By Paul Bright
Military members who are hurt or sick while on active duty do not receive workman's compensation for time lost. They also do not necessarily receive medical treatment for those injuries after service, no matter how many enlistments or years served. If a member wishes to receive compensation for medical issues related to service, he must file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Review the veteran's medical records for any injuries and treatments he received while in service. Disability claims are linked to only those occurrences or any other medical complications that derive from medical issues incurred while in service. Any disability claims with little to no medical proof of occurrence may be denied. Copy those records.
Compare the treatments in question with the disability guidelines shown on the VA website. Some medical problems can be linked to disability claims, dependent upon their extent. For instance, back injuries may be rated dependent upon the veteran's range of motion and not just pain levels.
Contact a local legal veteran's claims representative to help process the claim. The veteran could do it on his own, but legal claims representatives have the most knowledge about the system and can help put together claims documents free of charge. Examples of legal representatives include Veterans Service Officers or members of the American Foreign Legion.
Ensure the veteran keeps any clinic appointments sent to him based on disability claims. These appointments are sometimes necessary to get further examination for the conditions claimed. For instance, hearing tests are often conducted on former jet engine mechanics who experience ringing in their ears after service. Failure to make these appointments could result in a claim denial.
The claims process can be lengthy and take years for full processing. Stay in contact with your service representative.
Falsification of disability claims are subject to federal penalty.
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