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One afternoon a few years ago, I Googled "I've had it with the VA." That simple "search" born out of utter frustration led me to "Hadit.com." And there it all started! As of two weeks ago, I'm rated 100% (long overdue). And I am still NOT done with the VA. From Member Ping Juice Greetings: I am grateful that one afternoon a few years ago, I Googled “I’ve had it with the VA.” That simple “search” born out of utter frustration led me to “Hadit.com.” And there it all started! As of two weeks ago, I’m rated 100% (long overdue). And I am still NOT done with the VA. …
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There have been some changes within the VA appeals process. It is no longer referred to as such; it has undergone a significant transformation and is now known as the decision review process. This change was implemented to make the process more efficient and effective for those involved. Suppose you disagree with a VA decision made on or after February 19, 2019. In that case, rest assured that you have multiple options available! The decision review process has been designed to provide three distinct avenues (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) for you to continue pursuing your case. Each option provides different advantages, and you can se…
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The following is reprinted with the permission of Veterans Law Blog. Trust me when I tell you this: a VA Sleep Apnea disability diagnosis has little or nothing to do with obesity and neck girth. In the end, I wrote a book about how to claim and service connect the sleep apnea disability through the VA. But I also learned a few extra things that I would like to share with you about the VA Sleep Apnea Disability claim. And that’s what today’s video is all about: I asked: Why were so many Veterans seeking service connection for sleep apnea? Why was sleep apnea affecting Veterans across all generations Why was it so hard for so many Veter…
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Veterans Day World War I Ended On The 11Th Hour Of The 11Th Day Of The 11Th Month Of 1918 And All Was Quiet On The Western Front... Veterans Day is set aside to honor all those who served their country in war and peace. It is also known as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower legally changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, honoring all war veterans. Raymond Weeks of Birmingham, Alabama, organized an Armistice Day parade for that city on November 11, 1947, to honor Veterans for their loyalty. Later, U.S. Representative Edward H. Rees of Kansas proposed legislation changing the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day to h…
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Download the PDF below for quick access to these caregiver resources. caregiver-tips-and-checklists.pdf View full record
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Common Disabilities are claimed as service-connected disability. These links will take you to relevant articles and posts on the subject. Tinnitus | PTS(D) | Lumbosacral Cervical Strain | Scars | Limitation of flexion, knee | Diabetes | Paralysis of Siatic Nerve | Limitation of motion, ankle | Degenerative Arthritis Spine | TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury Tinnitus/Hearing Loss | Limitation of flexion, knee | PTS(D) | Lumbosacral Cervical Strain | Paralysis of Sciatic Nerve | Scars | Limitation of motion, ankle | Limitation of motion of the arm View full record
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Know what VA is reading about you. Request your VA claims file (VA C File). VA Claims File is the infamous C File. We can not stress enough how important it is to View your VA Claims File at the Veterans Affairs regional office (find your Regional VA Office here). Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 and request an appointment to view your C File (VA Claims File). Ensure that all the records in your VA Claims File or C File are yours. Check that everything you have sent to the VA is included in …
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Not every veteran is eligible for VA Dental care. VA does offer dental insurance... Dental for Veterans - Eligibility and Benefits VA offers comprehensive dental care benefits to specific qualifying Veterans. What VA dental care benefits do I qualify for? If eligible but not yet enrolled in VA health care, you can apply online using the Apply for Health Care Benefits webpage. If not eligible, Veterans enrolled in VA health care can purchase dental insurance at a reduced cost through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). Read More Here VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) You may be eligible for VADIP if you meet one of these requirements. One of these …
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Looking for information on property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by state? We’ve got you covered. Click on any state below to find out whether or not they offer tax exemptions, and if not, you’ll be redirected to the veteran’s benefits page for that state. You can also view veteran statistics from the Census Bureau by clicking on the image next to the state name. Alabama Alabama Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions Alabama Veterans Benefits Alaska Alaska Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions …
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VA Compensation and Pension Exam Tips That Stand the Test of Time VA Compensation and Pension Exam tips to help you prepare for your exam. Claimants must attend at least one compensation and pension examination when filing a VA disability claim. A VA Compensation and Pension Exam isn’t like a normal medical exam. The provider won’t treat you for any illness or injury, give you referrals to other providers, or prescribe medicine. That’s because the exam aims to gather information to help decide on your claim. During your exam, the provider may do any or all of these things: Perform a basic physical exam. This may or may not includ…
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💡 Your claim can go from any step to back a step depending on the specifics of the claim so that you may go from Pending Decision Approval back to Review of Evidence. VA.gov status is helpful but not definitive. VA Claims Status Your VA claim status indicates the current stage of your claim in the review process. It allows you to stay informed and updated on the progress of your claim. Below are the VA claims status messages you may see and their definition. Source: VA.gov VA Disability Claim Status - Initial Claim VA Claim Status Meaning Claims received We received your claim. We have…
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