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VA Training & Fast letters, Directives, Regulations, Other Guidance Documents
VA Training & Fast letters, Directives, Regulations, Other Guidance Documents
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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 lol - HadIt.com Member fanaticbooks Something to be aware....Some of these letters may be rescinded, outdated, or otherwise no longer viable.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…
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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…
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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)
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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
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Is there guidance or regulations that govern employer discrimination specific towards employees with service disabilities?
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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...
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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 …
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Defense Bill Passage and Bladder Cancer
rebabevets posted a question in VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims Research Forum,
I already get compensation for bladder cancer for Camp Lejeune Water issue, now that it is added to Agent Orange does it mean that the VA should pay me the difference between Camp Lejeune and 1992 when I retired from the Marine Corps or do I have to re-apply for it for Agent Orange, or will the VA look at at current cases already receiving bladder cancer compensation. I’m considered 100% Disabled Permanently-
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Ddsr posted a question in VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims Research Forum,
The 5, 10, 20 year rules...
Five Year Rule) If you have had the same rating for five or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless your condition has improved on a sustained basis. All the medical evidence, not just the reexamination report, must support the conclusion that your improvement is more than temporary.
Ten Year Rule) The 10 year rule is after 10 years, the service connection is protected from being dropped.
Twenty Year Rule) If your disability has been continuously rated at or above a certain rating level for 20 or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless it finds the rating was based on fraud. This is a very high standard and it's unlikely the rating would get reduced.
If you are 100% for 20 years (Either 100% schedular or 100% TDIU - Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability or IU), you are automatically Permanent & Total (P&T). And, that after 20 years the total disability (100% or IU) is protected from reduction for the remainder of the person's life. "M-21-1-IX.ii.2.1.j. When a P&T Disability Exists"
At 55, P&T (Permanent & Total) or a few other reasons the VBA will not initiate a review. Here is the graphic below for that. However if the Veteran files a new compensation claim or files for an increase, then it is YOU that initiated to possible review.
NOTE: Until a percentage is in place for 10 years, the service connection can be removed. After that, the service connection is protected.
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Example for 2020 using the same disability rating
1998 - Initially Service Connected @ 10%
RESULT: Service Connection Protected in 2008
RESULT: 10% Protected from reduction in 2018 (20 years)
2020 - Service Connection Increased @ 30%
RESULT: 30% is Protected from reduction in 2040 (20 years)-
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Post in New BVA Grants
broncovet posted an answer to a question,
While the BVA has some discretion here, often they "chop up claims". For example, BVA will order SERVICE CONNECTION, and leave it up to the VARO the disability percent and effective date.
I hate that its that way. The board should "render a decision", to include service connection, disability percentage AND effective date, so we dont have to appeal "each" of those issues over then next 15 years on a hamster wheel.
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Finally Won...NOW WHAT?
Ztmiller8 posted a question in Appealing Your Veterans Compensation Disability Claims NOD, DRO, BVA, USCAVC,
Finally heard back that I received my 100% Overall rating and a 100% PTSD rating Following my long appeal process!
My question is this, given the fact that my appeal was on the advanced docket and is an “Expedited” appeal, what happens now and how long(ish) is the process from here on out with retro and so forth? I’ve read a million things but nothing with an expedited appeal status.
Anyone deal with this situation before? My jump is from 50 to 100 over the course of 2 years if that helps some. I only am asking because as happy as I am, I would be much happier to pay some of these bills off!-
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Joey Ross posted an answer to a question,
I told reviewer that I had a bad C&P, and that all I wanted was a fair shake, and she even said, that was what she was all ready viewed for herself. The first C&P don't even reflect my Treatment in the VA PTSD clinic. In my new C&P I was only asked about symptoms, seeing shit, rituals, nightmares, paying bills and about childhood, but didn't ask about details of it. Just about twenty question, and nothing about stressor,
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