In today's episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and US Army veteran Ed Farmer explains the VA's presumptive rule for conditions related to service and how to win a claim even if you were diagnosed years after leaving the service. Exploring the list of conditions that can qualify for this presumption, Ed provides insights into the process of proving service connection and winning claims.
He gives a real example of a case he recently won with a client with schizophrenia, who wasn't aware he had the condition for many years after leaving the service. Ed walks through how they won the case and the steps in doing so. Additionally, Ed highlights the importance of showing symptoms to a degree of at least 10% and what that means. At the end of the episode, he tells us of a condition qualifying for this rule: even if it was manifested or diagnosed within seven years, the VA can presume service connection.
Please find resources mentioned in today's episode below.
List of condiitons: www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/3.309
Example of 10% rating for schizophrenia: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4/subpart-B/subject-group-ECFRfa64377db09ae97/section-4.130
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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.
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
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