VA Training & Fast letters, Directives, Regulations, Other Guidance Documents

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   ptsd Index Va Training And Fast Letters - Look Here First

   September 16, 2012 by Tbird

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   The following is the index with links to the various Training and Fast Letters plus a few miscellaneous. These letters are not necessarily in the original formatting. I have tried to present them in an easy-to-read form instead of some forms as originally presented. Some of the paragraphs were WAAAAYYY too long. lol - HadIt.com Member fanaticbooks Something to be aware....Some of these letters may be rescinded, outdated, or otherwise no longer viable. I have still included them because sometimes they provide additional insight or just plain more information than the newest version. Use them wisely. The oldest letters will display at the bottom with the latest letters disp…

   

   Last reply by Berta, January 4, 2017

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   Auditory - Noise - Cam Regulation 40-5

   June 11, 2011 by fanaticbooks

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   NOTE: Cam Regulation 40-5 Army Hearing Program.pdf Note from FB: Normally I leave the page numbers out of these documents. However, since this document seems to hold a LOT of good STUFF, I will leave the page numbers in so you can find things easier. I have still taken formatting license with this document. Also Appendix C was a table that would not translate, so I re-typed it in order for it to not be lost. Same information, just different form If you wish to access the original link, just do a search and the site easily shows ************************************************************************ This regulation supersedes CAM Regulation 40-5 da…

   

   Last reply by fanaticbooks, June 11, 2011
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   Auditory - Noise - Duty Mos/job Title

   June 11, 2011 by fanaticbooks

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   (Note from FB: I am using the initials for the Noise Exposure Scale since this is easier for me to type. The actual information is correct. I am just submitting it in a different format.) Duty MOS Noise Exposure List.pdf NOTE: ARMY ENLISTED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITIES All entries were approved by the Service Department, And all entries in Red were provided by the Service Department MOS/JOB TITLE/ Highly Probable (HP), Moderate (M), Low (L)

   

   Last reply by fanaticbooks, June 11, 2011
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   Auditory - Noise - Fsh Regulation No. 40-7, Appendix B

   June 11, 2011 by fanaticbooks

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   NOTE: Auditory - Noise - Fsh Regulation No 40-7.pdf MOS Titles Involving Routine Exposures to Hazardous Noise The following list of MOS was taken from two sources. The main source of information is: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, FIFTH U.S. ARMY AND FORT SAM HOUSTON Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-5000 FSH Regulation No. 40-7 15 Oct 93 Medical Services FORT SAM HOUSTON HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM The second source shows its insertions with brackets around the insertions [ ]. These are taken from: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS Office of the Adjutant General St. Francis B…

   

   Last reply by fanaticbooks, June 11, 2011

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   Best Claim Reference Material? 1 2

   July 27, 2019 by john999

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   What is the best claim reference material these days? I have not filed a claim in a few years. I have an old vet benefits manual. What has changed in the last five years?

   

   Last reply by Tbird, July 29, 2019
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   ptsd Best Practice Manual For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)

   December 9, 2010 by fanaticbooks

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   NOTE: Best Practice Manual PTSD.pdf I have kept all information in this manual. The Table of Contents page numbers are not valid for this version since I have eliminated all of them. They interfered in the actual information for this version. I have also altered some paragraphs to make them easier to read. Some tables have also been remade since I could not make the actual tables. If you are wishing to quote, be aware. You might want to find the link and quote direct from the document. If the link disappears, this will, hopefully, still be here. Department of Veterans Affairs Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (P…

   

   Last reply by fanaticbooks, December 9, 2010
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   Buddy Statement Example

   July 9, 2020 by Ddsr

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   BUDDY-LETTER-TEMPLATE (1).docx

   

   Last reply by Ddsr, July 9, 2020

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   Chapter 35 benefits for spouse

   September 16, 2021 by Bhut

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   Hi All, Have a couple of questions regarding chapter 35 benefits for my spouse. I as awarded P&T Disability by the VA back in May of 2021 due to Unemployability. My wife had already been in Nursing school for approximately 1 year. So she chose the date to start her eligibility to begin when she started school. No problem, the VA reimbursed her for the monthly payment that she was due from when she began class, approximately $1,200.00 for each month for about 12 months. My question is does VA only pay this $1,200.00 per month or do they also pay for tuition costs? I have read online that they do also pay the tuition and read different posts that say VA d…

   

   Last reply by Berta, September 16, 2021

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    Choice Card runs out Aug 2017

    October 6, 2016 by Buck52

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    Just throwing this link out there for any of you veterans needing to see a specialist Dr For any reasons be sure to read this link. VA Choice Programs Run out Aug 2017 http://www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/documents/FactSheets/Fact-Sheet-For-VACAA-Providers.pdf

    

    Last reply by Vync, October 6, 2016
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    Drone Flights For Disabled Veterans

    September 4, 2019 by L. DEBONO

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    https://www.gofundme.com/drone-flights-for-disabled-veterans-and-civilians

    

    Last reply by paulstrgn, September 4, 2019
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    Employee Protection From Disability Discrimination

    September 11, 2016 by EODCMC

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    Is there guidance or regulations that govern employer discrimination specific towards employees with service disabilities?

    

    Last reply by Gastone, September 11, 2016

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    Employment Form

    March 21, 2016 by bassrunnin

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    I am currently TDUI and have not received a form to fill out. I guess it's the 21-4140 Employment Questionnaire. Is it necessary to fill out...this is my first year. Also where do I mail it to. If it helps I live in TN...

    

    Last reply by bassrunnin, March 21, 2016
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    Example of Nexus Letter

    July 9, 2020 by Ddsr

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    Doctor's Letter Head Date: Subject: Medical history of Mr. Veteran Reference: C-File # and/or Social Security Number To the Department of Veterans Affairs: I am the primary care provider for Mr. Veteran. In my capacity as a primary care provider, I have cared for Mr. Veteran since 01/07/20xx. While I've provided care for Mr. Veteran, I've become familiar with his active duty medical history from 07/24/19xx to 08/07/19xx and from VA medical records from 19xx to present, past and present ailments and I've reviewed pertinent parts of his military record that document his injury, disease and clinical conditions related to …

    

    Last reply by Vync, July 9, 2020

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    Functional Limitations Handbook

    July 9, 2020 by Ddsr

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    functional_limitations_checklist (1).pdf

    

    Last reply by Vync, July 9, 2020

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    If Training Letter or Fast Letter is here does that mean it still applies

    November 19, 2019 by ROMAD

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    Just curious if FL-10-35 is still in effect. I have not seen any recent comment and just wanted to make sure if I reference it, I won't get slapped by the VA for using outdated info. Thanks in Advance

    

    Last reply by Vync, November 19, 2019

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    In the VR&E orientation .. does that mean Im in the program

    June 5, 2018 by friesbruh

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    Coordinator said I'd find out at the orientation. Seemed odd to me. edit: researched it. it says the career counselor makes the determination if youre in the VR/E or if they refer you to other services. any advice is great.

    

    Last reply by broncovet, June 5, 2018
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    Just In Case Someone Might Be Interested

    August 3, 2013 by littlejohn

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    http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?pub=1&order=desc&orderby=pub_Number I hope someone can use them ...I did.. after 45 yrs being a DAV......and last 23 yrs under SSDI, I finally open a claim again, maybe this time I will win, but I fear my NSO, may not be up to it, she didn't even know what a IMO, was......

    

    Last reply by littlejohn, August 3, 2013
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    Letter from va

    January 3, 2016 by red

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    Letter came in to me today , annual enrollment in va health care coverage requirement. It has a form 1095-b I do not understand what I am suppose to do with it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

    

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    Need help finding regulations

    May 26, 2021 by Confusedvet1

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    Hello, I was hoping someone could help me find the law, regulation or official policy and guidance regarding retroactive backpay. Specifically I'm looking for the official written rules regarding the calculation of back pay using the various rates of each year. Basically I want the rules that say why they don't pay your backpay at the going rate and use the rates from all the years they didn't pay.

    

    Last reply by broncovet, May 28, 2021

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    New rules for SAH grants, anyone know how to do this?

    January 18, 2017 by TiredVeteran

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    Hi, Sorry if this is the wrong area to post. Mods, please move if needed. Hubby got the grant for SAH a few years back. Now, it appears he also qualifies for the other grant of around 15k, for loss of use of hands. Plus the initial grant has increased. We had to go in debt to abide by the VA regs. Since then, have noticed a few things done literally backwards, like the doors opening the wrong way and making it harder to navigate. Has anyone used both grants since this is a new thing, at least to me? If so, any help on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. The one time we tried to use the grant increase it turned into an 18 month saga. He simply doesn't have that m…

    

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    c-file Not What I Expected

    August 31, 2015 by 52d

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    I put in a FOIA request for my C-file back in March 2015. I expected to get a box or large envelope of documents. Instead this is what I received Friday. The CD is PDF and searchable, which I like. However, I am still missing service records from Desert Storm so maybe VA doesn't have them. Can anyone tell me another route to get them?

    

    Last reply by USMC_VET, August 31, 2015

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    Protected Work Environment

    July 9, 2020 by Ddsr

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    Protected Work Environment (AKA Sheltered Work Environment) for TDIU: What does it actually mean? If you are TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability or IU), you are limited in how much income you can have from employment. That limit is called "marginal employment" and is the Federal Poverty Level for a single person and is currently $13,300/yr or $1,118/mo GROSS. Marginal employment comes into play when a veteran is seeking TDIU, a VA disability benefit available to veterans whose service-connected disabilities make them unable to work. TDIU compensates veterans at the 100% disability rating amount and benefits, even if their total combined …

    

    Last reply by Ddsr, July 9, 2020

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    Rebutting VA's 2004 FAST Letter on HCV/jetguns

    November 28, 2015 by FormerMember

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    If any of you need definitive evidence for VA claims concerning Hepatitis C and the possibility of infection via a jetgun, I received rather damning evidence useful to your claim submission. https://asknod.wordpress.com/2015/11/28/jetguns-dont-kill-people-but-just-in-case/ Happy Thanksgiving to you all and thank you for being so selfless as to be willing to serve your country. Many hear the call. Some listen. 3% sign the line and raise their hand. I salute you. Alex sends

    

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