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@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@JTRUTH2025 🔥🏆🇺🇸💯
@terencebanyahudah5691
Жыл бұрын
Sir. I have been diagnosed by the VA Psychiatrist and have been receiving treatment since 8/30/22 for PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety to the present (4/27/23). I have had a Higher Level Review on file since 3/09/21 for D&A as secondary to both knees (airborne special recon). I was just denied for Tinnitus and hearing loss a day ago. Reason given was no nexus for hearing loss even tho they confirm that my test was inconsistent and they confirmed the constant ringing in my ears. They used they info of my first term of service as “Peacetime” 1986-1989 but failed to include my time of 2000-2003! What would you suggest as the best course of action to take? I suffer daily from these symptoms but the VA seems dead set on denying me. Please advise. Thank you sir.
@shanemitchell477
Жыл бұрын
I don't even get any VA benefits at all. I hate the VA. I saw what they did to ppl in Dallas Main VA Hospital..in the middle of the hood. All I get is ssdi. I will not deal with those people in that organization whatsoever, and I have schizophrenia, bipolar, ptsd, co-dependency sydrome, bad back and knees from driving M60A3 tanks...I was a 19E/19K, and I know you can't get VA benefits for this, but in the national guard had a range accident (thank god I didn't get hurt). Where a whole line of ppl were shooting at ME on the range, because the range safety officer, said we're done, walk out there and take the range fans down.I literally heard bullets zinging around me and dust as they hit the ground. If you wonder why I have all these problems, it's mostly from underground mining, because I was the explosives expert in an underground mine 650 feet below ground using anfo, 6 explosions a night, 6 days a week for 17 years.
@a_daug8670
Жыл бұрын
I went through the gauntlet (air injection ) during boot camp and eventually had high liver enzymes in 1983 and was diagnosed with hep c in 1999 and took the ribavirin poly interferon cocktail. i already have a 40% service related back injury rating. the drug cocktail seems to have a issue to damage the liver after a number of years. Is there a rating for this issue.
@jimcarrington6744
Жыл бұрын
EVERY word is pure dishonesty. The VA should be ended completely.
@jeremyslade4178
Жыл бұрын
I Thank you for your knowledge that helped me get to 100% P& T. You are an Angel Brother! NEVER change be you keep it Truthful and Raw like you ALWAYS do. Even after my 100 P& T rating I listen to your channel and share with fellow Veteran's! Brothers and Sister fellow Veteran's DON'T EVER GIVE UP! THAT IS WHAT THE VA WANTS YOU TO DO. NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO GET 100% , BUT DO YOUR BEST BE TRUTHFUL AND STATE ONLY FACTS! KEEP YOUR COMMENTS CLEAR AND CONCISE ALWAYS. THANK YOU CC
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
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@husker_nation
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you advice Craig! I recently got a 60% rating and couldn't have done without your advice!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nice💰
@husker_nation
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Combat PTSD is the primary reason. I'm gonna call the Hill and Potton team to see if my back rating can be adjusted because they gave me a measly 20% service connected.. It's chronic pain I've had since 2009 and I'm in the process of getting my private doctor's evidence on that for treatment. Even in my Army personal file, there are multiple notations of being me not able to perform the PT test because of my back issues. Guess the VA didn't take that into consideration. Gonna go get that nut. Thanks again for all the advice you give in this channel. Cheers
@Rich222
Жыл бұрын
@@husker_nationupdate?
@leftbenchplayaa
Жыл бұрын
hey man congratulations. i’m in the process myself of trying to get my ratings. are you still at 60% or did you try and get 100 yet?
@husker_nation
Жыл бұрын
@@leftbenchplayaa As you get a higher rating, it gets harder to achieve that 95% rating (rounds up to 100%). I'm currently sitting at 83%. (rounded down to 80) and I have my last two C&P exams later this month on which I'll most likely be at 90% (rounded up).
@naritv3853
Жыл бұрын
Just got out the army last month got that 50% for plantar fasciitis it’s my biggest claim! Great channel my migraines got 30% with minimal follow ups
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Yeah when I finally got my 50% rating for my feet I was feeling pretty good as well. Its a big one and there are tons of secondaries that you can hook onto them👍
@DustynMooreZero
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Just looking for clarification on the Plantar Fasciitis claim and Pes Planus. I've seen people get 50% or say they did but now its just 40%? I'm just a tad confused on this specific topic and would they combine both if you claim and have both documented? Thank you for all the info you put out there!
@whitetailedrabbit_productions
Жыл бұрын
Dude. I am thankful for this video. My uncle (army vet) sent this to me. Now I can bring that to the DAV for many of these.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🤠🤠
@krank3682
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been hearing that the DAV never answers their phones after you put in your claim.
@whitetailedrabbit_productions
Жыл бұрын
@@krank3682 they have only answered an email and said I need to call to file a claim but I always get a busy signal
@mpaulo6222
Жыл бұрын
I am officially a new member of the hundo club! 100% P&T TDIU as of 12/06/22! Took me 8 months. Don’t ever give up guys I know it fucking sucks dealing with these idiots but the end result is so much worth it. Overwhelm them with so much evidence that they have no choice but to approve it. Make sure it’s relevant evidence. Thanks brother Craig for the information that helped me secure my claim. Stay strong guys and keep going after it. Best of luck y’all.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the HUNDO CLUB man!
@NavyNuke25
Жыл бұрын
I was medically retired from the Navy in 2010. It took me over 9 years and a appeal to the board to get tdiu p&t. What I didn't know was when I got tdiu for 1 condition was that my other disabilities for major depression 70% qualified me for special monthly compensation (SMC). The VA is suppose to evaluate and grant it automatically if you qualify but we know how that goes. My tdiu counts my single disability as 100% and since major depression is 70%(over 60%) and not related to tdiu 100% it qualified me for the SMC. Make sure you get what you are supposed to.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@NavyNuke25 ☝️☝️
@BrotherBennett_
Жыл бұрын
I emailed the folks combat Craig recommended at the end of this video, I’m 80% rn with all physical claims, head neck back feet knees ect. My anxiety and ptsd and depression and sleep disturbances all got denied and not service connected, with re claiming, again migraines and anxiety but with some medical evidence is it possible they get approved?
@NavyNuke25
Жыл бұрын
@BrotherBennett I would be willing to bet the all the denied service connected conditions you have could be claimed as secondary to a service connected condition. I deal with migraines on almost daily basis. I have headaches documented in my medical record here and there but never had a migraine in the service. They put them as service connected. Pain from service connected conditions can cause depression and anxiety. My advice is to find a lawyer who specializes in VA claims and let them figure out how best to make your argument. I had to go all the way to the board to get my ratings and the veteran law judge told me the same thing the ssdi judge did and that was there was no reason why I should have had to take it this far. My medical records proved everything I had claimed and they apologized for the 10 years it took to get it done. Stay strong and keep fighting for what you deserve.
@perkidanman
Жыл бұрын
For depression - Suicidal ideation can just mean “I feel like people would be better off if I wasn’t around” or wanting to not wake up. That should be all it takes to get the 70% rating.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
That is an example of suicidal ideation for sure🤠
@perkidanman
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig I always thought SI was planning out or acting on it until my therapist asked me these questions and was like, “yeah, that’s suicidal ideation”
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@perkidanman it’s extremely wide ranging and I didn’t even know that I had it for over a decade!
@nickgerr1991
Жыл бұрын
Really rather not have that I my charts tho
@eQuariuz
Жыл бұрын
@@nickgerr1991 lol
@dadson8524
Жыл бұрын
This gentleman know his craft ❤
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🤠🤠
@mwebb-01
Жыл бұрын
He sure does
@thomaslindsey7685
Жыл бұрын
Great (maybe the best) video on KZitem. Thank you so very much.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Thomas👍
@LTT20101
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Sir, I was denied disability in 1984 because they actually Read My X-Rays wrong. I have been on the docket for 2.5 years. I have contact Hill and Ponton. Thankfully I on va disability since 2020 and now at 70% but I am so grateful for your information. I hope these folks can help me further.
@werewolf1251
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Mr. CC. Happy White Claw Black Cherry:30! 🐺
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🏆🔥💰💯
@kevincarey2775
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig! I am at 50% now for PTSD
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nice Kevin!
@FullFrontalExposure
Жыл бұрын
Just had my appeal denied! Taking it up to a review board! The lady on the phone today asked me what laws the VA broke when asking about disability!!!! WTF!!!??? Felt like I should have been in court!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
They probably broke every single one of them!
@FullFrontalExposure
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig I AM LIVID! What’s worse is TVAC said this isn’t the first time it’s happened!!! I didn’t know I should have a damn lawyer!!
@boatsfa2015
7 ай бұрын
So helpful to see this. Retire in a year after a full 20. I just got diagnosed in writing with severe panic disorder, anxiety, deprrssion.
@hazelcruz4704
Жыл бұрын
Hello Combat Craig! Thanks for all the wonderful information you share with us. I suffer from PTSD, Fibromyalgia, left and right knee injury. I was awarded 90%. I had to resign from my job due to my medical conditions. I have since then been awarded TIU. Each month I find myself stressed because I’m always wondering if they will remove my disability rating because it never got to 100% in the beginning and I will have to return to the workforce. Your website is the only place I feel I can get the correct answer.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@johnmctheny775
Жыл бұрын
got my 100% P&T this year finally but a condition that affected me in the military that never got rated was my 6yrs of lead exposure from working on an indoor range with bad ventilation. I was pulled off the job a few times to get my levels back down and had some memory and aches an pain issues immediately afterwards. It all well documented in my military med records that i had a steady level of lead in me but the VA never acknowledged it or rated it.
@victorwarner2734
Жыл бұрын
How is that possible with all that documentation
@johnmctheny775
Жыл бұрын
@@victorwarner2734 it wasn't under a presumptive condition and I never have a condition they considered was caused by the lead exposure...
@johndee3830
Жыл бұрын
I went to my c&p today I think they heard me this time thank you for pointing out everything your the only one I'll admit to has saved my life A couple months ago. Now we wait to see if I have to higher your course a vocational expert and a lawyer. Good luck in life
@r3d_ti3_guy
Жыл бұрын
My service connected Non-Hodkins Lymphoma got me service connection with a 0% disability rating. I never knew about secondary conditions associated with though. Thank you for the education moment.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome👍
@N1co777
8 ай бұрын
Thanks C-Dub... just got sleep apnea diagnosis and am already rated for TBI
@popeyes17
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the help keep up the good info 👍
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
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@KommonCents_
4 ай бұрын
You're a godsend brother! 💪🏼👊🏼😘
@berlinbear11b18
Жыл бұрын
30 years out and NEVER knew VA exhisted . They never said anything never sent me anything...ever
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know for years either
@berlinbear11b18
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig while on active duty 11B Army I fell off a cliff at night unconscious for hours admitted to Army hospital surgery to repair fractured cracked skull......that Army base/hospital was closed down 1991 VA says they dont see that in my file......onward
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Once you figure out how to play their stupid games you will start winning man. It all starts with educating yourself about your disabilities and how the VA rates them. Then you quickly move onto secondary claims. That's where the high ratings come from.
@berlinbear11b18
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig I thank God for you. I'm signing up for your boot camp. Doing wall patrols in Berlin 110 miles inside communist east Germany, We guarded top nazi Rudolf Hess at Spandau prison. Every night someone was shot in the back trying to escape over the Berlin wall into our freedom. West Berlin was surrounded by a wall 110 miles behind the Iron curtain. Inside was freedom outside was the worlds largest prison. All these years later I just now find out about VA. Need some help. Thank you. Danke
@jackierobertson1528
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another awesome video Combat Craig.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Jackie🤠
@WJr_88
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Combat Craig for another great video!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@sharvey7358
9 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the information you provide
@wecountingmoneyoverhere2517
Жыл бұрын
That erectile dysfunction is a loss of use claim which will aid in getting SMC
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Yup that claim will get you an extra $120 per month or so
@blazincajun87
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos they have helped me. I wish I could of used your nexus doctors. I just went through some claims and since I didn’t have a medical evidence they make me feel like none of it will work. They refuse to up my ptsd and I am about to give up everything. Thank you for what you have done
@sharonmister1877
2 ай бұрын
I received my 10% for tinnitus last year. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea with CPAP machine. My rep just told me he cannot connect it to my tinnitus. 😮😮
@SetchiPaunda
Жыл бұрын
Military couldnt find the records that proved I had nerve damage in my left leg. I also have migraines.
@truthache8560
Жыл бұрын
They have rejected my apnea 3 times. Even though it was my VA Dr that suggested, tested and prescribed the CPAP.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I would read your decision letters and see if you are missing the nexus🇺🇸
@truthache8560
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Thank you! Should I get it from a Dr outside the VA? You answered me 😂 thank you again Combat Craig.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@truthache8560 you can get it from any doctor just make sure you get it👍
@efer6611
Жыл бұрын
Just because you have a disability and it was diagnosed from a VA doctor, that doesn't make it a service-connected disability. Are you claiming that it is caused by a currently rated service-connected disability or disabilities? SA is very tricky and you'll need very strong and thorough medical evidence/research. The raters seem to love to deny SA if you try to get connected on anything other than obesity as an intermediate step. But obesity is not the only factor to get SA. Just because you're obese doesn't mean you have SA nor because you're skinny, you can't get SA. In my case, I'm on the latter end. My VSO read my latest C&P IMO for SA came in favorably. Now just waiting for the claim to get closed and hope the raters don't try to play stupid games. You need convincing evidence that will make the claim plausible to fall in your favor.
@joseochoa7043
Жыл бұрын
More than likely there wasn’t a link connecting your service and the sleep apnea. Some vets get it direct service connected but the majority get it secondary to an already connected issue man
@jesusarrayga7420
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great info you give us
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Any time
@davidmeredith840
Жыл бұрын
Hey Combat Craig. I currently have open claims for Vertigo (secondary to tinnitus) Meniere’s Disease, and Insomnia (secondary to tinnitus). VA referred me to a physical (C&P exam) which I already went to and I’m scheduled for an audiogram. I was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps and stated to them about my symptoms I’ve been having pertaining to Vertigo and Meniere’s as well as my sleeping disorder. My question is how hard is it to prove for a disability rating for those claims? Love your channel brother and keep doing what your doing!
@TheOctabreaker
8 ай бұрын
they are making it harder to get a rating for tinnitus. Don't let them tell you don't have tinnitus because your hearing is good, because you can't test for tinnitus and it doesn't necessarily affect your hearing. They may or may not try that. I'm going to my doctor soon for vertigo and insomnia secondary to tinnitus soon. I hope your rating went well
@305CeoMindset
Жыл бұрын
Anthrax service member vaccine recipients 1997-2001? Please do a video! Vaccine injuries? I have a scar from mine along with other side effects!
@AntiFederalist58
Жыл бұрын
I am hesitant to pursue a mental health claim for fear of having the .gov coming after my gats.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I hear that a lot. Don't do stupid shit with your gats and you get to keep em🔫
@fullyotto31
Жыл бұрын
I've always kinda felt the same way. Figured vets with ptsd would be the first and easiest group to go for.
@AntiFederalist58
Жыл бұрын
@@fullyotto31 They considered it when Obama was in office. He still is, just behind the scenes.
@lugiasean19
9 ай бұрын
How can I prove or even just know for myself that anything wrong with me is or could be service connected. I’ve got a lot wrong with me that I haven’t even gotten initial medical help for. I’ve never been to the VA or a VA hospital, at least not yet. I absolutely don’t want to claim that something is mentally wrong with me because next thing you know they’ll be trying to take away my 2A rights. I’m in a lot of pain and I’m so tired all the time but I really don’t know at all if it has anything to do with my time in the military. I’d prefer not to be dishonest as well, I only spent 4 and a half years in so I’m just so unsure. I really do need help but I’m just so afraid to seek it out or even worst would be if I just completely end up wasting my time and they can’t even help me. Please advise
@MH-ro1lg
8 ай бұрын
I would advise that you schedule an appointment with a local DAV rep. Orgs like that exist just to help people like you and other vets. Make a list of any health issues you think may have manifested during your time in the military and sit down with someone, and tell them the gist of what you posted.
@BlackRVer
3 ай бұрын
Top of the day to you Combat Craig. It's been a while since we chatted. I am confused about the SMC-S. I am at 90% and unemployable.
@Mark-yy2py
Жыл бұрын
Love the squirrel metaphor!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
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@HobbitHomes263
Жыл бұрын
On the service connected side of th epension coin you have to get to 70% to get more monthly than the non service connected pension
@scrapguy6816
Жыл бұрын
Very informative video Craig. Thanks.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@danielxrivera1333
Жыл бұрын
Do migraines count as a mental health disorder? Or is it categorized as something else
@pb_jorgie
Жыл бұрын
I got a CPAP Machine and I have OSA last year, but they never gave me a 50% 😭. I’m fighting it now.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Make sure your nexus is solid👍
@elcocorote84
Жыл бұрын
What about if I suffered a stroke at my 17 year in the military would that qualify for any percentage ??
@RP123lolololol
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m at 90% 50 sleep apnea 50 ptsd 10 lower back 10 left wrist 10 body scars 10 tinnitus 10 right food painful scars Should I try to get 100% Here’s my 0%: 0% erectile disfunción 0% right food gemangeoma 0% right inner tight lipoma 0% hearing loss
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Yes and I would look for high value secondary claims to take you the rest of the way man👍
@RP123lolololol
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig thank you
@traviss9583
Жыл бұрын
So my challenge is, connecting things to service time. I have been out of service for about 8 years now. Currently sitting at 20 percent disability. I have had other things denied for failure to connect to service. I even had 1 denied for failure to connect, when my mos was listed as favorable and could cause it.
@traviss9583
Жыл бұрын
One thing I was denied for without even being seen by the VA AT ALL. Even though I was diagnosed and treated for this while I was still in.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Hi Travis, I would get your VA claims file and read through all of the examiners notes and your decision letters so you know which evidence was missing so you can get it and file a supplemental claim.
@BlackFoxProduc
24 күн бұрын
Service connected is the hard part. You must prove the condition was caused by military service.
@ORTLIEBRC
Жыл бұрын
If I go in to get looked at for another claim other than what I got when I left the military 22 years ago, will they take away my current rating and revaluate my initial injury again? I am just worried that they will take away what I already have. My hip was broken in half and I have plates and screws in there now and a 40% rating from VA. I now have a constant ringing in my ears and can not hear that great anymore. Not even sure if that is a thing they will even give a rating to anyways.
@TrueCrimePsychic
Жыл бұрын
When you added and said 70% + 50%+ 50 % = 89% i really felt dumb 😫🤕 I'll figure it out. Lol.. thanks for sharing!
@bobjohnson7441
8 ай бұрын
Google VA disability calculator. Everything will become clear about the VA math.
@JayzenFreeze
Жыл бұрын
I developed sleep apnea after discharged and have a machine. They denied my claim and my appeal. Said it had nothing to do with my injuries. I am at 90% A lot of 10's for ankles and knees, 30% for hiatal hernia, 10% tinnitus, 70% major depressive disorder with anxiety/panic attacks. They refuse an increase on everything and denied unemployable. All the jobs I did where social jobs like sales I cant do now. I dont know what to do now...
@josephpeters7076
Жыл бұрын
Major depressive disorder definitely makes makes sleep apnea worse. Go get a doctor to write up what you need.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
On the sleep apnea claim I would read your decision letter. It will say something like there is no link or nexus and that means you need to get a nexus. As far as TDIU is concerned, they are going to fight you hard on that if you are currently in a W2 job making over the poverty level.
@JayzenFreeze
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Got to find the apnea decision, also I got approved for major depressive disorder after that claim and heard that can be correlated to the apnea. I havent been able to work a job in years. My brother moved in to help me and also trying to get him paid for taking care of me.
@elinino5275
Жыл бұрын
I just filed for plantar 2nd to SC back. Sleep apnea was denied even with Rx and CPAP pfft. Already 50% for dep. Migraines also a stretch. Another chnl suggest go to ER for migraine to establish paper trail.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like you need to get a nexus man💯
@6mallards
Жыл бұрын
Another great vid CC
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man🤠
@cyb3rnoob532
Жыл бұрын
all have to be service connected..which does me no good.. now that i have these issues
@berthalloway8182
Жыл бұрын
I needed this year’s ago
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@berthalloway8182
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig maybe it will help the ones who came after us
@TamNgo-pp7tk
4 ай бұрын
can’t i get disability for undocumented Adhd , social anxiety, depression, my work life suffered, my personal life suffered. These two addiction, gambling financial problems
@gamervet7793
Жыл бұрын
good thing i was locked in at 50% for my plantar
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
👆👆
@TNT-Tesla
Жыл бұрын
I had a car accident in the Navy and my back has been killing me on and off every since.. more now than ever as i get older(not even 40 yet) I need medical evidence to connected my back pain and. How do i get this claim started
@adamhorstman
Жыл бұрын
What do you know about unemployability and how long does it last and when do they recheck it?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great way to go man. Make sure you have a vocational expert on your side👍
@adamhorstman
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig what do you mean by that a vocational expert? How would that help
@adamhorstman
Жыл бұрын
I already have unemployability.what's the time frame when they recheck you? Does the 5, 10, year play into it?
@northyland1157
3 ай бұрын
Any idea what kidney cancer and right kidney removal would get me? I was in the persion gulf 91-94 and visited countries with burn pits.
@itguru2037
4 ай бұрын
This information should be updated. Sleep apnea when corrected with cpap gets you crap
@Alan-cw8vy
Жыл бұрын
I got lowballed at 50 PTSD and 20 other, total 60. Been denied in all the steps for TDIU, finally have a Vocational Opinion in on a new appeal. See what happens. Appeal since 2018
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸🇺🇸
@eQuariuz
Жыл бұрын
Why'd ya get lowballed, what did the decision say you were short on? What happend?
@Alan-cw8vy
Жыл бұрын
@@eQuariuz My CP exam was bullshit. Did not really cover Stressors, she did not care about my life after I left the Army in 73. I hired CCK Law firm and they are doing Pro Bono appeal for me. They just paid 600 bucks for a Vocational Opinion. Took me 40 years or so to even know I could apply for disability. I just accepted my fucked up life as normal. CCK rocks. I am going to win. Back pay from 2018. VA has denied me since then. I should have had 70% right off the bat for PTSD. Going for TDIU.
@Alan-cw8vy
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Will let you know how the Vocational Expert appeal goes. Thanks for your site. You are best friend material. I love how you taught me that the VA is not my friend. I also watched my Brother die from cancer after Vietnam, 1st Air Cav, We don't have cancer in my family. They are giving billions to illegal aliens, WTF
@eQuariuz
Жыл бұрын
@@Alan-cw8vy what did the decision say you were short on? What was missing according to the decision?
@Nisha-ut1wk
Жыл бұрын
Ever since I started to follow you I went from 70% in 2020 and now I’m 90% today need that 50% thank you @combatCraig for the time you have spent making the video🎉🎉🎉
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🏆🔥💰👍🤠
@marcusbartlett7682
Жыл бұрын
How do you submit a secondary claim?
@BA-pz3lo
Жыл бұрын
excellent video thank you
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Smokebreak7
Жыл бұрын
Hey Craig first off thanks so much for breaking down all of this information, I deeply appreciate your hard work. I wanted ask if my spouses income would effect my disability? Like if they make a lot more than me would my benefits be cut off?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nah man here income has nothing to do with your medical disability payment
@Smokebreak7
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Ok, thanks so much.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@Smokebreak7 👍
@joevaldivia3715
Жыл бұрын
I’m getting a Veteran’s Pension at 60% cause I suffered a stroke and I’ve also got Sleep Apnea did the Sleep study and have on a Sleep Apnea machine for over 7 years, I applied and was Denied didn’t get to appeal cause Corona Virus stopped that went to the VFW’ can I still file
@TamNgo-pp7tk
4 ай бұрын
how do i link my AdhD , anxiety , gambling addiction, job performance, relationship, social . The navy didn’t cause all this, but it made it worse. The fact that they didn’t diagnose me or gave me proper treatment during my enlistment
@reginarizer5797
Жыл бұрын
How can you prove that sleep apnea is service related?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Your doctor will write you a nexus that describes how it relates to your service
@nilsolsen8727
4 ай бұрын
What do I do if I filed for migraines, was diagnosed but not linked thru service? Can I get it overturned?
@Toad92873
6 ай бұрын
@CombatCraig what was that $10,000 a month TBI claim ??
@CombatCraig
6 ай бұрын
Smc-T
@mistyjohns8196
Жыл бұрын
What's the rating for copd? I've looked vut various numbers are give its due to burn pit exposure
@yoli2bme
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@JAMES.B1970
Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea by the VA and the VA sent me a cpap but when I applied for more disability I was denied. Not sure why
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Read your decision letter, and it’ll probably say something about there is no link or there is no nexus🤠
@JAMES.B1970
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig will do. Thanks
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@JAMES.B1970 👍
@seancam5035
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@ernestscott9690
Жыл бұрын
I’m SC for PTSD and TBI, how would I know if I qualify for the Special Monthly Compensation?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I would review all the different levels of special monthly compensation and see if you meet the criteria.
@comodice905
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to be diagnosed within ten years of leaving service for desert storm issues. Gerd. Ibs....ect.....
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nope you can be diagnosed at any time as long as your alive and file a VA claim 🏅✅💥💰💵
@comodice905
Жыл бұрын
@CombatCraig what about sprain ankle in service. And then breaking same ankle 30 years later can it be service connected
@militaryliferoxanne
10 ай бұрын
@@comodice905absolutely
@jasonjohnson651
Жыл бұрын
What would two heart stints for high cholesterol be? I just got the sleep apnea from va
@geoffreyzziwambazza7862
Жыл бұрын
Thank God for this channel 🫡
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🤠🤠
@sirpainpromise8747
Жыл бұрын
I like what you say and where you are going.. BUT I have severe Sleep apnea and they fight me saying it is not service connected. The gave me the sleep study along with the C-Pap once diagnosed but they still what me to prove it is service connected knowing it is impossible..
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I would take a look at your nexus🤠
@codychavarria6088
10 ай бұрын
What if I have ptsd and mdd????
@CombatCraig
10 ай бұрын
If you have a fair mental health rating then it’s time to move onto other secondaries🤠💯🇺🇸✅
@codychavarria6088
10 ай бұрын
@CombatCraig I was diagnosed with both. I have never made a claim though
@Randy_J549
Жыл бұрын
Hey Craig, awesome video. I currently have a combined 40% rating for PTSD and tinnitus from 2 Afghanistan tours. I recently started treatment with medication for my increasing anxiety symptoms and wondered if I should claim more now that I am taking a medication. I was prescribed the meds from the VA. What are your thoughts? It has gotten worse hence why I finally went to the doctor
@beyondrealm38
Жыл бұрын
Are there professionals outside of the Va rep that assist in raising your disability rating?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Yes and its you!
@pmills1281
Жыл бұрын
😩 I have flat feet, now have plantar fasciitis and they gave me 0% 🤨
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Appeal!
@patj24343
Жыл бұрын
100 % P and T, just joined the hundo club
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
💯✅💰🇺🇸
@josephler9509
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sir, Can I file for major depressive disorder if I'm already service-connected at 70% for sleep disorder? Would this be a pyramid? Thank you for your great videos. 👍
@michaelmartin6549
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your advice. Where can I go to get a Nexus letter?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
There is an email address in the description👍
@stevenholston5590
Жыл бұрын
Hello Combat Craig I am at 50 percent for ptsd with mild alcohol use would filing for major depressive disorder be a good thing to do
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nah I would just prove that you deserve an increase and then file the claim🤠
@stevenholston5590
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig okay and I need documentation right to prove that I deserve an increase
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
@@stevenholston5590 exactly👍
@initforthetech790
Жыл бұрын
How would you go about getting a service connection for back issues and plantar faciatis if you have been out of service for 30 years and never claimed anything?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
If it was me I would get tinnitus service connected first because its easier to explain the 30 years and once you have some points on the board then I would file a shitload of secondaries
@gdyup5026
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig is that something I would do at the VA? I'm going to meet my new Dr tomorrow about a kidney stone. If so how would I bring it up? I've also had my hearing tested at the VA in the last 5 years or so due to a job requirement
@noddyroddy4841
Жыл бұрын
Combat Craig is Awesome!!!
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
🤠🤠
@Lena-yi5dr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@XxJerseyBoy201xX
10 ай бұрын
Can migraines for 50% be a secondary claim to an already 70% PTSD claim that someone has?
@CombatCraig
10 ай бұрын
Yes that is an excellent secondary claim to file!
@Growingallthings
Жыл бұрын
Great work
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lawrence1md
Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for an appeal sitting in a docket for 2 years for va hospital diagnosed ptsd?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
Nothing comes to mind man. You are waiting for the VA to make their move so its the hurry up and wait game. Stay positive man!
@TraderMigs
Жыл бұрын
Can I fight to get 100%? This just in for me: US Army 2002-2011 VA Claim June 2022 Decision Notification January 2023 90% Service Connected Left Ankle Posttraumatic Arthritis - 20% Left Knee Strain - 40% Right Knee Strain - 10% Lumbosacral (Back) Strain - 20% Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - 70% (Combat) Headaches, not otherwise specified - 0% I was already approved as 90% before the 0% for headaches was reported (came in 2 weeks later)
@FrankTheTank1996
Жыл бұрын
Hey Craig, Great video! I'm curently at 90%. If I submit more claims for some of the stuff you mentioned, can they remove my SC for Sleep Apnea?
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
They sure can☝️
@leithmcguire7995
2 ай бұрын
So if my active contract is 4 years, am I able to still file claims during the additional 4 years of reserve?
@patrickgraves5390
Жыл бұрын
i managed to get the 100 club in 6 months i was homeless at the time so i had priotity got approved for 70% then did a appeal month later then got my benifits to 100% wasnt til a year later i got it to t&P
@rickallison5411
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if I should go ahead and file for an increase now myself or get help in refiling.
@DerrickSamuelJr
Жыл бұрын
Would chronic pericarditis count as a chronic heart disease? They have a separate rating for it, but it is a heart disease.
@JuanDelagarza-j9o
Жыл бұрын
I have been denied for tinnitus
@kyanpepper92teller97
Жыл бұрын
I have my appointment for mental health in two weeks but I have no medical records while I was in the service to prove my claim . Does this basically garantee my claim will be denied ? or is the whole point of the c&p exam to determine this . Thank you for all your help to everyone reading this
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
I’d prepare for your exam and nail it. If you are lacking medical evidence they will list it when you get your decision letter👍
@kyanpepper92teller97
Жыл бұрын
@@CombatCraig Thank you sir ! So it comes down to how well I perform to the doctor and what he or she writes down basically
@fullyotto31
Жыл бұрын
I have 50% for somatic pain disorder. 70% overall between knee strain and tinnitus. What can I add to mental side to help get my numbers up. I suffer from insomnia.
@CombatCraig
Жыл бұрын
You don’t need to add additional disabilities you need a doctor to fill out a DBQ or independent medical opinion that states that your symptoms are worse🤠
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