6 common mistakes veterans make on their VA claims

If you're filing a VA claim, here are six common mistakes veterans make on their VA claims. You can avoid these VA claim errors by educating yourself about the VA claims process. You are going to battle with the Veterans Benefits Administration and you need to understand the rules of the game before you play the game. You have to prove that you have a disability and that it deserves to be service connected.

00:00 Introduction to the VA claims process
1:50 Failing to educate yourself about your disabilities
5:39 You must provide sufficient evidence to support your VA claim
9:02 How to establish service connection

Reference links used for this video:
Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)

38 CFR Part 4 - Schedule For Rating Disabilities

HEADACHES (INCLUDING MIGRAINE HEADACHES) DISABILITY BENEFITS QUESTIONNAIRE

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[CombatCraig]

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[merchant_phisher]

If you read this I want to let you know that my wife and I have obtained 100% P&T . Thanks to you we followed you on You Tube. We also had the help of a VSO whom fought hard for us as well as You ( Combat Graig ). My spouse and I also collect 100% SSDI. So being 62 years old, we finally have peace of mind

[Kitchdmn]

I wish this video had existed 6 years ago when I had started the fight. Folks, everything he’s saying is right on point. Just joined the hundo this month after about 17 years of being lowballed and just “sucking it up”. Thx again CC for helping me with things to consider in my strategy for the final push. And I’m like you, they say P&T, but I won’t truly relax til I hit that 20 yr mark.

[Blackblax]

This is some good info, I wish I knew about when I initially filed my claim about a decade ago. It took a while, but I'm currently at 90% & I've been using these vid to help get my final 10%. Thanks in advance.

[beckycepeda]

Combat Craig is a Guardian Angel. Sir, your content leads the way to The Hundo Club and I always forward Combat Craig to any Veteran I meet. ✈️Aim High

[louc]

You never cease to amaze me. Turned in my work history paperwork last week, waiting for my former employer to fill it out and get it back to my VSO to be uploaded to the VBA. You’re right about the difference in Benefits between 90% and 100%, it’s the difference between having some Golden Years or some Silver Years (we should ALL go for The Gold;) Thanks for all the information and support you share with us CC. Oh, have you done a full review of the Benefits between 90% and 100% ? I’m still a little confused about some of the 100% stuff? Like CHAMPVA, what the hell is that and something about a card, like what we had on active duty. You know stuff like that.

[arthurdombroskie]

I went to DC today neurology! A lot of veterans are talking about there claim problems they are dealing with because they do not know what they are doing and who ever is helping them! Blind leading the blind! I spoke up and told him to punch up combat Craig on YouTube! He did and had it on speaker ! The video he clicked on was this one! I love it! They where very happy listening to you combat! You where a big hit in the DC hospital today at 12:30! I was a hero to combat for telling them about you! They will get some where now they said! Thanks combat only if you could have been there! You shined in the DC medical center today!!!!

[TerrydeAlaska]

This has to be one of your best videos yet ! I wouldn't just say that if it wasn't true. You outlined the problem filing a claim, and where to find details to articulate a claim and form a strategy to put a claim together and you stayed on point! Good Job!

[jimclinton]

Combat Craig, Happy Day Today. After 523 days since appling to increase from 60%, today I finally got my 100% rating. Your info has really helped me.

[werewolf]

Excellent info and excellent advice Mr. CC. Happy White Claw:30! 🐺💯

[shacklord]

Glad to see you brother! Keep putting out the solid advice.

[octanejimmy]

Nailed it as always. I did quite a few "Its not that bad" injuries. Thanks as always brother.

[scrapguy]

Excellent information man. Good to see an evening video. Take care brother.

[cailhagen]

The biggest thing I've learned when going through the c&p exam.. is not over doing it.. if your back hurts just standing.. tell them.. don't touch your toes.. you may be able to do so but they grade you on where it starts.. I have six herniated discs.. I can touch my toes.. it's highly painful but as a soldier you can do it.. you tell them it hurts to stand and it makes a world of difference in your rating.. military teaches you to lie about pain.. VA uses that to their advantage

[arthurdombroskie]

I am at 90% by my self I need help with the rest! I have to join your program and get in the hundo club!

[justongranger]

i study you like the bible. i get out the army in november. i’ve been getting everything documented now while i’m still in thanks to you. i will start my claim in may at my 180 day mark. thanks so much @CombatCraig May The Lord continue to bless you and all my other vets 💪🏾

[shawntill]

Came across your videos within the last month(s). Been playing catch up. Great info!

Bilateral factor may be a good topic (I could have easily missed that video). It’s another level of confusion in the rating calculation. Especially if you have multiple bilateral conditions. Thanks for your time creating this content and more importantly for your service!

[Lgarell]

You are Totally Correct! You go in and the Dicks! Have you go through a Total Work Up on the C&P and Lower You in other Ratings! Example is from Me, 20% Left Knee Condition, C&P Examiner said 0% and Gave Me 10% for Left Pain! Year later I had to have a Total Knee Replacement!!!!

[mikem.]

I just realized that my combined total rating is 90% which is rated at I only need 1% more and hopefully I’ll get the 10% for Tinnitus that will put me at 95% which will give me a 100!! Did TDIU too
Edit: I received my 100% p&t on the end of June. TDIU + SMC+ Living Aid. Comes out to almost 4k a month.

[Lgarell]

More Great Information CC Thank You My Patriot Brother 🇺🇸