Learn How To Write A Personal Statement For Your VA Disability Claim

Learn How To Write A Personal Statement For Your #VA Disability Claim

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Chapter List
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Veterans VA Personal Statements
00:52 My New Book - VA Claims Success - Your Guide to Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits
01:59 Ugly VA Personal Statement
03:10 Bad VA Personal Statement
04:53 Good VA Personal Statement
10:10 Closing Remarks

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📚"Don't be frustrated, get EDUCATED"


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[DewayneKimble]

😡Don't let the VA claim process stress you out!
📚"Don't be frustrated, get EDUCATED"

[handhold]

Worked as a VSR for a few years after I retired. I remember showing the rater I was assigned to the buddy statements. She looked at them and said she never believed them they lie. I complained about it. Because she was affecting lots of veterans. I ended up getting moved to a different rater. She ended up getting promoted to DRO. Never served a day in her life. Oakland RO

[astronomical]

Any rater that chooses to deny a claim when the option to ask for another opinion exists should lose their job as a rater.

[annetter]

Made all the stupid mistakes “helping” my husband with his PTSD claim earlier this year. Still waiting on a decision. Bought your book—game changer! Quoting regulations to the VSO and pointing out the errors of our ways. Education is key. Thank you!

[joeh]

Great video and information Dewayne. I wrote my personal statements exactly as you described short enough not to drag it out but just long enough describing what condition(s) I was claiming as well as correlating symptoms. If I was claiming a secondary condition for an already service connected condition I would also include medical articles and reviews on how it was connected. This was just my rational and not advice from someone else’s experience. Not sure how much it helped but it apparently didn’t hurt my claim as they were all granted after positive c&p exams.

[CarveLife]

I had a well written buddy statement that did nothing for my claim. I ended up getting 100% P&T but it was a rough road. Don’t get discouraged, it’s a painful process unfortunately.

[makmcd]

First thing I watched this a.m. Good stuff! Submitted an intent to file for increase on two 0% service connected and an increase on one 50% secondary. As I’m watching this I get a notification that your book I ordered is out for delivery, arriving today! Looking forward to reading and mining nuggets of info! I’ve been educating myself for the past two months. Retired 13 years ago. Wish I paid more attention to this whole VA benefits thing back then! I’ve found other issues in my STRs that I can file initial claims for! Not stopping till I get to the top rung! Very confident I can do it with the proper education on this process! Thanks to you and other legit YouTubers.🙏🏽✌🏽

[aaronanderson]

Excellent info! I'm reading your book too, it's short, clear and straightforward!! Your book is exactly like your YouTube channel!

[shelln]

I wrote my own personal statement. It was direct and precise.. I spoke on the issue or issues at hand only. I was rated the first try.

[Prerich]

I've condensed mine to what (condition), when did it happen and subsequent symptoms, how did it happen and diagnosis, and why it should be rated.

[Bargar]

Good morning DeWayne! I just received my HLR back from the VA and they said I’m in a “Duty to assist error” it must be a VA ERROR. I’m set up with another C&P Dr. appointment. Reading the letter sent, looks like I am going to get all four things claimed on my HLR. I guess the C&P appointment is just a formality. Thanks again for all you do! Keeping us informed! Be safe & be smart!

[martinfromseacity]

Straightforward and clear, thanks for your help.

[forestmaiden]

I did my own statement and was accused of someone else writing it, so they threw it out. It was something that writing it all brought the trama back. Appealing it because they also were trying to tell me I wasn’t having migraine from my back.

[quietcorner]

This a great video! Thanks for the advise!

[bkcameinpeace]

GOMAB FRAT! I messed up really bad. I was awarded 70 percent initially and my MDD symptoms increased and awarded 80% last year. I then filled a claim for secondary sleep apnea with my MDD due to VA stating I have sleep apnea. My initial ratings were for MDD and atopic dermatitis. The VA sent a letter in December stated an error in service connection due to me being in the guard/ reserve. My C&P exams verified strongly about my diagnosis. I am freaking out and have had suicidal ideations off an on the past two months. I have lay statements from fellow soldiers and my wife. My counselor, psychiatrist and dermatologist are concerned about me losing my rating. My civilian records are gone due to Alabama not keeping medical records past 9 years. The VA wants new and relevant evidence. My VA medical records or DD-214 has little evidence. I scheduled a predetermined hearing last month. I would be in a financial crisis if they take away my compensation and I am scared that my MDD will worsen to suicide. On the shield MAB what do I do???!!!!

[angeloayuyu]

Hello, where can I buy your book? Also, thank you for this informational Video!Thank you!
Each one, Teach one!

[astronomical]

I’ve seen some pretty good statements generated by AI. I also think AI could probably do a better job providing the ratings. No room for human emotional element when interpreting the regs.

[Domain-Digital]

Hello Fellow Veterans And Dewayne. I did my personal statements for 10 claims. I am hoping they consider it. And Lay Statements from my Wife.

[electrickflame]

Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How should apply here.

[phototec]

Hi Dewayne, another great video, my question is how do you submit a Personal Statement For Your VA Disability Claim, what format is used? And can I attach photos as supporting evidence, is so how do you do that? Thanks