I retired 18+ years ago. Folks were telling me “Go to VA and apply for disability.” Nothing wrong with me and I wanted to deploy as a DOD civilian, so I didn’t go to VA. I think a lot folks bog down the “system” with fraudulent claims... Or should I say “embellished” claims...
I think a lot folks bog down the “system” with fraudulent claims... Or should I say “embellished” claims...
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The VA does not just hand out money. There is extensive screening. Up higher in the thread some guy asked how many claims were denied.
About 40% of all claims are denied (per what I just said, they do not just hand money out) and more to the point, 60-70% of initial claims are denied. The difference is that someone may have a 10% rating and applied to increase it to 50% via several different injuries. Some of those denied, and those, added to that 60% initial refusal means overall about 40% denial.
There are lawfirms whose primary practice is helping veterans navigate the process. These would not exist if the VA was all that generous because they would not be needed.