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New IBS VA Disability Ratings in 2024: See the VA Rating Updates
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) VA ratings have been updated. Join us as we cover the changes to VA's IBS diagnostic code. Learn which symptoms qualify for IBS VA ratings and whether veterans currently rated for IBS will have their disability compensation impacted by the VA rating schedule update.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): VA Disability Claims, Ratings, and Appeals: cck-law.com/blog/how-does-va-rate-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
VA Disability Benefits for IBS and GERD: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-benefits-for-ibs-and-gerd/
IBS Secondary to PTSD VA Disability Ratings: cck-law.com/blog/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-secondary-to-ptsd/
Learn About CCK Law: cck-law.com/why-hire-cck-for-your-va-disability-appeal/
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0:00 Introduction: VA Rating Update
0:50 Overview of IBS and Prevalence Among Veterans
1:15 How VA Rates IBS as of May 2024
2:15 How to Get the Highest VA Rating for IBS
2:33 Help for Denied IBS VA Claims
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What Your VA Nexus Letter Should Include: "At Least As Likely As Not"
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Learn why the phrase “at least as likely as not” is crucial in your nexus letter for a VA disability claim. See how a well-crafted nexus letter from a medical professional can significantly boost your claim, especially when no service connection is presumed. We'll explain the ideal content of a nexus letter, why specific medical expertise is vital, and how this letter can impact claims for seco...
VA Mistake? Fighting Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) in VA Claims
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Discover the unique power of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) claims to reverse incorrect VA decisions. CUE claims allow veterans to receive VA disability back pay to their original effective date, even if deadlines to appeal have passed. Learn the crucial steps to file a successful CUE claim, from identifying undeniable errors in VA decisions to understanding the strict requirements that cou...
VA Claims Stuck in Limbo: National Work Queue Delays Exposed by OIG
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VA’s National Work Queue is a system designed to distribute veteran claims evenly across regional offices, but recently found to be causing significant delays in VA claims. An investigation by VA's Office of the Inspector General uncovered nearly 11,000 claims stuck in the queue for over a year, revealing critical flaws in prioritization and monitoring. Learn About CCK Law: cck-law.com/why-hire...
New VA Ratings for GERD: See How VA Rates GERD in 2024
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The VA has introduced a specific diagnostic code for GERD and revised ratings for the digestive system. GERD, a similar yet more severe condition than acid reflux, now has its own diagnostic code, 7206, allowing for more precise VA ratings. We’ll discuss what these changes mean for veterans, the new rating percentages, and how they compare to the previous system. READ the blog post here: cck-la...
Range of Motion Measurements at VA C&P Exam: What to Expect
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In this video, we dive into why understanding range of motion is crucial when filing a VA disability claim or appeal for joint or spine conditions. Range of motion measures a joint's full movement potential and is pivotal in how the VA evaluates and rates musculoskeletal conditions. A VA examiner uses a goniometer during a C&P exam to assess both active and passive range of motion. The findings...
Court Case: VA Duty to Assist in 1151 and Federal Tort Claims
Переглядів 2,4 тис.21 день тому
Explore the Hamilton v McDonough case, where issues of VA negligence and the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) meet VA benefits under Section 1151. This video breaks down the real-world problems veterans encounter when the VA fails to diagnose their conditions correctly. Understand the legal details of the FTCA and Section 1151, how they relate to the VA's obligation to support veterans through th...
VA Math: How Does VA Combine Your Disability Rating?
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Veterans filing VA claims for multiple service-connected disabilities, if granted, will receive a combined VA disability rating. This video provides a clear explanation of "VA math," the system the Department of Veterans Affairs utilizes to determine a single combined VA rating when a veteran has multiple disabilities. We'll break down the fundamentals of VA Math, the calculation process, and e...
CCK Law Review: Hear From a Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Client!
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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK Law) is proud to serve our veterans in pursuit of VA disability benefits. Learn about us from one of our satisfied clients in her review of cck law. Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD is a national leader in the field of Veterans Law, with decades of experience successfully representing Veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Court of Appeals ...
Is Your VA Disability Rating Static? Protections for Your VA Rating
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Is Your VA Disability Rating Static? Protections for Your VA Rating
TERA VA Claims: VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure Under the PACT Act
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TERA VA Claims: VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure Under the PACT Act
VA Development Letter vs. Decision Letter: What Veterans Need to Know
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VA Development Letter vs. Decision Letter: What Veterans Need to Know
New Update: Changes To Digestive System VA Ratings Just Released!
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New Update: Changes To Digestive System VA Ratings Just Released!
Turning Your 60% VA Disability Rating Into 100% - Here's How
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Turning Your 60% VA Disability Rating Into 100% - Here's How
Exploring Recent VA Benefits Cases at the Supreme Court
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Exploring Recent VA Benefits Cases at the Supreme Court
Understanding the Laws About VA Claims Consultants: Veterans Benefits
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Understanding the Laws About VA Claims Consultants: Veterans Benefits
100% VA Disability Rating and Working: When Disabled Veterans Can Work
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100% VA Disability Rating and Working: When Disabled Veterans Can Work
Incarceration and the Impact on VA Benefits: The Fugitive Felon Act
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Incarceration and the Impact on VA Benefits: The Fugitive Felon Act
What Is the BACKLOG at the Board of Veterans' Appeals? 2024 Statistics
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What Is the BACKLOG at the Board of Veterans' Appeals? 2024 Statistics
VA's 2024 Budget: Key Changes and Programs Impacting Veterans
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VA's 2024 Budget: Key Changes and Programs Impacting Veterans
Making Your VA Claim Move Faster: How to Expedite Veterans Benefits
Переглядів 3,9 тис.2 місяці тому
Making Your VA Claim Move Faster: How to Expedite Veterans Benefits
Lawsuit Alert: Abiomed Impella Heart Pump Linked To Heart Perforations
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Lawsuit Alert: Abiomed Impella Heart Pump Linked To Heart Perforations
Why VA Takes Away 100% TDIU Ratings: Veterans Benefits
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Why VA Takes Away 100% TDIU Ratings: Veterans Benefits
The Fight for VA Survivors Benefits: VA Takes DIC Benefit from Widow
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The Fight for VA Survivors Benefits: VA Takes DIC Benefit from Widow
Artillery Blasts & TBIs: What Veterans Need to Know
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Artillery Blasts & TBIs: What Veterans Need to Know
Exposing Hidden Delays in VA Appeals Decisions: CCK Investigation
Переглядів 11 тис.2 місяці тому
Exposing Hidden Delays in VA Appeals Decisions: CCK Investigation
Need a Nexus Letter for a Sleep Apnea VA Claim? Here's How to Get One
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Need a Nexus Letter for a Sleep Apnea VA Claim? Here's How to Get One
Exposed to AFFF or PFAS? We Explain These VA Disability Claims
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Exposed to AFFF or PFAS? We Explain These VA Disability Claims
Lifetime VA Benefits: Do Veterans Get Benefits for Life?
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Lifetime VA Benefits: Do Veterans Get Benefits for Life?
Top Reasons VA Claims Get Delayed and How To Speed Them Up
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Top Reasons VA Claims Get Delayed and How To Speed Them Up

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DavidAdams-qy1gy
    @DavidAdams-qy1gy 43 хвилини тому

    All same thing

  • @radfordsmith2773
    @radfordsmith2773 6 годин тому

    PSS, A temporary tdiu rating will always get reduced. Unless mojor complications arise. A permanent tdiu rating usually has been shown an inability to retain " gainful employment ". And , you meet the prerequisite rating mandates. So , tdiu is usually not an easy rating but 309k vets have it. Taking it is not what the VA does WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE !

  • @radfordsmith2773
    @radfordsmith2773 6 годин тому

    PS , The VA must use the "Clear And Convincing " standard when reviewing tdiu removal. This standard is below "Proof Of Reasonable Doubt" but above "Preponderance Of Evidence " . In real world talk : Not easy to do. Clear and Convincing is exactly how it sounds. (Look it up). If , you get a VA notice that they are considering taking tdiu it can be effectively stopped for a year while you make them show that they used this standard of proof. If fraud or employment violations are shown you lose. ANYTHING ELSE IS HARD TO PROVE !!!!

  • @butternut741
    @butternut741 19 годин тому

    I have crones/ibs,they have me on stilara . Also sleep apnea. It sounds like I m a #3 even on stillara . Every time I call DAV I get a recording that tells me to call back later. What are my options

  • @stevenmcelroy1551
    @stevenmcelroy1551 21 годину тому

    My wife’s claim has been there, waiting to be sent before the judge, since Aug. 2021. Will this affect their judgement?

  • @user-ej6ze4xg2n
    @user-ej6ze4xg2n 23 години тому

    Any veteran who went through BMT and the firing range without protective ear devices, had ringing after firing or with larger dB's exposure devices, cannon, that is a service connection often not considered. Does not have to be combat related. From late 1960's, Firing a M-16 generated 165 dB pf sound which can be direct cause for Tinnitus. One exposure at that level is all it takes for Tinnitis and is irreversible. There were no enforced guidelines for ear protection devices until late 1980's. Look up and understand what the decibel level was related to what you were exposed to. Get ENT doc to examine you, provide your history, get tested and ask him given your evidence for a Nexus letter.

  • @michaelvanderbil3918
    @michaelvanderbil3918 День тому

    My tinnitus has morphed into a loud constant ringing and I have fallen on three occasions and look for things that are solid to touch for balance , also extremely tired all the time, I have a 70% disability pts and tinnitus , I’ve had this since 69 Vietnam , I took disability about 15 years ago and I could live with meds and therapy but now I’m having a hard time getting through the day without sleeping it’s that debilitating, having a brain scan July 4 at 7 am

  • @jamesmanuel9938
    @jamesmanuel9938 День тому

    I too was exposed to many Toxic Chemicals which a Jet Engine Mech on the USS Ranger CV-61. We had JP-5 jet fuel in our fresh water SUPPLY ALL THE TIME, we had to drink and shower in it. As a mech we got socked in JP-5 all the time. Plus had to use TEC, MEK, Liquid freon, Eng oils, Hydraulic Fluid, AFFF. While in Drydock in Bremerton Washington we had signs all over saying Asbestos, Ships paint, Dust, welding fumes and etc. VA needs to stop playing games. I too had to get a lawyer based on my first claims denied. Many of these chemicals effect many things in one's body. Hearing loss, Diabetics issues, nerve issues and etc. HLR reviewer agreed sent it back to get fixed. Been in HLR hands for a year. Unacceptable.

  • @StephenRicket
    @StephenRicket День тому

    What about Okinawa Agent Orange exposure?

  • @michaelvaughn7137
    @michaelvaughn7137 День тому

    Im catching word that reviewers are not looking at veterans DBQ's and demanding c&p exams or just denying the claim all together for not having a c&p ?!

  • @Ed-zl8hm
    @Ed-zl8hm День тому

    Great info. Thank You folks

  • @iceman11sdm
    @iceman11sdm День тому

    Can you guys please do a video on 1151 claims?

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 7 годин тому

      Hi! Check out our video on 1151 claims here: ua-cam.com/video/5sCsdXRuDBM/v-deo.html Have a great day!

  • @jeffborgeson9948
    @jeffborgeson9948 День тому

    Even with perfect nexus letter, statements, and diagnoses it’s still an uphill fight.

  • @terrylantz2831
    @terrylantz2831 2 дні тому

    lol not that simple. You still have to have an event linking it. You can’t just say I have OSA, I was in service and here’s my nexus letter. Don’t work like that sorry

  • @kriyatelikriyateli4534
    @kriyatelikriyateli4534 2 дні тому

    THE PACT ACT IS A MODUS OPERANDI ENTRAPMENT BY THE VA TO RE-REVIEW AND REDUCE A VETERANS DISABILITY RATING (A LA SSA's CDR). NICE TRY VA, YOUR SCAM IS SO OBVIOUS, THE BACKPAY $$$$ IS VERY TEMPTING BUT U WILL NOT GET ME🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬!!!!!!

  • @matthewdunham8876
    @matthewdunham8876 2 дні тому

    I've been writing a novel for many years. If I publish it and it makes more than $15,000 a year, could the VA take away my TDIU?

  • @richardbeggson4839
    @richardbeggson4839 2 дні тому

    Awesome thanks

  • @TenTonNuke
    @TenTonNuke 2 дні тому

    My examiner just straight up told me I was one of the worst she had ever seen. It probably aided my case that I had to drive an hour through traffic to get there and managed to spill coffee all over myself because my hands were shaking so much. So I showed up sweaty, irritated, covered in coffee, disheveled, and I couldn't find the right floor in the building so if they were observing me at all through security cameras, they would have seen me cowering away from people, paralyzed with indecision.

  • @g.carter6019
    @g.carter6019 2 дні тому

    Thanks so much! I didn’t even know this existed

  • @johnpepper4532
    @johnpepper4532 2 дні тому

    Previous customer here. Question that you might have a simple answer for. Filed for GERD in June 2022, rated 0% in December 2023. Planned on filing a HLR or supplemental and having my private gastro fill out a DBQ and letter explaining my symptoms on and off meds and how they affect my life. Just found out about this change for GERD. If I file the supplemental, do you think I'll be rated under the old or new rating schedule? I should be at least 10% under the old one (possibly even 30%), and could possibly be 10% under the new one.

  • @aaronpaul1436
    @aaronpaul1436 3 дні тому

    More than likely not least

    • @60eyewatcher
      @60eyewatcher 2 дні тому

      Really😂 - “more likely than NOT” Good catch!!

    • @terrylantz2831
      @terrylantz2831 2 дні тому

      At least as likely as not is saying it’s 50/50 and tie is supposed to go to Veteran so she’s correct on that.

  • @zackiinu7194
    @zackiinu7194 3 дні тому

    Hi. I have several diagnoses from my private medical providers, but their practice does not provide nexus letters or IMOs. Does CCK assist their clients in finding private medical professionals for IMOs?

  • @ronaldhaugen5967
    @ronaldhaugen5967 3 дні тому

    Nexus letter is key to getting rated❤

  • @charlenescott573
    @charlenescott573 3 дні тому

    I was told If could feed myself, I did not qualify is that true

  • @mtnrnnr50
    @mtnrnnr50 3 дні тому

    Does this impact veterans already service connected?

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 3 дні тому

      Hello! If you already have a rating for GERD that was assigned prior to the changes adopted on May 19th, re evaluations will use the new rating schedule. However, VA cannot reduce your rating based solely on the new criteria. And if you apply for an increased rating, VA will use the new criteria. VA will consider factors like whether you need daily medication, dilation, surgical correction, or a PEG tube. Have a great day!

  • @Baumender
    @Baumender 3 дні тому

    I'm at 1 year and 6 months for direct docket, 314 days my ass!!!!!!

  • @cecilsumpter7629
    @cecilsumpter7629 3 дні тому

    What about hemroid problems 3:00

  • @cecilsumpter7629
    @cecilsumpter7629 3 дні тому

    What about hemroids

  • @cecilsumpter7629
    @cecilsumpter7629 3 дні тому

    What about hemroids

  • @jayarre
    @jayarre 3 дні тому

    So, if there is an option to help a servicemember, rated at 100% P&T, with extreme pain stemming from spondylolisthesis and bilateral radiculopathy, the servicemember SHOULD NOT attempt to relieve that with surgery? Asking for a friend.

  • @arthurlawrence5006
    @arthurlawrence5006 3 дні тому

    Does spouses of a living 100%p&t get champ VA?

  • @ajleak1
    @ajleak1 4 дні тому

    Is IBS a gulf war presumptive?

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 4 дні тому

      Hello! IBS is considered a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, or MUCMI. 38 U.S.C. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 authorize presumptive service connection for MUCMIs for Persian Gulf War veterans. This means that VA may presume service connection for a Persian Gulf War veteran with irritable bowel syndrome, provided the veteran meets certain requirements. Have a great day!

  • @georgeeiland1579
    @georgeeiland1579 4 дні тому

    i filed a claim of hypertension recently under pact act, before i filed had severe stroke, paralyzed on left side, viet nam veteran, what happens now have not had cand p evam

  • @LTZ_Z71
    @LTZ_Z71 4 дні тому

    The VA's process of deciding what is and what is not compensable via the C&P exam is largely useless. I am a prime example. I probably had 1-2 headaches per year until my last deployment. Our convoys drove directly through burn pits and we were exposed to other airborne pollutants and now I have headaches at least 2-3 times a week. VA determined I do in fact have headaches/migraines but the condition is "not service connected". Make that make sense.

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 4 дні тому

      Hi! We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with your VA claim, give us a call at (888) 559-1385 for a free case evaluation, we may be able to help. Have a great day!

  • @EvetteLewis05
    @EvetteLewis05 4 дні тому

    What does ot mean....We closed the notice for 1151

  • @davidstroud2062
    @davidstroud2062 4 дні тому

    I have been battling the VA on several conditions that should be service connected but keep getting denied. I have GERD, but have never filed a claim. How is GERD service connected?

  • @user-gr2zu7nz5j
    @user-gr2zu7nz5j 4 дні тому

    What’s going on is pure thievery

  • @benk4881
    @benk4881 4 дні тому

    Was directed to use ammonia and bleach to clean barracks cement & tile floors while stationed in Bermuda. My medical records states that I severely damaged my mucous membrane, I can no longer smell or taste, been that way for years and I never thought of it till reading things online and relooking at my medical records, would that be covered by the PACT Act?

  • @ronaldhaugen5967
    @ronaldhaugen5967 4 дні тому

    I really appreciate CCK for helping veterans like me when no one else would . ❤

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 4 дні тому

      Thanks for your kind words! We’re glad that we’re able provide information that can help our Veterans. Have a great day!

  • @HermanHughes-sh8qb
    @HermanHughes-sh8qb 5 днів тому

    I was denied for ptsd and camp Lejeune issues. Who should I contact?

  • @thomastownsend2702
    @thomastownsend2702 5 днів тому

    I was awarded erectile dysfunction 0% on 3/5/2024. To date, I have not received any SMC-K payments. Do I have to file something to receive SMC-K?

  • @EvetteLewis05
    @EvetteLewis05 5 днів тому

    We closed a request for "1151 -need date, location, description of incident... can you please tell me what this mean

  • @edwardperez6729
    @edwardperez6729 5 днів тому

    Is Sciatica a form of radiculopathy? Or is that separate condition?

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law 5 днів тому

      Hello! Yes it is a form of radiculopathy. And yes sciatic nerve conditions do have their own diagnostic codes! The sciatic nerve is rated under diagnostic codes 8520, 8620, and 8720. Have a great day!

    • @edwardperez6729
      @edwardperez6729 4 дні тому

      @@CCK_Law thank you Sir!

  • @aBc-123-XyZ
    @aBc-123-XyZ 5 днів тому

    More likely than not.

  • @TaylaFam
    @TaylaFam 5 днів тому

    Do most rating decision letters include this kind of verbiage? My most recent decision letter from last year doesn’t have this kind of language anywhere on the DBQs. Neither the claims that were approved and the ones that were denied

  • @mjaraz5442
    @mjaraz5442 5 днів тому

    I have sleep apnea and have provided all the necessary tests and records from the VA? How can I obtain the letter from the VA doctor?

  • @CCK_Law
    @CCK_Law 5 днів тому

    Thanks for watching! Check the description for more resources.

  • @ronaldhaugen5967
    @ronaldhaugen5967 6 днів тому

    My letter includes that ❤

  • @tarheel6268
    @tarheel6268 6 днів тому

    I know 2 people who receive benefits that never saw combat and laugh about receiving money. I've of them said he tweaked his shoulder playing softball. But one of their wives worked at the VA and got them a boatload.. Wrong

  • @Edddie-iu3zk
    @Edddie-iu3zk 6 днів тому

    I foresee a plethora of nightmare AI generated complications eminent