Download or read book The Outsider s Guide to Your Va Benefits written by Michael Bushell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have spoken to veterans from the Koren War to the current wars. These veterans feelings the same way about the VA Benefit Claims System...the system is broken and no one is trying to fix it. If the system broken, then how can I get the help I need to successfully file for my VA benefits? You must educate yourself on how the system works and manage your personal information. This is one of the ways to successfully file and receive your VA benefits. The information on "how to file" and "what to writing" is out there online. However the people in the VA system neglected to tell you this vital piece of information. In my book I give examples and where to go to get the information that you need to successfully file and receive your VA benefits.

Download or read book For Service to Your Country written by Peter S. Gaytan and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Must-Have Guide To Veterans' Benefits If you're a veteran--or a veteran's family member--you know how hard it is to navigate the VA benefits maze. This definitive guide steers you through the process so that you and your family can get the benefits you're entitled to. Filled with vital information on the latest programs, here is clear, step-by-step, form-by-form advice on cutting through the red tape. And if benefits are denied, it will show you how to appeal an unfair decision. In this newly updated edition, you'll find essentials on: Health Care, Disability, and Rehabilitation--including changes in eligibility and access; Emergency Room care at non-VA facilities; Project Hero for veterans in rural areas; the VA's new suicide prevention outreach initiative; the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program (BDD) for transitioning service members. Education--Complete information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which doubles educational benefits to eligible veterans. VA Loans for Home Ownership--For veterans facing foreclosure or looking to purchase after foreclosure. Job Preference Eligibility and Entrepreneurship Opportunities--New non-VA services that are available to veterans. Plus new benefits for dependents and an expanded resource list. When you're dealing with a system that says "no" more than "yes," it helps to know every angle--before you fill out those forms in triplicate. "Take advantage of these opportunities if you are eligible. You've earned them and deserve them." –Bob Dole

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Book #3 in this series. In this book we will explore your post-service health benefits, as well as both federal and state veteran's benefits which you've earned. VA benefits are common to each branch of service, so the information herein applies whether you were a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman. Section 1 addresses health care options you have available to you when you are no longer in service. We discuss the vast network of health care options available to you, to ensure you have access to help you with any medical issue you will face in the future. In Section 2 we identify the federal benefits you've earned from your service- everything from educational benefits, loan benefits, recreational benefits for you, and survivor benefits for your family after you're gone. In Section 3 we identify the State or Territory-specific benefits you are entitled to, focused specifically on the state or territory in which you reside. Information for these benefits is broken-down by state for easy reference. The information in this book will help you to ensure you are taking full advantage of every benefit in which you're entitled. Take this book with you on vacations to other states to ensure you are maximizing your benefits even when you are not in the state in which you reside!One sure-fire way to ensure you are getting your money's worth from this book series is to know all of the Federal and State benefits you are entitled to. We've done all the work so you don't have to. Order Book #3 now for a one-stop to your Federal and State benefits, without having to scour the internet for the benefits and entitlements you've earned!After you buy any of our books make sure you register on our website at www.veteransinformingveterans.com for information updates made after your book purchases, and be sure to like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/veteransinformingveterans/.

Download or read book Va Benefits The Definitive Guide to Obtaining Your Benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs written by Christopher M. Johnson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help disabled veterans obtain their benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Included are ways to show a medical nexus, tips to substantiate your claim, ways to help expedite your claim, resources, and individual state benefits for disabled veterans.

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Book #4 in this series. We affectionately refer to this book as the "Mega Book." We have compiled all information from Books #1, #2, and #3, so you can have access to all of the information contained in our book series right at your fingertips. As with the individual books in this series, VA benefits are common to each branch of service, so the information herein applies whether you were a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman. Section 1 is everything found in Book #1. We provide you with a proven timeline blueprint to help you organize your required transition events, which include: requesting medical records, Transition Assistance initiation, and continuing your medical documentation. We will walk you through a step-by-step construction of your timeline, which is based upon your transition date. Once your timeline is constructed using the interactive model, you will know which critical tasks need to be accomplished, and when. The workbook section at the end of this book offers you an easy take-away for your use. Next, we discuss how to ensure proper documentation of your ailments, disabilities and diseases in your medical records. We show you examples of ailment organization methods used by Veterans Service Officers, which will help you paint your medical issues picture. This organization, with interactive models, will ensure you maximize your VA claim! Next, we discuss the differences between service physicals and the VA disability physical which is part of your VA claim, and give you tips to ensure you're maximizing both. They are both critical, and we will explain why. Finally, we provide you a comprehensive list of all VA-recognized ailments, disabilities and diseases for you to conduct your own health assessment of potential VA claims. Section 4 also provides ratings for all ailments. This information is derived from the VA's CFR-38. Section 2 is everything found in Book #2. We will walk you through the claim process from the first time you meet your Veterans Services Officer (VSO) or VA Representative, to the point where you receive the results of your claim. You'll learn what to expect during your pre-discharge VA compensation claim process, as well as the process for submitting claims, and appeals to claims, after you've been discharged. We will also talk in detail about how the VA determines your disability rating, and how those ratings combine to your final rating. We explain the rating tables, as well as the VA compensation for your specific rating. Next we will discuss the differences between Concurrent Retirement Disability Payment (CRDP) and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits- what they mean to you, and how you go about applying for them. We will walk you through the CRSC application, with specific instructions. Finally, we provide you with a listing of legal professionals, broken down by State or Territory, who are ready to help you appeal any claim you believe is not appropriate for your disability.Section 3 is everything found in Book #3. We discuss health care options you have available to you when you are no longer in service. We discuss the vast network of health care options available to you, to ensure you have access to help you with any medical issue you will face in the future. Next, we identify the federal benefits you've earned from your service- everything from educational benefits, loan benefits, recreational benefits for you, and survivor benefits for your family after you're gone. Finally, we identify the State or Territory-specific benefits you are entitled to.The information in this book will help you to ensure you are taking full advantage of every benefit for which you're entitled. Order the Mega Book now, visit us online at www.veteransinformingveterans.com, and don't forget to like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/veteransinformingveterans/. This is truly the biggest bang for your buck!

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements the Complete Transition Guide written by Veterans Veterans, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Book I-II in this series. We compiled all information from Books #1 and #2 so you can have access to all of the information contained in these books right at your fingertips... and at a price cheaper than buying Books 1 and 2 separately. As with the individual books in this series, VA benefits are common to each branch of service, so the information herein applies whether you were a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman. Section 1 is everything found in Book #1. We provide you with a proven timeline blueprint to help you organize your required transition events, which include: requesting medical records, Transition Assistance initiation, and continuing your medical documentation. We will walk you through a step-by-step construction of your timeline, which is based upon your transition date. Once your timeline is constructed using the interactive model, you will know which critical tasks need to be accomplished, and when. The workbook section at the end of this book offers you an easy take-away for your use. Next, we discuss how to ensure proper documentation of your ailments, disabilities and diseases in your medical records. We show you examples of ailment organization methods used by Veterans Service Officers, which will help you paint your medical issues picture. This organization, with interactive models, will ensure you maximize your VA claim! Next, we discuss the differences between service physicals and the VA disability physical which is part of your VA claim, and give you tips to ensure you're maximizing both. They are both critical, and we will explain why. Finally, we provide you a comprehensive list of all VA-recognized ailments, disabilities and diseases for you to conduct your own health assessment of potential VA claims. Section 4 also provides ratings for all ailments. This information is derived from the VA's CFR-38. Section 2 is everything found in Book #2. We will walk you through the claim process from the first time you meet your Veterans Services Officer (VSO) or VA Representative, to the point where you receive the results of your claim. You'll learn what to expect during your pre-discharge VA compensation claim process, as well as the process for submitting claims, and appeals to claims, after you've been discharged. We will also talk in detail about how the VA determines your disability rating, and how those ratings combine to your final rating. We explain the rating tables, as well as the VA compensation for your specific rating. Next we will discuss the differences between Concurrent Retirement Disability Payment (CRDP) and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits- what they mean to you, and how you go about applying for them. We will walk you through the CRSC application, with specific instructions. Finally, we provide you with a listing of legal professionals, broken down by State or Territory, who are ready to help you appeal any claim you believe is not appropriate for your disability.The information in this book will help you to ensure you are taking full advantage of every benefit for which you're entitled. If you choose to take advantage of this compilation of information, you will have over 3000 hours of data mining organized and at your fingertips. You will also be able to register for and access the 'Book Updates' page on this website, so you can stay updated as to any changes which may have occurred after your purchase. That way you can always stay current with any benefits or procedural changes without having to spend money on an updated book version!Order this combination book now! This is the best deal for transitioning Service Members!

Download or read book Unlocking Your Benefits written by Shawn T Carter and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unlocking Your Benefits: A Veteran's Guide to Understanding VA Support" is a comprehensive guide designed to help veterans navigate the often-complicated process of accessing VA benefits. Written by a former veteran and VA employee, this book provides clear and concise information on a wide range of topics, including disability compensation, pension benefits, education, and training opportunities, and health care services. With step-by-step instructions and practical advice, this guidebook is an essential resource for veterans and their families and service providers and advocates who work with veterans. Whether you are a newly-separated service member or a veteran with decades of service, this book will help you unlock the benefits you have earned and deserve. With easy-to-understand explanations, veterans will be able to understand their rights and benefits and access the support they need to live a fulfilling life after service.

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Book #1 in this series. We call this book the "doing your homework" book, and we wrote it to give you a blueprint to help you with the military to civilian transition process. There are a lot of moving parts during this timeframe- typically, we think of this time window from about one year prior to transition, whether for retirement or end of your service obligation, until three months prior to your actual transition date. In this window, you will have to complete a service-specific transition assistance program, service-specific medical screening, and complete Veteran's Administration (VA) disability medical screening as appropriate. Now let's look at how this book will help you do all that. In Section 1 of this book we provide you with a proven timeline blueprint to help you organize your required transition events, which include: requesting medical records, Transition Assistance initiation, and continuing your medical documentation. We walk you through a step-by-step construction of your timeline, which is based upon your transition date. Once your timeline is constructed using the interactive model, you will know which critical tasks need to be accomplished, and when. The workbook section at the end of this book offers you an easy take-away for your use. In Section 2 we discuss how to properly document your ailments, disabilities and diseases in your medical records. We show you examples of ailment organization methods used by Veterans Service Officers, which will help you paint your medical issues picture. The interactive models will help you organize and maximize your VA medical claim! In Section 3 we discuss the differences between your service physicals and your VA disability physical, which is part of your VA claim, and give you tips to ensure you're maximizing both. They are both critical, and we explain why. In Section 4 we provide you a comprehensive list of all VA-recognized ailments, disabilities and diseases for you to conduct your own health assessment of potential VA claims. Section 4 also provides ratings for all ailments, and since the VA applies the same disabilities and ratings standards to each branch of service, the information herein applies whether you are a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman. This information is derived from the VA's CFR-38. Once you have completed your review of this book, to include the interactive exercises, you will be well-organized to transition and complete your VA disability claim. In Book #2, you will be walked through the claim process, from getting together with a veterans' service officer (VSO) or VA representative, to receiving your claim results from the VA. To get there, however, you must do your homework in this book!Like we say in the book, if we can help you increase your VA rating by 10%, this book will pay for itself several times over, every month, for the rest of your life!!! Order Book #1 now and let's get organized and set you up for a lifetime of success!

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-30 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to book #2 in this series! In this book we will take your "homework" you completed using Book #1 and put that information to work for you in the form of your VA claim. We wrote this book to help you through the VA disability claim process. There are a lot of moving parts during this process- typically, we think of this timeframe from 3 months before your transition, whether for retirement or end of your service obligation, until about three months after your transition. In this book we will help you avoid the same pitfalls we went through when we navigated this process. You will learn how to prepare and submit your VA disability claim; you will learn how the VA claims process works; you will learn how your claim is decided and what that decision means to you; and finally, exactly how to appeal any claim you feel is not appropriate to your medical condition(s).In Section 1 of this book we will walk you the organizations who help you you're your disability claims process. Both the Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Services Officers (VSO) from various organizations are the experts when putting together your claims, and we will talk about what to expect from them. In Section 2 we will discuss the 8-step VA claims adjudication process and describe each of the steps. We will also talk about how to check on the status of your claim during this process. In Section 3 we explain the VA disability compensation rating tables for you to have a clear understanding of why you have received or will receive your specific rating. In Section 4 we provide you with the current VA rating tables, so you can see what your disability percentage equates to in terms of monthly compensation. In Section 5 we discuss how to challenge your VA disability rating. In the event you receive a disability rating which you do not believe adequately represents your level of disability, you have the option to appeal your claim using a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). We will walk you through that process. In Section 6 we explain how Veterans who have been separated for over one year can prepare for a new claims, and what will be required to submit a Fully Developed Claim. In Section 7 we explain the difference between Concurrent Retirement Disability Payment (CRDP) and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits- what they mean to you, and how you go about applying for them. In Section 8 we will walk you through how to develop your CRSC Packet. We will walk you through the construction of a CRSC application with specific instructions, to ensure you have the greatest chance for getting the CRSC benefit you've earned. In Section 9 we provide you with a listing of legal professionals, broken down by State or Territory, who are ready to help you appeal any claim you believe is not appropriate for your disability. We have a proven method to help you maximize your claim. We also have proven methods to increase your chances of getting a favorable appeal. Like we say in the book, if we can help you increase your VA rating by 10%, this book will pay for itself several times over, every month, for the rest of your life!!!Don't tackle this beast yourself. Order Book #2 now and let's help you get the VA rating your deserve!

Download or read book A Guide to VA Benefits written by Jonathan Lord and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of VA benefits. Picking up and reading this book is a good place to start. The book is set up in a realistic scenario of a soldier getting off active duty/retiring. It's appropriate for all uniformed services. It's an easy to understand guide geared to navigating VA benefits. Each of the chapters stand on their own. Navigating your military benefits after leaving the service can be a daunting task at best. When I got off active duty, I was given a packet with documents in it. I was told good luck and to have a good day. There were many things I was entitled to that I didn't know about. Navigating VA benefits is full of complications and you don't have anyone to help guide you through it all. This book is aimed at simplifying the process through easy to understand narratives and job aids, all so you can get what you earned after the time you put in. Procedures are included that show how to examine important documents such as the DD Form 214 along with narratives and job aids on how to fill out and where to send important VA and selected government forms. For instance, few veterans understand how to examine the DD Form 214 (the most important form in applying for VA benefits). This book presents a properly filled out DD Form 214 to use when examining yours. There are codes on the DD Form 214 that few people know about. The book describes them all. If the veteran is considering a new career, a cross walk is included that shows what the military/civilian equivalencies are. It also gives information about which career fields are fastest growing and which might be a bit slower. The veteran can use this information along with a GI Bill education to enter a career of the best value to both the veteran and family. I wasn't told about any of this, but the book outlines them in an easy to understand narrative.

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to book #2 in this series! In this book we will take your "homework" you completed using Book #1 and put that information to work for you in the form of your VA claim. We wrote this book to help you through the VA disability claim process. There are a lot of moving parts during this process- typically, we think of this timeframe from three months before your transition, whether for retirement or end of your service obligation, until about three months after your transition. In this book we will help you avoid the same pitfalls we went through when we navigated this process. You will learn how to prepare and submit your VA disability claim; you will learn how the VA claims process works; you will learn how your claim is decided and what that decision means to you; and finally, exactly how to appeal any claim you feel is not appropriate to your medical condition(s).In Section 1 of this book we will walk you the organizations who help you you're your disability claims process. Both the Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Services Officers (VSO) from various organizations are the experts when putting together your claims, and we will talk about what to expect from them. In Section 2 we will discuss the 8-step VA claims adjudication process and describe each of the steps. We will also talk about how to check on the status of your claim during this process. In Section 3 we explain the VA disability compensation rating tables for you to have a clear understanding of why you have received or will receive your specific rating. In Section 4 we provide you with the current VA rating tables, so you can see what your disability percentage equates to in terms of monthly compensation. In Section 5 we discuss how to challenge your VA disability rating. In the event you receive a disability rating which you do not believe adequately represents your level of disability, you have the option to appeal your claim using a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). We will walk you through that process. In Section 6 we explain how Veterans who have been separated for over one year can prepare for a new claims, and what will be required to submit a Fully Developed Claim. In Section 7 we explain the difference between Concurrent Retirement Disability Payment (CRDP) and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits- what they mean to you, and how you go about applying for them. In Section 8 we will walk you through how to develop your CRSC Packet. We will walk you through the construction of a CRSC application with specific instructions, to ensure you have the greatest chance for getting the CRSC benefit you've earned. In Section 9 we provide you with a listing of legal professionals, broken down by State or Territory, who are ready to help you appeal any claim you believe is not appropriate for your disability. ​We have a proven method to help you maximize your claim. We also have proven methods to increase your chances of getting a favorable appeal. Like we say in the book, if we can help you increase your VA rating by 10%, this book will pay for itself several times over, every month, for the rest of your life!!!Don't tackle this beast yourself. Order Book #2 now and let's help you get the VA rating your deserve!

Download or read book VA Disability Claim Approved written by Rick Blair and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the rules governing VA disability benefits and the VA disability ratings process often seem unfairly stacked against you, the purpose of this book is to educate you on what is needed and how to properly prepare the NEXUS letter of your Veterans benefits claim so you can level the playing field and WIN YOUR VA DISABILITY BENEFITS CLAIM! As you know, in order to be successful with your VA disability benefits claim, you must meet three specific criteria:* You must have a current, chronic disability; AND* the disability must have been caused by, the result of, or aggravated by your military service or a secondary condition that was caused by an existing service connected disability; AND* there must be a NEXUS or link between the first two criteria. This book explains the goals and anatomy of a NEXUS letter, addresses potential concerns that doctors might have in writing the NEXUS letter and demonstrates how to craft a compelling NEXUS letter that the VA can't deny. As an added bonus, this book will also show you how to locate missing records and utilized creative ways to find information in support of an incomplete claim. My name is Rick Blair and I served nearly 27 years in the U.S. Air Force and then another 10 years in my "second career" as a Veterans Service Officer (VSO.) Now for my third and hopefully final "career," I plan on taking it easy and writing books to continue my advocacy for Veterans, because the knowledge I gained during those 10 years as a VSO, I believe, is far too important NOT to continuing sharing with other disabled Veterans.As a VSO, I spent four years advocating for Veterans benefits at the St Petersburg VA Regional Office, another four and a half years working with patients at the James H. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, and then the last year and a half providing community-based advocacy for our Veterans in and around Sumter County Florida. As a result of this experience, I not only became familiar with VA law and the VA disability claims and appeals processes, I learned the procedural matrixes the decision makers (Raters, Decision Review Officers, and Judges) utilize to adjudicated disability claims. As a result of that experience, I discovered that by approaching the Veterans benefits process from the perspective of what could be granted, instead of focusing on what would be denied, I could help Veterans become VICTORS instead of victims. As I assessed the numerous self-help books out there related to VA disability claims and appeals, I found several that do a pretty good job addressing the claims and appeals process and how to submit a claim, but I could not find very much specific information on how to address and develop the NEXUS or link necessary for a VA disability claim. This will be the first book of what I am calling "The Veterans Benefits Series." Subsequent books in this series will address such topics as how to submit a fully developed claim, how to prepare for your Compensation and Pension Examination, additional benefits you didn't know you were entitled to, VA benefits for surviving spouses and children, and more. So whether you are seeking a reconsideration of a recent disability claim or your disability claim is currently in the appeals process, this information is vital to ensuring you have the knowledge necessary to win the veterans benefits you deserve!

Download or read book Veterans Benefits written by Dee Myrick and published by Dr. Dee-Fense. This book was released on 2022-10-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Military Advantage written by Christopher P. Michel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-12-20 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the experts at Military Advantage--operators of Military.com--comes a uniquely comprehensive guide to military and veteran benefits. Charts & graphs throughout.

Download or read book For Service to Your Country written by Peter S. Gaytan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Veterans Benefits Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply written by Bruce C. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents and Survivors written by Harold R. Moroz and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "And the beauty of this book is that it is a compact, portable reference for veterans and/or their family members when the need to know something about Veterans Law or VA benefits arises. More often than not, people contact me or other attorneys or veterans advocates for help on such matters, but many times those services incur costs. This book is a low-cost, simple guide to understanding the process and the bureaucracy. It does not eliminate the need for competent counsel on such matters, as this is not the purpose of this work. This book is designed to educate laymen on veterans matters, and better prepare them to ask questions of the VA or legal counsel, should the need arise. In the words of Sir Francis Bacon, 'Knowledge is power.'" This book is powerful! -- Judge Hal Moroz, U.S. Army Retired, from the Preface.