A presumptive VA claim is not as difficult as you might think if you follow these tips
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In order to win a presumptive VA claim, here are some tips:
Provide medical records that show your diagnosis and severity, as well as military records that verify your eligibility for military service.
The sooner you file your claim, the sooner you’ll receive your first benefits check and lock in your back pay schedule.
Streamline your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
Get help from an experienced VA disability advocate.
It is often easier to secure VA disability ratings for spinal injuries because medical imaging can visually confirm the injury. You can seek audiology evaluations for other conditions, such as tinnitus, if you were exposed to loud noises or head injuries during service.
Veterans with hypertension or monoclonal gammopathy, which are medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange, are eligible for presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.
The VA process can be sped up by getting your medical provider to fill out the DBQ form.
