forget my last comment, I will not be filing.... I was just awarded today TDIU 2/9/24 effective back to March of 23 😁😁😁 so HAPPY , my journey is complete finally
Some can be, mine however is not, mine was rated p&t and no future exam required as well as unemployability and they stated that my disability will not get any better. So to answer your question yes it can be under certain circumstances and others it is permanent
Tdiu is just as good as 100% scheduler. Congrats. Git mine in 2017. Don't forget to take that award letter and NOW apply for SSDI and get that money that u put into social security
@@NabichtStudios How you file it? is in your military medical record? i always hear a ringing in my ears even now but I dont file a claim I don't know about tinnnitus.
Im active duty and my MEB will be wrapped up on Feb 21st. I got 70% DOD and 90% (87%) va. When I do my exit interview with my VA rep I will be adding my sleep apnea (yes I have a CPAP). That will put me at 94% so I literally need one more claim at 10% to push me to 100.
@@Reper123100 for me the DOD rating was important to be able to get retirement benefits which requires 30% or higher. The VA rating is separate and is for your disability compensation pay. If I was over 20 years of service and got medically discharged then yes I would get retirement pay at % of DOD rating (not to exceed 75%) x base pay. And then I would of also got the VA compensation pay. For someone that gets medical discharged over 20 years of service they will receive higher retirement pay then someone equal to them with the same years of service be pending on that DOD rating.
Holy shit. I filed for non combat ptsd thinking that because I didn't see "combat" IE on the ground that what I experienced didn't qualify for combat ptsd. With #10 that made me realize that it is combat. I was OIF/GWOT USS Abraham Lincoln westpac 03 and we had been training chemical drills and where told thay Sadam can gas us at any time. Even did chemical missile attack drills. 2 hrs from anchoring out in Bahrain our chemical alarm goes off detecting sarin gas. It was fucking real to us. 30 mins later the CO on the 1MC, oh it was a false alarm. Sorry get back to work. It fucked me. The training we went through to don our ACPG suits, our auto injectors, memorizing effects of type Golf gas. I'm in anxiety group now and gonna appeal.
I just got 10% for tinnitus. They gave 0% for my service-related prostate cancer and ED. They also said that my sleep apnea is not service related, and they supply my CPAP unit.
Love your videos Sir - here is a Wow Sir i got a scar with a 0 rating - i wrote at least 3 person statements or more the every VA examiners stated the scar wasn't painful plus a QTC examiner on my next exam with a VES examiner i explained what the other examiners was doing lieing about my scar pain the Ves PA said no problem if i state pain it is pain this whats laughter rater stated veteran been complaining about scar pain during the appeal process rater made my scar pain a new claim because the retro was 11 years i didn't waste my time with a higher level review because i lose everything at the st.pete regional office i did a direct review plus a CUE
Got lucky with migraines and got it presumptive within 1 year of service under other organic diseases chronic diseases extended list Got 50% Submitted 3 month log and proof of missed/late to work. Also included lay statement detailing how I had prostrating migraines start in army in which I would lay down for breakfast/and or lunch hour and a half breaks.
Hi there, i had a Stress fracture in Basic Training and spent a few weeks walking with crutsches. Now having problems with my leg and back. What can i file for? I an in the process of getting my med. Records. Thanks
Got C&P Eams on the 15th neck back knees all with Radiculapohy, I have TBI, Anxiety, Depression, Migraines, GERD, Hiatal Hernia Panic attacks, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Hypertension, Now I wonder about PTSD from the Jeep accident I suffered and got my TBI?.
I must say, that you are the best educator that I have found on TH-cam regarding VA Disability! You have given me a road mat on how to increase my disability rating. Superb!
How much of a difference is it really, to file a claim right before retirement versus years later? Does it really make it that much easier to get approved?
Should we get buddy letters for all larger claims on how they notice the disability is effecting us? What form should we use? I have my intent to file done, have mental health diagnosis’s, and I have been prescribed medication through the Va as that who I usually go through health care wise. Before C&P should I stop taking the medication get it out of my system so I can give them an accurate evaluation of myself? Thank you for all you do!
Hey I’ve been looking at your videos and I’ve noticed you don’t have anything on the shoulder pain. I’m saying this because I tore my labrum during service, you can make a video for this it would be much appreciated.
I'm curious, if a service member is diagnosed with mild scoliosis upon entering the service and it's notated on the entrance exam and the medical records and got waved and approved by the doctor and allowed to enter but then while in service it was aggravated and made worse, can a back claim be made? Or will they say this was prior service and not service connected? Would a Nexus still be required or not since it is notated in records?
question, I filed for migraines direct a month ago when I should have filed for it secondary to my tinnitus. Can I go back to the VA site and refile for migraines secondary due to my tinnitus, I filed for compensation in December of 2023 and had my C& P exam Jan of 2024. thanks.
A few years ago I was falsely accused of a crime I didn't commit. The police could not prove my guilt but my commander demoted me anyway. I ended up not being able to re-enlist and I had to leave the AF against my will. Ever since I have been thinking about it to the point that it interferes with my daily activities and sometimes I have nightmares about what happened that day. I know it's know combat related, but can I still try and claim PTSD? Thanks.
I retired from the military 25 years ago but never submitted a claim. I have dealt with a mental health condition since that retirement and it’s documented by a private MD. It affects me socially but I’m not working, so nothing occupationally. Still file?
Love the videos! I do have a question. I’m currently rated at 20% for my back. I was out of work on workers comp this past year for 5 months. Would I be able to qualify for a higher % due to Incapacitating Episodes? Thank you.
I got a question. I was reading Ar600-9 and could not find anything. So my current situation is my company flagged me for failing the run because I have really bad knee pain, and they made me take the ACFT after passing and failed. I was offered a medboard before I said no. Should I asked for the medboard again and will my flagged be lifted whie in a medboard process. I literally have a year left.
@@vaclaimsacademy I've had bilateral chronic knee pain for the past 2 years. I've been to sick call and my pcm for it multiple times, got steroids for. Is a year enough for a medboard since i can not extend or reenlist what happens if medboard passes my ETS date.
Why are they removing tinnitus. Look i always wear my ear plugs and still got tinnitus?? So now i guess they will be using tinnitus as a precurser to hearing loss?? Adding to that my 6000 decible was at 20. Now 4 deployments later its at 50 left and 55 right lol. Guess they are trying to recoup money somehow
Hello I have a concern about my case. I have 90% desability. Right After I was done with all my evaluations I started having really bad problems with sciatic nerve to the point that I spent two weeks without working and finally I had to quit my job. I have medical records to prove it. Will that help me I I decide to move forward to try and fight for a higher %. Thank you in advance. Have a good day.
forget my last comment, I will not be filing.... I was just awarded today TDIU 2/9/24 effective back to March of 23 😁😁😁 so HAPPY , my journey is complete finally
Congrats, on your hard journey.
Isn't tdiu temporary?
Some can be, mine however is not, mine was rated p&t and no future exam required as well as unemployability and they stated that my disability will not get any better. So to answer your question yes it can be under certain circumstances and others it is permanent
I’ve been on unemployability for 24 years
Tdiu is just as good as 100% scheduler. Congrats. Git mine in 2017. Don't forget to take that award letter and NOW apply for SSDI and get that money that u put into social security
I received 70% for combat PTSD. He’s right, it’s a heavy hitter. Thanks for the videos and all of your help!
May I ask how did you present your case?
Very good and well explained info! I just filed a claim for tinnitus after being out of the military for 26 years.
I filed to tinnitus last August and got it approved pretty fast. Started getting my 10% in January. Best of luck to you!
@@NabichtStudios How you file it? is in your military medical record? i always hear a ringing in my ears even now but I dont file a claim I don't know about tinnnitus.
Jordan: Your videos are easy to comprehend and help us understand the complex VA laws and rules. Thank you for your service and what you do for us.
Tinnitus I missed that one since I was in the Navy my ears always ringing I thought it was normal.
If you have your hearing Tests submit them, load them up into your va claim
Im at 90% exactly working on My GERD sleep Apnea cervical spine issues neuropathy and nerve damage from shoulder tear
Im active duty and my MEB will be wrapped up on Feb 21st. I got 70% DOD and 90% (87%) va. When I do my exit interview with my VA rep I will be adding my sleep apnea (yes I have a CPAP). That will put me at 94% so I literally need one more claim at 10% to push me to 100.
How does the DOD and VA rating work together? Do you get two paychecks instead of just one?
Be well 🤝
@@Reper123100 for me the DOD rating was important to be able to get retirement benefits which requires 30% or higher. The VA rating is separate and is for your disability compensation pay.
If I was over 20 years of service and got medically discharged then yes I would get retirement pay at % of DOD rating (not to exceed 75%) x base pay. And then I would of also got the VA compensation pay. For someone that gets medical discharged over 20 years of service they will receive higher retirement pay then someone equal to them with the same years of service be pending on that DOD rating.
Holy shit. I filed for non combat ptsd thinking that because I didn't see "combat" IE on the ground that what I experienced didn't qualify for combat ptsd. With #10 that made me realize that it is combat. I was OIF/GWOT USS Abraham Lincoln westpac 03 and we had been training chemical drills and where told thay Sadam can gas us at any time. Even did chemical missile attack drills. 2 hrs from anchoring out in Bahrain our chemical alarm goes off detecting sarin gas. It was fucking real to us. 30 mins later the CO on the 1MC, oh it was a false alarm. Sorry get back to work. It fucked me. The training we went through to don our ACPG suits, our auto injectors, memorizing effects of type Golf gas. I'm in anxiety group now and gonna appeal.
Thank you once again, Jordan for the very critical and important information you have disseminated on this video. Please keep up the good work. 🙏🙏
I just got 10% for tinnitus. They gave 0% for my service-related prostate cancer and ED. They also said that my sleep apnea is not service related, and they supply my CPAP unit.
Congrats on your victories there, looks like there still may be work to do but good momentum
Did you just go to a C&P Exam and that's it?
yes
@@kimespy9039
Love your videos Sir - here is a Wow Sir i got a scar with a 0 rating - i wrote at least 3 person statements or more the every VA examiners stated the scar wasn't painful plus a QTC examiner on my next exam with a VES examiner i explained what the other examiners was doing lieing about my scar pain the Ves PA said no problem if i state pain it is pain this whats laughter rater stated veteran been complaining about scar pain during the appeal process rater made my scar pain a new claim because the retro was 11 years i didn't waste my time with a higher level review because i lose everything at the st.pete regional office i did a direct review plus a CUE
Got lucky with migraines and got it presumptive within 1 year of service under other organic diseases chronic diseases extended list
Got 50%
Submitted 3 month log and proof of missed/late to work.
Also included lay statement detailing how I had prostrating migraines start in army in which I would lay down for breakfast/and or lunch hour and a half breaks.
Hi there, i had a Stress fracture in Basic Training and spent a few weeks walking with crutsches. Now having problems with my leg and back. What can i file for? I an in the process of getting my med. Records.
Thanks
Got C&P Eams on the 15th neck back knees all with Radiculapohy, I have TBI, Anxiety, Depression, Migraines, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
Panic attacks, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Hypertension, Now I wonder about PTSD from the Jeep accident I suffered and got my TBI?.
The VA HOSPITAL did a sleep study on me . The results were mild sleep apnea should I put a clam in ?? Thank you
I’m assuming I can’t get GERD as I’m not on current meds but took horse pills of ibuprofen for injuries?
I must say, that you are the best educator that I have found on TH-cam regarding VA Disability! You have given me a road mat on how to increase my disability rating. Superb!
I got denied fir back pain is on my military records and seen with orthopedic and physical therapist and chiropractor.
Could you do one on MST? Have no clue how to go about it. Nervous to get services as it could be used against me
Absolutely. I’ll do this within 10 days
While I was in the Air Force....I contracted hepatitis A and an enlarged liver.
I have no disability for that. Is there any recourse for me.
Great video!
How much of a difference is it really, to file a claim right before retirement versus years later? Does it really make it that much easier to get approved?
You think tinnitus will be taken away before may? That’s when I can start my BDD claims
Should we get buddy letters for all larger claims on how they notice the disability is effecting us? What form should we use? I have my intent to file done, have mental health diagnosis’s, and I have been prescribed medication through the Va as that who I usually go through health care wise. Before C&P should I stop taking the medication get it out of my system so I can give them an accurate evaluation of myself? Thank you for all you do!
Great video
Great vid
Hey I’ve been looking at your videos and I’ve noticed you don’t have anything on the shoulder pain. I’m saying this because I tore my labrum during service, you can make a video for this it would be much appreciated.
I'm curious, if a service member is diagnosed with mild scoliosis upon entering the service and it's notated on the entrance exam and the medical records and got waved and approved by the doctor and allowed to enter but then while in service it was aggravated and made worse, can a back claim be made? Or will they say this was prior service and not service connected? Would a Nexus still be required or not since it is notated in records?
I got 30 percent for IBS can I still claim gerd? Is on my military and va records I just don't know you can claim it before.
Can you please talk about heart disease and chest pains?
can i do an “intent to file” for tinitus if im still active duty right now? 🧐🤔
Do you report numbess in the legs to the doctor when trying to get diagnosed, or do you wait for the C&P exam?
WHY I JUST FOUND THIS VIDEO NOW?!!!!!
I hate life... now I have to fight a lowball VA rating, dammit!
I didn’t bend past my knees during the C&p exam got deferred for back strain and. Mild ankolysis. How do I move forward?
Does back pain include tendinitis on rotator cuffs and arthritis?
question, I filed for migraines direct a month ago when I should have filed for it secondary to my tinnitus. Can I go back to the VA site and refile for migraines secondary due to my tinnitus, I filed for compensation in December of 2023 and had my C& P exam Jan of 2024. thanks.
A few years ago I was falsely accused of a crime I didn't commit. The police could not prove my guilt but my commander demoted me anyway. I ended up not being able to re-enlist and I had to leave the AF against my will. Ever since I have been thinking about it to the point that it interferes with my daily activities and sometimes I have nightmares about what happened that day.
I know it's know combat related, but can I still try and claim PTSD? Thanks.
100% you can. It's called non-combat PTSD.
If you have a PTSD diagnosis and you are able to procure proof of the stressor event
You can't have a dishonorable discharge if you do, you will need to try to get it upgraded first...
Is working military law enforcement and responding to calls which trigger PTSD considered “combat related”?
no but you could use bootcamp or range days as combat
I retired from the military 25 years ago but never submitted a claim. I have dealt with a mental health condition since that retirement and it’s documented by a private MD. It affects me socially but I’m not working, so nothing occupationally. Still file?
Does anything change when filing while active compared to after ? I am at 300 days left I haven’t hit my BDD window yet
I get out in June. Can I do an intent to file for tenitus and get grandfathered in?
1 day away from my 90 days from my dos. My VSO is too busy to actually help. Who can i go to for help?
Love the videos! I do have a question. I’m currently rated at 20% for my back. I was out of work on workers comp this past year for 5 months. Would I be able to qualify for a higher % due to Incapacitating Episodes? Thank you.
You would likely be best demonstrating what those incapacitating episodes look like during your C&P exam
@@vaclaimsacademy will do. Thank you!
If my jobs on that high exposure list, do I need a nexus still
It would help, but it usually isn’t necessary in that instance
How do we get in touch with you?
They denied my GERD last month
Build your case, go doctor every time it act up.
Am I the only one that can't hear the audio
You know anything on Tort claims?
I'm rated 10% for each knee for knee strain. How do I get the bilateral multiplier?
It should be added already.
@@johnandstephanie377 would it say bilateral on my rating breakdown on va.gov?
If I got denied for migraines but got service connected for tinins. Do I need to do a secondary claim or appeal it
Secondary claim your migraines and tell your provider your migraines are a result of your tinnitus. seek treatment before you claim
I got a question. I was reading Ar600-9 and could not find anything. So my current situation is my company flagged me for failing the run because I have really bad knee pain, and they made me take the ACFT after passing and failed. I was offered a medboard before I said no. Should I asked for the medboard again and will my flagged be lifted whie in a medboard process. I literally have a year left.
There could be additional benefits if you qualify for more than a 30% rating on the DoD scale, allowing you to medically retire
@@vaclaimsacademy I've had bilateral chronic knee pain for the past 2 years. I've been to sick call and my pcm for it multiple times, got steroids for. Is a year enough for a medboard since i can not extend or reenlist what happens if medboard passes my ETS date.
Why are they removing tinnitus. Look i always wear my ear plugs and still got tinnitus?? So now i guess they will be using tinnitus as a precurser to hearing loss?? Adding to that my 6000 decible was at 20. Now 4 deployments later its at 50 left and 55 right lol. Guess they are trying to recoup money somehow
Is the website down?
Seems like a lot of people are having this issue with his website. Seems suspicious
Hello I have a concern about my case. I have 90% desability. Right After I was done with all my evaluations I started having really bad problems with sciatic nerve to the point that I spent two weeks without working and finally I had to quit my job. I have medical records to prove it. Will that help me I I decide to move forward to try and fight for a higher %. Thank you in advance. Have a good day.
Hi Marco, it sure dows. Getting the sciatica added onto your existing back pain rating is a great way to get an uplift
If you're not able to work, apply for TDIU
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They combined my GERD and IBS and only gave me 10%
Why is tinnitus going away?
Because the secondaries can take you to 100% in the long run
And there is no date when it will be changed. Don’t let people scare you File now
This Young Cat KNOWS where it's it ! 🫡
Most have NO idea abt secondary stack on conditions