• VA Disability - with Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services

  • Jul 25 2023
  • Length: 40 mins
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VA Disability - with Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services

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  • In this episode, the SITREP asks Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services, about VA disability: what is it, how to apply, and more. To connect with the SITREP:

    - Email us ideas at theSITREP@va.gov
    - For video podcasts, visit https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thesitrep
    - Sign up for theSITREP eNewsletter at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USVA_485

    For additional information, on this topic, visit: https://www.va.gov/disability/

    For VFW assistance, visit: https://www.vfw.org/ or https://pactactinfo.org/

    To call for VFW assistance, dial: 816-756-3390 for Kansas City, VFW HQ or
    202-543-2239 for Mike Figlioli's office in DC

    To find an accredited VSO or attorney, visit: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp

    For NASDVA, visit: https://nasdva.us/

    For NACVSO, visit: https://www.nacvso.org/

    00:00 Introduction
    00:37 What is VA disability?
    00:58 What is the process for applying?
    02:06 Does applying cost money?
    03:05 When to get help from VSO or attorney?
    04:37 Does a Veteran have to be a Combat Veteran for benefits?
    05:44 Is VA disability tax free?
    06:07 How can VA disability money be used?
    06:46 What does service-connection mean?
    07:25 What does presumptive condition mean?
    08:44 What is Intent to File?
    10:56 Can multiple claims be submitted in the same time period?
    13:19 What is a VA disability appeal?
    15:09 How does VA approve or deny claims?
    18:12 Missing evidence for a claim
    19:43 Does VA disability pass on to a spouse or family member?
    20:38 What is a NEXUS letter?
    21:35 Can a Veteran reapply for VA disability, even after denial?
    24:31 Advice regarding Statement to Support [buddy statement]
    25:57 What is the 5 year rule?
    26:25 What is the 20 year rule?
    27:25 Three tips for applying for VA disability
    30:28 Three tips for finding a good VSO
    32:47 Three common mistakes when submitting a claim
    34:57 What services do VFW Veteran Service Officers provide?
    37:14 Does a Veteran need to be in VFW to get help from VFW?
    38:12 How to connect with a VFW Veteran Service Officer?
    39:36 Closing
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