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Caluza Triangle defines what is necessary for service connection
Tbird posted a record in VA Claims and Benefits Information,
Caluza Triangle – Caluza vs Brown defined what is necessary for service connection. See COVA– CALUZA V. BROWN–TOTAL RECALL
This has to be MEDICALLY Documented in your records:
Current Diagnosis. (No diagnosis, no Service Connection.)
In-Service Event or Aggravation.
Nexus (link- cause and effect- connection) or Doctor’s Statement close to: “The Veteran’s (current diagnosis) is at least as likely due to x Event in military service”-
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Post in ICD Codes and SCT CODES?WHAT THEY MEAN?
Timothy cawthorn posted an answer to a question,
Do the sct codes help or hurt my disability rating
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Post in Chevron Deference overruled by Supreme Court
broncovet posted a post in a topic,
VA has gotten away with (mis) interpreting their ambigious, , vague regulations, then enforcing them willy nilly never in Veterans favor.
They justify all this to congress by calling themselves a "pro claimant Veteran friendly organization" who grants the benefit of the doubt to Veterans.
This is not true,
Proof:
About 80-90 percent of Veterans are initially denied by VA, pushing us into a massive backlog of appeals, or worse, sending impoverished Veterans "to the homeless streets" because when they cant work, they can not keep their home. I was one of those Veterans who they denied for a bogus reason: "Its been too long since military service". This is bogus because its not one of the criteria for service connection, but simply made up by VA. And, I was a homeless Vet, albeit a short time, mostly due to the kindness of strangers and friends.
Hadit would not be necessary if, indeed, VA gave Veterans the benefit of the doubt, and processed our claims efficiently and paid us promptly. The VA is broken.
A huge percentage (nearly 100 percent) of Veterans who do get 100 percent, do so only after lengthy appeals. I have answered questions for thousands of Veterans, and can only name ONE person who got their benefits correct on the first Regional Office decision. All of the rest of us pretty much had lengthy frustrating appeals, mostly having to appeal multiple multiple times like I did.
I wish I know how VA gets away with lying to congress about how "VA is a claimant friendly system, where the Veteran is given the benefit of the doubt". Then how come so many Veterans are homeless, and how come 22 Veterans take their life each day? Va likes to blame the Veterans, not their system.
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Post in Re-embursement for non VA Medical care.
broncovet posted an answer to a question,
Welcome to hadit!
There are certain rules about community care reimbursement, and I have no idea if you met them or not. Try reading this:
https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-emergency-care-at-non-va-facilities/
However, (and I have no idea of knowing whether or not you would likely succeed) Im unsure of why you seem to be so adamant against getting an increase in disability compensation.
When I buy stuff, say at Kroger, or pay bills, I have never had anyone say, "Wait! Is this money from disability compensation, or did you earn it working at a regular job?" Not once. Thus, if you did get an increase, likely you would have no trouble paying this with the increase compensation.
However, there are many false rumors out there that suggest if you apply for an increase, the VA will reduce your benefits instead.
That rumor is false but I do hear people tell Veterans that a lot. There are strict rules VA has to reduce you and, NOT ONE of those rules have anything to do with applying for an increase.
Yes, the VA can reduce your benefits, but generally only when your condition has "actually improved" under ordinary conditions of life.
Unless you contacted the VA within 72 hours of your medical treatment, you may not be eligible for reimbursement, or at least that is how I read the link, I posted above. Here are SOME of the rules the VA must comply with in order to reduce your compensation benefits:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/3.344
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Post in What is the DIC timeline?
broncovet posted an answer to a question,
Good question.
Maybe I can clear it up.
The spouse is eligible for DIC if you die of a SC condition OR any condition if you are P and T for 10 years or more. (my paraphrase).
More here:
Source:
https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
NOTE: TO PROVE CAUSE OF DEATH WILL LIKELY REQUIRE AN AUTOPSY. This means if you die of a SC condtion, your spouse would need to do an autopsy to prove cause of death to be from a SC condtiond. If you were P and T for 10 full years, then the cause of death may not matter so much.
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allan
fwd from Mike Harris.............
Hello All,
Earlier this year I was asked to host a web based radio broadcast dealing with veterans matters. "Jerrel Cook", who owns the "Surviving Veterans Resolve" (SVR) portion of the "Stardust Radio Network" (SRN) then asked me to do a 2nd show on August 22, 2007. I termed the program "VA Claims 101" and it came off very nicely according to the listeners.
A couple of weeks ago Jerrel asked me to consider doing a once a month show with more of a "Christian" emphasis for veterans. Early next year he would like to increase the broadcasts to 4 per month. This is a wonderful opportunity...!
The call-in talk show last 1 1/2 hours. It is broadcast over the Internet and currently reaches approximately 40,000 listeners. Anyone with a laptop and the website can listen in. This means our military personnel in places like Afghanistan and Iraq can pick up the show if they are connected in.
I discussed the matter with Dana Morgan, President of Point Man International Ministries (PMIM) in NY. Dana is all for having PMIM participate whenever possible.
I then contacted Chuck Dean to see if he would be interested in being on the initial show to sort of "break the ice". He agreed. Dana will most likely be a guest on the next show. Then I would like to have varied guests like Bridget Cantrell, PhD, Lee Craig who is PM in Redding, Ca and others participate. It's wide open so join me in prayer as we see what the Holy Spirit has in store.
The show will air on Wednesday - December 5th - 6:30 PM Eastern Time. This means we who are involved on the west coast will join in at 3:30 PM our time.
Here are some simple instructions for connecting to the broadcast.
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To Listen to the SVR "Surviving Veterans Resolve" With Host Jerrel Cook
* 5:30 to 7:00 pm eastern time Every Wednesday
Instructions To Listen To Live Shows On Stardust Web Radio
1) Using Windows Media
* Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
* Go To Upper Right Corner. Under picture of microphone you will see:
* If you are having problems listening to our station...click here for winamp or real player
* Click where shown and your sound device will show up allowing you to start the sound from the station.
[ The Chat Star phase below is optional. You can listen to the broadcast by using the information above without participating in the chat portion ]
2) Using Chat Star Auditorium with Multi Media (Sound & Video)
* Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
* Scroll down to and then click on the Gold & White Chat Star box
* You will see two boxes – If you are already a member, click on the member box.
* If you would like to become a member to use the auditorium, click on the sign-up box. Fill out the information in the next screen. At some point in the sign up process, you will be asked to download the software to use Chat Star. It takes about 30 seconds and it is totally safe – no spyware or anything else. Chat Star is a totally family safe “community” and only legal and ethical software and behavior is allowed.
* Next, you will be taken to the Chat Star Welcome page where you will see some highlights on some upcoming events and you will see a list of the “rooms” to your left. If you wish to listen to the SVR Broadcast or any other show, just click on that room.
> Once you have entered the SVR room, you can interact by typing in your questions or comments to the moderators and show hosts! Place your cursor in the small center box and type in your message. By hitting your “Enter” key, your message will be moved from that box into the upper box, where it will be visible to all in the auditorium.
* Stardust has recently introduced Chat Star and is making rooms available at very reasonable corporate rates and is offering special arrangements to those involved in the support of our country.
If you have any questions, please let us know!
Judi & Jeff
Stardust Radio
nwflangel@embarqmail.com or
unitedweroll@stardustradio.com
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Thanks in advance for your prayers regarding this matter. It will be interesting to see what direction the shows take. May it ALL be for our Lord's glory...
Only By HIS Grace,
Mike Harris
Business: http://www.legaciesofhonor.com
Personal: http://www.riverinesailor.com
Webmaster: http://www.mrfa.org
Webmaster: http://www.pointman101.org
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