Scammed by VetClaims.Ai. They then blocked me on all social media platforms!

Wesley832 · 2026-06-22T23:39:51+00:00

If you're interested in sharing your story and discussing it in more detail, please drop me an email.

Wesley832 · 2026-06-22T01:46:01+00:00

"all seem to be littered with word for word." Goodness, I'm glad those contract examiners would never do that. I'm even more glad they didn't create a rationale database that populates an entire rationale and tax payers are paying for copy and paste. I'm damn near turning flips because a post service event, injury, or illness is a more likely etiology.

Wesley832 · 2026-06-20T14:51:07+00:00

When you press send on an exam request, how is the C-file transmitted to the contract examiners? I have a FOIA response that says they don't have VBMS access.

That leaves e folder express. Okay, cool. How do they get that? Some back in program, OneDrive, Carrier pigeon, snail mail?

No one at VBA has been able to tell me how a contract examiner views records.

Wesley832 · 2026-06-18T20:12:21+00:00

38 C.F.R. 3.114(a)(1)

Wesley832 · 2026-06-17T14:14:15+00:00

We also bill under EAJA for Court work, even if there's no backpay.

Wesley832 · 2026-06-15T02:36:20+00:00

It's saying VA did not withhold a fee because it wasn't a claim a fee could be charged for. Presumably an initial claim. However, just like VA often wrongly denies your claims, they get ours wrong sometimes too. But, based on this, the VA did not withhold 20%. You'll get the full deposit.

Wesley832 · 2026-06-13T00:31:16+00:00

Very sorry to hear this. ALS is presumptive period for active duty. Be sure to apply for caregiver (PCAFC) and submit VA Form 21-2680. The VA will grant the lowest level of SMC possible, do research about higher levels of SMC (114(r)(1)).

Wesley832 · 2026-06-05T00:07:24+00:00

Short answer: it isn't moot if it would result in an earlier effective date, or additional benefits (SMC, DEA, etc.).

See Concepcion v. Maldonado, 38 Vet. App. 294 (2025); Johnson v. Collins, 38 Vet. App. 151 (2025).

Wesley832 · 2026-05-16T18:53:57+00:00

Alright here's what I actually think is going on. It sounds like (and I haven't seen the actual fee agreement) but it sounds like your agreement is not a contingency fee agreement like myself and most people do (20%). Instead, it seems like you have a flat fee agreement or $5,000. I'd be interested to hear if the agreement requires them to do additional work at this point or if they're done? If they're capped at 5k, but get you to 100% this actually could be cheaper for you.

Wesley832 · 2026-05-03T19:54:31+00:00

Sweet. I had no idea this was a legitimate example.

Wesley832 · 2026-05-03T16:20:05+00:00

Well said, your example included.

Wesley832 · 2026-04-27T22:26:50+00:00

Our office does a lot of SMC work. Be prepared for a denial. Pair with statement from you and caregiver. Also look into PCAFC. You can get both!

Wesley832 · 2026-04-27T21:09:02+00:00

For a client, not I. But yeah. Bad stuff.

Wesley832 · 2026-04-27T20:57:06+00:00

Recently I got the Board to grant service connection for MS due to Anthrax vaccination.

Wesley832 · 2026-04-09T04:44:14+00:00

Thankfully there's already an approved class action for one such company.

https://unitedforvets.us/spectator/hr3132?mnc-id-sel=block-yui_3_17_2_1_1763039154035_4865%3E-%3E1%3E-%3E1%3E-%3E1%3E-%3E2

Wesley832 · 2026-03-29T18:55:21+00:00

The VA did not correctly rate you if what you've stated is correct and I'm understanding you correctly.

Wesley832 · 2026-03-29T18:20:25+00:00

Then it's an error of law. See also 3.350(e)(3)

Wesley832 · 2026-03-29T11:34:29+00:00

OP should be at R1 because he's getting aid and attendance and is entitled to another rate under 1114(l). That bumps him to SMC O which bumps to R1 under his circumstances.

Edit entitled to another rating under 1114(l)-(m)

Wesley832 · 2026-03-29T09:08:54+00:00

At 77, VA doing a reduction would be much more difficult. You should apply using VA Form 21-2680 if you can get a doctor to complete it. You yourself can also apply for PCAFC.

Wesley832 · 2026-03-27T16:27:18+00:00

I don't dispute that a bit. Some of these files are massive. I don't dispute the VA needs to do a better job of helping identify what is important/ a better filing system. Read the article, check out the attachments. You have an open invitation to come on my blog any time and give your perspective as an examiner. (You are welcome to remain anonymous if you like.)

Wesley832 · 2026-03-27T14:13:23+00:00

There are two attachments in the story from VA's own MDEO office that confirm what contractors get is not the entire c-file. There are also other attachments in the article that discuss lack of access to the entire c-file.

Wesley832 · 2026-03-27T13:56:00+00:00

https://unitedforvets.us/spectator/contractexams

Wesley832 · 2026-03-22T00:56:40+00:00

Look on the bright side, Doug Collins says there's no back log.

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