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[Fat]

I am constantly thinking of ways to help new/old veterans understand the VA system.

I am steadfast against filing everything and seeing what sticks.  BAD ADVICE...............

Evidence wins claims. Do it the right way.

Most terms are foreign and hard to understand.

I'm putting  a list of the top 20 things to be done before submitting a claim.

I NEED YOUR HELP............

 

I am asking  posters to leave a simple word/sentence of advice to veterans filing their first claim.

I think it would be worthwhile.

 

I will start off.

1. Get your military medical records and organize all of your sick call visits.

    a. After organizing all issues, if you are still hampered by the condition, visit a doctor, get tested (by verifiable means), and have doctor notate physical/residual limitations.

 

All comments are welcomed.

[broncovet]

Broken Soldier is correct, but there are exceptions.  One example is if you need a lawyers help to upgrade your discharge.  Some Vets were given "bad paper", when the real problem was PTSD which should have been SC.  In other words, PTSD sometimes causes "bad behavior".  (Fights, drinking, etc.) The military often mischaracterized "personality disorder" with PTSD.  

NVLSP may help providing a lawyer with a bad discharge, for example.  Here are a few other issues lawyers may help with  : https://www.nvlsp.org/what-we-do/lawyers-serving-warriors

 

[allansc2005]

Don't be afraid to use a lawyer when necessary, but do your homework BEFORE you choose one.

 

Allan 2-2-0 HOOAH!