VA Made Easy

What to Expect in Your Board of Veteran Appeals Hearing

Today Ed walks through the different types of board of veterans appeals hearings, what they mean, and what you need to do to prepare for them! Know what to expect as Ed breaks it all down. 
Videos mentioned in this episode: 
Accredited Representatives video: https://youtu.be/tZWVwJDM7LI  
 
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FH8hfJs2ggY 
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor am I able to predict the outcome of any claims.
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  
You can also find more information about my practice at:https://www.vetlawoffice.com 
 
 

How to Get Paid Beyond 100% - Unveiling Special Monthly Compensation

Ed breaks down the three ways how you can get the VA to pay beyond the 100 percent! 
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G-j0xPXHLv8 
To do disability rating math: www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings 
Forms mentioned in this episode:
Exam for aid and attendance: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-2680/
Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-0966/
To provide new evidence after denial use Form 20-0995 https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-20-0995-are.pdf 
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor am I able to predict the outcome of any claims.
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  
You can also find more information about my practice at:https://www.vetlawoffice.com 
 

The Importance of Knowing Your Effective Date

In today's episode, Ed discusses the importance of knowing your effective date when filing a claim and the most common errors that can occur. He explains how to locate your effective date and how frequently individuals miss out on back payments when their effective date is incorrect. Additionally, he provides guidance on what steps you can take to rectify the situation and what forms to fill out.
Forms mentioned: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-0966/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZWxSc1J3e48 
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

5 Critical Reasons to Avoid Non-Accredited Reps for Your VA Claims

Welcome back to VA Made Easy! In today's episode, Ed discusses the importance of using only accredited representatives for your VA claims. He highlights five reasons why using unaccredited representatives should be avoided, including the legal ramifications, illegal charging of veterans, non-adherence to VA standards, poor quality of service, and lack of resources available to unaccredited representatives. Ed also offers valuable advice on what to look for in your representative and how to use his channel to get the help you need.
Links mentioned: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp  
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tZWVwJDM7LI 
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

Case Study: VA Exams Gone Wild!

In today's episode, Ed walks through a case study that is a good example of when you can skip your VA-appointed exam when they are likely looking to deny your claim based on negative evidence. He uses his experience when the VA requests multiple exams for one case and the outcomes. He walks through the positives and negatives of going to an exam and provides resources to help along the way.  
Forms mentioned:  https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-20-0995-ARE.pdf
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9jozIrYq_KA 
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

How to Use Buddy Statements to Win your VA Claim

In this episode, Ed stresses the importance of Buddy Statements in case the VA denies your claim. He provides a few examples where Buddy Statements have been successful and points out the crucial components that make a Buddy Statement effective. Furthermore, he offers several resources in the video to assist you in preparing a strong Buddy Statement.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mqUbXmlyfqc
Forms mentioned:
VA Witness statement - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-10210/
Ed's Declaration form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DHYamyzDKD7dudcREprzzT9y9O0cZAT3/view?usp=drive_link 
Sleep apnea video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1ZUrfgucXM
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.
 
 

Five Ways to Fight the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Denial

Has the Board of Veterans Appeals denied your appeal? Don't give up. In this episode, Ed guides you through five options to consider when the VA denies your appeal. Ed not only breaks down these options but also offers valuable links to resources throughout the video.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7yD1ISkYR88 
VA forms mentioned: To provide new evidence after denial use Form 20-0995 https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-20-0995-are.pdf
Extra resources mentioned: Notice of Appeal form on the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims website. https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/forms_fees.php
You can find a list of CAVC accredited attorneys here including yours truly: https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/public_list.php
If you want to learn more, I am going to provide a link to two cases at the CAVC which I worked that discuss CUE in depth. Don’t worry, these records are public so I am not giving away anyone’s personal info.
https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/cmecf/servlet/TransportRoom?servlet=CaseSummary.jsp&caseNum=22-3192&incOrigDkt=Y&incDktEntries=Y
https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/cmecf/servlet/TransportRoom?servlet=CaseSummary.jsp&caseNum=21-7377&incOrigDkt=Y&incDktEntries=Y
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

How to Prevent the VA from Developing Negative Evidence to Deny Your Claim

Have you been denied a claim due to negative evidence or a request for a third exam? In this episode, Ed discusses some helpful tips to prevent this from happening and how you can fight against negative evidence. Additionally, he provides various resources that can assist you in the process.
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DT5krqAvcDk 
www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov - M21-1
https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-20-0996/ - Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review
https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180495/M21-1-Part-IV-Subpart-i-Chapter-1-Section-B-Evidentiary-Standards-for-Finding-an-Examination-or-Opinion-Necessary?query=necessary%20exams
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

Getting Separate Ratings for Mental Health Conditions: Is It Worth It?

Veterans will commonly have diagnosis for more than one mental health condition. VA benefits for these conditions can be filed for separately or together. Ed discusses the issues with separating these conditions and one exception when separation is actually advisable.
 
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jugvju5MHoQ 
 
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  
You can also find more information about my practice at:https://www.vetlawoffice.com 
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.

How to Become Qualified for Benefits with an Other Than Honorable Discharge

You got an Other than Honorable discharge and the VA says you don't qualify for benefits? In this episode, Ed breaks down the myths behind OTH and how to fight back and become qualified.
 
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-kw4IJyPqIM 
 
If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  
You can also find more information about my practice at:https://www.vetlawoffice.com 
 
Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims.