Question:
One year ago i was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I believe this condition was caused during my time in military. I was a aircraft mechanic and exposed to numerous chemicals during 20 year career. Do you have any advice for filing VA claim? Thank you.
Jim's Reply:
You will have to provide proof that the condition was caused by your service. The only way to do that in the setting you describe is to have an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) done as you file the claim. Without the IMO, VA is sure to reject the claim since your word that numerous chemicals caused the cancer won't be enough.