The Ultimate Guide to Veterans Disability Claims
Practical & Powerful Tips to Get The VA Compensation Benefits You Deserve!
Did you know that in certain circumstances a LCSW(licensed clinical social worker) can complete a Mental Health DBQ? Here’s what the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual says about it: “The following credentialed mental health professionals are qualified to perform C&P mental disorder review examinations or examinations in claims for increased evaluations of service-connected (SC) mental …
What is lay evidence? One of the most powerful tools to use in building a VA disability claims case is “lay evidence.” Representatives often obtain lay evidence in the process of building up a veteran’s claim—in fact, it is often one of the starting points. It tells the VA and the representative, exactly what the …
There are literally hundreds of thousands of different Facebook groups for all various types of purposes. Did you know there are specific ones geared toward veterans claims? It may be worthwhile for you to join as the sharing of information among veterans has helped many veterans get what they deserve out of the VA. Here …
Have you had a C&P Exam recently for your VA disability claim and wonder what the report actually says? If so, you are not alone. Many veterans are anxious to find out exactly what the examiner had to say about their condition. The exams are, after all, a major determinant of the rating the veteran …
It can be incredibly frustrating when the VA denies your disability claim! Here are the top five likely reasons your claim was denied and how you can overcome them: 1. There’s no proof of your injury or condition in service A veteran must show that their disability is related to an in-service event for direct service connection …
Compensation and Pension examinations, also known as “C&P exams,” are frequently used by the VA when deciding veterans’ disability claims. Specifically, the VA uses C&P exams to diagnose conditions, rate disabilities and determine service connection issues. Because C&P exams are often required, it is important that veterans understand what to expect when attending a C&P …
A “nexus letter” is a document prepared for a claimant by a medical professional that explicitly connects an in-service event to the current medical condition for which a claimant is seeking compensation. A claimant is not required to submit a nexus letter, but such a letter can make the difference between an award and a …
