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@TomRil4 ай бұрын
CC I just got 100% P&T
@maxpain71974 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting us know. Everybody was wondering.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Fuck Yeah 👍
@Audiofreak714 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Welcome to the Hundo club!
@michaelt78154 ай бұрын
Hide your face now. Lol
@TomRil4 ай бұрын
@@michaelt7815 ???
@Nobamaable4 ай бұрын
Been 100% P&T for 18 months and I go to the doctor each year to complain about my joint pain and other issues I'm dealing with.
@skival4 ай бұрын
You gave me the strength and fortitude to fight and I went from 40 to 90. C&P examiner left out some serious symptoms on my PTSD claim so I'm still working on that one. I can't thank you enough for getting me through this.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Your welcome🤠
@toddryan01084 ай бұрын
Keep going! Get that 💯!!
@joseochoa70434 ай бұрын
Look at possible secondaries/increases.
@ifinnature4 ай бұрын
Wow, I am not alone in this. I am fighting to maintain my mental health along with a proposed decrease and currently at the "Board Review" level. I can't help but wonder how many other vets out there are fighting to just maintain on all levels!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Your not alone man🤠
@ifinnature4 ай бұрын
@@CombatCraig Only 1% of Americans join the military. Of that 1%, 60% get deployed and 15% of those experience combat situations. So all in all that is a small group of people. So then my question is, How come the VA can't provide for combat veterans who have PTSD issues? It is criminal.
@sunnindawg4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. True! The key is documenting symptoms and med visits 2-4 times a year to maintain chronology. I do telehealth with my private Docs and see the VA as required every 3 or 6 months where I hand them a copy of my private records and give all the bio samples. Guess what VHA takes a copy and cuts visits short and I don't worry about VBA. One thing I've learned is to keep a log in google calendar to document my bad to very bad days. I print it to pdf and email it to my private Doc to record symptom, frequency, and severity. My calendar title is a number 6- 10 (ten is "terrible"). The calendar notes are related symptom descriptions for that day I paste from a notepad. Every day is a grind to manage your disability and treatment plans. Protect yourself from VBA with evidence. For 20 yrs I was not rated because I thought I was a badaxx. Last year I was 10%. This year I'm 90%. Next year I'm 100% + SMCK x3. I'm preparing for my last battle when I'm on my last legs and need SMCR1. Fight on troops!!!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
💯💯
@MJsPepsihair4 ай бұрын
I'm newly rated, do you just make appointments for "handing in medical records"? Or do you just go to your local clinic and give them documentation?
@sunnindawg4 ай бұрын
@@MJsPepsihair email them to the VHA doc with their email tool
@sodakhilljack71474 ай бұрын
Do I have to see mental health ? I don’t want to talk about what I saw or what happened to me to anyone, I don’t want to relive the worst experiences of my life. I’m 100% p&t you helped immensely.
@choop71614 ай бұрын
No. P&T is P&T. Don’t force yourself, not necessary. Do it to seek healing if it’s beneficial to you.
@choop71614 ай бұрын
Also, sodak eh? What part? Black Hills region here
@LarryJohnson-rz2nu4 ай бұрын
Actually I talk about current problems caused by my experience while deployed on Active Duty.
@santellano0074 ай бұрын
@@choop7161is ur statement true ? I am 100% p&t housebound for tbi mental health, do i have to keep seeking treatment, cause i jate talking to the v.a. about all my problems???
@choop71614 ай бұрын
@@santellano007 you will not be re-evaluated for your conditions as P&T unless there is a reason to do so, IE suspected fraud.
@rosemoore53643 ай бұрын
Hi. I thought I was the only one that gets anxiety just talking or hearing you talk about it. Thanks. Have a nice day.
@CombatCraig3 ай бұрын
🤠🤠
@vince12345ize4 ай бұрын
I'm at 80% for a lot of issues and I've been seeing the VA Psych every month and my private care doctor also.
@Mr_Hjoelee4 ай бұрын
I just missed my final “ General” C&P exam for lower back injury and bilateral ridiculopathy! I was in extreme pain. I had my lower back C&P last week and one done back in March. I guess this will set me back 6 months!
@SkyView4204 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the content and info Craig I really appreciate everything you’ve shared because of it I got my 100 p. t. I started this journey almost 3 years ago watching and learning from all the videos you posted and thanks to that I’m in the hondo club thanks wishing you well and always very grateful Mr Craig
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@dedication6664 ай бұрын
"Static means the disability has no signs of improvement. The VBA will not reevaluate unless it has a RFE (routine future exam). However you need to keep in mind a rating is only protected under the protected rule ratings of 5/10/20 years". -Some lawyer guy
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
The 20 year rule is the one I’m waiting for👍
@jeffrey501green4 ай бұрын
@@egman5225to a point yes, but 20 years static is the one that locks you in....
@panchovilla14044 ай бұрын
This is the info I been trying to get for awhile. I’m glad you made the vid.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help
@PapiDoesIt4 ай бұрын
If you add up all my rated ailments, points-wise I'm at 94 which rounds down to 90%. My unemployability was denied because I retired; never mind the fact that I retired because of my disabilities. It's really hard to not get depressed.
@stevierayripple4 ай бұрын
Something's wrong, I was retired at 60 y/o and then @ 69 y/o, I got a 60% rating on ONE disability. Put in for UDIT and was awarded it. Now at 100% UDIT... Better check out WHY you were denied ? You have to be at least one disability at 40% ( out of all the disabilities you have ) OR only one at 60%
@tammy4954 ай бұрын
Age or being retired doesn't have anything to do with tdiu....definitely check into that bad decision from VA
@joseochoa70434 ай бұрын
Literally right at 94% as well. One point away for us. Look at possible secondaries and or increases. Good luck man.
@Harry-ly2tx2 ай бұрын
Don't give up. They win if you quit!
@kingofnewyork88184 ай бұрын
So close to the 100 club went from 20% last year this time to 83% just submitted 4 increases and 5 new claims. Just figure get it out the way so I don’t have to keep playing VA games. To stressful nickel and dime my way to 100%.
@thedudeOFDudes9584 ай бұрын
I submitted a claim for increase and it’s been silent since April 3rd
@franklee26834 ай бұрын
I think I like you CC over all the other popular VA help channels on KZbin. You resonate with my outlook. And best of all...no FN ROOSTER CROWING!!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!🤠
@toddryan01084 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video brother! The room looks great.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Thanks man🤠
@T-Sim3 ай бұрын
I am currently doing 6 month cycles. Between my civilian Doc who’s very familiar with my VA and my VA PCP. So being seen at least 1 time per year, between the 2. Both have my conditions as being monitored,static and treated. Best thing is while I was gathering medical evidence, many other things were discovered. I used the VA testing and slow crawl method to my advantage. I used my civilian doctor to get quicker diagnosis’s and proper documentation. Also the power of SECURE MESSAGING to document symptoms is an UNDERSTATEMENT!! You earned it, you sacrificed yourself, you put it all on the line for this country.
@jeffreyblanton98774 ай бұрын
The appointments alone should be enough for a rating.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
I agree!
@TheUnitedStatesofAmericaUSA4 ай бұрын
Craig, what do you suggest for a veteran who lives overseas in a third world country that doesn’t have a healthcare system in place? How should they protect their rating? Telehealth with the VA is not available to veterans overseas.
@BearInThePhillipines4 ай бұрын
Only VA hospital outside USA is Manila Phillipines. See you there
@jeffrey501green4 ай бұрын
Out of sight, out of mind....
@zasharadouglas7704 ай бұрын
I always thought that if you were 100% P&T you were safe from the risk of being reduced?
@KevinNordstrom4 ай бұрын
Short answer, you are. Long answer, it depends.
@themaloofbeychannel94384 ай бұрын
It depends on if they suspect fraud and they don't watch you, but it has to do with what your claims are rated for.
@joseochoa70434 ай бұрын
The problem is most vets get sloppy when they get a 100% P&T. They don’t attend appts, refill meds. Basically drop off the earth. If you leave that much of a gap. They will suspect you’re all better.
@DoomSet.4 ай бұрын
God bless YOU CC MUCH LOVE OG
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
🤠🤠
@Jayscuba3 күн бұрын
I just got 100% P&T this week. I still plan on doing my physical therapy sessions and annual check ups. Sometimes I do a walk in to the VA ER if my pain is really bad and it’s during the weekend or after clinic hours. Does that count as being seen?
@JoshB3604 ай бұрын
I've got 2 years active left before retirement. And I'm glad I'm ahead of it, but it sounds exhausting. continuing to prove and fight for what I assumed would be a final determination. Craig, When do you recommend attending your boot camp? I'm overseas and plan on retiring overseas. How hard is that going to be, maintaining consistent appointments and dealing with the VA?
@DisgruntledVet034 ай бұрын
Before you get out add EVERYTHING to your medical records and get hard copies of all Medical and Dental before you get out the shit heads at the VA WILL "lose" them.
@donaldkwasnicki95544 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
🤠🤠
@thomasb44674 ай бұрын
Would anyone recommending trying to apply for TDIU without going through a vocational expert? Would it make sense to see if the VA will do the right thing without spending thousands on seeing a vocational expert?
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t take that chance. Remember you are literally going to jump up $1500 per month if not more. Get the expert, win and get paid 💰💰💰
@thomasb44674 ай бұрын
@@CombatCraig Thank you for the advice. Your videos have really helped me and my family.
@simplysocial73834 ай бұрын
Is there any Pshc doctors that work with veterans. That I can go to two times a year over the internet. Thanks
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Of course👍
@MyIamamazing4 ай бұрын
How do you use private doctors? Do you have insurance outside of VA healthcare?
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
I pay cash for my shrink
@lawndiqenyia29094 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
👍💯🤠💰
@traciebarthel33194 ай бұрын
Craig, do you recommend going frequently even if your not 100% so you have med evidence in case they want to reduce you especially for mh disabilities?
@choop71614 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Your documentation should hold its weight for you
@choop71614 ай бұрын
Also can feed into future increases, dependent on results of your visits
@traciebarthel33194 ай бұрын
@@choop7161 thank you
@choop71614 ай бұрын
@@traciebarthel3319 good luck!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Yes!
@OgunOya4 ай бұрын
Good afternoon, Mr Craig. Will a supplemental claim(s) open up my ratings?
@dwaynejones15554 ай бұрын
So I wonder for a MH SC disability, taking a prescription is good enough, with no more therapy?
@recap39724 ай бұрын
Would be curious about that answer myself ?
@jeffrey501green4 ай бұрын
I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia by VA in 2002. Recieved 100% P&T...haven't taken any meds or gone to psychological apps. In 22 years.....I believe in "out of sight, out of mind "...
@joseochoa70434 ай бұрын
Would at least see your Psychiatrist a couple times a year. For example, I see mine every three months. That takes care of my meds/therapy.
@Bob-cx4ze3 ай бұрын
You're not paranoid if they're really out to get you. 😂
@mightymorphin1324 ай бұрын
If you're 100% P&T, is it possible to have disabilities as dynamic & static? Or does the P&T means everything is static?
@Rshen11Ай бұрын
Get your cfile.. and look at your code sheet.. mine are all static.
@Rshen11Ай бұрын
I think your rating is Pt.. but you have to look at each individual disability to see if their static..
@robertrodriguez36144 ай бұрын
thanks for the great content.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@josecharles38832 ай бұрын
Is QTC Ledios appointment necessary?
@TonyRome4024 ай бұрын
I just got my 100% P&T this year. I am completely insane; I doubt anyone wants to spend any quality time with me.
@Jay-s8x7f3 ай бұрын
Hi. Do attend building bridges ( PRRC). Basically, many in person - and Telehealth programs for suicide, hearing voices, etc.
@AmericanFaction4 ай бұрын
thank you cc 🙏🙏
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@DynamiteLs144 ай бұрын
My sister just got 100 using the lawyer i been using lol im still stuck at 80
@MJsPepsihair4 ай бұрын
You say you go to civilian doctors for everything, but how does the VA know who to ask for that information whwn they are doing the reviews of your case? I recently received a mental health rating and thought i would need to go to the VA for care to maintain tbe rating
@traciebarthel33194 ай бұрын
Craig if the va gives me hearing aides for my tinnitus and it helps will the va take away my disability for tinnitus?
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Nah they give hearing aids for hearing loss typically, tinnitus has no cure
@traciebarthel33194 ай бұрын
@@CombatCraig thank you for responding. That makes sense
@BearInThePhillipines4 ай бұрын
@@traciebarthel3319they gave me hearing aids and all that did was made amplify my tinnitus LOUDER
@jrlousy69463 ай бұрын
What's the update on project 2025 n V.A benefits.
@DunBeezy234 ай бұрын
is it best to go to my personal primary care or va primary just for my route check ups to protect my rating?
@user-cj6hi2yv3kАй бұрын
I only go once a year to all my doctors and keep up with meds was 80 for 12 years just got 100 but dint really try
@GssssssssUp4 ай бұрын
Be #Diligent
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
💯💯💯
@owen333334 ай бұрын
Zero percent here, can't be reduced!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
😅😂🤣🥹
@realistically90914 ай бұрын
Do you have to really mention the tinnitus? Anybody know ?
@comodice9054 ай бұрын
Va pays for 2 trips a month
@levitorres92Ай бұрын
combat craig what about if you are 100% P&T?
@AF-O64 ай бұрын
You so remind me of surly SNCOs I served with who just got shit done.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
🤠🤠
@jayybarra62364 ай бұрын
$$$$$ -Go Army!
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
💰💰💰
@williamwilson92834 ай бұрын
👍💯
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
🤠💯🇺🇸
@joegarcia43134 ай бұрын
Ih Damn I’ve been complaining about this for months they keep booking videos appointments for me probably I feel like spying on me because every time I’m on video they love to type away
@beast_e55_amg4 ай бұрын
100% p&t TDIU
@Brandon-ww3cs4 ай бұрын
Craig, where do I report doctors charging vets 10K+ per diagnosis and backlogging false medical docs to support claims?
@jimragsdale45244 ай бұрын
I cant even get an appeal decision, much less get a rating. Stuck @ 80%
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
File secondaries🤠🤠
@jimragsdale45244 ай бұрын
@@CombatCraig after 14 months, hasn’t even been assigned to a judge yet….
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
@@jimragsdale4524 yup the bva process takes years
@jimragsdale45244 ай бұрын
@@CombatCraig any way to go another route while this is going on?
@jimragsdale45244 ай бұрын
I guess what I’m asking is: can you go 2 different ways on an appeal at the same time?
@BodyFuel8-84 ай бұрын
This is not true. You don't have to continue to seek treatment. Just because you don't go to the doctor doesn't mean your getting better. They have to have evidence that your getting better. The only way they can get that evidence is when they see you at your doctors appointments.
@CombatCraig4 ай бұрын
Let me know how that works out for you🤠
@realistically90914 ай бұрын
Majority get decreased after they get their rating and stop going for years. The Va will Just assume ur better .
@RobertBeedle4 ай бұрын
Need to go, No. Trust the VA in doing an accurate assessment? No.
@Mike-ew9zn4 ай бұрын
Yup, get 100 percent and one becomes cured! 🙄
@evanalmighty97544 ай бұрын
First
@Michaelthearcheangel4 ай бұрын
No one can answer this. I don't know if you are still on. I was 90% now I'm 100% recently. I started going to a VA doctor AFTER 100% because my doctor retired so VA doctor sees me for type 2 diabetes. BUT, I now have my tricare doctor ( retired military)AND va doctor wanting to see me EVERY 3 months just to check blood sugar! I just bought a motorhome and want to travel but I'm afraid if I cancel VA doctor I would lose my 100% P&T status. Can I cancel future appointments and travel? I'm 53. My VA doctor is horrible beyond belief, the nearest VA doctor other than him is 2 hours one way. I called VA they say sorry we got you now with him.I want to go to my tricare doctor only. This VA doctor even admits he doesnt care about issues.
@KevinNordstrom4 ай бұрын
see if you can see your doctor via telehealth.
@Michaelthearcheangel4 ай бұрын
@@KevinNordstrom they test my blood sugar every 3 months