ptsd Vbm 2009

[Berta]

in the mail to all who auto subscribe-

still same price for advocates $108.00 plus S & H (13.46 and state tax)

Some of the new info from NVLSP involves expanded analysis of CRSC

discussion of new PTSD rules (you can comment on the proposed rule at the Federal Register site)

new advise on what to do between the filing of a I-9 and the BVA transfer (taking per NVLSP at least 19 months these days)

A new section discussing TDIU EEDS and court decisions

why VA opinions are harder to get and info on IMOs

How to maximize a TBI rating under the Octoner 2008 TBI guidelines

How the shreddergate mess has given us new rights ?????

What attorneys must do in order to legally represent us

How to take advantage of the new reimbursement law for non emergency treatment

and more ---------------YUM YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carlie]

Berta,

I can feel your excitement in your post.

carlie

[Pete53]

How to take advantage of the new reimbursement law for non emergency treatment

Berta:

Can you give us a heads up on that. I live to far from VA to go there if something happens.

[broncovet]

Berta..

Wow.. Is it possible for you to scan in and post here at least portions of this 2009 VBM?

I am particulary interested in the "new section" discussing TDIU and EED, and court cases. I think other Vets would like to have that section also, and at least some of them may not be able to afford $108 to buy it.

It would probably be a lot of work for you to do this, and I realize it may not be practical to post the entire 2009 VBM, but there may well be some critical pages that would be worth posting.

Thanks.

Bronco

[broncovet]

Berta..

I would like to add that it seems pretty "sneaky" that the VA charges $108 for this VBM instead of simply making it available electronically online for free. This appears to me to be a real good example of why there are so many homeless Vets. Do you think a homeless man can afford $108 for a manual that would help him get the VA benefits he deserves?

I doubt it.

[carlie]

Berta..

Wow.. Is it possible for you to scan in and post here at least portions of this 2009 VBM?

I am particulary interested in the "new section" discussing TDIU and EED, and court cases. I think other Vets would like to have that section also, and at least some of them may not be able to afford $108 to buy it.

It would probably be a lot of work for you to do this, and I realize it may not be practical to post the entire 2009 VBM, but there may well be some critical pages that would be worth posting.

Thanks.

Bronco

bronco,

I'm not Berta, but the VBM is a couple of thousand pages long.

It is all under copywrite.

Only short blip and blurbs can be posted.

jmho,

carlie

[carlie]

Berta..

I would like to add that it seems pretty "sneaky" that the VA charges $108 for this VBM instead of simply making it available electronically online for free. This appears to me to be a real good example of why there are so many homeless Vets. Do you think a homeless man can afford $108 for a manual that would help him get the VA benefits he deserves?

I doubt it.

bronco,

VBM is not published by the VA and none of the money goes to VA.

It will not be published electronically online for free.

carlie

carlie

[Berta]

I am not allowed to scan and post portions of the VBM.

NVLSP knoes I might use a paragraph or cvitation here and there at hadit- from the VBM but I cant post more than that.

NVLSP is a non profit group of lawyers who not only prepare this wonderful law book but also stand on our watch and testify at numerous H VAC hearings regarding veterans issues.

They do more positive works for veterans than All of the vet orgs put together.

I havce bought the VBM every year since 1991, needed it when I took their Veterans Benefits training course, and would not come here without having it.

NVLSP and the VBM have absolutely NOTHING to do with the VA and NVLSP has cost the VA MILLIONS regarding the Nehmer decision and the fact that VA tried to withhold plenty of retro AO compensation from vets.

and PS I dont work for NVLSP-I just mention this VBM when it comes out because it is the best way to learn the nuances of the claims process and how to succeed in getting compensation.

It helped me considerably to Sue them for malpractice and to succeed.

Our well paid vet reps out there could surely afford to buy it themselves-as their training often comes from NVLSP seminars- but many dont- those that do are better prepared to help vets with claims.

I dont know when I will have time to read all this-in the new VBM-

but will use it as claims questions occur here-

This isn't a solicitation-I dont care who buys it or not-

But I cannot come here everyday to give viable claims advise without referring to it regarding many of the questions here.

Edited September 8, 2009 by Berta (see edit history)

[darkhorse]

For those interested try this shortcut:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15589895/2009-Ve...anual-15May2009

dh

I am not allowed to scan and post portions of the VBM.

NVLSP knoes I might use a paragraph or cvitation here and there at hadit- from the VBM but I cant post more than that.

NVLSP is a non profit group of lawyers who not only prepare this wonderful law book but also stand on our watch and testify at numerous H VAC hearings regarding veterans issues.

They do more positive works for veterans than All of the vet orgs put together.

I havce bought the VBM every year since 1991, needed it when I took their Veterans Benefits training course, and would not come here without having it.

NVLSP and the VBM have absolutely NOTHING to do with the VA and NVLSP has cost the VA MILLIONS regarding the Nehmer decision and the fact that VA tried to withhold plenty of retro AO compensation from vets.

and PS I dont work for NVLSP-I just mention this VBM when it comes out because it is the best way to learn the nuances of the claims process and how to succeed in getting compensation.

It helped me considerably to Sue them for malpractice and to succeed.

Our well paid vet reps out there could surely afford to buy it themselves-as their training often comes from NVLSP seminars- but many dont- those that do are better prepared to help vets with claims.

I dont know when I will have time to read all this-in the new VBM-

but will use it as claims questions occur here-

I will post what they say as to the non VA reimbursements-ASAP-but it will just be a synopsis-

[darkhorse]

You can save this to your computer and have option to print. These are located top-left. Full screen is the best way to view.

Enjoy,

DH

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15589895/2009-Ve...anual-15May2009

[Philip Rogers]

dh: just so you know this not the same as the VBM Berta mentioned, but thanks for the link.

pr

For those interested try this shortcut:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15589895/2009-Ve...anual-15May2009

dh

[darkhorse]

oh, no problem...I thought this could possible be good info since it's 2009 version and probably has a lot of same information with amendments.

DH

dh: just so you know this not the same as the VBM Berta mentioned, but thanks for the link.

pr

[Philip Rogers]

DH, I believe this is the same annual booklet they give out at the VA and the VAMC, that is updated yearly, and covers what your benefits are. Berta's VBM is sold by the NVLSP and is the bible to winning your or anyone's case. Thanks, for helping here!

pr

oh, no problem...I thought this could possible be good info since it's 2009 version and probably has a lot of same information with amendments.

DH

[darkhorse]

cool, where do we go to buy one of those?

DH

DH, I believe this is the same annual booklet they give out at the VA and the VAMC, that is updated yearly, and covers what your benefits are. Berta's VBM is sold by the NVLSP and is the bible to winning your or anyone's case. Thanks, for helping here!

pr

[carlie]

dh,

The one you posted is published by the VA and tells about the different

benefits available to veterans and their family members.

You can get these at any VARO and most of the CBOC's provide them also,

they are always provided at no charge.

The VBM that Berta and others post about has all of that in it plus

38 CFR - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

38 USC - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

M21-1MR - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

Extremely detailed information about claims processing, different theories

that can lead to SC, EED's, SMC etc...

Advocacy Tips

Specific Court Cases

Specific BVA Cases -- etc...

SOC's

SSOC's

NOD's

DRO's

Hearing's local VARO and BVA

Appeal's

Examination's

It's like how to present your claims, how to fight denials, how to win.

Like I posted earlier - it is a couple of thousand pages long on it's own

and there is a second book (as a set), that is a couple of more thousand pages

that deals with all of the ins and out's of Federal Veterans Law's, Rules and Regulations.

These are considered as the Bibles of Claims Adjudication.

It can be ordered at LexisNexis.

http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/pr...mp;prodId=12948

http://www.lexisnexis.com/search.aspx?query=veterans benefits manual

carlie

[john999]

VBM helped me win a CAD claim due to DMII. Every time I read the VBM I learn something I did not know. It has very good chapters on how to fight VA attempts to reduce benefits. Lawyers use it and every good advocate should have it. Your DAV man probably does not even know it exists.

[vmo]

Great reference. Got my first one last year. I'll order my second one in just a few minutes. Thanks for the update that it is now available.

[darkhorse]

awesome, thanks Carly....i'm ordering one today.....dh

dh,

The one you posted is published by the VA and tells about the different

benefits available to veterans and their family members.

You can get these at any VARO and most of the CBOC's provide them also,

they are always provided at no charge.

The VBM that Berta and others post about has all of that in it plus

38 CFR - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

38 USC - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

M21-1MR - extremely detailed and explained in laymen's term's.

Extremely detailed information about claims processing, different theories

that can lead to SC, EED's, SMC etc...

Advocacy Tips

Specific Court Cases

Specific BVA Cases -- etc...

SOC's

SSOC's

NOD's

DRO's

Hearing's local VARO and BVA

Appeal's

Examination's

It's like how to present your claims, how to fight denials, how to win.

Like I posted earlier - it is a couple of thousand pages long on it's own

and there is a second book (as a set), that is a couple of more thousand pages

that deals with all of the ins and out's of Federal Veterans Law's, Rules and Regulations.

These are considered as the Bibles of Claims Adjudication.

It can be ordered at LexisNexis.

http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/pr...mp;prodId=12948

http://www.lexisnexis.com/search.aspx?query=veterans benefits manual

carlie

[darkhorse]

Can't afford the bundle...just getting the book.....

dh

awesome, thanks Carly....i'm ordering one today.....dh

[carlie]

Hold on before ordering.

Hey Berta - What was the way you've said before that people can save a few

bucks when ordering this ???

carlie

[Berta]

None of us really needs the 38 CFR supplement book- 38 CFR is all here at hadit.

Carlie- ask them to give you the advocate's rate-for the VBM -tell them you help vets with claims.

I think that should do it-I have known Ron Abrams since 1991 so this is how I got advocates rate and took their Basic Training Course-but I would think they would give anyone here helping others (and you all do help other vets)- the advocate rate.