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Developing Medical Evidence to Support A Claim Gregory M. Rada

Every case is different, but I recommend the following general tips to help you develop the evidence needed to win your case: 1. Report all your symptoms to your … See more

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Basic Eligibility Requirements for VA Benefits

WEBThe only time that wartime service arises as a basic eligibility requirement is for non-service-connected pension. To be eligible for a non-service-connected disability …

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Rules Regulating the Reduction of VA Disability Ratings

WEBA VA disability rating is not truly protected until it has been in effect for 20 years or more. At the 20-year mark, the VA cannot reduce a rating unless it determines …

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VA to Amend Rating Criteria for PTSD and Other Mental Disorders

WEBThe last time VA amended the rating criteria for PTSD and other mental disorders was in 1996. The VA states the new rating criteria will “measure a veteran’s …

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DoD Issues New Guidance for Discharge Upgrades Involving …

WEBIn response to this problem, the Department of Defense (DoD) has issued new New DoD Discharge Upgrade Guidance for Mental Health to Military Discharge …

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The Importance of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)

WEBWhat are Disability Benefits Questionnaires? According to the VA, DBQs “developed as a specific means to collect the necessary medical information required in …

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Understanding the Basic Principles of Eligibility for VA Benefits

WEBDefining a Veteran. The VA’s definition of a “veteran” hinges on three key considerations: whether a person has served in the military, whether that service was …

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How Often Does The VA Reexamination For PTSD

WEBOnce you receive a copy of the proposed reduction, you have 30 days from the date on the notice letter to request an informal hearing with the Decision Review Officer that is …

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Camp Lejeune: Understanding Service Connection for Diseases …

WEBCamp Lejeune: Understanding Service Connection for Diseases Linked to Water Contamination. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 15, 2024 | Disability …

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WHODAS 2.0 vs. GAF Scores and Your VA Disability Rating

WEBPrior to 2014, the VA had used the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale to subjectively evaluate a veteran’s overall psychological, social, and occupational …

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Proving a Combat PTSD Stressor in VA Claims

WEBApplying 38 U.S.C.S. § 1154 to PTSD Claims. When applying 38 U.S.C.S. § 1154 to PTSD claims, 38 C.F.R. § 3.304 (f) (2) serves as a guide. This rule states that if …

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What Is a C&P Exam

WEBOnce you’ve applied for VA disability or pension benefits, expect to receive a letter or phone call from the Veterans Affairs (VA) scheduling you for a Compensation & …

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Proving a Service-Related Traumatic Stressor for PTSD Disability …

WEBBeing granted service connection for PTSD often requires detailed knowledge of the process and what adjudicators want to see. Gregory M. Rada, …

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VA Expands Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other-Than …

WEBVA Expands Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Discharges. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | August 24, 2017 | Health Benefits. In a …

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Veterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation to Receive VA Benefits

WEBVeterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or HIV Status to be Eligible for VA Benefits. Approximately 18,000 veterans received an other than …

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Veterans Sue Navy Over Discharge Upgrade Denials

WEBWhen he applied for a discharge upgrade, the Navy Discharge and Review Board (NDRB)—which hears claims from Navy and Marine Corp veterans—summarily …

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Update on Camp Lejeune Presumptive Conditions

WEBUpdate on Camp Lejeune Presumptive Conditions. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 6, 2016 | Disability Compensation,Legal Update. Secretary McDonald recently revealed …

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Evaluating Subjective Symptoms Due To TBI Gregory M. Rada

WEBEvaluating Subjective Symptoms Due To TBI. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | December 29, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits. Traumatic brain …

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New Study Links More Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water

WEBNew Study Links More Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water. Posted by Gregory M. Rada | February 1, 2024 | Disability Compensation. For decades, the story of Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina, has been shadowed by …

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