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What can I do here? The first thing you want to know how to do is Search How to search video Utilize our site and discussion forum to research V. A. Claims procedures benefits. Search for topics of interest. Join our active discussion forum and post questions to other veterans.
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After VA receives your Application for Compensation, it sends you a letter. The letter explains what VA needs in order to help grant your claim. It states how VA assists in getting records to support your claim. The letter may include forms for you to complete, such as medical releases. They help VA obtain pertinent medical records from your doctor or hospital. You should try to complete and return all forms VA sends within a month. Your claim can often be processed more quickly if you send a copy of your own medical records. This letter is often referred to as the Duty to Assist letter . Read More VA Service Connected Ratings Calculator (This ain't your mother's arithmetic.) Significant Judicial Precedent and Its Effect on the Board Win Your Veterans Affairs Disability Claim - You finally decided to file a VA claim for disability, so now what do you do? Maybe you already have started the paperwork yourself or have been helped by a veterans service officer (VSO) filling out the required VA Forms and are now one of many waiting to hear from the VA about your claims status. Veterans Affairs Disability Claim - You finally decided to file a VA claim for disability, so now what do you do? Maybe you already have started the paperwork yourself or have been helped by a veterans service officer (VSO) filling out the required VA Forms and are now one of many waiting to hear from the VA about your claims status. A Veterans Benefits Raters View Definitions, Terms, Abbreviations Compensation and Pension Exam Do's and Don'ts Veterans Claims Self Help Guide Requesting Your Copy of Your Veteran Affairs Claims Folder (C-File) We can not stress enough how important it is to:
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Forums VA Claims Forums our claims related forums are available for reading without registering. You can browse, search and read the forums. If you would like to post you must register. Veterans Benefits State & Federal FAQ's Veterans Affairs Claims/Benefits 38CFR4 VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities - This rating schedule is primarily a guide in the evaluation of disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a result of or incident to military service. The percentage ratings represent as far as can practicably be determined the average impairment in earning capacity resulting from such diseases and injuries and their residual conditions in civil occupations Veterans Benefits Eligibility In general , the claimant must be a veteran or the dependent or survivor of a veteran‚ in order to be eligible. For VA purposes, the definition of veteran‚ is‚ a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable.‚ Source: 38CFR3.1(d) Entitlement Disability compensation. (1) Basic entitlement for a veteran exists if the veteran is disabled as the result of a personal injury or disease (including aggravation of a condition existing prior to service) while in active service if the injury or the disease was incurred or aggravated in line of duty. Source: 38CFR3.1(b) In plain English and general terms. In order to receive service connected disability compensation through Veterans Affairs. You must have an other than dishonorable discharge. And you must have evidence that the disability occurred or was aggravated in the line of duty. Link To Great Site for Disabled Resources United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Opinions & Orders IMPORTANT Agent Orange, possible health-related problems and VA benefits
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Compensation and Pension Examination Worksheets by disability - These Disability Examination Worksheets are in use both by the doctors of VHA (Veterans Health Administration) who do the disability examinations and by the rating specialists, hearing officers, and Decision Review Officers of VBA (Veterans Benefits Administration) who do the disability evaluations
.A Veterans Benefits Affairs Rater's View - "Worth a read" - Tbird (webmaster HadIt.com) First, allow me to introduce myself with some background info. I am a veteran, a nurse, a woman, and decide VA disability claims.
I share many of the frustrations of veterans when I see claims that have not been properly or expeditiously decided. It is my mission to correct these where possible. I have called errors on prior decisions and awarded benefits back to the original claim date. I'm sure that I also have made errors and hope others have caught and corrected these.
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