I am compling a list of the worst mistakes Vets make sabatoging their own claim. Feel free to add more:
1. Filing too late, or not at all. Today is better than tommorrow.
2. Not timely filing a NOD/I9/Notice of Appeal. You need to understand most Vets claims are denied on the first round and most VEts have to appeal to get their benefits.
3. Not keeping a copy of any documents you send to VA.
4. Not sending your documents to VA certified mail, return receipt requested.
5. Not ordering a copy of your cfile.
6. Failing to send VA required information and applicable forms.
7. Abandonding your claim. This means you have to "continiously prosecute" your claim. VA loves to forget you. Dont let em get away with it. Send em an IRIS email, for example, "Please give status of xx claim filed on 08-24-2004."
8. Not having a nexus or a diagnosis.
9. Lying, or exaggerating your symptoms. One small lie can mean one big denial. Dont guess the date, look it up. The VA will delay your claim for 3 years, then ask you the date, again. If you guess again, and its different than your first guess, its lights out for your claim.
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I am compling a list of the worst mistakes Vets make sabatoging their own claim. Feel free to add more:
1. Filing too late, or not at all. Today is better than tommorrow.
2. Not timely filing a NOD/I9/Notice of Appeal. You need to understand most Vets claims are denied on the first round and most VEts have to appeal to get their benefits.
3. Not keeping a copy of any documents you send to VA.
4. Not sending your documents to VA certified mail, return receipt requested.
5. Not ordering a copy of your cfile.
6. Failing to send VA required information and applicable forms.
7. Abandonding your claim. This means you have to "continiously prosecute" your claim. VA loves to forget you. Dont let em get away with it. Send em an IRIS email, for example, "Please give status of xx claim filed on 08-24-2004."
8. Not having a nexus or a diagnosis.
9. Lying, or exaggerating your symptoms. One small lie can mean one big denial. Dont guess the date, look it up. The VA will delay your claim for 3 years, then ask you the date, again. If you guess again, and its different than your first guess, its lights out for your claim.
10. Not showing up for a C and P exam.
11. Moving and not telling VA your new address.
12. Ignoring a proposal to reduce your benefits.
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broncovet
I am compling a list of the worst mistakes Vets make sabatoging their own claim. Feel free to add more: 1. Filing too late, or not at all. Today is better than tommorrow. 2. Not timely filing a NO
john999
When you go for a c&p exam be aware you may be under observation from the time you drive up to the exam until you leave the area. That includes the waiting room and any place inside the c&p
Buck52
All good information here I might add never give up keep fighting and try to always keep a positive Mind. save everything from VA and keep it organized and ready available... keep it in folders in Alp
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