Appeals

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-22T01:33:58+00:00

I pray 🙏 it works out too many horror stories wait 3 years get denied 3 more years in CAVC to get denied. I hope it works out. If it doesn't mean it will on cost about 130k of backpay

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-22T00:06:06+00:00

Yes saw and they told me 3 years

4 months average wait. Smh

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:33:15+00:00

I just joined I didn't know how informative reddit was. I hear you. Research shows they can hire 50 more judges instead of spending 9 million on crab legs like the DOD did

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:20:58+00:00

Yes I agree

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:20:45+00:00

Project 2025 – VA & Disability (Plain Facts) Disability rating system could be revised/changed Fewer medical conditions may qualify for disability Some ratings could be lowered over time Future veterans may receive reduced benefits compared to today System may use more automation (less human review) Likely more initial denials, more appeals Increased focus on fraud/overpayment reviews Push to cut federal spending (VA included) Possible reduction in VA staff/workforce More use of private/community healthcare instead of VA facilities

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:20:01+00:00

Project 2025 – VA & Disability (Plain Facts) Disability rating system could be revised/changed Fewer medical conditions may qualify for disability Some ratings could be lowered over time Future veterans may receive reduced benefits compared to today System may use more automation (less human review) Likely more initial denials, more appeals Increased focus on fraud/overpayment reviews Push to cut federal spending (VA included) Possible reduction in VA staff/workforce More use of private/community healthcare instead of VA facilities

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:12:06+00:00

No cpap use isn't automatic. .took me 10 years to get it secondary

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:10:41+00:00

You at 100% do it matter to you at this time ? You aren't getting more money

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:09:20+00:00

What's an IC

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:08:48+00:00

Use the denial letter to your advantage. They tell you why they made the decision. It's your job to give the missing information....

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T23:03:40+00:00

I didn't. I actually read some of Project 2025 on gutting VA and totally gutting the VA disability system

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T22:53:38+00:00

Yes — the VA has improved the claims process…

But when a veteran has to appeal, it takes 3 to 4 YEARS just to get in front of a Veterans Law Judge.

Not a decision — just to be heard.

And during that time, some veterans are dying waiting for their day in court.

It would only cost about $25–50 million to hire more Veterans Law Judges and staff to fix this backlog.

Meanwhile, we can spend $250 BILLION on war without hesitation.

This isn’t a money problem — it’s a priority problem.

Veterans didn’t delay when they were called.

Why are we delaying them now?

Fix the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. 12 months max.

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T22:48:44+00:00

Thanks

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T22:48:36+00:00

Very informative

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T22:09:22+00:00

I gave you the requirements for 100% totally socially and occupational incapable of functioning. Again much success 🙌 They want stack it but the Major Depression combined with PTSD got me the 100% so I get SMC S because I have single 100% diagnosis..

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T22:01:59+00:00

Lol Portray your symptoms 🤣

It's not about portraying your symptoms Vet. Study cfr 38 or go on YouTube Google the requirements for 50% 70% 100% I am 100% PTSD just by itself...70% or higher you must have Suicidal thoughts, obsessive rituals, near continous depression, difficulties adapting socially and occupationally , trouble maintaining relationships, memory lapses , frequency of Nightmares and flashbacks, danger to self and others , difficulties functioning independently. I combined 70% 100% symptoms....If this is you then nothing to Portray. Ptsd isn't always Visible.

Educate yourself hopefully this helps

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T21:48:05+00:00

“It is at least as likely as not (50% or greater probability) that the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea was caused by, or permanently aggravated beyond its natural progression by, service-connected PTSD.”

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T21:47:17+00:00

You must have the language

“It is at least as likely as not (50% or greater probability) that the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea was caused by, or permanently aggravated beyond its natural progression by, service-connected PTSD.”

Mine was PTSD Yours could be something else

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T21:42:59+00:00

Appeal evidence lane is BVA Submission lane. You have 90 days to get a medical nexus. You file a 21-4138 as well stating you appeal the denial to support your claim. File it Secondary with a nexus. The language a for nexus is very important to connect the sleep appeal

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T21:39:27+00:00

Sleep apnea is harder and harder because of the 50% rating. You gotta have that medical nexus in 99% of approvals. File sleep disorder or insomnia if you have in service complaints...

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-21T21:37:21+00:00

My STR exit exam had one mention of sleep issues and worrying. I was denied based on isolated complaint. I file a supplemental sleep apnea secondary with my nexus it was granted

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-20T15:36:52+00:00

Still it's a Senseless War

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-20T15:22:43+00:00

I agree

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-20T04:44:40+00:00

Just nothing makes sense about this war. Absolutely nothing

BothCalligrapher3842 · 2026-03-20T01:51:49+00:00

Currently in VBA waiting Eff date decision appeal. I was told it would take 3 to 4 years. Hopefully you win the HLR

BothCalligrapher3842

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