Veterans Helping Veterans Podcast

Proposed Cuts to the VA 2015 Restrict VA's Individual Unemployability Benefits to Disabled Veterans Who Are Younger Than the Full Retirement Age for Social Security More than 3.4 million veterans with medical conditions or injuries that were incurred or worsened during active-duty service are receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Narrow Eligibility for Veterans' Disability Compensation by Excluding Certain Disabilities Unrelated to Military Duties Veterans may receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medical conditions or injuries that occurred or worsened during active-duty military service (excluding those resulting from willful misconduct). Disabilities that are deemed to be connected to military service in that sense range widely in severity and type, from the loss of limbs to migraines and treatable hypertension.    

James Cripps was the first Conus AO claim winner. He won his claim by claiming direct service connection. James will explain his issues and more during this show.  

Glen Johnson from CHampVA will be the guest speaker. Glen is the Public Affairs Officer for ChampVA and will explain ChampVA, The Foreign Medical Program and the ChampVA Dental Program.    

What is a disability. What are disability codes? What are ICD 9 codes?  We will explain this and more on this episode of the show.   The call in number is 347 237 4819. Join us live as we brihg this information to you

Dr. Craig Bash will be the guest speaker. He will explain the importance of getting an IME from a Doctor who is knowledgeable about the VA claims process and how that process effects a veterans claim. The second part will be real cool. He will explain why you need to challenge any Nurse's opinion when a Nurse does C and P exams.   The call in number is  347 237 4819

Topics discussed: Opiates handed out like candy to 'doped-up' veterans at Wisconsin VA Report: Opiates handed out 'like candy' Veterans News and Social Stream   And more  

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We will discuss Parks V Shensiki.  What happens when you get a C and P exam from a NP and do not challenge the findings with a medical doctors opinion.   Join us for this show. We will show you the light.

The year in review. We will discss the VA's year/ EHat a year it was. From Shinsiki getting his pink slip to The Phoenix Sheduling fiasco.   Call us to give us your story. The call in number is 347 237 4819.

Does the VA really look at your evidence?????????????????? Sometimes they do and sometimes they say they do.   Evidence wins claims.  How do we get them to actually look at our evidence.   Please join us. The call in number 347 237 4819    

Please join us for a follow up to Yale Law School's program to assist veterans. Discussion items include PTSD, MST, Sexual Harassment   The call in number is 347 237 48189 

We will discuss the Sailor caught Video Taping Females in the shower on board a US Submarine. The SPY who was arrested last week telling the Saudis how to sink an Aircraft Carrer.   The Final segment will be a great topic. Are you tired of the rip offs happening on a daily basis from fast food to credit card fraud.   Join us as we do a little venting. 

Bob Walsh will be our guest speaker. Bob will be discussing SSA wounded warrior program for disability DBQ’s; DM-II and insulin. . . what are restrictions to daily activity. And the Web Portals and MyEbenefits

We will discuss the news, current events, and VA issues.    

Weekly show.

VA News discussion.  

 How does the VA rate heart and lung disease?  We will tell you.

Jennifer Mctiernan Yale Law School. Yale has a Veterans Law clinic. There are approximately 250,000 veterans currently residing in Connecticut, many with acute and unique legal needs related to their military service or return to civilian life. In this clinic, established in 2010, students have represented Connecticut veterans in litigation before administrative agencies and courts, on benefits, discharge upgrade, immigration, and pardon matters. In addition, students represent local and national organizations in non-litigation matters relating to the legal needs of veterans, including regulatory and legislative reform efforts, media advocacy, strategic planning, and other matters.  Clinic students also provide advice and conduct some intake at the New Haven Vet Center, which offers a range of counseling and other services particularly to combat veterans. The clinic makes special efforts to assist vulnerable veteran populations and those least connected to existing service networks, such as women, recently

Ever had your VA claim denied? Here is the show that twlls you how to read the decision and respond to the VA.