Top 7 Reasons Why VA Denies Claims

On this episode of CCK LIVE, our VA disability attorneys break down the most common reasons VA denies veterans' disability claims-- and what veterans can do if their claim was denied for one of these reasons. Tune in to learn more about how to meet the 3 elements of service connection, the importance of attending C&P exams, important deadlines, evidence to help your VA disability compensation claim, and much more.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:55 The Three Elements of VA Service Connection You Must Meet
1:34 Reason #1: VA Says You Lack a Current Disability; Do You Need a Diagnosis?
2:27 What Doesn’t Qualify as a Disability for VA Disability Benefits
2:45 Breaking Down “Current” Disabilities for VA Compensation
3:45 Where We Commonly See VA Say There is a Lack of Disability: Mental Health, Gulf War Illness
5:48 Reason #2: No Proof of In-Service Injury, Illness, or Event
6:45 Exposure is Not a VA Disability (e.g. You Cannot Claim Agent Orange)
8:20 What Can a Veteran Do if They Were Denied Due to Lack of Evidence of an In-Service Event, Injury, or Illness?
10:00 Reason #3: Lack of a Medical Nexus Connecting Your Disability to Military Service
11:20 VA Uses Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Nexus Opinions: How to Fight Back if its Negative
12:10 Reason #4: VA Denies VA Disability Benefits Due to Lack of Evidence
12:30 VA’s Duty to Assist Veterans in Obtaining Evidence to Support Their VA Claims
13:30 Why Increased Rating VA Claims Are Denied and Evidence Needed to Support it
16:12 Why VA May Not Accept Your Private Medical Opinion as Evidence from Your Doctor
18:10 Reason #5: Veteran Missed Their Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam
19:21 Why VA Might Schedule Veterans for a C&P Exam
19:47 What Can a Veteran Do if They Have Missed Their C&P Examination?
21:11 Reason #6: The Veteran Used the Wrong VA Form
21:47 Example: VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Form
22:31 Example: Previously Denied Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans & Using the Right Form
24:31 Reason #7: Missed VA Disability Form Deadlines
24:55 Most Important VA Deadlines Veterans Should Know
28:04 Importance of Lay Evidence (such as Buddy Statements) for Your VA Disability Claim
0:55 The Three Elements of VA Service Connection You Must Meet
1:34 Reason #1: VA Says You Lack a Current Disability; Do You Need a Diagnosis?
2:27 What Doesn’t Qualify as a Disability for VA Disability Benefits
2:45 Breaking Down “Current” Disabilities for VA Compensation
3:45 Where We Commonly See VA Say There is a Lack of Disability: Mental Health, Gulf War Illness
5:48 Reason #2: No Proof of In-Service Injury, Illness, or Event
6:45 Exposure is Not a VA Disability (e.g. You Cannot Claim Agent Orange)
8:20 What Can a Veteran Do if They Were Denied Due to Lack of Evidence of an In-Service Event, Injury, or Illness?
10:00 Reason #3: Lack of a Medical Nexus Connecting Your Disability to Military Service
11:20 VA Uses Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Nexus Opinions: How to Fight Back if its Negative
12:10 Reason #4: VA Denies VA Disability Benefits Due to Lack of Evidence
12:30 VA’s Duty to Assist Veterans in Obtaining Evidence to Support Their VA Claims
13:30 Why Increased Rating VA Claims Are Denied and Evidence Needed to Support it
16:12 Why VA May Not Accept Your Private Medical Opinion as Evidence from Your Doctor
18:10 Reason #5: Veteran Missed Their Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam
19:21 Why VA Might Schedule Veterans for a C&P Exam
19:47 What Can a Veteran Do if They Have Missed Their C&P Examination?
21:11 Reason #6: The Veteran Used the Wrong VA Form
21:47 Example: VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Form
22:31 Example: Previously Denied Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans & Using the Right Form
24:31 Reason #7: Missed VA Disability Form Deadlines
24:55 Most Important VA Deadlines Veterans Should Know
28:04 Importance of Lay Evidence (such as Buddy Statements) for Your VA Disability Claim

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