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VA Disability Group's Spencer talks about VA Disability Benefits and TBI. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Brien Brockway talks about VA Disability Benefits and Cancer Caused By Agent Orange. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Brien Brockway talks about VA Disability Benefits and Asbestos Exposure in the Military. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Brien Brockway talks about VA Disability Benefits and BVA Hearings. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Shauna and Courtney review the entire outline of all the Florida benefits that are available to veteran's that have reached the 100% status. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/florida-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 1:48 Veterans Homes 2:16 Florida National Cemeteries 2:35 Florida Veteran Financial Benefits 2:42 Basic Property Tax Exemption 3:32 Homestead Exemption 4:22 Florida Drivers License/License Plates/Disabled Parking Permits 5:04 Florida Veteran Hiring Preference for Government Jobs 5:19 Florida Veteran Education Benefits 5:46 Congressman C.W. Bill Young Tuition Waiver Program 6:19 Purple Heart Recipient Waivers 6:42 Education for Children of Deceased or Disabled Florida Veterans 7:11 Death Benefits for Survivors of First Responders and Military Members 7:45 Florida Veteran Recreation Benefits 7:51 State Park Admissions 8:57 County & Municipal Parks 9:10 Hunting and Fishing License 9:42 Outro

VA Disability Group's Shauna and Courtney review the entire outline of all the Michigan benefits that are available to veteran's that have reached the 100% status. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/michigan-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 1:57 Veterans Homes 2:31 Veterans Cemeteries 2:49 Financial Benefits 2:55 State Tax Exemption 3:45 License Plates 4:16 Veteran Service Grant 5:01 Educational Benefits 5:29 Children of Veterans Tuition Grant 6:22 Recreational Benefits 6:32 Free State Park Access 6:57 Michigan Fireworks Free Fourth of July 8:07 Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors 8:37 Veterans Burial Expenses 9:06 Outro

VA Disability Group's Shauna and Courtney review the entire outline of all the National benefits that are available to veteran's that have reached the 100% status. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 0:26 VA Disability Website Link 2:30 Summary Benefits Letter 4:10 Housekeeping 4:35 VHIC Card 4:59 Out of Pocket Reimbursement 5:40 Transportation Reimbursement 6:49 US Dept. of Defense Sponsor ID 8:22 Disability Housing Grants 8:58 Special Adapted Housing & Special Home Adaptation 9:45 Temporary Housing Adaptation 10:50 Automobile allowance and adaptive equipment 11:54 Clothing Allowance 13:30 Healthcare Benefits 13:40 CHAMPVA Healthcare 15:15 Family Dental 15:36 Dependents Educational Assistance 17:57 Veteran Educational Assistance 18:10 Federal Student Loan Forgiveness 18:53 DIC Benefits 19:35 Life Insurance Policy 20:30 TSGLI 20:55 Recreational Benefits 21:05 National Park Pass 21:33 Space Available Flights 22:31 Additional Veterans Benefits 22:33 Urgent/Emergency Care

VA Disability Group's Brett talks about VA Disability Benefits and Operation Ranch Hand. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Brett talks about VA Disability Benefits and Ionizing Radiation Exposure. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Casey Walker talks about VA Disability Benefits and Permanent and Total Screen Replaced. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Casey Walker talks about VA Disability Benefits and BVA Decision Received Screen Replaced. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at https://vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.

VA Disability Group's Shauna and Courtney review the entire outline of all the Arizona benefits that are available to veteran's that have reached the 100% status. Website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/arizona-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 1:48 Arizona State Veterans Home 2:16 Arizona Veteran Cemeteries 2:36 Arizona Veteran Financial Benefits 2:57 Arizona Military Family Relief Fund 3:25 Vehicle License Tax & Registration Fees 4:10 Property Tax 4:42 Arizona Veteran Employment Benefits 4:49 Hiring Preference 4:57 Veteran Toolkit 5:40 CDL Skills Test Waiver 6:08 Arizona Veteran Education Benefits 6:19 Arizona Purple Heart Tuition Waiver 6:59 Arizona Veteran Recreation Benefits 7:08 Hunting & Fishing Licenses 7:51 Arizona Veteran Recreation Benefits 8:03 Outro

VA Disability Group's Shauna and Courtney review the entire outline of all the Illinois benefits that are available to veteran's that have reached the 100% status. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/illinois-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 1:48 Veterans Homes 2:21 Veterans Cemeteries 2:41 Illinois Veteran Financial Benefits 2:47 Income Tax 2:57 Bonus Payments 3:55 State Tax Exemption 4:12 Specially Adapted Housing Tax Exemption 4:46 Mobile Home Tax Exemption 4:55 Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption 5:11 Disabled Veterans’ Standard Homestead Exemption 6:00 Illinois Veteran Employment Benefits 6:12 Veterans Employment Preference 7:14 Veteran Entrepreneurship 7:57 Veteran Education Benefits 8:35 Educational Opportunities for Children Ages 10-18 9:04 MIA/POW Scholarships 9:56 Illinois Veterans Grant 10:26 Illinois National Guard Grant 10:45 Children of Veterans Scholarship 11:18 Academic Credit for Military Training 11:43 Veterans Recreation Benefits 12:04 Hunting and Fishing Licenses 12:28 State Fair 12:41 Outro

VA Disability Group's Casey Walker discusses the COLA increase announcement of 8.7% hot off the press. If you'd like to see what the rate increase means for your compensation, we have created charts for all pay rate scenario's on our website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/2023-va-disability-rates/

Attorney Casey Walker discusses how to properly file for various types of diabetes. He compares the difference between a direct filing and filing as a presumption. He also covers several secondary conditions that are linked with a diabetes diagnosis and offers insight on how to properly file these claims. Links mentioned: Link to Agent Orange Presumptive video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efnoim5EqRo TL 00-06 If you scroll down to Reply #1, that is the relevant section on the diabetes training letter: https://vetsbenefits.net/va-training-and-fast-letters-any-others-to-add-t48610.html#:~:text=Share-,TL%2000%2D06%20Training%20letter%20on%20diabetes%20mellitus%20and%20its%20complications,-Nov%2003%2C%202010 Symptom log links on our website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/symptom-logs/

Are you a veteran living in South Carolina? Are you aware of the 100% state benefits available to you? In this video, we'll explore the various benefits available to veterans in South Carolina and provide a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your benefits. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/south-carolina-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Veterans Homes 1:07 State Veterans' Cemeteries 2:00 Income Tax 3:00 Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans 4:26 The South Carolina Military Family Relief Fund 7:05 Veterans Preference 07:52 Credit of State Retirement for Military Service 8:23 Special License Plates 9:21 Metered Parking Privilege 10:24 State Educational Benefits 10:47 Free Tuition for Children 13:02 Hunting & Fishing Licenses 13:54 Active-Duty Hunting and Fishing Licenses 14:46 State Park Admission for Disabled Veterans 15:28 Outro

Attorney Casey Walker dives into the second part of a Compensation and Pension exam referred to as a Medical Examination. A Medical Examination establishes the severity of the symptoms of an already service-connected condition. Attorney Walker discusses the key points that take place at a Medical Examination and steps that should be taken to prepare for them as well as what to expect during the exams. He notes the types of doctors that are likely to perform the C&P exams and instances when a competent examination did not take place and should be reported. Our Website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/ https://vadisabilitygroup.com/c-and-p-exams/ Related Links: 38 CFR Part 4: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/part-4 Symptom log links on our website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/symptom-logs/

Attorney Brett Burke outlines the VA’s rating schedule for chronic migraines. He discusses how to properly document the severity of migraine symptoms. He explains what documentation is helpful as evidence to demonstrate that chronic migraines cause economic in-adaptability. Our Website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/ https://vadisabilitygroup.com/c-and-p-exams/ Link to Migraine symptom log: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/symptom-logs/

Attorney Casey Walker discusses the importance of attending Compensation and Pension Exams. He notes the methods through which the VA contacts veterans to set up these critical appointments so they are not overlooked. Attorney Walker outlines the two parts of the C&P exam. This video discusses the Medical Opinion portion of C&P exams. Medical Opinions are used to establish service-connection for a condition. Attorney Walker goes into further detail on how to present this information to the VA to effectively establish the crucial first step of service-connection. Our Website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/ https://vadisabilitygroup.com/c-and-p-exams/ Links to Laws mentioned: 38cfr3.303 Principles relating to service connection: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/3.303 38cfr3.304 Direct service connection; wartime and peacetime: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/3.304

Attorney Spencer Jolicoeur discusses the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Program. He discussed who is eligible to participate in this program. A family member can be compensated for the in-home care they provide to a service member. Attorney Jolicoeur discusses the methods available to apply for this important program. He discusses a change in policy that allows denials into the program to be appealed and how to begin that process. Links: Apply for PCAFC online: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/ Link to downloadable application: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/10-10CG.pdf

Attorney Brett Burke explains the system the VA uses to establish service-connection or the degree of impairment of a condition. He also discusses a method to support a veteran’s claim by obtaining a favorable private medical opinion. Medical Opinion Link: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/medical-opinions/

Are you a veteran living in New York state? Are you aware of the 100% state benefits available to you? In this video, we'll explore the various benefits available to veterans in New York and provide a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your benefits. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/new-york-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 00:37 Veterans Homes 01:12 State Cemeteries 01:50 Homes For Hero's 02:38 Income Tax 03:04 Property Tax Exemption 04:23 Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption 05:05 E-Z Pass 05:41 Burial Allowance 06:00 Indigent Burial Allowance 06:16 Blind Annuity 06:43 Gold Star Annuity 07:12 Family Annuity 08:02 Credit Preference 08:29 Service Credit 08:51Peddlers License 09:25 Education Benefits 09:56 Tuition Award 10:41 Regents Award (Children) 11:18 Merit Scholarship 12:20 Hunting Fishing License 12:43 State Park Admission 13:30 Outro

Are you a veteran living in Colorado? Are you aware of the 100% state benefits available to you? In this video, we'll explore the various benefits available to veterans in Colorado and provide a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your benefits. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/colorado-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 00:31 Veterans Homes 00:58 State Veterans Cemeteries 01:34 Property Tax Exemption 02:35 Income Tax on Active-Duty Pay and Military Retirement. 03:07 Disabled Veterans License Plate 03:34 RTD Discount Bus and Train 04:17 Employment Benefits 04:58 Educational Benefits 05:23 Hunting and Fishing License 05:55 Free State Park Admission 06:20 Columbine Annual Pass 06:54 Discounted Camping 07:08 Wounded Warriors Program 07:25 Outro

Are you a veteran living in Georgia? Are you aware of the 100% state benefits available to you? In this video, we'll explore the various benefits available to veterans in Georgia and provide a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your benefits. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/georgia-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome 00:28 GDVS 00:49 Veterans Homes 01:15 State Veterans Cemetery 01:55 Exemption from homestead tax 02:55 Ad Valorem Tax 03:30 Disabled Veterans License Plate 03:57 Sales Tax Exemption For Vehicles 04:21 Free Drivers license 04:43 Veterans Employment Preference 04:59 Business Certification of Exemption 05:23 Hunting and Fishing License 05:56 Reduced State Park Admission Fees 06:22 Motor Fuel Service For Disabled Veterans 06:49 Vital Statistics 07:12 High school Diploma 07:31 Outro

Are you a veteran living in Texas? Are you aware of the 100% state benefits available to you? In this video, we'll explore the various benefits available to veterans in Texas and provide a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your benefits. Website: https://www.vadisabilitygroup.com https://vadisabilitygroup.com/texas-state-benefits-for-100-disabled-veterans/ Video Content Breakdown: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Veterans Homes 00:57 - Veterans Cemeteries 01:41 - Property Tax Exemption 02:21 - Non-Primary Residents 02:51 - Harris County Homestead Exemption 03:06 - Free Drivers License 03:34 - VLB 04:06 - VHIP 05:05 - Hazelwood Act 05:51 - Legacy Act (Child) 06:34 - Hazlewood Act for Spouse or Child 07:03 - Veterans Preference 07:26 - Military Time Toward Retirement 07:47 - VEP 08:06 - Super Combo Hunting Fishing Package 08:21 - Park Admissions 08:54 - Outro