I just 100% P&T today! I filed for sleep apnea exactly one month ago and got the ACE C&P exam, but they didn’t even call me. The sleep apnea was approved and rated at 50% which got me to the finish line.
I had ACE exam and got denied for sleep apnea secondary to sinusitis and migraines got denied secondary to tinnitus with a nexus letter. I don’t get what they are missing
@@coreykaar962 I just did my OSA claim as a primary. Not secondary to anything. I included a personal statement from myself and one from my wife. I also have a CPAP and mandibular mouthpiece for OSA that the VA gave me after I took a few sleep studies with them.
@@coreykaar962same here almost identical to yours. What's weird is they verify i have sleep apnea but no evidence of service connection. I'm 180lbs fit. My migraine claim was a secondary to tinnitus and I also recieve migraine medicine from the VA and still got denied
Jordan, where the hell is your Ascot or Handkerchief? I see that pocket. Next thing you know you won't be saying Cheers at the end. Thanks for the Video Brother.
QUESTION… I will be submitting a BDD claim in a couple months before I retire. Since I’m still Active Duty… do I need to associate my injury to service? For example, I have neck pains… and it’s documented. When claiming it, do I need to explain how service caused it or should I focus just on the symptoms since it’s automatically service connected?
It'll be automatically service connected. The VA Examiner you see also has the authority to 'diagnose' you while you are there for your exam, which is what my examiner did for my knee pain. He actually gave me a diagnosis. Neck pain is genrally a low value claim, so do your research on it and move on to higher value claims like Migraines, Behavorial health, etc. Just be sure to spend your next couple months absolutely HAMMERING appointments and getting issues service connected so your claims are rock solid. Also, you will have a phone call with your respective VA examining agency (The VA contracts agencies to conduct exams), and it'll be about 90 min a few days before your physical exam (they only do it for physical exams, not mental or dental, etc). It's IMPERATIVE you say that you get 'FLARE UPS' of all conditions. It's also imperative that you read up on the CFR for each condition and understand the DBQs for each condition BEFORE YOU GO INTO THE EXAM! IF you don't understand those acronyms please google them and dig deep. You need to spend your last few months making your VA claims your full time job if you want go get 100% first shot out of the gate. Good luck.
Just a quick question if I may. I became 100 p&t last year. I recently was diagnosed with sleep apnea from my VA Dr. and prescribed a cpap machine. Would you file a claim secondary sleep apnea to ptsd service connected. This might my wife with DIC if I pass. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Been on 90 for over 10 years… 4 years ago I applied for an increase due to OSA after a VA sleep-study but it was denied because I didn’t have a nexus letter - have no idea how/where to get one… also I now live overseas with no VA access
@standelasanantone2180 Just secondary your sleep apnea to your orthopedic conditions. Your orthopedic conditions prevented you from exercising, which led to obesity and subsequent sleep apnea.
No. You keep getting the compensation you're entitled to until the new claim is approved, then they pay you back pay for the difference from the date that you filed your new claim
Jordan is it possible to claim Chronic pain as a general condition with only one service connected issue at this time? The VA changed my chronic pain claim to Chronic back pain. Literally the same day as my back and sciatica C&P exam so it was like they were trying to set me up to fail. They gave me no time to act before the exam
your looking for Symatic Symptom Disorder or SSD. Its a mental illness associated with pain. Its hard to get. I have excruciating neck pain from a cervical spine injury and years worth of psychiatric treatment records for it along with very powerful psychiatric medication to control it. They only gave me 30 percent. I wont file for an increase because they could very easily drop it down to 10 or 0 percent. Its not as easy to get psychiatric ratings anymore. To get 50 percent or higher they need to see you got fired from jobs or got divorced or got arrested a bunch or got commit to a psych facility. If your still working , which they WILL ASK in the exam, your not going to get more than 30 percent. Of course there are exceptions especially with combat vets who saw very heavy combat and have PTSD from that.
Yes! My best friend and Co-worker is sitting an 80% overall disability. He received 20% for his shoulder. Then claimed "Depressive Disorder Due to Chronic Pain Syndrome with Major Depressive Like Episode Secondary to Service-Connected Disabilities." I believe they rated him kind of low. It went to a HLR, and it was realized that the C&P examiner had said the same thing the Private Dr. said, so it was bumped up to 70%. 80% overall from a 20% shoulder rating. He didn't do it himself though. He used a company to file the Fully Developed Claim.
If your chronic pain manifests in your back region, they’re gonna rate it as back pain. But if it has mental impacts (because of course it does) they should ALSO rate chronic pain syndrome, provided you get diagnosed with that specifically (a mental condition)
If it is for Back Pain, watch Jordan's Video. It helped my Co-worker increase his rating. Worst Day, As soon as you start to bend, it starts to hurt. Sciatica, get it.
@@stephenajones4438 I have more than one condition that can be considered chronic illness think but not rated at this time. But I have been diagnosed with sciatica twice now by a private doctor and my last C&P. So yes I do understand
It ALL depends on who is looking at your STUFF! If you get a fair rater then you are golden, but if you get a hack rater then denial is incoming… just the way it is, sadly.
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I just 100% P&T today! I filed for sleep apnea exactly one month ago and got the ACE C&P exam, but they didn’t even call me. The sleep apnea was approved and rated at 50% which got me to the finish line.
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I had ACE exam and got denied for sleep apnea secondary to sinusitis and migraines got denied secondary to tinnitus with a nexus letter. I don’t get what they are missing
@@coreykaar962 I just did my OSA claim as a primary. Not secondary to anything. I included a personal statement from myself and one from my wife. I also have a CPAP and mandibular mouthpiece for OSA that the VA gave me after I took a few sleep studies with them.
@@coreykaar962same here almost identical to yours. What's weird is they verify i have sleep apnea but no evidence of service connection. I'm 180lbs fit. My migraine claim was a secondary to tinnitus and I also recieve migraine medicine from the VA and still got denied
@@coreykaar962they pick and choose…
This dude gives out so much free information that will help you get what you need
Just got mine 100% p & t thanks for the help. Your videos helped me. Especially the one for back conditions. So many veterans have no clue.
C&p for back in a few days. What’s the 411 ?!
I will share it to those who need it
You’ve made learning this process so much easier!
I’m so glad to hear it Esther
got my general & mental health c&p exam this monday 21st!
10% rated for tinnitus
these two upcoming c&p exam could rate me either 70 or 100%.
What is c&p??.. thanks
@@MichaelSmith-fi8ni compensation and pension exam
Hey what is your advice if they can't find your service medical record?
Jordan, where the hell is your Ascot or Handkerchief? I see that pocket. Next thing you know you won't be saying Cheers at the end. Thanks for the Video Brother.
Hahaha Don’t worry Steven A, I got you next vid, you straightened me up
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QUESTION…
I will be submitting a BDD claim in a couple months before I retire.
Since I’m still Active Duty… do I need to associate my injury to service? For example, I have neck pains… and it’s documented. When claiming it, do I need to explain how service caused it or should I focus just on the symptoms since it’s automatically service connected?
It'll be automatically service connected. The VA Examiner you see also has the authority to 'diagnose' you while you are there for your exam, which is what my examiner did for my knee pain. He actually gave me a diagnosis. Neck pain is genrally a low value claim, so do your research on it and move on to higher value claims like Migraines, Behavorial health, etc. Just be sure to spend your next couple months absolutely HAMMERING appointments and getting issues service connected so your claims are rock solid. Also, you will have a phone call with your respective VA examining agency (The VA contracts agencies to conduct exams), and it'll be about 90 min a few days before your physical exam (they only do it for physical exams, not mental or dental, etc). It's IMPERATIVE you say that you get 'FLARE UPS' of all conditions. It's also imperative that you read up on the CFR for each condition and understand the DBQs for each condition BEFORE YOU GO INTO THE EXAM! IF you don't understand those acronyms please google them and dig deep. You need to spend your last few months making your VA claims your full time job if you want go get 100% first shot out of the gate. Good luck.
Just a quick question if I may. I became 100 p&t last year. I recently was diagnosed with sleep apnea from my VA Dr. and prescribed a cpap machine. Would you file a claim secondary sleep apnea to ptsd service connected. This might my wife with DIC if I pass. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Back pain c&p in a few days. What degree does the measurement tool “goni” needs to reflect on forwards flexion?!!!
Presumptive claims are not a given to get compensation for. I was denied on a presumptive claim under the PACT Act
What was the condition, and do you have a diagnosis?
@@TexasMade903 rhinitis and sinusitis
It’s simple. Earn it!
Can you get Nexus letters from your VA doctors?
What if my records are missing? VA is missing my entire time in IRAQ and my last duty station.
What if you're getting V. A pension should you file on those first.
Been on 90 for over 10 years… 4 years ago I applied for an increase due to OSA after a VA sleep-study but it was denied because I didn’t have a nexus letter - have no idea how/where to get one… also I now live overseas with no VA access
The VA has an app now maybe that can help
Are you service connected for any orthopedic conditions?
@@TexasMade903 Yes… several. Does it help, if so, how?
@@Danny-dh2pg Info please!
@standelasanantone2180 Just secondary your sleep apnea to your orthopedic conditions. Your orthopedic conditions prevented you from exercising, which led to obesity and subsequent sleep apnea.
Question, why would I need a nexus letter if I’m filing under a secondary claim that was already service connected?
If you're already being paid benefits and you submit a new claim, do payments stop until the new claim is resolved?
No. You keep getting the compensation you're entitled to until the new claim is approved, then they pay you back pay for the difference from the date that you filed your new claim
@@Evan_Horvath Thank you
I give free advice.
Jordan is it possible to claim Chronic pain as a general condition with only one service connected issue at this time? The VA changed my chronic pain claim to Chronic back pain. Literally the same day as my back and sciatica C&P exam so it was like they were trying to set me up to fail. They gave me no time to act before the exam
your looking for Symatic Symptom Disorder or SSD. Its a mental illness associated with pain. Its hard to get. I have excruciating neck pain from a cervical spine injury and years worth of psychiatric treatment records for it along with very powerful psychiatric medication to control it. They only gave me 30 percent. I wont file for an increase because they could very easily drop it down to 10 or 0 percent. Its not as easy to get psychiatric ratings anymore. To get 50 percent or higher they need to see you got fired from jobs or got divorced or got arrested a bunch or got commit to a psych facility. If your still working , which they WILL ASK in the exam, your not going to get more than 30 percent. Of course there are exceptions especially with combat vets who saw very heavy combat and have PTSD from that.
Yes! My best friend and Co-worker is sitting an 80% overall disability. He received 20% for his shoulder. Then claimed "Depressive Disorder Due to Chronic Pain Syndrome with Major Depressive Like Episode Secondary to Service-Connected Disabilities." I believe they rated him kind of low. It went to a HLR, and it was realized that the C&P examiner had said the same thing the Private Dr. said, so it was bumped up to 70%. 80% overall from a 20% shoulder rating. He didn't do it himself though. He used a company to file the Fully Developed Claim.
If your chronic pain manifests in your back region, they’re gonna rate it as back pain. But if it has mental impacts (because of course it does) they should ALSO rate chronic pain syndrome, provided you get diagnosed with that specifically (a mental condition)
If it is for Back Pain, watch Jordan's Video. It helped my Co-worker increase his rating. Worst Day, As soon as you start to bend, it starts to hurt. Sciatica, get it.
@@stephenajones4438 I have more than one condition that can be considered chronic illness think but not rated at this time. But I have been diagnosed with sciatica twice now by a private doctor and my last C&P. So yes I do understand
It ALL depends on who is looking at your STUFF! If you get a fair rater then you are golden, but if you get a hack rater then denial is incoming… just the way it is, sadly.
Is there a website link that you can send me so I can check status of my claim?
VA.gov
VA.gov
Assumed you’re not a Vet….
The VA as a claim tracker on its website @@sergeantmao8017
www.va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status/
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After months of waiting, I just went from step 5 back to step 3 to gather more evidence..What's going on?
It’ll probably go back to 5. They’re probably just double checking everything. It happened to me and my claim was done in a matter of days.
@@CFoySr appreciate it. I hope so, it's been a few weeks already and it's still at step 3.
Same thing just happened to me!!! Wtf?!
I've been on Step 5 since July 3, 2024, with a Fully Developed Claim.
@@stephenajones4438 good luck!
What do I get 🤔 for being such... 😏 Other than a cookie, of course! Can I get a one-on-one session. I'm a big/huuuuge proponent of your channel. 🤝
I appreciate your support and I hope it’s been helpful. How have your claims been going?
I will do all this for free instead of his payment... this guy AINT service connected....
You can. But unless you have access to VBMS and he can provide you his SSN you won’t know if he’s service connected or not.
Why don’t you think he’s service connected?
These TH-cam creators are in a weird way comical. If you’re a vet you should be 100 percent disabled no matter what… 🙄
Hello Jordan, do you have an email where I can contact you?