I am in Patrick County, Va. I was in the Army from 2/1998 to 2/2002. I am 60% disabled, but receive 100% with Unemployability. And I Believe I am Permanent & Total. Things are changing so much.
Nam vet here (RTO); 100% P&T Service Connected; three heart attacks; Thank god for the VA; trying to mow my grass; not having much luck; good luck to you all and thanks for the info. Thank you all for your service too.
I did four deployments as an 0331 Machine Gunner. It took me four and a half years and 7 rejected claims before I finally got 100% P&T. I didn't think it would ever happen. You definitely have to be persistent and not give up as tempting it is to throw in the towel I'm glad I didn't.
@@sangsterproductions My ex wife went the same route with me. But it really didn’t fly with my youngest daughter. My firstborn slowly saw the lies she told on me. My twins. Seven years apart, same birthday..
@@sangsterproductions Feel you bro. I have four kids myself and thankfully was able to save my marriage. Wasn't easy I know it's a struggle man. I hope you can see your kids soon. I've seen how ex wives keep the kids away from dad's with PTSD and when the kids eventually find out the truth they end up having lots of anger towards the mom. I truly hope you can see them bro.
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
Never give up getting a higher rating. I'm a Vietnam vet from 1968 but never filed VA Disability til 2020 initially got 80% then did secondary on other disabilities with the PACT Act got 100% P&T this year 2023. Hundo Club member! Now to access the benefits offered especially Dental care!
This company is legit! They helped me get 100% in close to six months. I recommend them and their services to anyone who needs a strong and compassionate advocate while going through this process with the VA. They told me yes when the VA kept telling me no, and their results show how good they are at helping Vets. Thanks
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
I did 31 yrs in the Air Force Reserves and documented every ache and pain I had and took all of my civilian doctors notes for any treatment and it was then reviewed by a military doctor and put into my official military medical records. The VA said nothing about what status I was in when I had my C&P exam. The young kids need to learn to play the long game and document, document and document. Thanks for sharing more info with us.
20yrs Army here, and I did the exact same thing due to some advice given to me by an old white Vet from the VFW. If I ever run into that guy again, I’m buying him a whole keg💯😂
Travis, I just got my 100% P&T as a VA claims pro member. I did not know you are a doctor. I am also in the Liberty Doctoral program where you graduated. Congrats. I live in Maryland and served in the Navy, Air Force, and Army 1981 - 2004.
I’ve went from 20% to 90% since July 2021. Almost there and I’m not giving up . 3 claims remaining to that goal which is well deserved . Keep the faith and fight veterans . 👍🇺🇸
I think its great that you guys are helping Vets figure these things out. I had nobody in my corner whatsoever and it took me 13 years to get my rating. I think I'm 100 P and T but I'm unsure TBH. I know they screwed me with my CRSC backpay (only gave me 2 years worth) and probably other ways too. Vets need help with these things. As the VA said to me, "they are not there to help me with my claim". HRC literally said I was "lucky" to be getting 70% Army disability rating and to "stop complaining". Yeah...I'm lucky I broke my back and had my life ruined. Sure. The point is that for all the benefits available the govt doesnt want us to have them and actively fights to prevent us from getting them. The DAV was utterly useless and gave me no help at all. The county VA Rep tried to sabotage my CRSC claim. Help is often not help at all. All that said, a word of caution. I keep hearing you three say things like, "win the lottery", "holy grail", "top of your game" etc. Look, it seems really garrish to me to say stuff like that. We get these ratings because we were injured, sickened, or wounded in service. These arent prizes. Its compensation. I live in indescribable, permanent pain that will never go away. While my kids are going to college more or less free (its not actually free even with 100% tuition assist in our State) if I hadnt been injured and lost my career I'd be making a hell of a lot more money, retired and be onto a 2nd career making 6 figures easily because of what I was trained to do. That cant ever happen because of things the Army did that had terrible reprocussions for my health. I didnt win anything. These benefits simply are not prizes. I know you dont mean anything by it but treating them like prizes is why I think politicians do the same. They act as if we are lucky when we eventually get through this ridiculously difficult process and finally get the help we need. Thanks again for helping people. Wish I had known about you guys years ago. I won my case alone and thats the problem. I had to win in an adversarial process that should not be adversarial. I didnt do this to myself after-all. It happened serving our country. You'd think they'd help make it right. But they dont.
We're glad to hear that you're getting the benefits you deserve but sorry to hear the process was difficult. You're definitely not alone in your frustration with the VA disability process. If you're wondering about your disability status, you can log in online to double check if you're 100% P&T or call the VA disability benefits hotline at 800-827-1000
@@VAClaimsInsider so I just got an annual status letter and it says I'm 90% service connected VA. I was upgraded to 100% due to unemployability. However, it also says Permanent and Total due to service connected disabilities: YES. Is that any different than what you are discussing here? As a side, I was given 10c status by the Army (did not finish 20 years) and retired at 70%. So, even though the VA pays me at 100% rate they deduct it from my Army retired pay so I only get a few hundred from the Army. Its also tax-free though. I do get CRSC at 90%. When they paid me the CRSC they basically gave me only 2 years of back pay though. The Audit was ridiculous. Some months they owed me $700, some $200, some $1k and many nothing even though my pay didnt change and when I asked them why they told me it wasnt their job to explain and if I thought they were wrong I had to tell them why. It made no sense at all. I think they screwed me out of 3 or 4 years of CRSC back pay.
DAV is my representative. And he was totally useless. I did my entire case by myself uploaded evidence and even had to correct things that DAV screwed up. So I got 100% pnt. For bladder cancer pact act Camp Lejeune
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
I am 100% P&T i applied in 1982 and was denied for the reason of shirking. So i went over 40 years until 2years ago an organization in oklohoma helped me get my bennies last year. But i wish i would have gotten this back in 82 because an education or the monetary assistance would have helped me so much. But i am blessed to have this now at my age. God Bless you all for the help you do.
Reading the comments and I feel bad. I have been out the military since 2003, finally filed Oct 18, 2023. December 29, 2023 rated 100% P & T. All praises to God! I’ve been scared to file because of people in my head telling me how hard it would be but I took a leap of faith.
Initially was given 90% which I had for 4 years. I recently appealed one of my ratings last year and was awarded 100% P and T. God is SO GOOD. I didn't even know this was a thing until after my rating. It makes a big difference. Like everyone said on here, what ever you do, DONT GIVE UP! Blessings to you! - 6 Year AF Vet
Just now seeing this video. Good content. Curious how many out the received 100% P&T and were reduced after that? Is this common? Like many of us, recently received 100% P&T and now I’m more paranoid than ever.
Can you use the student loan forgiveness program after you hit 100%p&T? Im a graduate student and I will be running out of GI bill before i'm done so I wanted to cover the back end with loans if they can be forgiven in my specific situation. Thanks!
You don’t get loan forgiveness for 100% VA Disability, unfortunately. You do get it for being disabled and unable to work. You go through NelNet for most forgiveness requests but you are subject to asset monitoring for 3 years
For Chapter 35 education benefits for one of my kids, she gets $1200ish a month. Once they get the benefits, they are supposed to drop off your monthly dependent amount. And lots of states have scholarships for dependents of 100P&T that cover the costs of tuition of public college.
As a Vietnam Veteran I didn't apply for almost 40 years. I applied because my VA psychiatrist and therapists kept yelling at me. I finally got 100% the first time. Five years later they reduced the rating for the fuck of it, but I still got permanent 70% with 100% benefits. A lot of VA shrinks should be digging ditches and some should be given mansions in Heaven.
USAF 1969 - 1975, Southeast Asia, P&T Hundo Club Charter Member. Only took me 27 years to get my T&P IU, but I got it in 2007. Formerly in South Dakota, now in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. BTW, all $162K of my graduate school loans were forgiven, and the forgiveness is NOT taxable.
I finally got P&T 5 years after retirement, but I did it the hard way. I have one MH at 70%, one disability at 20% and 19 or so at 10%. All I know is the additional 10% things kept accumulating until I broke into 100% P&T. Kind of a slog but worth it. Only had one C&P exam where I had a break down. Now I have trauma from that so thanks VES…
Got out in feb 9 2022 and got my 100% P&T 2 months later. Did it all on my own. Just make sure u have all your records in order and make sure all your exams are within a year. Easy as pie 🥧
Retired in Virginia USMC 1984-1998 active, 1999-2017 Reserves. VACI is the real deal as I was stuck at 60% for the longest of time trying to do this on my own. Started at 30% got to 60% then became stuck. Got with you guys then got bumped up to 90%. By my own fault I was living in denial that I had a mental health issues (SSD & PTSD) that was rated 100% by itself. Thanks to VACI they got me there to 100% P&T. All in all I would give it all away if I could live a pain free life and be at peace.
If you're awarded VA permanent and total disability, your decision letter will likely have a P&T status box checked, but not always. The VA notifies you of P&T status in different ways depending on the regional office. Another sign is if your decision letter says you have zero medical exams scheduled
So I'm at 100 P&T for mental issues, but I also filed for other conditions related to that same case. Those still have pending exams and ratings. Are you guys saying I should just drop those claims to protect the mental rating of 100%? How would I even do that? They already scheduled me for an exam. I don't have anything to prove, I just want to keep my rating.
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. If you legally, morally, and ethically deserve your rating, it is highly unlikely they'll decrease your rating.
So I just got granted 100% permanent and total for bladder cancer related to The Pact act Camp Lejeune. What it says in the review letter is that I will get a review in six months to see if the cancer is gone and still get compensated if I have any residuals. Such as incontinence or Renal issues.
Yes, your 100 percent VA disability rating can be reevaluated: If your disabilities have improved, your rating should be lowered. If your disabilities have stayed the same, your rating should stay the same. If your disabilities have worsened, your rating should be increased.
I just got to 100% p&t. The VA currently has me talking to a counselor, psychologist, and alcohol counselor. Should I keep taking to them now that I'm 100? If I shouldn't be, how to I end it?
My husband served in army air, first Calvary , door gunner in Huey helicopter., l970 & 71. I currently am trying to get him some compensation for bladder cancer. He receives currently 10% for hearing loss and 10% PTSD. Have reached out to our county agent without much help from him, i have turned to our local legion. Is there anything else you can recommend?
I realize bladder cancer has been added to the list of things caused by agent orange, but since there are a whole lot of people waiting to get compensated for this, i am wondering if there is a way to expedite the situation even though he is not terminal,, thank the good Lord!
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Navy vet here...i got out 2012. Did 14 years and last month right before my birthday i got 100% PT with one year back pay which was very nice! I got out with 30% and fought the VA for 10 years to finally get in the hundo club. I had over 80K student loans wiped out, pay no more property taxes on my home, got my handicap placid, got my I.D. retirement card, military star card to shop at exchanges online and the list goes on. If i can tell any veteran, dont give up, no means not yet, educate yourself and fight like a pitbull...lock on the Va and dont let go until u get what u want. Also dont miss exams and if u need to hire an attorney with a very good reputation in dealing with Mike Tyson aka Va
Yes!!! I have said that 'the "winter home " maybe in GA or FL. The cold makes me hurt too bad, HORRIBLY. But, I say "end of November to Early March. Be nice...😚
I just FINALLY obtained 100% P/T with additional Housebound benefits... How safe am I in keeping this rating? How often will the VA Re-Evaluate me? We do not have a VA Hospital/Facility in my region, all of my medical care is provided by Private Medical Specialist. My Injuries were well documented in my US Military Medical Records, however it took years to get the VA to even look at those records...
Hi Pax! First of all, congratulations on getting the benefits and compensation you deserve! BOOM! We love to hear that! To answer your question, here's a blog where we explain how the VA could reduce your 100% P&T even if it's unlikely >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/can-the-va-take-away-100-permanent-and-total-disability/#:~:text=The%20short%20answer%20is%3A%20YES,for%20a%20variety%20of%20reasons.
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 We wish things were different for you, but try not to dwell on the people who left and instead, open your mind and look forward to new people and new experiences. We know it's easier said than done, but we hope things get better for you. 🙏
Retired AF March ‘02-March 2022. Living in Las Vegas retired from Nellis AFB. I was at Soangdahlem AB, Germany, Hill AFB UT. And retiring out of Nellis AFB.
Great stuff! First, let me personally thank you for helping Veterans! I notice your fees are based on the increase in monthly compensation if a claim is successful. How do you handle folks who are already 100% shedulers, but not P&T; given that there won't be a monthly increase?
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I am 10percent at the present, I have my C&p exam in a week for mst .....my depression and anxiety is through the roof....my blood pressure was 160/100 this morning
US Navy served 1972 to 1982 I'm 100 % Total & permanent. Made a new claim for polyps in my nose caused by alergys COPD Bronchi emphasema. The VA denied me can I should of claimed rhinites as a secondary claim. Can you comment my next move .
If you are already 100% P&T we advise not to rock the boat too much. You're already receiving the maximum amount of benefits and compensation available.
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
Claude Shehane - served 1966 to 1987 Navy 8 years enlisted and 13 years commissioned. Made E8 enlisted and retired as 04. Served 1 year on ground Vietnam and 2 additional years FMF 2nd MarDiv. Living in Stone Lake Wisconsin.
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If your kids are in college you can also fill out paperwork showing what school and other information and you'll still receive money for that child even after the age of 18 yrs old
I have been battling the VA system since 2013. I filed for Ischemic Heart disease at that point, but as a blue water sailor, agent orange diseases were not covered at that point. Finally, in January 2020, blue water sailors were awarded presumed agent orange exposure benefits. I was at 60% Ischemic heart disease, 30% hearing loss, and 10% tinnitus. Combined 80%. Now I finally was rated TDIU 100% P&T back to 2020. Plus special monthly compensation. Now the battle continues with the VA to get TDIU benefits back to 2013 when I first filed for Ischemic Heart disease. Thanks for your very informative video. Barry Litchfield, Navy, 1966- 1970, Vietnam '66 - 67. MAKE SURE WHEN YOU TURN 75 YEARS OLD TO REMIND THE VA OF THAT. MY TDIU HAPPEND IN 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS 75!
@@FoundingTH-camr-2005 - Yes, I ordered the deck logs from the national archives back in 2013 to prove our coordinates just outside of DaNang Harbor. (The most pollution by agent orange any place on earth was at DaNang)
I'm @ 60% for BI-LATERAL hearing Loss (combined) I served in the Marine Corps for 21 years and I have some pretty severe hearing Loss, i have an osteoarthritis diagnoses {due to 21 years of field Artillery} I have PTSD which was just recently Diagnosed to me { Service on the Korean DMZ which messed me up we had a Howitzer that blew up I thought we were under attack from the north it created anxiety in me that has never left me and Recurring bad dreams very vivid i have a veru hard time sleeping and many other symptoms as well. my back is really messed up {diagnosed with a bulging disc} totally painful condition. Lifting those howitzers for 21 years didnt do anything good for my back. I also get Migraines once or twice a month which also kicks my @$$ those really SUCK! meantime thanks for this Video it helps. I for sure feel I need 100% P&T my body and my mind is really jacked up. thanks again gents. SSgt. Calhoun USMC
The howitzer blew up because you Sgt Dye and the other yahoos fired the round without the fuze on it. The subcharge popped out and that’s what caused the explosion. Self induced injuries don’t count!
Hello, if I am 100% p&t and I want to add my kids into my e benefits, does that open my whole case again? Or can I safely add them without worrying about a c&p?
It is highly unlikely. For a dependent claim they’re mostly checking if the dependent qualifies to be added to your benefits, read all about it here >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/va-form-21-686c/
Did I miss something with DIC? For your spouse to get DIC, you must have been 100%P&T for at least 10 years or died from one of your service connected disabilities (right).
Oklahoma native, retired in Maine, 100 percent P&T, Navy 77 -97 , Disability due to nerve damage from either the anti nerve gas meds, or nerve gas exposure. Anyone with my symptoms that was in Northern Persian Gulf during desert storm who took the anti nerve gas meds is eligible for 100 percent p&t. There is a 90 day window covered, early 91
Thank you for sharing this question! If you're an Elite Member, we'd advise asking your Veteran Coach so they can directly assist you. But if you're not yet part of our Elite Program, then we'd suggest scheduling a complimentary Discovery Call which you can do here: bit.ly/vaci-discovery-call
Live in Murfreesboro, TN Served in Air Force 90-93 Army 94-01 Finally started receiving service connected 90% / 100% TDIU in 2010 and have been told I can’t get anything better but might go down and I don’t understand that Yet I have many many multiple disabilities both physical and mental
My bane of my va disabilty existence, was probably my c & p exam. Now, my experience is back than was and my examiner even stated this, I was speaking too fast and she was having issues keeping up with what I was saying and the system keeping up with her. Which, prior to my finally meeting with my appeal hearing lawyer we discussed the c & p exam in great depth. It was discovered, my examiner vastly misquoted what I spoke about and also I wouldn't say twisted what I said but quoted in a way that misconstrued the facts. If you're going towards for your first c & p exam....I would stress speaking to them, slowly and keep the facts accurate but simple. Enough that your examiner and the va will have clear and accurate picture of you and your disability/disabilites.
Have you ever made a video of the DIC benefit for spouse? I believed most veterans are not aware of this. They should continue to file for all their service connected disability even if, they are already 100% to make sure their spouses get the most percentage of getting the DIC benefit. Now, if I am wrong, please correct me.
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Thank you for your vide I really appreciate it. However, it was not clear for me if my wife and kids qualify for VA health insurance besides CHAMP. Can someone please inform? Thank you
Congratulations Louis! Well deserved. There are multiple benefits depending on your state, that you should research. I suggest setting up some time at your local VA to go over what benefits your state includes. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!
. At 100% schedular, you can work with no issues. • Full healthcare with no copays at 50% or more. Travel pay at 30% or more. • Dependent's pay at 30% or more. VR&E at 20% or more (10% with a serious employment handicap). . • Base IDs (Exchange/Commissary/MWR) for Veteran and dependents unless you are retired military. • VA dental or with VR&E or SC mouth or jaw injuries. Possible SSDI (Time Limited!) S-DVI waiver of $10,000 life insurance at 100% IU or SSDI (Time Limited!) CHAMPVA (dependent's medical) if you permanent (P&T) unless you have TriCare. are DEA (dependent's education) if you are permanent (P&T). Federal student loan forgiveness or with SSDI. VADIP (VA Dental Insurance Program) for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare VADIP (VA Dental Insurance Program) for dependent's if CHAMPVA eligible • Space-A Flights (Cat VI) - Veteran and dependents Non-VA ER if you are permanent (P&T) 3 free non-VA Urgent Care visits per calendar year at 50% and above
One thing I noticed in my travels on trying to understand getting to 100% is that there's very little info out there on getting a 100% P & T for Ménière’s Syndrome. If anyone is wondering about this and wants to know how I got permanent and total for Ménière’s, reply to this comment and I will come back and share. (Hint: I am a Vietnam combat Veteran. Neurology at first thought I suffered from BINT - "Blast-induced Neuro Trauma.")
Work in the Air Force is easy? You’re crazy man. My job was brutal, I was medically retired at 14 years. I served in Alaska, Nevada, Afghanistan, Japan and Texas. I was a flighline armament systems specialist, and it was absolutely brutal work. Some people in the Air Force have cake jobs but anyone on the flight line works like a slave.
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I just reached 100% last month on my own but i do not have P&T, all my disabilities say statis except PTSD it shows a re-evaluation for October 2022 - i got rated 50% for ptsd in 2015 then it was increased to 70% in 2016 - ive read your website about writing a P&T letter but i dont know where to mail it to.
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Lena from nj army combat medic on 100% permanent total service connected and wanted to know myself from PTSD from sexual trauma that was noted and the court family and everything so I wanted to know now that the years have passed I have developed a complex PTSD have major problems of memory loss hearing grenades went off on basic training and I caught the full impact also bleeding ear drum from that 574 for 30 years but doing well how do I qualify for the SMC as for my memory loss
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I was discharged from the Army with a severe lower back left hip injury. I tried getting a medical discharge to no avail. I got a 20% disability. Some years later I was taken to DAV and they got me 100 % Another thing I was in different hospitals for over a year. My medical records have nothing about me being paralyzed from the waist down for several weeks. Is there anything a can do?
Hi James, thanks for reaching out. Were you wondering if there's a way to get that information on your medical records, or were you wondering if there's something you can do to get a certain benefit?
I am in Patrick County, Va. I was in the Army from 2/1998 to 2/2002.
I am 60% disabled, but receive 100% with Unemployability.
And I Believe I am Permanent & Total.
Things are changing so much.
Nam vet here (RTO); 100% P&T Service Connected; three heart attacks; Thank god for the VA; trying to mow my grass; not having much luck; good luck to you all and thanks for the info. Thank you all for your service too.
Thank you for your service!
How did you claim your heart attack, as a VA claim, I've had three myself, and open heart surgery. How did you make it service connected ?
Thank you for your service, for all of us.
I did four deployments as an 0331 Machine Gunner. It took me four and a half years and 7 rejected claims before I finally got 100% P&T. I didn't think it would ever happen. You definitely have to be persistent and not give up as tempting it is to throw in the towel I'm glad I didn't.
It's a shame you had to fight for so long, Shane, but it was definitely worth it. We hope you're being taken care of properly!
I feel ya. Took me 8 years , but that back pay was riduciolus.
I got my 100% a few days ago. Bittersweet I’m still living with issues and living daily with not seeing four of my kids due to my “ptsd” 😢
@@sangsterproductions My ex wife went the same route with me. But it really didn’t fly with my youngest daughter. My firstborn slowly saw the lies she told on me. My twins. Seven years apart, same birthday..
@@sangsterproductions Feel you bro. I have four kids myself and thankfully was able to save my marriage. Wasn't easy I know it's a struggle man. I hope you can see your kids soon. I've seen how ex wives keep the kids away from dad's with PTSD and when the kids eventually find out the truth they end up having lots of anger towards the mom. I truly hope you can see them bro.
Retired Marine. Baltimore native. Just got 100% P and T. Started off at 80 in 2015. Went to 90 a few years later and I'm finally in the club!
BOOM! 💥 Welcome to the hundo club!
It's about time bro. I myself have been nickleld and dimmed for 20 years. But really congrats 👏
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
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Never give up getting a higher rating. I'm a Vietnam vet from 1968 but never filed VA Disability til 2020 initially got 80% then did secondary on other disabilities with the PACT Act got 100% P&T this year 2023. Hundo Club member! Now to access the benefits offered especially Dental care!
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Thank you for sharing your testimony with us, Patrick! We are honored to have been able to assist you!
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
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I did 31 yrs in the Air Force Reserves and documented every ache and pain I had and took all of my civilian doctors notes for any treatment and it was then reviewed by a military doctor and put into my official military medical records. The VA said nothing about what status I was in when I had my C&P exam. The young kids need to learn to play the long game and document, document and document. Thanks for sharing more info with us.
20yrs Army here, and I did the exact same thing due to some advice given to me by an old white Vet from the VFW. If I ever run into that guy again, I’m buying him a whole keg💯😂
Travis, I just got my 100% P&T as a VA claims pro member. I did not know you are a doctor. I am also in the Liberty Doctoral program where you graduated. Congrats. I live in Maryland and served in the Navy, Air Force, and Army 1981 - 2004.
We're so glad we were able to help you get the benefits you DESERVE!
I’ve went from 20% to 90% since July 2021. Almost there and I’m not giving up . 3 claims remaining to that goal which is well deserved . Keep the faith and fight veterans . 👍🇺🇸
So close, our fingers are crossed for you!
@@VAClaimsInsider I hit 100 P/T on May 1st ! I did it !
I think its great that you guys are helping Vets figure these things out. I had nobody in my corner whatsoever and it took me 13 years to get my rating. I think I'm 100 P and T but I'm unsure TBH. I know they screwed me with my CRSC backpay (only gave me 2 years worth) and probably other ways too.
Vets need help with these things. As the VA said to me, "they are not there to help me with my claim". HRC literally said I was "lucky" to be getting 70% Army disability rating and to "stop complaining". Yeah...I'm lucky I broke my back and had my life ruined. Sure.
The point is that for all the benefits available the govt doesnt want us to have them and actively fights to prevent us from getting them. The DAV was utterly useless and gave me no help at all. The county VA Rep tried to sabotage my CRSC claim. Help is often not help at all.
All that said, a word of caution. I keep hearing you three say things like, "win the lottery", "holy grail", "top of your game" etc.
Look, it seems really garrish to me to say stuff like that. We get these ratings because we were injured, sickened, or wounded in service. These arent prizes. Its compensation. I live in indescribable, permanent pain that will never go away. While my kids are going to college more or less free (its not actually free even with 100% tuition assist in our State) if I hadnt been injured and lost my career I'd be making a hell of a lot more money, retired and be onto a 2nd career making 6 figures easily because of what I was trained to do. That cant ever happen because of things the Army did that had terrible reprocussions for my health. I didnt win anything. These benefits simply are not prizes. I know you dont mean anything by it but treating them like prizes is why I think politicians do the same. They act as if we are lucky when we eventually get through this ridiculously difficult process and finally get the help we need.
Thanks again for helping people. Wish I had known about you guys years ago. I won my case alone and thats the problem. I had to win in an adversarial process that should not be adversarial. I didnt do this to myself after-all. It happened serving our country. You'd think they'd help make it right. But they dont.
We're glad to hear that you're getting the benefits you deserve but sorry to hear the process was difficult. You're definitely not alone in your frustration with the VA disability process.
If you're wondering about your disability status, you can log in online to double check if you're 100% P&T or call the VA disability benefits hotline at 800-827-1000
@@VAClaimsInsider so I just got an annual status letter and it says I'm 90% service connected VA. I was upgraded to 100% due to unemployability. However, it also says Permanent and Total due to service connected disabilities: YES. Is that any different than what you are discussing here?
As a side, I was given 10c status by the Army (did not finish 20 years) and retired at 70%. So, even though the VA pays me at 100% rate they deduct it from my Army retired pay so I only get a few hundred from the Army. Its also tax-free though. I do get CRSC at 90%. When they paid me the CRSC they basically gave me only 2 years of back pay though. The Audit was ridiculous. Some months they owed me $700, some $200, some $1k and many nothing even though my pay didnt change and when I asked them why they told me it wasnt their job to explain and if I thought they were wrong I had to tell them why. It made no sense at all. I think they screwed me out of 3 or 4 years of CRSC back pay.
DAV is my representative. And he was totally useless. I did my entire case by myself uploaded evidence and even had to correct things that DAV screwed up. So I got 100% pnt. For bladder cancer pact act Camp Lejeune
We're glad you were able to get the benefits you deserve! Joe R, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
I’m 100% P&T for PTSD. Thank you for all the details. It helps me understand my benefits.
Jason Riley, thank you for your service and for being here with us! 💙❤️
I picked up one nugget, from my TH-cam video. It took me from 30% to 100% PT, in less than 30 days.
I am 100% P&T i applied in 1982 and was denied for the reason of shirking. So i went over 40 years until 2years ago an organization in oklohoma helped me get my bennies last year. But i wish i would have gotten this back in 82 because an education or the monetary assistance would have helped me so much. But i am blessed to have this now at my age. God Bless you all for the help you do.
Russell Hess, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!
21 years after 7 denials, 8 FOIAs denied went from 0 to 60 to 90 then P&T. Navy 99-04
Reading the comments and I feel bad. I have been out the military since 2003, finally filed Oct 18, 2023. December 29, 2023 rated 100% P & T. All praises to God! I’ve been scared to file because of people in my head telling me how hard it would be but I took a leap of faith.
Congrats! I seperated in dec 2022 filed initial claim 3 weeks later. My CnP exams got scheduled this week. 18 months of back pay will be nice
Initially was given 90% which I had for 4 years. I recently appealed one of my ratings last year and was awarded 100% P and T. God is SO GOOD. I didn't even know this was a thing until after my rating. It makes a big difference. Like everyone said on here, what ever you do, DONT GIVE UP! Blessings to you!
- 6 Year AF Vet
BOOM! Thank you for sharing!
Retired last year after 22 years in the Coast Guard and just got my 100% P&T rating
Never give up my fellow veterans.
That's right!
Travis helped me get from 40% to 80%. Thanks guys
Thank you for sharing your testimony with us, we are honored to have been able to assist you. 🙏
Just now seeing this video. Good content.
Curious how many out the received 100% P&T and were reduced after that? Is this common?
Like many of us, recently received 100% P&T and now I’m more paranoid than ever.
Thank you for tuning in!
Can you use the student loan forgiveness program after you hit 100%p&T? Im a graduate student and I will be running out of GI bill before i'm done so I wanted to cover the back end with loans if they can be forgiven in my specific situation. Thanks!
You don’t get loan forgiveness for 100% VA Disability, unfortunately. You do get it for being disabled and unable to work. You go through NelNet for most forgiveness requests but you are subject to asset monitoring for 3 years
Learn more about 100% benefits here! > bit.ly/3GItxJa
For Chapter 35 education benefits for one of my kids, she gets $1200ish a month. Once they get the benefits, they are supposed to drop off your monthly dependent amount. And lots of states have scholarships for dependents of 100P&T that cover the costs of tuition of public college.
Virginia at 90% they pay for 4 years at all public colleges
I just received my 100% permanent and total evaluation granted
Congratulations!
As a Vietnam Veteran I didn't apply for almost 40 years. I applied because my VA psychiatrist and therapists kept yelling at me. I finally got 100% the first time. Five years later they reduced the rating for the fuck of it, but I still got permanent 70% with 100% benefits.
A lot of VA shrinks should be digging ditches and some should be given mansions in Heaven.
USAF 1969 - 1975, Southeast Asia, P&T Hundo Club Charter Member. Only took me 27 years to get my T&P IU, but I got it in 2007. Formerly in South Dakota, now in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. BTW, all $162K of my graduate school loans were forgiven, and the forgiveness is NOT taxable.
We're so glad to hear you're getting the benefits you deserve! 💯
I got p&t in 6 months first go around. Yesterday my quality of life improved 200%.
Hi, I'm currently in tacoma Wa. Army. 100 pct P&T. It was hard, but I was determined
You deserve it! We are happy to hear you are getting the benefits and compensation due to you!
I finally got P&T 5 years after retirement, but I did it the hard way. I have one MH at 70%, one disability at 20% and 19 or so at 10%. All I know is the additional 10% things kept accumulating until I broke into 100% P&T. Kind of a slog but worth it. Only had one C&P exam where I had a break down. Now I have trauma from that so thanks VES…
We are happy to hear you're finally getting what you rightfully deserve and have earned!
Got out in feb 9 2022 and got my 100% P&T 2 months later. Did it all on my own. Just make sure u have all your records in order and make sure all your exams are within a year. Easy as pie 🥧
We're glad to hear it was easy for you to get your benefits!
Retired in Virginia USMC 1984-1998 active, 1999-2017 Reserves. VACI is the real deal as I was stuck at 60% for the longest of time trying to do this on my own. Started at 30% got to 60% then became stuck. Got with you guys then got bumped up to 90%.
By my own fault I was living in denial that I had a mental health issues (SSD & PTSD) that was rated 100% by itself.
Thanks to VACI they got me there to 100% P&T. All in all I would give it all away if I could live a pain free life and be at peace.
BOOM! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you're getting what you have earned and DESERVE.
I am 100% ptsd. How do I find out if it’s p & t or any other type of 100%? Not sure where to find this out.
If you're awarded VA permanent and total disability, your decision letter will likely have a P&T status box checked, but not always. The VA notifies you of P&T status in different ways depending on the regional office. Another sign is if your decision letter says you have zero medical exams scheduled
Thanks for the information. Navy Veteran 02-07. Service connected.
Happy to be of help!
Anthony Lee Perry * Veteran
U.S.A Department Of Defense
1975 - 1993 /Rank: E-8
Honorable Discharge Army
So I'm at 100 P&T for mental issues, but I also filed for other conditions related to that same case. Those still have pending exams and ratings. Are you guys saying I should just drop those claims to protect the mental rating of 100%? How would I even do that? They already scheduled me for an exam. I don't have anything to prove, I just want to keep my rating.
There's always a chance that you could be re-evaluated for your connected conditions, and some conditions need to be re-evaluated every so often. If you legally, morally, and ethically deserve your rating, it is highly unlikely they'll decrease your rating.
Retired Navy. Virginia Beach. 100% temporary, prostate cancer. 40% permanent for other things.
They told in my decision decision letter that I was 100 P&T
So I just got granted 100% permanent and total for bladder cancer related to The Pact act Camp Lejeune. What it says in the review letter is that I will get a review in six months to see if the cancer is gone and still get compensated if I have any residuals. Such as incontinence or Renal issues.
Yes, your 100 percent VA disability rating can be reevaluated:
If your disabilities have improved, your rating should be lowered.
If your disabilities have stayed the same, your rating should stay the same.
If your disabilities have worsened, your rating should be increased.
How do you find out if your condition is static. Is there a list?
Find out here! > vaclaimsinsider.com/7-types-of-protected-va-disability-ratings/
my husband has his 100%total P&T disabilty. But I want the him get the full unployability.
Here's a resource that might shed some light on this > vaclaimsinsider.com/tdiu-vs-100-percent-va-disability/
I just got to 100% p&t. The VA currently has me talking to a counselor, psychologist, and alcohol counselor. Should I keep taking to them now that I'm 100? If I shouldn't be, how to I end it?
I sure hope you kept up with your treatment.
My husband served in army air, first Calvary , door gunner in Huey helicopter., l970 & 71. I currently am trying to get him some compensation for bladder cancer. He receives currently 10% for hearing loss and 10% PTSD. Have reached out to our county agent without much help from him, i have turned to our local legion. Is there anything else you can recommend?
Agent orange. Pretty sure bladder cancer is on that list.
My father was also a door gunner during that same time. David Williford
I realize bladder cancer has been added to the list of things caused by agent orange, but since there are a whole lot of people waiting to get compensated for this, i am wondering if there is a way to expedite the situation even though he is not terminal,, thank the good Lord!
Hi Ginny! In order to best assist you, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting learn.vaclaimsinsider.com/schedule-a-complimentary-va-claim-strategy-call
In Hampton Virginia, Navy TDIU P&T. Developed neurological disorder, now at 90%
Navy vet here...i got out 2012. Did 14 years and last month right before my birthday i got 100% PT with one year back pay which was very nice! I got out with 30% and fought the VA for 10 years to finally get in the hundo club. I had over 80K student loans wiped out, pay no more property taxes on my home, got my handicap placid, got my I.D. retirement card, military star card to shop at exchanges online and the list goes on. If i can tell any veteran, dont give up, no means not yet, educate yourself and fight like a pitbull...lock on the Va and dont let go until u get what u want. Also dont miss exams and if u need to hire an attorney with a very good reputation in dealing with Mike Tyson aka Va
Thank you for sharing!
Yes!!! I have said that 'the "winter home " maybe in GA or FL. The cold makes me hurt too bad, HORRIBLY. But, I say "end of November to Early March.
Be nice...😚
Do we have to buy Medicare part B when we turn 65 if we’re percent and total
Did you mean if you're 100% Permanent & Total?
Read more here! >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/total-and-permanent-disability-va-benefits/
Retire Marine 86-09
Originally from Charlotte NC currently in Fredericksburg VAI. I’m a 100% P&T now
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
I just FINALLY obtained 100% P/T with additional Housebound benefits...
How safe am I in keeping this rating?
How often will the VA Re-Evaluate me?
We do not have a VA Hospital/Facility in my region, all of my medical care is provided by Private Medical Specialist.
My Injuries were well documented in my US Military Medical Records, however it took years to get the VA to even look at those records...
Hi Pax! First of all, congratulations on getting the benefits and compensation you deserve! BOOM! We love to hear that! To answer your question, here's a blog where we explain how the VA could reduce your 100% P&T even if it's unlikely >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/can-the-va-take-away-100-permanent-and-total-disability/#:~:text=The%20short%20answer%20is%3A%20YES,for%20a%20variety%20of%20reasons.
how much us your housebound benefits and did you apply for it
Took 28 years and lawyers, got 70% service connected, 100% Permanent and Total. USAF 92'.
Thank you for your service!
Was 40%, 60%, 90 % ! Took 10 years to get my 💯 % P&T tankful I finally received it ! Thanks to the DVA ! They really Help me ! 🇺🇸
Good stuff! Congratulations!
P&T veteran here. US Army. 9th Light Combat Engineers. I wish I could smile and be happy like you guys.
I wish my relationships could be P&T as well.😔
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 We wish things were different for you, but try not to dwell on the people who left and instead, open your mind and look forward to new people and new experiences. We know it's easier said than done, but we hope things get better for you. 🙏
What do you need? From one Veteran to another?
Retired AF March ‘02-March 2022. Living in Las Vegas retired from Nellis AFB. I was at Soangdahlem AB, Germany, Hill AFB UT. And retiring out of Nellis AFB.
Thank you for your service, Jaime!
Great stuff! First, let me personally thank you for helping Veterans! I notice your fees are based on the increase in monthly compensation if a claim is successful. How do you handle folks who are already 100% shedulers, but not P&T; given that there won't be a monthly increase?
Hi Steve! In order to best assist you, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting learn.vaclaimsinsider.com/schedule-a-complimentary-va-claim-strategy-call
I am 10percent at the present, I have my C&p exam in a week for mst .....my depression and anxiety is through the roof....my blood pressure was 160/100 this morning
Hi there! Here's a resource to help you prep for your C&P exam > vaclaimsinsider.com/10-expert-tips-to-dominate-your-c-and-p-exam/
I was granted 100% P&T earlier this year. How and where do I obtain a military ID?
Learn more here! > www.usa.gov/military-id#:~:text=How%20to%20get%20or%20replace%20a%20Veteran%20Health%20ID%20Card,a%20VA%20health%20ID%20card.
US Navy served 1972 to 1982 I'm 100 % Total & permanent. Made a new claim for polyps in my nose caused by alergys COPD Bronchi emphasema. The VA denied me can I should of claimed rhinites as a secondary claim. Can you comment my next move .
If you are already 100% P&T we advise not to rock the boat too much. You're already receiving the maximum amount of benefits and compensation available.
I’m a USMC VETERAN 1985-93 FROM CHICAGO. Just got 100 P&T 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Don't forget SSDI as an additional source of income that many disabled vets miss out on. Jimmy Carter required military to start paying in to Social Security to prevent indigent Military veterans trying to survive on mil disability retirement. It is a life changer. Don't get discouraged, go through the process. States routinely deny vets applying for SSDI, my denial gave the reason of "you have other sources of income". Ironically that is something they are not allowed to consider in their determination of disability. I went through three denials then sued for my benefits. It was a hands down win in court with previously having VA 100 percent P&T
Claude Shehane - served 1966 to 1987 Navy 8 years enlisted and 13 years commissioned. Made E8 enlisted and retired as 04. Served 1 year on ground Vietnam and 2 additional years FMF 2nd MarDiv. Living in Stone Lake Wisconsin.
Thank you for your service and for tuning in!
So your spouse does not have an age requirement? If she is 50, can she use the educational benefits?
This info might be of help! > vaclaimsinsider.com/7-va-benefits-available-for-spouse-and-children/
i’m %100 SC total And Permanent and shout out to blue cord. Patriots guys are awesome.
Thank you for your service! Happy to have you here with us!
good video and info. if im going for TDIU (90% now)is it possible with added secondary claims added up VA may make it P&T? thanks
We'd love to speak with you! Schedule a discovery call with us here >> vaclaims.help
We'll discuss how we may be able to help you WIN your VA disability claim, our fee, and the details of our tried and true process.
If your kids are in college you can also fill out paperwork showing what school and other information and you'll still receive money for that child even after the age of 18 yrs old
Thank you for sharing!
I have been battling the VA system since 2013. I filed for Ischemic Heart disease at that point, but as a blue water sailor, agent orange diseases were not covered at that point. Finally, in January 2020, blue water sailors were awarded presumed agent orange exposure benefits. I was at 60% Ischemic heart disease, 30% hearing loss, and 10% tinnitus. Combined 80%.
Now I finally was rated TDIU 100% P&T back to 2020. Plus special monthly compensation. Now the battle continues with the VA to get TDIU benefits back to 2013 when I first filed for Ischemic Heart disease.
Thanks for your very informative video.
Barry Litchfield, Navy, 1966- 1970, Vietnam '66 - 67.
MAKE SURE WHEN YOU TURN 75 YEARS OLD TO REMIND THE VA OF THAT. MY TDIU HAPPEND IN 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS 75!
We're glad you found the video helpful, good luck getting your compensation backdated! We're rooting for you!
Hey Barry, did you ever see any "Coasties" when in Vietnam? That's me. We were part of the Brown Water Navy.
@@FoundingTH-camr-2005 - Yes, I ordered the deck logs from the national archives back in 2013 to prove our coordinates just outside of DaNang Harbor. (The most pollution by agent orange any place on earth was at DaNang)
I'm @ 60% for BI-LATERAL hearing Loss (combined) I served in the Marine Corps for 21 years and I have some pretty severe hearing Loss, i have an osteoarthritis diagnoses {due to 21 years of field Artillery} I have PTSD which was just recently Diagnosed to me { Service on the Korean DMZ which messed me up we had a Howitzer that blew up I thought we were under attack from the north it created anxiety in me that has never left me and Recurring bad dreams very vivid i have a veru hard time sleeping and many other symptoms as well. my back is really messed up {diagnosed with a bulging disc} totally painful condition. Lifting those howitzers for 21 years didnt do anything good for my back. I also get Migraines once or twice a month which also kicks my @$$ those really SUCK! meantime thanks for this Video it helps. I for sure feel I need 100% P&T my body and my mind is really jacked up.
thanks again gents. SSgt. Calhoun USMC
The howitzer blew up because you Sgt Dye and the other yahoos fired the round without the fuze on it. The subcharge popped out and that’s what caused the explosion. Self induced injuries don’t count!
Army 1997-2017 started at 90 percent in 2017 it took me 6 years to hit 100 P&T.. Glad I didnt give up
You deserve it! Happy to hear this!
You don’t need P and T for student loan forgiveness. A 100 percent scheduler or TDIU will work.
Correct!
Mcallen, Texas
Served with 7th Infantry Division
1986-1992
Thank you for your service and for being here with us!
Hello, if I am 100% p&t and I want to add my kids into my e benefits, does that open my whole case again? Or can I safely add them without worrying about a c&p?
It is highly unlikely. For a dependent claim they’re mostly checking if the dependent qualifies to be added to your benefits, read all about it here >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/va-form-21-686c/
dependents has nothing to do about any claims period ok add many as you want sir
Tulsa Oklahoma
1969 to 1972
US ARMY
100-% P and T
If I take out new student loans will those be repaid?
Read more here! > vaclaimsinsider.com/disabled-veteran-student-loan-forgiveness/
Did I miss something with DIC? For your spouse to get DIC, you must have been 100%P&T for at least 10 years or died from one of your service connected disabilities (right).
Hi Cecil! you can click this link for information about survivor's benefits >> vaclaimsinsider.com/va-survivor-benefits/
Gene in Atlanta, GA currently P&T
I suffered a TBI in 1975 and I finally got My 100% in 2015.U.S.M.C. I was stuck at 30 %.
Oklahoma native, retired in Maine, 100 percent P&T, Navy 77 -97 , Disability due to nerve damage from either the anti nerve gas meds, or nerve gas exposure. Anyone with my symptoms that was in Northern Persian Gulf during desert storm who took the anti nerve gas meds is eligible for 100 percent p&t. There is a 90 day window covered, early 91
Im 90% tdiu P & T , is it worth pressing the 100 %, what are the advantages and disadvantages
Thank you for sharing this question! If you're an Elite Member, we'd advise asking your Veteran Coach so they can directly assist you. But if you're not yet part of our Elite Program, then we'd suggest scheduling a complimentary Discovery Call which you can do here: bit.ly/vaci-discovery-call
Live in Murfreesboro, TN
Served in Air Force 90-93 Army 94-01
Finally started receiving service connected 90% / 100% TDIU in 2010 and have been told I can’t get anything better but might go down and I don’t understand that
Yet I have many many multiple disabilities both physical and mental
My bane of my va disabilty existence, was probably my c & p exam. Now, my experience is back than was and my examiner even stated this, I was speaking too fast and she was having issues keeping up with what I was saying and the system keeping up with her. Which, prior to my finally meeting with my appeal hearing lawyer we discussed the c & p exam in great depth. It was discovered, my examiner vastly misquoted what I spoke about and also I wouldn't say twisted what I said but quoted in a way that misconstrued the facts. If you're going towards for your first c & p exam....I would stress speaking to them, slowly and keep the facts accurate but simple. Enough that your examiner and the va will have clear and accurate picture of you and your disability/disabilites.
Great advice! It's also helpful for some of our vets to bring notes so they don't forget anything they want to say.
Also secretly rec them to make sure you can prove you said X,Y,Z TRUST me it helps
Army
Arlington, TX
2001-2016
I have 100% T&P
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Marine Sgt. Squad leader on DMZ 1966-67. Wounded twice. " It was a nightmare 24 hours a day and at any time that nightmare could become reality"
Thank you for your service! Are you currently getting all the benefits and compensation you deserve?
Have you ever made a video of the DIC benefit for spouse? I believed most veterans are not aware of this. They should continue to file for all their service connected disability even if, they are already 100% to make sure their spouses get the most percentage of getting the DIC benefit. Now, if I am wrong, please correct me.
Hi there! We do have information on this in our blog! > vaclaimsinsider.com/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
@@VAClaimsInsider Great, Thanks
I have 100% for COPD with A&A. Can I get A&A for 40% lumbar spine, 30 Cervical spine, 20% left and 20% right sciatic nerve radiculopathy ?
Thank you for sharing this question! If you're an Elite Member, we'd advise asking your Veteran Coach so they can directly assist you. But if you're not yet part of our Elite Program, then we'd suggest scheduling a complimentary Discovery Call which you can do here: bit.ly/vaci-discovery-call
what is copd is that from the heart sir
what is copd is that from the heart sir
Thank you for your vide I really appreciate it.
However, it was not clear for me if my wife and kids qualify for VA health insurance besides CHAMP.
Can someone please inform?
Thank you
Hi there! Read all about CHAMPVA here! > vaclaimsinsider.com/champva-insurance-good-or-bad/
USMC 1980-1986, Army/National Guard 2006-2012. Living in Iowa. 100% P&T
Got my P@T 100% unemployable last month. No more exams!
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Ben Moore /Marine Airwing. 68-72. Air Force-ANG 87-91
South Carolina
just got !00% P&T last week, still am not sure what I do next ??? USMC 84-90
Congratulations Louis! Well deserved. There are multiple benefits depending on your state, that you should research. I suggest setting up some time at your local VA to go over what benefits your state includes. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!
. At 100% schedular, you can work with no issues. • Full healthcare with no copays at 50% or more. Travel pay at 30% or more. • Dependent's pay at 30% or more. VR&E at 20% or more (10% with a serious employment handicap). . • Base IDs (Exchange/Commissary/MWR) for Veteran and dependents unless you are retired military. • VA dental or with VR&E or SC mouth or jaw injuries. Possible SSDI (Time Limited!) S-DVI waiver of $10,000 life insurance at 100% IU or SSDI (Time Limited!) CHAMPVA (dependent's medical) if you permanent (P&T) unless you have TriCare. are DEA (dependent's education) if you are permanent (P&T). Federal student loan forgiveness or with SSDI. VADIP (VA Dental Insurance Program) for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare VADIP (VA Dental Insurance Program) for dependent's if CHAMPVA eligible • Space-A Flights (Cat VI) - Veteran and dependents Non-VA ER if you are permanent (P&T) 3 free non-VA Urgent Care visits per calendar year at 50% and above
One thing I noticed in my travels on trying to understand getting to 100% is that there's very little info out there on getting a 100% P & T for Ménière’s Syndrome. If anyone is wondering about this and wants to know how I got permanent and total for Ménière’s, reply to this comment and I will come back and share. (Hint: I am a Vietnam combat Veteran. Neurology at first thought I suffered from BINT - "Blast-induced Neuro Trauma.")
Im at 94% I submitted a supplemental for that last 10% yesterday.
Let us know how it goes!
Richard Rockhill USMC active, 3 yrs, NJARNG reserve 19 yrs currantly 100 % P&T
Does your group ensure that those eligible also apply for SSDI?
When we review a veteran's case, we make sure to guide them in the best path to obtain everything they're eligible for!
Work in the Air Force is easy? You’re crazy man. My job was brutal, I was medically retired at 14 years. I served in Alaska, Nevada, Afghanistan, Japan and Texas. I was a flighline armament systems specialist, and it was absolutely brutal work. Some people in the Air Force have cake jobs but anyone on the flight line works like a slave.
Thank you for sharing and for tuning in. We are so thankful for your service.
Army (2012-2015), 1st/501st (Airborne), 11B. At 70%; working on getting to 100% P&T 🤟🏿
Hooah!
I My husband is US Army with 90% can he apply for 100% P&T, would this affect his current rating?
Hi there, if he believes he deserves a higher rating, we advise him to apply now! This info will help > vaclaimsinsider.com/total-and-permanent-disability-va/
Please email support@vaclaimsinsider.com to get more information or call 844-281-VACI (8224) option 4 for assistance!
US Air Force, retired, MSgt, 2002-2023. AC-130 Flight Engineer and First Sgt. From Maine but currently reside in Fort Walton Beach, Fl. 100% P&T.
adam thompson, thank you for your service and for being here with us! 💙❤️
Do you have to go to another C&P to get 100%
Do you mean to get 100% permanent and total?
Army field artillery, Desert Storm vet. I was in 1980 to 1991.
Thank you for your service!
My husband served in 82nd 87- 91. We are at Fort Meade MD. He has 30% and is falling apart waiting on a spinal fusion at VA.
Hi Christina! We highly encourage him to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. He can schedule a call by visiting vacifree30.com
How to know if I am TDIU or not I have been fighting for a year and finally became 100 P&T but was unaware of TDIU
Read more about it here! > vaclaimsinsider.com/how-to-win-your-va-tdiu-claim/
I just reached 100% last month on my own but i do not have P&T, all my disabilities say statis except PTSD it shows a re-evaluation for October 2022 - i got rated 50% for ptsd in 2015 then it was increased to 70% in 2016 - ive read your website about writing a P&T letter but i dont know where to mail it to.
Victoria, in order to best assist you, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting vacifree30.com
Hi am 80% now, need help to be 100%. How do I teach you guys
We'd love to speak with you! Schedule a discovery call with us here >> vaclaims.help
We'll discuss how we may be able to help you WIN your VA disability claim, our fee, and the details of our tried and true process.
Lena from nj army combat medic on 100% permanent total service connected and wanted to know myself from PTSD from sexual trauma that was noted and the court family and everything so I wanted to know now that the years have passed I have developed a complex PTSD have major problems of memory loss hearing grenades went off on basic training and I caught the full impact also bleeding ear drum from that 574 for 30 years but doing well how do I qualify for the SMC as for my memory loss
Hi there! Thank you for your service and for tuning in! Here's some information that will be of help > vaclaimsinsider.com/special-monthly-compensation-from-a-to-z/
I was discharged from the Army with a severe lower back left hip injury. I tried getting a medical discharge to no avail. I got a 20% disability. Some years later I was taken to DAV and they got me 100 %
Another thing I was in different hospitals for over a year. My medical records have nothing about me being paralyzed from the waist down for several weeks. Is there anything a can do?
Hi James, thanks for reaching out. Were you wondering if there's a way to get that information on your medical records, or were you wondering if there's something you can do to get a certain benefit?