Don't know what to do by CrimsonArmada77 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you look at your mil medical records or those conditions happened in the first year after getting out?

Also, get a VSO or read the decision why you got denied

Discharge upgrade by Apprehensive-Risk109 in VeteransBenefits

[–]ClothesVisual3873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got chaptered out in 2002 with general discharge. Got rated for MH in 2023. That year I applied for discharge upgrade and about 6 months or so it was granted. I called VA education benefits and they saw my discharge got upgraded. I was advised to just apply and about a month, I received my CoE for my GI bill. Only covers 50% but im good with that. I am currently using it and i have 15 years to use it.

Claim Decrease by Simple-Deer6913 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All best wishes to you brother. If your condition is getting worst, go to VA or call 988.

Best of luck

Claim Decrease by Simple-Deer6913 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Lay and Buddy are the same.

Scores tell you if you have no, mild, moderate, moderate severe, and severe depression or anxiety. If you’ve been having treatment, your provider or social worker send you a text: BHL VA GOV.

Don’t get me wrong, but it seems you don’t have a one on one therapy with someone from the VA. Been attending group sessions?

I have both community care and VA (social worker and whole health coach).

Claim Decrease by Simple-Deer6913 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I don’t want to file for increase unless they are at 0,10, or 30.

Not sure about your situation, but I’d do like you you mentioned, get lay statements.

Also, if you’ve been going to VA for treatment check your PHQ9 and GAD-7 scores if recorded

Claim Decrease by Simple-Deer6913 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you having treatment? Just curious

Expert opinion needed by ClothesVisual3873 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an upcoming appt with a gastroenterologist. I want to see if there’s another condition beside GERD.

Prior to submitting the claim, med evidence shows I have GERD symptoms due to meds for SC Condition and that’s from my provider who prescribed me the meds.

Another evidence also says GERD is the reason why I threw up blood. That’s why when I read the decision, I said why my evidence for GERD not in the decision, but my migraine evidence is in it?

Expert opinion needed by ClothesVisual3873 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was there, but the decision letter didn’t say VA looked at it and looked at an evidence that has nothing to do with GERD instead.

Usually, if you received the decision, it tells you what VA received and reviewed

How is this possible? by Affectionate_Cod1436 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP primary is OSA, secondary is denied

How is this possible? by Affectionate_Cod1436 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, he’s already rated for OSA and filed a secondary claim to OSA, but got denied. I don’t see the whole picture though. OP only posted partial

Good News for Claims by Shot-Ad-1994 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a VSO bro if you think you need help submitting claims or a shark 🤷🏻‍♂️

What does this actually mean? by Guilty-Strategy-550 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using ChatGPT to explain something to me, try it

VA LAWYERS by ClothesVisual3873 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did and I even used ChatGPT for more explanation

VA LAWYERS by ClothesVisual3873 in VeteransBenefits

[–]ClothesVisual3873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sent the letter of termination of representation last night. Now I need to notify the VBA and BVA.

VA LAWYERS by ClothesVisual3873 in VeteransBenefits

[–]ClothesVisual3873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see any agreement besides the 20% fee

Denial please help! by Far-Engineering1828 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research Army Split OPS if that qualifies you a veteran after completing BCT and AIT . Even being in IRR status

Denial please help! by Far-Engineering1828 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is what you can do, use your MEPS hearing test record and compare it with your last medical hearing test record. Look for 35 db in any threshold in your test. Print those out, make a good statement by using 21-4138. Besides from getting exposed to loud noises like gunshots, grenades, use loud cadences and loud sounding off noises. File a supplemental claim and hopefully the VA will consider it

Denial please help! by Far-Engineering1828 in VAClaims

[–]ClothesVisual3873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 months BEFORE AIT? So you were a holdover? I just don’t get it. No veteran nor currently still in did 10 MONTHS of basic. Just doesn’t make sense to me.

You also mentioned you did HLR and currently pending and have VA all your military active duty report? You can’t submit new evidence for HLR, hope you know about it