you time and all the information you provide.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
Of course
@BassNinja2 жыл бұрын
This is what my buddy needs
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Totally man!
@wecountingmoneyoverhere25172 жыл бұрын
Share it him and everybody else
@Neal_only1 Жыл бұрын
Hello, have had 10% VA for nearly 29 years for tinnitus no other claims, hearing lost was refused. The tinitus messes with my hearing and testing for hearing.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
It’s time to file some high value secondary claims man🤠
@louc87822 жыл бұрын
You Da Man CC!!!!!
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou!
@ChrisMcGovern-o3i25 күн бұрын
In reference to your "High Value Secondary VA Claims: What Are They and How Do I Get Started" cast, what website are you accessing to get these in service data. I only see what is on VA. Please share
@QBDad182 ай бұрын
They got me combine with a bunch of 10% on tinnitus my joints, back knees, ankles etc and was diagnosed withsleep apnea last year and it helped my snoring and not my sleep because tinnitus gave me sleep apnea and I brought up to my apnea doctor and my back neck worse and my va primary doctor said they are degenerateive and will continue to get worse.
@mvdistdesigner2 жыл бұрын
Than you Senior Combat Craig.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
🤠🤠
@Neal_only1 Жыл бұрын
Even if i had hearing loss when i entered service, they still let me serve my time through to retirement.
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
☝️☝️
@kellrockets1012 жыл бұрын
Just got 100% this week, from secondary claims filed. Thanks for your videos and info
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@lookoutnow4996 Жыл бұрын
You mind passing what secondary to what?
@kellrockets101 Жыл бұрын
@@lookoutnow4996 secondary knee issues claim related to original foot claim
@edsauer4702 Жыл бұрын
Worked flight lines with phantom jets for 3 yrs. When I was discharged there was no hearing test and ringing was minimal. Over the yrs the ringing has increased. Filed twice for tinnitus but was denied and told there were no records of it in military files.
@wesenfield3443 Жыл бұрын
U get the Nexus??
@saed-sq1kw5 ай бұрын
I like your hat and your video's. Thank you for doing them.
@98CIAL132 жыл бұрын
Currently dealing with appeals and so far they service connected my tinnitus, left shoulder, PTSD, and hopefully both my elbows. Let’s just say the VA dropped the ball on rescheduling my appointments for a re-eval and I’ve been in this for 10+ years getting it fixed and straightened out. My question is what would be secondary conditions for some of my alignments?
@JohnSmith-jm5cn Жыл бұрын
Hello CombatCraig, Thanks for doing this! I got rated for Tinnitus, but I didn't know about secondaries till I saw your videos. Do you have to provide the same 3 (diagnosis, symptoms, nexus letter) for the secondary conditions to Tinnitus and all other primary or anchor conditions?
@lovinglife1962 Жыл бұрын
@Justin Gonzalez what do you mean the Nexus doesn't have to be from a doctor? Example, migraines secondary to tinnitus?
@futureDrNLB2 жыл бұрын
Combat Craig, I am confused about the secondary claims for tinnitus. I will sign up for your boot camp to get some guidance.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@megherrin Жыл бұрын
Hey Combat Craig! Question…I filed for migraines and my C&P exam is on Wednesday. Is it too late for it to be linked to my tinnitus since I didn’t file for it to be secondary to that? Thanks!
@stormvet912 жыл бұрын
I filed for increase on 4 disabilities. In April. Then filed for appeal on tinnitus knee back. Vso also filed for new claims. Still haven't herd shit on any of it. Called va and they said there taking on my appeals and new claims and adding it to the increase disabilities that I filed. Sounds like bullshit to me!
@Scenicroute845 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks Craig
@USMCdad4702 жыл бұрын
I was just denied my appeal for sleep apnea. The second time.
@CombatCraig2 жыл бұрын
I would find out what evidence you are missing. It’s the diagnosis or the nexus and keep fighting man💯
@Harry-uv3yh Жыл бұрын
Im at 86ish percent, and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out we're to start
@JayzenFreeze Жыл бұрын
I got service connected tinnitus, it is so bad I have told my doctors it drives me crazy and I often wanted to take an ice pick to my ear. Certain sounds makes the ringing worse or my ears hurt. I got to do this. 40 yrs old 90% total
@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын
I know the feeling!
@madpop64 ай бұрын
What does the APL at the end of the DBQ file mean? Thanks!
@nissanmosne7265 Жыл бұрын
They send me for c and 0p with positive findings and deny, one of my Dba showed 50% for headaches and eye injury and denied the claim, who is reading the medical reports. What is there educational level of the people, I do not believe they are reading reports?
@frankfields88132 жыл бұрын
Combat Craig, you are awesome! Question, I claimed migraines secondary to my tinnitus. Was scheduled an over the phone c&p. No one ever called. I called them and the “secretary” said it’s probably because they already had all the info they needed. Is this very common or should I be concerned? Thanks for all you do
@beltway95sports612 жыл бұрын
This is common, most time it's a records review only c&p. I had my migraine secondary to tinnitus c&p exam, it was a records review only and was rated at 50% #wallstreetthenewhustle