How Long Does It Take To Get Your VA Disability Claim Approved?

If you’ve filed a VA claim for disability benefits, then you may be wondering how long it will take until your claim is approved. As of 2023, the VA is averaging 120-150 days to process all claims and appeals except those that have gone to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). The length of time it takes to get a decision on your VA disability claim depends on the complexity of your case, any medical evidence that needs to be reviewed, how long it takes to gather all the necessary documents and information needed to evaluate your VA claim.
The VA disability claims process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of your claim and whether or not additional evidence is needed. If you have all the necessary information and documents ready to submit, your application will likely move through the process faster than if it requires more paperwork.
It's important to note that veterans who have never filed a VA compensation claim before may encounter delays due to lack of familiarity with the process. Obtaining and submitting required documentation can sometimes be a time-consuming task that causes delays in the timeline.
The good news is, there are ways to make sure your claim moves through the VA system as quickly as possible. Submitting complete and accurate information on all forms will help speed up the process. You should also double check to verify that you have all of the required documents before submitting your VA disability claim.
When filing a VA claim, it’s important to remember that the process can take some time. If additional evidence is needed or if your claim ends up at the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), then the wait time can be extended significantly and vary from case-to-case.
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[@CombatCraig]

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[@mandalorianjedi880]

Filed my claim for PTSD in Aug 2020, just approved today on a supplemental claim I filed in March of 2023. I got 100 P and T and full back pay. Thank you lord and thank you CC!!

[@YHWHWILLBEDONE]

If I file a supplemental claim from 2009 will I get back pay from that day

[@PleasantNonsense]

I retired from the Air Force after 21 years in 2017. I was awarded 90% (87%} at that time, but last year I felt it was time to try and join the Hundo-club. On June 8th of 2022 I completed my internet to file, and then spent an entire year scheduling appointments, and visiting doctors (VA, and civilian). I was gathering every bit of evidence to support my claim. On June 2nd of 2023 I filed my claim. Within a week I was scheduled for two C&P exams in July. On August 23rd I was notified that my claim was approved, and I did in fact join the hundo-club, and to my unexpected surprise, they deemed me total and permanent as well! On August 28th I received my back pay. Thanks Combat Craig! Keep up the good work.

[@culvercitycharlie]

outstanding soldier!

[@CertifiedClapaholic]

Wow, was that an expedited claim?

[@Traveltheworldtube]

I filled a fully developed supplemental for migraines secondary to tinnitus and got a 30% rating in 3 weeks. I couldn't believe it

[@culvercitycharlie]

I'm in same boat now, submitted to my tinitus..with nexus letter..waiting in claims process..was there a C&P exam for that?

[@EMA-zj3kz]

VA is so erractic. I have a diagnosis, VA doc nexus, private doctor nexus letter, migraine log. going on 7 months waiting

[@Shane_Simms]

I had a C&P for tinnitus @@culvercitycharlie

[@candcbennett]

@@Traveltheworldtube did you send a migraine log?

[@Traveltheworldtube]

@@candcbennett yes

[@pkkim9384]

Submitted intention to file in late January 2023 (extremely important for the back pay), went to all the appointments, went to the VSO to file claims in June 2023 with some medical diagnosis, attended all C&P exams as earliest date they had provided for me, kept going to appointments, and in July 2023, it moved to the review stage, still continued going to the appointments, then yesterday, 9/15/2023, I went from 50% to 100% P&T!!!!!! Thank you Jesus, God, combat Craig and all other advises!! Focus on big claims first with medical appointments and buddy letters because your claims may be finished sooner than you think 👍

[@CombatCraig]

💰💰

[@steverogers7601]

What were your big claims? Did you submit your buddy statements along with your claims in the same word document?

[@pkkim9384]

@@steverogers7601 my big claims were PTSD, back, and sleep apnea. I had 3 buddy statements just for PTSD, 2 in a memorandum format and one as a regular word format. Only after I submitted all the docs I found out that there was a specific form for it but I guess it worked still. Oh also, I submitted my own personal statement for PTSD on top of the buddy letters as well. And make sure you always tie it back to your service even if you did not goto a mental clinic during your service. Let’s face it, who willingly goes to a mental clinic proudly? We all were told to drink water and move on and they made it seem like it’s a weak people’s thing to be doing therapies. I would highly recommend the diagnosis from the VA hospital for your claims because it is a medical evidences that the reviewer cannot dispute. Hope it helps and good luck!

[@user-ym9wb2mk5e]

@@steverogers7601You have to do separate statements because that person or their rep has to sign it. Also, if you want to use a C&P exam that was recently done to weigh as supporting documentation, you HAVE to do a statement saying that. Even if the examiners notes are there, you have to hold their hand about what to use. Maddening. Just had to do this for a hearing and tinnitus C&P exam.

[@skival]

Congratulations. What a relief to hear success stories. I hope to me one someday soon.

[@meatonthetable1602]

How did he know that I check my claim 3 times a day??😂

[@misspavisha._]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timw8297]

Yeah he knew about me too. Amazing

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Same here.

[@miamivice1149]

Well, I got my first claim approved... at 74. Cancerous tumor in my eye, due to agent orange. Surgery killed my sight. Got 30% approval. Thanks Craig for your help!

[@CombatCraig]

Nice man and I'm glad you heard what I am putting down. IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO FILE A VA CLAIM! 🏅✅💥💰💵

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

NOW You Must Go for the Secondary/s! Drive that Award up to 70%! Anx/Depr, et al..

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

Did they surgically remove the eye?

[@sarahparker4108]

Absolutely go for secondary!!I got 20 % for verifiable injury...100%for the anxiety/depression from the injury.PLEASE go for secondary.

[@miamivice1149]

@@sarahparker4108 How do I do that?

[@janiceblough]

You are incredible! What a service you provide. I thank you for your service to those Vets who need this info!

[@CombatCraig]

Thank you! 🏅✅💥💰💵

[@jeb6704]

Vietnam vetern. Intent to file Sep 22. Filed claims Apr 23. C&P exams Jun 23. 21 July 23 got ratings 60%. One claim deferred. Your videos helped a lot. Thanks

[@CombatCraig]

Your welcome man🤠

[@constitutional-veteran]

Thank you for all your advice. I've been out of service since 97. I filed my claim on June 28th, went to my C&P exams and on September 13th my claims were approved. Both service connected for a total of 60%.

[@NihilisticOrgasm]

Bonkers. I filed mine in may, exams on 5th of September. Still waiting.

[@inthesky7836]

Did you have VA visits after service for your disability or just in service care records? I was out in 99

[@culvercitycharlie]

C&P examiner said 1 to 3 months. Im at 1 month..the waiting!

[@EricaShady10171972]

Wow. that really went by fast. You filed June 2023 and you already got an answer?

[@constitutional-veteran]

I just followed CC's advice, gathered all my medical info, talked to my Dr who is familiar with the VA process, submitted all my info, went to my C&P exams. CC gives the most accurate advice i've found. I will continue to follow his advice.@@inthesky7836

[@curiousrelic]

Well, I had been out of the Army 37 years when I first filed, it was for Tinnitus, hearing loss, low back pain, and high blood pressure in early 2016. I was awarded 10% for Tinnitus and 0% for hearing loss in early 2017. I was denied for low back pain and high blood pressure. Later in 2017 I filed for vertigo and depression\anxiety/insomnia secondary to tinnitus. About mid 2018 I was awarded 30% for vertigo and 70% for depression/anxiety/insomnia/adjustment disorder. I’m currently at 80%. I’m 66 years old.

[@bridgetjones103]

I’m just filing after 37 years too!

[@curiousrelic]

@@bridgetjones103 Great, I actually didn’t have a clue about filing. Fortunately my niece married a VSO and he helped me file. If it wasn’t for him encouraging me, I never would have filed because I was not aware I could.

[@culvercitycharlie]

KEEP GOING..i'm 30+ years ('90-'94) out now, and just started last year myself with this process..10%..with 4 more in the claims process..we served, got damaged, and now we finally get comped!

[@robertb4701]

Thank you for posting this comment! I was discharged 30 years ago and I am currently going through the process. Hearing loss and tinnitus. I am worried about getting denied because of the time frame. A little more hopeful now.

[@culvercitycharlie]

was out almost 30 years! Army 11B, Got 10% tinitus connection no problem, NO PROB..was your MOS one of the many with loud noise/etc? then go for it!@@robertb4701

[@slim_jojo]

I had a c&p exam from Optum over the phone/teleview thingy today, they asked me the same questions you said they was gonna ask Craig, I’m like WOW this guy really got the KNOWLEDGE

[@skival]

I filed my PTSD claim for the 3rd time in march, still waiting for March, C&P. Praying I'll get my 100% soon. This channel helps me hang in there.

[@CombatCraig]

You’ve got this man👍🤠✅🇺🇸

[@jamessohol1823]

Why 3 times?

[@TenTonNuke]

@@jamessohol1823 I wondered the same thing. You don't re-file for the same thing. You appeal a bad decision as many times as it takes.

[@deanbemis9041]

I filed a intent to file in Oct 2022 . Filled a claim for sleep apnea and hypertension in May of 2023 . I had 2 DBQs and nexus letters from Private Doctors . C&P exam on 21 July 2023 . Claim is sitting in evidence gathering . Thank You Craig for all the info !!

[@jamessohol1823]

You going to a C & P if asked? Because u already had your Dr do a DBQ?

[@deanbemis9041]

@@jamessohol1823 I Did go to the C&P exam on 21 July 2023 . VSO said it was favorable . Still sitting in evidence gathering .

[@mrkareem75x68]

@@deanbemis9041 I just had exam last week......still at gathering stage.....why I have no idea......doctors notes , records dont matter.....just wait.

[@msgabrielle504]

Any updates?

[@deanbemis9041]

@@msgabrielle504 I am service connected for hyper tension at 0% . The sleep apnea I provided 2 DBQ's and opinion letters from private Doctors . The C&P exam in July via VES was Favorable for the sleep apnea secondary to PTSD (so that is 3 favorable ). Record review was requested in Nov . DBQ done by a nurse practitioner general medicine in Dec. Opinion was no studies support a connection with Sleep Apnea and burn pit exposure ?? The claim is secondary to PTSD where the fuck she see anything about burn pits ??Had a meeting with My VSO and American Legion rep on Friday . Filing for a duty to assist error/higher level review ,with mistakes pointed out on Tuesday .

[@tonycecena5348]

CC. You are the best. Just by listening to your vids, I did just well at the C&P exam last month. Today I received a call from Washington (legit, believe me) and was told after 8 years, I am in the Hundo club. I’ll check my bank account in a few days. Glad the hard part is over. Lord bless you

[@daviddobson1113]

I had my c&p exam the VA Doc done it and I don't know if there allowed to tell you the out come but she did. Then she informed me that it might be 3 weeks or 6 months. She then informed me that there was more that the VA could be doing for my condition and she would start that ball rolling.

[@davidgolden9914]

If you have a lot of claims to file. Submit a few (1-3) then start another intent to file right away. Always have an intent to file going. That keeps your backpay going for the next 1-3 claims.

[@CAdams93]

Went to my c&p exam August 2021 and got my first check in October 2021.

[@gabilonda]

Are you content with your rating are will you be appealing?

[@colby6385]

How long did you wait for your c@p exam after filling?

[@CAdams93]

@@colby6385 Mines was two months if I can remember but I also had a family member who retired from the military to help me file , so that could be a reason it happened so quick.

[@CAdams93]

@@gabilonda sorry for the late reply . Yes , I'm content. I'm 100% P&T.

[@ZonaJim]

Filed for high blood pressure and heart disease in mid 2022. Had great evidence of HBP in my discharge physical paperwork. Had letters from doctors stating HBP added to heart disease. But I was denied. So I filed an appeal and it's been languishing for 18 months waiting to go to a VA judge.

[@BR-ex9xp]

Thats weird. You even have a service connection and still denied? There has to be something specifically wrong here.

[@stankane6096]

This is one of the best videos you've made.

[@CombatCraig]

Thanks👍

[@elii2807]

10/22 - 1023 took a whole year to get 80% your videos helped me through this without a VSO.

[@joeromano5422]

Combat Craig you are a book of knowledge,very concise and to the point! I am currently at 60%,had 2 C& P exams earlier in October '23. Awaiting a decision now and positively looking to share great news ! Thank you for your service then and now.Take care and God Bless You!!

[@CombatCraig]

🤠🤠

[@polanco760]

VA received my mail packet with Nexus letter in June 28 and got my rating September 11

[@chrissanders3398]

Thanks for the great info and hard work creating content.💪 This summer has been especially cruel to my fro. Glad we can all take a break from the heat.💈😎

[@CombatCraig]

No problem Chris. Before I shoot a video I always consider the impact its going to have on your fro man😀😎😂

[@chrissanders3398]

@@CombatCraig Thanks!💯💈

[@jamesdouglas6721]

Thanks captain! By listening to you I just went from 50 to 70 percent. Tdiu is next!

[@CombatCraig]

Excellent!

[@12LadyHawk]

Thank you for all you do.

[@CombatCraig]

You are so welcome

[@3572012]

Ive been fighting the va since 2003, even with being a veteran with theater background the process takes forever im currently at 90%, they constantly lose paperwork so always make copies, ive compared my medical records to the one they had on file , before I EAS i made copies of it, so when i showed up with my old medical record my rate of 30% climbed to 90% faster, some of their paper work was blackout and missing ....so thank you craig for this info anything helps, im still waiting on a few more claims, 🙏 its been a long journey, my body is tired , hang in there .....GET SOME

[@CombatCraig]

👍🤠🇺🇸💯

[@knightfall209]

When he said don’t check the VA . Gov 5x a day I felt like I got caught shoplifting 😂

[@mimieschenburg5885]

Gosh,,i am in the Decision stage,, of my claim.. Of a Presumptive Pact Act Claim-- Desert Storm!! Hope all goes well**

[@CombatCraig]

I hope so too!

[@StayDriven4Him]

how long did it take for decision?

[@OhKay_K_Kay]

Right on time video. I got out in 2009. Finally looking towards the VA, for 14 yrs I didn’t wanna be bothered for how my discharge went about. Anyway, 9/4/23 I filed my claim and now I see as of 9/15/23 I am on step 2.

[@fonzie2098]

I got out in 2011 and want to file next week, i wish you good luck getting what you deserve

[@bryanlloyd9916]

Some times they’re very slow and some times they are very fast ( rarely fast ) two of the fastest claims for me were… bilateral hearing loss & insomnia . Now first they had me at 10% for tinnitus, this past February I filed more claims one being an increase in my hearing issues and by April they increased my rating to 30% for bilateral hearing loss ( I’ve read that’s one of the hardest claims to win ) Next I went in to my C&P exam on a Monday for my insomnia and Friday in that same week they already had rated me at 70% .. it took only 4 days . I’m still curious as to why it was so very quick.

[@OhKay_K_Kay]

@@fonzie2098 good luck to you as well.

[@OhKay_K_Kay]

@@bryanlloyd9916 that’s really good.

[@Angel2043-w3s]

It took me 8 years to get my 100%P&T. Got 50% and my state veterans said "That is just kicking the door open." I appealed & 6 months later . . . Don't give up - keep on , in a "timely manner"

[@lacyelliottoldmarinedad4388]

Thanks for all the guidance I’m making progress with my claims

[@TheViciousRavex]

Hey guys I never had Anxiety diagnosed until I went to the C&P exam for mental health. I claimed it, and got approved by the Vas Mental health doctor surprisingly.. talk about good fortune for once so, just know what your talking about and how you Articulate yourself and how your affected by your claim. If you can do that align with evidence or not. You can get approved !

[@robertbailey116]

I had a C&P exam for PTSD. I have a diagnosis from the mental health provider at my local VA Clinic. I'm not sure why I needed a CMP exam but I went to the exam. During the exam the medical provider moved in close reach in and hit my hat with his pen. Trying to evoke a response. I'm not sure if that's a legitimate thing to do. He's very fortunate that I didn't respond. Not a smart move on his part.

[@berlinbear11b18]

Maybe you had a fly on your hat

[@KeenanModica]

What does a current diagnosis mean? How recent does the diagnosis have to be?

[@CombatCraig]

Current means within the past year but I would make sure its within a few months of filing your winning VA claim 🏅✅💥💰💵

[@KeenanModica]

@@CombatCraig Thanks

[@alananderson7903]

@@CombatCraig What's the regulation that states "within the past year"?

[@donaldpeterson4975]

I have been working on my VA Claim for the last 12.5 years, and still have only have 30 percent for my low back pain.

[@nyy190343]

I’m fighting the lower back pain claim as well. I’ve submitted plenty of documentation from doctors visits and I’m only 40%

[@jeffrey501green]

Is this doctor don?

[@jeffrey501green]

​@@nyy190343file some secondaries.. insomnia?

[@johnneill5960]

Filed my first claim after 30 years in February & crickets … called cause I haven’t even had a C&P yet & they said oh it is taking 9-12 months . 9-12 months for PTSD . That’s nice

[@Tizzy204]

bout what mine was for PTSD 7-9 months.

[@garyhawkins6337]

I couldn’t wait to say this I am now in the hundo club thank you combat Craig your videos did it you are the best

[@CombatCraig]

Welcome aboard!👍🤠💯✅

[@scottystiffchicken]

Does that mean you have 100% combined like 30+10+40+40? Asking bcz I’m very new to this and just had my first three c&p exams last week.

[@christinanicole313]

I filed my initial claim in Dec.2023 and I’m still waiting. I pray I hear something something soon. I went to all the appointments and my C& P examiner advised me that I should hear something in 3-4 weeks. I’m just waiting.

[@martin2560]

I just went through 2 weeks of going around in the same circle on the phone trying to schedule an appointment for a primary care doctor.

[@floridaurbanagriculture9771]

Its amazing that they claim to be so backlogged but they have time to reevaluate 2 of my current disabilities one of which i have had over 20 years

[@thesixmilliondollarpalmer5502]

At 90% now with claim in for sinus. On stand by now since 13 July 2023

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

Thank you for your service.

[@59thfsaviation79]

Well, filed in December. Going back for my 2nd PTSD exam after being half way through CPT. Made the mistake of filing for a GERD increase during this and they lumped it together and it's sitting deferred since April. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@toddwatson6288]

I had c and p exam for ptsd 6 weeks ago and filed a pact act claim. Looks like they combined it all on va.gov. But I hope not.

[@TheDeadlyDan]

I filed for medical pension last June based on psoriatic arthritis (autoimmune) and Camp Lejeune. I've been receiving a War Veteran's Pension for the last fifteenish years or so based on "complete and total" non service connected disability. When I filed this last June, I was asked to provide documentation on Lejeune - so mailed off a request for my records from the National Archives. I've yet to get my records (no sure how long it's supposed to take). Reading around, I've seen a few people with difficulty around "proof" of TDY at Lejeune. I attended the joint war games in 77, but I was stationed at MacDill AfB with JCSE. I'm Army. Is this delay because I was attached to the Joint Chiefs or is this a normal wait time?

[@adrianleal_whiskeytangoalpha]

Got it, thank you Craig 🎉💪

[@CombatCraig]

🤠🤠

[@jarhd1775]

I filed a single issue fully developed claim that was pretty straight forward. It took 6 months 2 days to receive my decision letter rated at 70% and TDIU inferred. Followed that up with increase request for TDIU and its been 3 months so far waiting for decision. Also applied for SSDI and that claim shows only 25% processed at 3 month mark. Both VA & Social Security have ridiculous wait times & SS screws you out of 5 months worth of back pay once approved

[@williamstiggersws]

They performed my PTSD c&p exam over video chat through my phone. She asked me yes or no questions like you said answer to questions didn't have a whole lot to it. My next c&p exam was for my knees I showed up to vs for that about 2 weeks ago. But I have others that are probably coming up for my back and eczema as well as exposure to asbestos.

[@berlinbear11b18]

Hope you have positive update soon. Did the PTSD examiner shine any light on what she will write? I had same exam at end he said I definitely have PTSD and insomnia. Will he write that or is it bluff. Now the waiting continues

[@mrquestion8398]

What did they ask you mine is next week.

[@berlinbear11b18]

@@mrquestion8398 combat craig dies cover it. Find his video on PTSD mistakes. They ask about growing up etc marriages Craig's video was very helpful in understanding it all

[@BaldytheBear]

I put my claims back in apr 28th and had only 2 C&P exams out of 22. It’s been 144 days as of today. It’s probably going to take me 180 days or longer before I see anything

[@CertifiedClapaholic]

You have 22 C&P exams scheduled?? Or was that a typo?

[@BaldytheBear]

@@CertifiedClapaholic no I have 22 for sure. All notated in my medical record that my VSO found. It’s nov 2 and still only had 2 appointments

[@MrMillerlite7169]

My Vet Rep sent my claim to the VA on February 1st 2023 for tinnitis. Got a nexus letter and all records. Didn't get a c&p exam but did get a phone call the 1st week of December from VA and still heard nothing back on a decision. Ridiculous having to wait this long!

[@msgabrielle504]

I’m in the state of Louisiana. I filed my claim 6/2023, made it to evidence gathering 1/2024, just had my c&p exam on 2/15/2024. Now I’m waiting for my letter 😁 Allergic rhinitis Back pain Knee pain Flat foot Hip strain Gerd Ankle strain

[@inked_icons]

Update?

[@user-ym9wb2mk5e]

I’m finding that once the put your claim into review, they are doing anything they can to act like they are working on it, but denying or having you go to multiple C&P exams for the same issue, only yo want a Lay Statement that you don’t want to go again. It’s a way to kick things down the road! Sad…

[@richardmundt5935]

So what's the point of having a nexus if the examiner is going to generate one anyway??

[@stevesliva1255]

I had pulmonary fibrosis and was too sick to go to the C and P exam. Now I’m in the hospital recovering from a double lung transplant and they still demand a C and P exam. I’m physically not able to attend. I’ve been hospitalized for over two months now.

[@berlinbear11b18]

I'm praying for you Steve

[@12LadyHawk]

Yes! That is so crazy! My husband is terminally ill from lung cancer w/brain Mets. Submitted all supporting current medical evidence and they want a C&P. We are praying he can make it. He can barely walk…❤

[@stevesliva1255]

@@12LadyHawk prayers for your husband and you.

[@12LadyHawk]

Steve praying for you as well. Hope you are recovering ❤️‍🩹

[@bryanlloyd9916]

I went to a C&P exam on a Monday for insomnia .. and by Friday of that week they already had me rated at 70% I’ve never seen them move that fast on a single claim .. anyone have something like that?

[@nyy190343]

Yeah that’s an outlier

[@inthesky7836]

Did you have a nexus in your claim? Im going to file for insomnia/depression

[@bryanlloyd9916]

@@inthesky7836 no, i couldn’t get my doctor to do one . I’ve read online that they are also done or can be done by the C&P examiner. I was also told some time back that they could even find it service connected from your medical records. I’m pretty sure that’s what they did with mine. It’s in my records several times for yrs

[@culvercitycharlie]

Wow! I’m at 1 month since c&p… waiting

[@bryanlloyd9916]

@@culvercitycharlie it’s taken me 4 plus yrs to get to 90% . Right now i have claims still out there that i’m still waiting on for the VA decision. I a believer here that what CC had been saying on all his videos is spot on.

[@carlhensley3823]

Lot of times you can have super strong evidence and still get turned down it's about playing the game

[@mainoffender1]

I was wondering how long it would take. TY. I'll also stop logging onto my VA account.

[@rafaelsalgado8662]

How long before my C&P exam for: Secondary for my bilateral foot and big toe that has osteophyte degenerative. Shoulders left and right Knees both left and right Hands left and right Lower lumbar back which has multilevel degenerative facet arthropathy.

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

THOSE Needing Great Vet Attorney? My Own experience, 2nd trip to CAVC; Robert R. Davis, Charlotte, NC

[@skival]

What doctor fills out the DBQ? I thought it was supposed to be the C&P doctor? Am I supposed to print a DBQ and ask my individual doctors to fill them out?

[@countrygirl432]

It depends on priority order the veteran fall into if you have already been approved if your claim is adding new secondaries. Your priority order depends on what your % is currently. If you have never been rated, you're last on the totem pole unless you're really old or have a life threatening diagnosis that is service connected.

[@alananderson7903]

Incorrect. That's only for treatment at VA hospitals where your percentage comes into play. For VA disability claims, they are adjudicated in the order they are received unless you can prove one of the following when you submit your claim: • Experiencing extreme financial hardship • Terminally ill • Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease • Very Seriously Injured/Ill or Seriously Injured/Ill during military operations • Age 85 or older • Former Prisoner of War • Medal of Honor or Purple Heart Award recipient

[@countrygirl432]

@@alananderson7903 have you read or know about the different priority orders/ level? www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/priority-groups/

[@berlinbear11b18]

​@@alananderson7903wow thanks for the info Alan. I'm sure she ment well. You really break itcdown.....thank you for that

[@zachnicholson7924]

A C&P examiner can diagnose and provide the nexus.

[@SuperKvlogs]

Yea but it’s better to get it from the docs the c&p might only be 15 minutes long the examiner could try to screw a person over.

[@zachnicholson7924]

@@SuperKvlogs yea I know it's better to get a solid diagnosis and nexus prior to filing but ALOT of people get both from their C&P exams.

[@freddyjimenez5998]

Do you need a nexus if you have medical evidence of back pain on service and current diagnostic. I have been out for over 5 years off the service.

[@mrquestion8398]

Been waiting for 3 YEARS for my appeal finally got on the docket this july. Question how much longer before my case is heard.

[@MCdouvigacce]

I was at 90% 70%ptsd 10%tinnitus 10%lumbar, i opened my claim for getting pancreatitis from drinking daily, just did my C&P exam ,and V.A had me do blood work, and now i have M,D coming up this week, i sent in my medical from the time at was being treated at hospital ,V.A just diagnosed me gave me painkillers & sent me on my way, i didn't feel well,went to another hospital were the admitted me,because my organs were shutting down & HBP, What do you think @CombatCraig?

[@juleskinkead4604]

Asbestos Lung Cancer - 2 doctors, pulmonary and primary from 1988 passed away. last pulmonary doctor who took over 1993-2007 disposes of records under virginia state law 6 years from last encounter. they were not electronic in early 2000. VA healthcare since 2008 only have treated residuals of R Lung removal based on my verbal history reports and new imaging and testing spirometry and any new ailments.. cant get medical evidence from 1988-2007.. gone... what to do??

[@Jaypes3000]

Hey @combatcraig, thank you for your service to your fellow vets! Do you happen to have a video on the math that the VA uses for compensation? My % totals 100 but compensation is at 80%. Thank you, sir!

[@Tizzy204]

its never what your percent totals they use some strange combined rating table where 100% does not equal 100% i believe he's done several other videos on that if you would search through his videos. another solution would be to search youtube for 'VA Math' you could find something about it.

[@darkthanion1681]

Take your highest % disability.. say 50%.. that meants you are 50% abled.. say your next highest is 40%, cut that in half.. you will be 70.. next highest is based off the 30 u have left. If you had a 10% rating it would be 3 points.. 20% 6 points. It gets incrementally harder the higher you go.. to go from 90% to 100% you need to hit 95%.. would need another 50% of rating for those 5 points

[@darkthanion1681]

There is also bilateral modifier if you are injured on both knees/ankles/arms etc

[@gordonstephen8329]

I was rated 10% for my tinnitus 3 years ago and my claims for my migraines my hearing loss and my PTSD I still have not ever had a CMP exam it's been 3 years. I've submitted all medical confirmed by mental health(ptsd) and neurology(migraines) and audiology( hearing loss) but the keep telling me " it up for final review" which the dates have changed 9 times yet still no a c&p exam

[@MWR-lg9qp]

Outstanding advice.

[@CombatCraig]

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[@woodydowler1594]

Took me 41 years for the same thing i had going in my first clam . They went back 6 months cause i didn't keep up with making appointments. Not noing i needed to

[@T3CHSM3CHS]

Submitted for HLR in January haven't heard or seen anything since April. Just waiting for a yes or no so i can move forward with a supplemental if necessary.

[@Ferrdl01]

Hope that it goes better for you than most but HLR’s can take 2 years.

[@T3CHSM3CHS]

@Ferrdl01 oh man that would be terrible

[@chrisburton3571]

I filed a HLR in early June. Zero movement on my claim. Hearing that you’ve been waiting 5 months longer than me isn’t a good sign. I retired last year and the original VA claim was filed within a nexus presumptive period. The decision memo said there was no evidence of service connection even though the law makes it clear that the condition is presumptive within 12 months of retirement. It should have been a clear cut approval.

[@T3CHSM3CHS]

@chrisburton3571 all we can do is keep our heads up and be ready for the next step. If we bombard them with facts they won't be able to put up their BS.

[@dt9233]

Thanks for all your informative videos. I wondering about SSD and DLI. If we were unable to work and don't have the enough DLI points does that exclude us from truly getting SSD in our state?

[@NitroRonin23]

What if it is for an increase for disabilities that are already being claimed? do you still need a nexus for those?

[@T_bone]

Anecdotal 3rd person info from someone who worked at VA evaluating claims is that VA evaluaters loath claim filers who submit multiple claims tonget increases and typically deny the claims without review. I hope this is not true, but the source was credible.

[@TierOneTaco]

Update: rated at 40% and then listened to you, watched every video, got the diagnosis, secondary and nexus all in one shot. Went thru the C&P exam and I’m officially in the hundo club. Thank you CC 🇺🇸🫡

[@johnross7297]

How long did it take? Did you walk in the doctors office and tell him your trying to get a increase? Do you tell him you want the nexus and dbq

[@TierOneTaco]

@@johnross7297 took about 3 months to get approved and I told them about my symptoms, asked my doctor is she can write a letter and mail it to me with my diagnosis on it. After that I got approved. I have my symptoms and showed it, got the diagnoses from my doctor and study the DBQ. If you want join his boot camp too. Helps a ton

[@Everyday.fun.shorts.hahaha]

Could u explain me what it means by NEXUS?

[@TierOneTaco]

@@Everyday.fun.shorts.hahaha nexus is basically getting a letter from a doctor stating your diagnosis and that you are receiving treatment from them. (At that’s what I kinda understood from what CC was explains. Join bootcamp too cause there’s a lot of useful tips in there too also

[@TierOneTaco]

@@johnross7297 sorry for the late reply and no I never mentioned anything about a increase, I just told my provider about my symptoms and everything that’s been affecting me and I go in time to time for check ups so it’s all documented then I got the diagnosis and statement verified and signed off by my provider and went to file a claim. At the C&P exam that’s where I presented evidence to back myself up with my claim and yea. Big thanks tho to Combat Craig tho cause he explains everything really well and really helps us vets out. He’s the man 🤙🏼

[@oblivious_prime]

Do supplemental claims tend to move faster than initial claims?

[@cotya7638]

Four months after my C&P for my back, nothing new has happened with my claim after August 1st.

[@haroldbookersr]

How long does TDIU last? Lifetime or retirement age

[@martin2560]

Also. The VA run around is likely a check and balance similar to SSDI. If you don't give up, you must really be disabled?

[@cesaralayon883]

Thank you for this video @combatcraig. Is there a specific way you should name or organize the files to make it easier for the rater?

[@spencermoore6588]

I have been watching your videos for a while. I’m stuck in a dilemma, Im in the middle of the BDD program but I was going to ask you. I had my C&P exam ( which was bogus she didn’t write down things I had on record and said yes too ) But since then I’ve had knee surgery, back injections etc etc. do I upload my documents or wait to appeal and have more documents for the second fight?

[@nyy190343]

Pretty irritated the VA granted me a non-compensable rating for my gastrointestinal issues despite 5 deployments to the Middle East which is synonymous with gastrointestinal issues from foodborne parasites

[@DaveySharp]

What constitutes a “current diagnosis” (IE: 1-year, 6-months, 1month)?

[@jamessohol1823]

KDM89 says if your Dr fills out you're DBQ for the claim your filing for, that should be good anuff? Thats what he did!

[@CombatCraig]

Glad it worked for him. The question is will it work for you though. Each claim and approach is different man 🏅✅💥💰💵

[@tierraanthony9075]

Hey CC it’s been over five months for one claim and I’m still waiting 😩.

[@CPVet55]

Filed in December ’22, C&P early January ‘23…added a claim in early April ’23. C&P June ‘23…and here we are mid September still waiting.

[@jbrou1209]

Damn man. It took a little over a month for them to make a decision for me.

[@59thfsaviation79]

Same. Exact same. Claim in December. Added a completely different claim in April. They lumped together and I just sit and wait after seeing my C&P and knowing it's going to be service connected. fkn ridiculous.

[@eweeadventures284]

Filed in Feb ‘22… C&P early April and still waiting as well!!

[@jimrode470]

Glad to see others in my boat. Filed in Dec 2022, added a claim, had my c&p exams early July and still waiting for rating.

[@CPVet55]

@@jbrou1209 tinnitus?

[@isagsd5502]

Filed claim in August 2022. Finished all C&P exams in June 2023. File two status letters and got no response. Sent a message this week and no response. Still waiting for a decision after filing a claim over a year ago.

[@culvercitycharlie]

Thanks!

[@CombatCraig]

You bet!🤠🤠

[@user-uz4sh3nk2z]

Does anyone know how to find out what their actual disability rating is before being rounded up or down? Trying to locate the exact number without using the VA's awesome chart...

[@christophersboland]

Look at 6.5 years of waiting at the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). I have 32,000 appeals ahead of me... The claim will be approved.

[@thepatriot7639]

CC what does Pending resolution of concurrent EP mean? I got this message conserning a claim i filed online. I already had my C&P exams.

[@jamesloughnan8993]

My claim has been a year

[@demonteedwards4329]

I’ve been waiting 4 months after my C&P exams is that average time ?

[@tevinbenoit933]

Did you get it yet ??? And when ? How long ?

[@ohioflips5570]

I filed a claim most of my Evidence was from my civilian doctors before I ever went to the V.A but after getting charged so much $$ from them i ck with the VA. They gave me 10% For my tinittis my new claims for migraines that my civilian doctor and neurologist diagnosed. But ive been getting treatment from the va. now, will they included my records for my continued treatment with the va in my claim without me doi g anything?

[@cornellirons5348]

Most of the steps at the end are bs. There are little to no checks and balances. They denied my three claims and disregarded most of the evidence I uploaded. I had to send it for HRL review. HRL reviewer for errors and stated that my claims were service connected. Now I have to wait another 4-5 months for them to correct the errors. What a sh*t show.

[@dickhall9911]

Combat craig, been fighting for backpay since 1980, diagnosed in 1976, put claim I n 1980 and continued the claim to present been denied countless times, i thought the VA is wanting to pay the vietnam veterans, please answer me,

[@codychavarria6088]

I was un the Navy from 99-04 have been to at least three of the locations under the PACT ACT several and times with 3 west pacs and one south pac. I possibly have alteast 3 presumptives on the list (chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, and chronic fatigue) I dont have diagnosis But lots of symptoms, complaints and visits to sick bay from oast to present. I also have been going to mental health treatment for 3 years thru the va for ptsd. What do I do in how do I do it, howdo I word it ???filing a,claim

[@juancruze5866]

is the process the same of you have been out 28 years served in the navy and a gulf war veteran .worked in the boiler room ,but never filed a single claim

[@DanielEvansa-rx5oc]

I just filed a claim after being out 28 years. You'll need a current diagnosis. For me,, I've been being treated for PTSD, depression, and anxiety for the last 6 months. I've been making all appointments and have a diagnosis for all three that's related to my PTSD. My claim was filed at the end of September and my first C&P exam is October 30 for the mental health. Then after that an exam for tinnitus November 29. I'm very fortunate to have a great VSO!!! Without this person I wouldn't have had the guidance to get this far so fast. I will say this ,,, WORDS MATTER on how you describe your claim. And youre going to need a diagnosis to back up your claim. If you need an example let me know.

[@texaswhip7897]

Injured left thumb VA have on continuance what I need to do to get compensation/rated for it has been claiming this since 1979 put on continuance after C&P exam 2018 ! Help

[@CryptoCwis]

I had a question; please help. I appreciate it. I was in the county jail in NJ for 5 days and it got reported automatically under “prison match” I had no misdemeanours nor felonies. Will this automatic claim initiate a claims action for the VA to look into my records? Thank you. V/r - Hira