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July 23, 2018

Should I still file a claim for service connected diabetes after the VA denied my claim before receiving my rating?

This was my first email to you and Thank you for l appreciate your help. Now I still have a couple of other questions:
July 16, 2018

Events have led me to believe my ex son in law (a veteran) shouldn't have a gun, what can I do?

My ex son in law served 6 tours in Iraq and has severe PTSD with a military disability and is also an alcoholic. This past year he was upset with his…
July 16, 2018

I received a letter from the VA stating the decision they made was "Veteran was insane at time" what do I do?

Jim, my claim has gone from preparation for notification to, gathering of evidence, to review of evidence after I received a letter from the VA…
July 16, 2018

I applied for DIC but was denied despite my husband passing from Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), what do I do?

Hi, my husband served in Korea 1966/67 on DMZ. He left Korea December 1967 and he died in 2011 from IHD. I applied for DIC was denied! Under HR 299,…
July 16, 2018

Will my TDIU veteran benefits show up as the schedular rated veteran award?

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July 16, 2018

Should I still file a claim that's likely to be denied? VA denied a different claim, but I think I should file again, should I?

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July 11, 2018

Thank you Jim for providing useful information

Mr. Jim It is so refreshing to find a source that responds in a CLEAR PRAGMATIC way with USEFUL INFORMATION. Thank You
July 11, 2018

If I have another surgery, will my percent rating go up?

Question   I am 20% for Hernia if I was to have to have another surgery will it bring my rating up?  
July 11, 2018

What is the weight of the C & P Examiner diagnosis compared to the VA diagnosis?

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July 11, 2018

What do I put as the claim date/effective date for secondary conditions?

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