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Taylor v. McDonough, No. 2019-2211(July 22, 2021); SUA SPONTE REHEARING EN BANC ; panel opinion of

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit BRUCE R. TAYLOR, Claimant-Appellant v. DENIS MCDONOUGH, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, … Taylor v. McDonough, No. 2019-2211(July 22, 2021); SUA SPONTE REHEARING EN BANC ; panel opinion of June 30, 2021, is vacated and the appeal is … #backpay #VAReductions #appeals #EffectiveDate #ebenefits #informalconference #Evidence #applying #form9 #SevereServiceConnection #Timeline #Error #HigherRating #VAClaims #VAAppeals #Exams

MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, No. 2019-1600 ( Decided: July 30, 2021

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C-File

MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, No. 2019-1600 ( Decided: July 30, 2021

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY,Petitionerv.SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS,Respondent 2019-1600 … MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, No. 2019-1600 ( Decided: July 30, 2021 ); We hold that all three regulations are … #attorneyfees #backpay #appeals #claimsagentfees #EffectiveDate #ITF #ebenefits #servicetreatmentrecords #informalconference #Evidence #applying #secrets #SevereServiceConnection #Timelin

VA recognizes asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as diseases presumed to be connected to burn pits

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VA Records

VA recognizes asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as diseases presumed to be connected to burn pits

Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure Published: … VA recognizes asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as diseases presumed to be connected to burn pits #backpay #appeals #burnpits #Evidence #applying #SevereServiceConnection #Timeline #VAClaims #VAAppeals #Tips #medicalrecords #disabilitypay #vamath #bva #VADisability #Veterans #VARating #toxicexposures #SecondaryConditions #Bilateral

Hall v. McDonough, No. 19-8717 (Decided October 18, 2021); The particular form a claimant submits—co

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Applying

Hall v. McDonough, No. 19-8717 (Decided October 18, 2021); The particular form a claimant submits—co

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMSNo. 19-8717WALTER HALL, APPELLANT,V.DENIS MCDONOUGH,SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, APPELLEE.On … Hall v. McDonough, No. 19-8717 (Decided October 18, 2021); The particular form a claimant submits—correct or otherwise—has no bearing on the Board’s … #backpay #appeals #Vavc #EffectiveDate #Evidence #applying #form9 #SevereServiceConnection #Timeline #Error #HigherRating #VAClaims #VAAppeals #appealextension #Tips #bva #VADisabili

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VA Appeals

When Can I File for VA Disability?

Most veterans are allowed to begin their claim between 180-90 days before separation from military service through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD). With some exceptions, if you have less than 90 days of active duty remaining, you won’t be able to file through BDD, and although you can file before your discharge, your claim won’t be completed until after separation. However, you can begin the process of filing your claim(s). A post-service claim can be made any time f

Medical Records and Evidence You Need to Support Your VA Disability Claim or Appeal

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VA Records

Medical Records and Evidence You Need to Support Your VA Disability Claim or Appeal

In order to receive disability compensation from the VA, you will need to demonstrate that you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military and that you have a condition that is connected to your military service: a direct connection, an aggravated connection, a secondary connection, or a presumptive connection. In order to prove you have a disability, you will need medical records supporting your claim. There are other records that you may need, but actual medical eviden

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C-File

3 Things to Look for in Your VA Disability C File(Claims File)

Errors Missing information Documents and facts to help your claim Your C File, also known as your Claims File, is a file compiled by the VA that holds all documentation related to every claim you’ve ever filed with the VA. This means that any information you’ve sent them regarding a claim, any information they’ve compiled on their own regarding your claim, and all documents created by the VA are contained in one file: your C File. It’s quite possible that when you receive you

Can You Make Too Much Money to Get VA Disability Benefits?

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VA Appeals

Can You Make Too Much Money to Get VA Disability Benefits?

We all owe a debt of gratitude to United States veterans. When many of us were at home, making a living and enjoying daily tasks, these brave men and women were often overseas protecting our freedoms. Yet, with all that being said, veterans are often some of the most humble people that you will meet in life. They usually do not care to talk about their time in service, and consider it all a part of the job, even though it was often rather extraordinary. Given that veterans ar

Clear and Unmistakable Error: VA Disability Claim CUE Process and Timeline

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Special Monthly Compensation

Clear and Unmistakable Error: VA Disability Claim CUE Process and Timeline

Process and Timeline The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) was created to streamline the process for veterans who want to challenge a decision on their VA disability claim. There are multiple lanes a veteran can pursue to improve their rating upon initial decisions, one of which is based on clear and unmistakable error. What is Clear and Unmistakable Error? Clear and unmistakable error, also referred to as CUE, refers to a mistake made during a V

Insomnia VA Rating and Disability Rating for Sleep Disturbances

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Evidence

Insomnia VA Rating and Disability Rating for Sleep Disturbances

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is responsible for compensating military veterans who received a disability during their time in service. Depending on the effects military service has on an individual’s sleeping patterns, they may be eligible to file a VA disability claim for insomnia. What is Insomnia? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) defines insomnia as a “dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality, associate

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