Join Ed Farmer, VA disability appeals attorney and combat veteran, as he dives into eight conditions the VA does not consider for service connection, providing invaluable insight for veterans navigating their disability claims.

Today's episode covers why high cholesterol, obesity, congenital defects, refractive errors, personality disorders, willful misconduct-related disabilities, substance abuse, and tobacco-related issues don't qualify as service-connected disabilities. He goes beyond the basics, explaining how certain conditions might still be indirectly connected. With detailed examples, veterans can better understand their options within the VA system.

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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.

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Welcome back to VA Made Easy. In today's episode, Ed Farmer, VA disability appeals attorney and combat veteran gives the top ten tips for filing your VA disability claim, straight from the perspective of a VA accredited attorney. Ed emphasizes the importance of having a diagnosis, shares why mass filing claims can be counterproductive, and explains the value of articulating your theory of service connection clearly. He also highlights the rise in importance of environmental toxin exposure in claims and the power of buddy statements. Covering essential advice on avoiding blind appeals and the potential costs and alternatives to Nexus opinions, Ed guides you through the often complex process with patience and precision. If you're considering professional help, Ed's final tips on choosing the right accredited advisor ensure you're equipped to move forward confidently.

Find this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mQq8djTNynQ

VA 21-4138 form: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-4138-ARE.pdf Buddy statement video: https://youtu.be/mqUbXmlyfqc

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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.

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Welcome back to VA Made Easy; this is part two of welcoming physician assistants Kory McCullah and Joey Richardson from Casparii Medical. They dive into the complexities of VA disability claims for sleep apnea and toxic environmental exposure cases. The discussion unfolds around linking sleep apnea to veterans' service through weight gain and other conditions, and the challenges of substantiating such claims with medical evidence.

Further exploration covers the direct connection of sleep apnea to service, the role of subjective symptoms in VA claims, and the usage of buddy statements in strengthening claims. The conversation shifts to toxic environmental exposures, focusing on conditions like those stemming from Camp Lejeune, highlighting the difficulties and necessary evidence for successful claims.

Find the first part of this series here: https://youtu.be/MKcJuvJtMQg

Get in touch with Kory or Joey here: info@capsariimedical.com

Find Kaspari Medical online at www.capsariimedical.com

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 am I able to predict the outcome of any claims.

You can also find more information about my practice at: https://www.vetlawoffice.com