Maximize Your VA Mental Health Claim: Top Secrets Revealed!

[@Direx232]

“It’s not a therapy session” - that’s crucial 💯

[@andresluna351]

Quality stuff. And I can attest that this is all facts. Took me 7 years to understand all this as a 70% for ptsd

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers ♟️

[@RubelReese-yt3wi]

😅 right on my brother 😮

[@wowzers1069]

Very good video and to the point. So many vets miss the point that it isn't about anxiety and depression and insomnia and so on. It is about the condition that is having the biggest impact, and how it impacts a vet regarding ability to work and interpersonal relationships.

[@DragonempressCreations]

I just wanted to take the time to stop by and thank you for this video and advice! I did what you said and I was just bumped from a 40% for my other inservice connected disabilities to 70% with my anxiety diagnosis! Thank you so much for helping me navigate this rough terrain.

[@yachickbad]

Awww congrats

[@dawidbenyahudahisrael6959]

Excellent. Currently writing my personal statement or statement in support of claim and definitely placing emphasis on the “Occupational” and “Social” impairment. I pray it works. I’ll let you know. APTTMHY

[@vaclaimsacademy]

L’chaim!

[@antvn222]

Update ?

[@markcowan3366]

Update?

[@dawidbenyahudahisrael6959]

final results: 100% P&T…APTTMHY

[@PsychoSpit]

@@dawidbenyahudahisrael6959what are all your claims??

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Let's get after it vets♟Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this video to your Facebook. Memes are great but this can be life changing for someone out there!

[@RichHomieHap]

Your videos are so helpful, they are short and straight forward. Thank You so much.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Eric!

[@jamaul8909]

Just had my PTSD exam, went through the history before the military (none) and how my service has affected it. What specifically started it. How it affects me (talked about my family, being distant, not going out or wanting to be around people, etc). He said well I think thats about all I need. I said well doc I have more to state, he explained to me again, he had all he needed and nothing else needed to be stated. I was upset for a bit then I realized....I said what I needed to. As you stated, its not a venting session, social and work impairment is whats needed and whats important.

[@DelGeeZee]

How to do go about getting a ptsd test?

[@berlinbear11b18]

Any update on decisions?

[@fishfever5923]

was the for a first time claim or a increase?

[@joypressley4821]

Did you end up getting 100% for behavioral health alone?

[@jamaul8909]

@joypressley4821 100 for MH alone is very hard to do. You'd have to be so far gone it's crazy. I got 50 for it though. Could've got 70 I'm sure for my symptoms but I'll take it for now.

[@gtoexpress8111]

To the point stay on topic - easy to get a 70 percent just state what the video said and amp it up !! Good video as usual you don't have to pay a dime to the IMO doctors like 600-$1000 -

[@vaclaimsacademy]

On fire as always GTOexpress! I appreciate you

[@TonyRome402]

Very good information and straight to the point, thank you.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Thanks for that feedback Tony I appreciate it

[@lordkreigs1978]

I’m glad the way you phrased it as it not being a therapy session but more of testimony I guess you could say. I totally isolate myself, including avoiding my wife and dogs. And they’re supposed to be here for my support structure. Most of the time I find them to be too invasive and when I say, I just wanna be left alone, I mean that quite literally.

[@Kevin-pu6bt]

Solid guidance, thank you! Its important to ne reminded that there IS a target we want to hit, and it is great to know to keep on mission (and not try to turn it into therapy)! Great stuff!

[@dingus505]

Great stuff. Thank you

[@justchilling_.]

Thanks for the help.

[@Joyde1k]

No lie when I was explaining C&p provider what happens with me today as of my ptsd diagnosis and I literally was just explaining my facts what I already have stated also told her something’s with a lawsuit around COVID they was making soldiers catch duis with blood test on the road and not giving the other test like blowing into the machine. And honestly I was straight A happy kid before I got into the military and it damaged me hard, my comrades scarred me. But I wasn’t on no empathy thing. It was more of me listening to what she wanted to know and I clarify and tell her. She asked me did I want to let her know anything else I told her no and that was it.

[@yachickbad]

Got my doctor appt tommorow let’s see how this gooooes …

[@vaclaimsacademy]

You’re gonna do great 👍

[@asm1221]

I qualified for PTSD at the VA. But they have refused to allow me to get PTSD treatment for the past 5 years. They seem very concerned that I have had such severe & torturous abuses for decades that I must have bad thoughts. I refuse to entertain such thoughts. Friends have mentioned that the severe abuse to my body and life are allowing people to get away with serious crime that could lead to serious circumstances. The VA is concerned that I might have such suspicions. But my very severe medical issues were not even mentioned. I was taken off pain meds that worked and forced onto bupinorphine after ovarian cancer surgery. There is so much more. I am a pioneer woman West Point grad who has endured horrible shenanigans for decades. I deserve better! I believe in living a life of integrity. I thank my West Point education for instilling this in me. I hope & pray that integrity and faith in God (not religion), finds it's way back into our nation! Many thanks for your channel!

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I saw that violet outburst at 1:50 where he passively aggressively kicked the marker.....🤣👍

[@nathanneill4733]

#notservicerelatedtedoutburst 🚷😂

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

I'm at 50%migraines service connected and I'm working on depression and anxiety now can the 2 that I'm working on be service connected like my migraines? Thank s great work

[@Vefyoutubecensorfutub]

You need to make a case of secondary connection due to migraines.

[@Adam-om9hu]

If you were deployed or had a serious incident occur in service as long as you can prove it, go for ptsd.

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

Awesome videos brother keep it up. I can’t wait for your next videos I’m learning so much

[@vaclaimsacademy]

That you Edwin, cheers

[@debrafulton724]

is it better to use one claim for that lists all the disabilities (mental health, skin problems, tinnitus etc) on one claim form or make separate claim forms for each symptom?

[@johnnyc5587]

I have 30 percent for mental health. How do I file for an increase? Do I need a nexus letter?

[@dwaynedrawdy4183]

Not if you are already service connected

[@johnnyc5587]

thx@@dwaynedrawdy4183

[@carlhensley3823]

Thank you sir great advise

[@big6142]

It's also good advice, too!

[@Johnanothony62]

Good evening, I love your content!, I love how you help out our brothers and sisters in need. There’s not many out there that would do that. I have a quick question. I have a 90% rating (all static) however one of my disabilities (ankle tendinitis) is showing that my tendons are “intact” now. However I stated that I am still feeling the same symptoms that was noted on my Va award claim “limited motion of the ankle”. I went to the VA for this MRI. I also told the Va doctor about the limited motion of my ankle. Do you think they may possibly decrease my rating because of this? Thank you!

[@danski6694]

I have over 30 specific items I wrote down between Social and Occupational Impairment. They are all absolutely true and have happened, or are happening. I have my PTSD C&P exam this friday via teleconference- can I leave what I wrote down to the side and glance at it to make sure I don’t miss anything? I have Subscribed!

[@DavidRachfordFitness]

How did it go?

[@danski6694]

@@DavidRachfordFitness I honestly had a panic attack right before the teleconference- as I was sitting in the virtual waiting room. I made sure to tell her about that. I thought it went great. It felt like my doctor was pushing me towards having 100 percent. Like almost prompting me to agree that I had all types, and actually EVERY type of symptom. She barely got into my occupational stuff, which I was happy about. She was telling me she was sorry for what I experienced and that I need help.

[@Justin-ty6mu]

⁠@@danski6694hey any good news on possibly a increase & also what type of symptoms did you experience for the social & occupational

[@tl8885]

​@@danski6694 update?

[@SherwoodMa63744]

Sir, the VA has me on lisinopril for high blood pressure/hyper tension. The lisinopril lowers my BP to normal range- drops it 30-40 points. I’m going to file under the Pact Act. Will they give me a rating because I require medication, or will they give me zero % because lisinopril has been in normal range? Thank you

[@joomomma9463]

Take that plus two others for my blood pressure plus I take a depression pill if I don't take it I start to crack up cry often at work no hope feel like dying every day I should have filed I long time ago

[@rec1015]

Hello, Im at 100% for multiple M.H. disorders, can you help me with the Aid and Attendance qualifications?

[@robbyers7614]

My problem is i DON'T have PTSD Diagnosis. I'm going to a Benefits Behavioral Exam this month ( Feb 24)

[@hereforthecomments456]

How did it go?

[@travis8229]

My experiences in the Army were rough, I didn't really think about VA because I got denied shortly after discharge when I applied for medical benefits. I got a job that paid a survivable wage and forgot all about it. Years later though I did notice effects of my service negatively impacted my experiences in the civilian sector. I really think I would've been less hesitant to move up in job roles, etc, rather than being held back by extreme anxiety. When I was in the Army I had several uncomfortable experiences with sergeants. A couple times I got loaded weapons shoved in my face threatening to shoot. The fear of being killed got me. Then there was these exercises on occasions, brutal because of their scope, that got me too. I almost died during one punishment when a sergeant ordered me to stand at attention under a summer sun for hours! I was never relieved by the sergeant. Then a sergeant slammed me against a wall one day for running too close to him, i blacked out and got a concussion. All these brutal experiences collectively just brought me down real low. I didnt fully realize my problem until recently after losing a job of 19 years and seeing where i was in life, which was practically no where. It seemed like i was back to those months after i came back from the Army, an outcast.

[@herringbone5035]

I can relate to that almost word for word. Must have been infantry.

[@ReigningWomban]

I am so sorry that you experienced that. You were under horrible leadership who should be considered as terrorists, in my opinion. I pray you get the help that you need and know that those actions were indeed wrong and you didn’t deserve that.

[@PostalWorker14]

I work for post office after the Army they are jerks to veterans my discipline has helped get me to 70percent the promotions are political I feel like the VA has helped a lot

[@TVK830]

I was told alcohol use and suicide thoughts were critical for mental health claim as well

[@vaclaimsacademy]

www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4/subpart-B/subject-group-ECFRfa64377db09ae97/section-4.130

[@donwhigham2244]

Awesome video thank you

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Don

[@JRV8083]

If I’m rated for PTSD would my rating for migraines from tinnitus be separate or grouped in with the PTSD rating?

[@Adam-om9hu]

All 3 are three seperate claims. The va won't pyramid those 3.but you would have to file secondary off of PTSD. Headaches/ migraines are its own category and tinnitus/hearing issues is another category.

[@jalenfrommiramar]

Who do I take a dbq to?

[@CasperGhostingYou]

What does total mean? Isn’t that subjective, can I work and be total, even if it’s 24 hours per week or less

[@daisystewart1]

Thank you!!

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Daisy

[@cd8788]

So Suicidal Ideation is linked into the same rating as depression and anxiety?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Suicidal ideation would typically be a symptom of an underlying mental condition

[@christinerego8473]

This was very helpful and I am finally at 70% for my anxiety and depression disorder. I guess my next question would be this, and if anyone could help answer this I would greatly appreciate it. I am currently rated at 70% for anxiety/depression. I am also rated at 30% for eczema. The VA has me listed as an overall rating of 80%. Why is this? 70+30= 100 right?

[@pushstart696]

The 30% for eczema is the 30% of the remainder, which is 30% in your case. So 30% of 30 is 9. 70% + 9% = 79..rounded up to 80. VA pays in 10% increments, so even if it was 75% it would get rounded up to 80%. At least that's how it was explained to me. Hope this helps.

[@shelbylpearson]

Yep. VA math is something.

[@pokey5428]

The VA uses what I call "the devil's arithmetic". The higher your current rating, the less weight each additional rating is worth. For instance: say you are at 50%. You get approved for another 50%. That will result in 75% (for which you would be at 80 since they round up). When you are at 70%, an additional 10% would only be worth 3 points--since it applied to the 30 of you not currently covered. There are VA disability calculators available on line.

[@ReigningWomban]

The VA has a different math 🧮 from what we are educated on.

[@johnkeigans7499]

I also have eczema and I believe it should be secondary to my tinnitus issue. My dermatologist said that my eczema is triggered by stress, that I believe is my stress from my tinnitus. Any tips on how to file and get connected as you did? I cannot find any help online.

[@danski6694]

Thank you for this! I have my C&P exam for PTSD this friday - after almost TWENTY years of returning from Iraq. I have been suffering this entire time and so has my family. My SOCIAL impairment has been drastic - however I have been working this entire time as a NYC Firefighter and have been promoted. How can I claim Occupational Impairment? I have written down some incidents, but the FDNY is a Union covered, civil service job which rarely outright “punishes” you let alone outright FIRE you.

[@genjustice4766]

Hello.. What do you think if I get only 10% for insomnia rating, will I subject to re-evaluation in the future? Thank you.

[@fishfever5923]

for that low, most likely not...Im rated 10 percent for anxiety and 10 percent for my tinnitus and its been 19 years and they have not re evaluate me.

[@genjustice4766]

@@fishfever5923 Thanks for info. Seem VA is going to deny my insomnia. I am still waiting for the decision. I went to VSO and found out that the C&P examiner gave me every bad result by saying that I used to have insomnia in service but now no more while my insomnia was documented in my STR. I really don't understand why and How dare C&P examiner could judge someone only 1 time interview that he or she doesn't have insomnia? My examiner was psychologist. I claim insomnia due to my back pain and rhinitis with history of sleep apnea and noting to do with psychologist. It just rates under mental health that's it.

[@timsheppard9564]

I screwed this up bad last year I did talk way too much. I destroyed my chances

[@JamesSoho]

Get a copy of your medical report, i did get a copy and its helping me get PTSD & Dpression was marked off and i talked to much also. But dont give up?

[@terrylantz2831]

Would you recommend submitting examples of how you got written up at work for your inability to control your temper and irratic outbursts etc.?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Yes it would be helpful

[@terrylantz2831]

@@vaclaimsacademy good because I did I was just hoping I didn’t shoot myself in the foot by doing that. Thanks

[@airborneranger-ret]

Liked and subbed

[@AquiThompson]

How many months should you wait to resubmit a denied claim?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Zero months, make them work

[@Adam-om9hu]

You can get better evidence and do a supplemental claim on the denial.

[@RubelReese-yt3wi]

Right on my brother 😎😄

[@Eaz-ju9xq]

Great info

[@liquidtoez]

So if the veteran is retired (in his or her 70s), then the "Occupational Impairment" is no longer relevant and the focus is all on the "Social Impairment", right?

[@BWayn31973]

True...

[@favored4life]

I made this mistake and spoke too much. How do I correct it?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

With a supplemental claim, got to re-attack now

[@jonnybravo420]

I got rated for my panic attacks 3x per week which is good. But I told them I don't have any friends or social life and that I have no real relations with my family, also that I go weeks without showering or brushing my teeth or otherwise taking care of myself, but I never get rated for the symptoms, I only get rated for the panic attacks. What am I doing wrong? Great channel bro just found it today and subbed

[@asdiasdi1]

May I ask what u got for a rating?

[@jonnybravo420]

50% for the three times per week panic attacks i think, I should be at least 80 with my other mental health problems.I tell them I have migraines 3 times per week but they put down 1 time per month and i cant get them to fix it. That would put me at 70% for the migraines alone.@@asdiasdi1

[@Proverbs27_17]

i tried this...maybe did more talking than I should have, because of not understanding process. Only to be not only denied, but they didn't even consider my claim to be service connected...it angers me that you have people out there scamming and getting these crazy percentages when real people whove served 10, 15, 20, or more years (vietnam vets even) being denied...makes no sense!

[@stevenlong5817]

and, when you go for your C&P exam, the examiner writes an opinion and DBQ completely different from your 'bullet-proof' personal statement and lay statements.

[@truthformeng2049]

Brother your savings lives!!!

[@DGA0602]

I just found out today that I was rated 30% for mental health. After watching this video and several others, I realized that I botched the C&P exam by not emphasizing on my social/ occupational impairment. What do I do now? Is it too soon to try to be seen again? Can i say anything different since I just recently had my C&P exam for mental health? It’s related to my experience while deployed in Afghanistan.

[@pokey5428]

I would immediately request a higher-level review. At that "informal" meeting online or in person, you can point out things that you weren't given a chance to say at your C&P. You can't bring up new evidence, but you can state the way the exam was structured, you didn't get a fair shake. If you have new evidence, like other medical opinions, or work records that support your claim, you can file a supplemental claim. I'd do that after the higher-level review. You have nothing to lose--you still have the right to so all the stuff available plus it re-starts the clock on your claim.

[@DGA0602]

@@pokey5428 thank you. I appreciate that advice.

[@Adam-om9hu]

​@DGA0602 unfortunately it will most likely be a year until you get the higher level review.

[@DGA0602]

@@Adam-om9hu got it, thank you.

[@MetriB2023]

I did the same. I was discharged and suffering with mental illness and didn’t know anything about the exams.. for years i only got 10% for high blood pressure until i had enough and just wrote the VA a letter saying I wasn’t getting help and then they responded by upping it to 40%… now that my symptoms are now again worsening i filed for increase and got denied so i impatiently hired an attorney. As of October ive not heard a thing from either🤷🏽‍♀️

[@LiveForToday706]

how likely is it to receive 100% if the VA used their own examiner from the VA to do my C&P exam and the Examiner checked the box for Total occupational and social impairement and then also wrote is more then likely then not and atleast as likely as not connecting my 3 mental health conditions to my service connected disabilitys

[@EvetteLewis05]

Sir, what of your C@P examiner gives you medication because you have had pneumonia for 16 days between the lung x-ray and the C@P exam. I received the prescription for pneumonia before the exam started over the claims

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

Why do you guys never cover 100%..

[@oldArmyVet]

If you really have the symptoms your going to tell them this 1st time at your exam. Why wouldn't you??

[@gloriawilson3241]

The VA put my name on NCIC to not own a firearm for having a fiducary because I can't balance my checkbook.

[@Embrxceyourdemons]

Wtf that’s new kinda scary

[@redwhitebluepatrioticnews4357]

This will help ALL the Malingerers who really have nothing wrong with them.

[@goodbonezz1289]

That’s possible. But for sure there are thousands of veterans who don’t know how to present their case,which is in actuality what this process is. So many have got in front of an interviewer and treated it as a therapy or vent session, or lacked the verbiage to properly communicate what is going on, the life consequences they’ve experienced etc… I’d rather risk a malingerer receive benefits than someone who really qualifies but did not know how to present themselves get denied.

[@robbyers7614]

Many of the dirt bag politicians are Malingerers with our tax dollars and get rich off of the System way more than Vets.

[@trinnizzle8357]

@@goodbonezz1289preach!!

[@MarciaYoutube-vo4uk]

Good advise for all the MALINGERERS Lie Lie Lie 2 thumbs down for VA claims academy.

[@radfordsmith2773]

I'm a 4 time deployed 11b . My brothers F these cheats. Bottom line you gave , you'll get !!! Hoo / Raa !!! 😵

[@berlinbear11b18]

Can you translate that

[@radfordsmith2773]

@@berlinbear11b18 50% of VA claims done by unaccredited groups are fraudulent. This particular platform is really bad. As far as clarification if your Army I am for you , always !!!

[@angelrosario626]

I don't speak Ebonics. Now I know why your MOS is 11B for Braindead! I hope you were not a radioman.