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Basic Eligibility Requirements for VA Benefits
The first and most important basic eligibility requirement is that you must be a veteran as defined by the VA. The VA defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom … See more
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Developing Medical Evidence to Support A Claim Gregory M. Rada
WEBDeveloping the Medical Evidence to Support Your VA Claim. Consider the following steps to boost your chances of winning your VA disability compensation claim. 1. Gather All Your Military, VA, and Private Medical Records. Make every effort to collect all military, private, and VA medical records and make sure they are submitted to VA in …
The Importance of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
WEBOne of the primary duties of a VA disability attorney is to help you obtain the medical evidence needed to win your appeal, whether that is working with your private provider to complete a DBQ or hiring an expert doctor. The VA claims and appeals procedure can be stressful. Read about the importance of disability benefits questionnaires.
DoD Issues New Guidance for Discharge Upgrades Involving …
WEBIn response to this problem, the Department of Defense (DoD) has issued new New DoD Discharge Upgrade Guidance for Mental Health to Military Discharge Review Boards and Boards of Correction of Military/Naval Records. Acknowledging that cases involving invisible wounds are among the most difficult to review, the new …
VA to Amend Rating Criteria for PTSD and Other Mental Disorders
WEBThe last time VA amended the rating criteria for PTSD and other mental disorders was in 1996. The VA states the new rating criteria will “measure a veteran’s essential ability to participate in the work environment and the impact of the mental disorder on earning capacity via a comprehensive assessment of occupational and social …
Understanding the Basic Principles of Eligibility for VA Benefits
WEBDefining a Veteran. The VA’s definition of a “veteran” hinges on three key considerations: whether a person has served in the military, whether that service was active, and the nature of the person’s discharge.
Rules Regulating the Reduction of VA Disability Ratings
WEBA VA disability rating is not truly protected until it has been in effect for 20 years or more. At the 20-year mark, the VA cannot reduce a rating unless it determines that the rating was based on fraud. Prior to then, however, there are certain situations where VA can reduce a disability rating if it believes a disability has improved.
How Often Does The VA Reexamination For PTSD
WEBOnce you receive a copy of the proposed reduction, you have 30 days from the date on the notice letter to request an informal hearing with the Decision Review Officer that is proposing the decision to reduce you. You can use this hearing to explain why VA is wrong for proposing to reduce your rating. You also have 60 days to submit any evidence
Proving a Combat PTSD Stressor in VA Claims
WEBApplying 38 U.S.C.S. § 1154 to PTSD Claims. When applying 38 U.S.C.S. § 1154 to PTSD claims, 38 C.F.R. § 3.304 (f) (2) serves as a guide. This rule states that if a veteran can establish they engaged in combat with the enemy and can articulate a stressor related to that combat, their testimony alone may establish the occurrence of the stressor.
What Is a C&P Exam
WEBOnce you’ve applied for VA disability or pension benefits, expect to receive a letter or phone call from the Veterans Affairs (VA) scheduling you for a Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination. A C&P exam is an appointment with a medical professional who will evaluate your disabilities. If your claim involves multiple disabilities, the VA may
Camp Lejeune: Understanding Service Connection for Diseases …
WEBCamp Lejeune: Understanding Service Connection for Diseases Linked to Water Contamination. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 15, 2024 | Disability Compensation. Presumptive service connection for diseases associated with water contamination at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune) in North …
WHODAS 2.0 vs. GAF Scores and Your VA Disability Rating
WEBPrior to 2014, the VA had used the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale to subjectively evaluate a veteran’s overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning. Then, the GAF Scale was replaced by a system known as WHODAS 2.0. WHODAS 2.0 is the new rating standard of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to …
WEBGreg Rada at Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law, After Service LLC, is a veteran himself and a practiced veterans benefits attorney proudly serving the needs of veterans nationwide. Mr. Rada is committed to skillfully advocating for the benefits to which you are entitled, so please don’t wait to contact or call him at 844-838-7525 for more
Completing A Military Records Request Form Gregory M. Rada
WEBOnce you have the SF-180 form, you need to complete the following information: 1. Information needed to locate the records. 2. Information/ documents requested. Next, you need to specify the types of records that you are requesting and for what reason: You can request your DD Form 214 or equivalent, your Official Military …
VA Expands Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other-Than …
WEBVA Expands Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Discharges. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | August 24, 2017 | Health Benefits. In a change to longstanding policy, the VA will now provide emergency mental health care to veterans with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges.
Veterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation to Receive VA Benefits
WEBVeterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or HIV Status to be Eligible for VA Benefits. Approximately 18,000 veterans received an other than honorable discharge under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy that was in effect for almost 18 years. Many other veterans also received other than honorable discharges due to their
Proving a Service-Related Traumatic Stressor for PTSD Disability …
WEBBeing granted service connection for PTSD often requires detailed knowledge of the process and what adjudicators want to see. Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law, knows the battle you are facing to get the benefits you deserve and will use this knowledge to your advantage. Working with disabled veterans nationwide, me today at …
Evaluating Subjective Symptoms Due To TBI Gregory M. Rada
WEBEvaluating Subjective Symptoms Due To TBI. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | December 29, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most significant injuries former combat veterans suffer. According to health officials, there has been an uptick in TBI in military service members who …
Can I Get VA Disability for Agent Orange Exposure
WEBThe VA has designated numerous conditions as presumptively caused by Agent Orange exposure, such as Hodgkin’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, respiratory cancers, prostate cancer, Type 2 diabetes, Chronic B-cell leukemia, or ischemic heart disease. It is expected that VA will soon add bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, …
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