How Does a Veterans Age Affect VA Claims?

In general, VA should not consider age as a factor when evaluating a veteran’s eligibility for service-connected disability. However, there are two situations in which VA can take age into account for a VA claim or appeal. Tune in to learn more about how a veteran's age can affect their VA claim, including expedited VA claims, reevaluations, and more.
Does VA Consider Age a Factor for TDIU? cck-law.com/veterans-law/does...
VA Disability Reevaluations and Reexaminations: cck-law.com/blog/va-disabilit...
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0:00 Introduction
0:21 Does VA Consider Age When Evaluating VA Claims? Service-Connected Disability, TDIU, VA Pension
1:04 When Does Veterans Age Matter? Expedited Claims, Advanced on the Docket
1:44 VA 55 Year Old Rule

[@kennygore4055]

Approximately 1976 I went to the VA in Pittsburgh. For nearly 50 yrs. I never went back . They were so bad , now thanks to people like you I tried them again. My son is a Veteran also , & he forced me to go . "GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU " ! I thank you guys every day !! KEN , Ocala Florida

[@daveb2280]

@Kenny Gore: No! Thank YOU, Ken. Because of veterans like you and countless other veterans who shined the light on how bad the VA USED to be it is now a great place to receive health care, get claims processed quicker and a more professional staff. Your generation paved the way and we all are much better off. My quality of life has improved immensely because of the VA. Dave Retired USAF, Texas 100& P&T/SMC

[@jjb0894]

I’m 28 with P&T which I didn’t think was possible, so I’m glad they gave it to me.

[@tico4940]

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[@jjb0894]

Yeah I’m still learning too. It’s always good to know the law and stay updated even at 100%. Laws change all the time and there could be relevant information.

[@lewislaw6835]

I am 80 but did not know that I had to ask for my case to be expedited. I've been waiting 1 year to receive my claim.

[@DH-lu2bm]

Thank you for all you do.

[@paulcomer2266]

I am a 75 year old combat veteran with VA acknowledged hypertension but denied payable disability because they say my blood pressure is not high enough to qualify. I was exposed to agent orange in Vietnam. The Va has been medicating me for the purpose of keeping my blood pressure lower for years. Am I stupid or should I stop talking my prescriptions medication so I can qualify and die? I have filled for the PACT ACT 3 times and got denied 3 times. THE JOKE IS ON ME, 199 th Lt Infantry rifleman.

[@tomdarco2223]

Thank You I need help

[@jeanpiere6819]

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[@brianharrington-ws2kj]

age has no barring whats so ever

[@daveb2280]

Wrong, Brian. That is, if you are talking about reexaminations. Reference 38 CFR 3.327(b)(2) iv.... "(2) No periodic future examinations will be requested. In service-connected cases, no periodic reexams... (iv) In cases of veterans over 55 years of age, except under unusual circumstances;"