I may be mistaken but seem to remember a couple of vets with disabilities that have not sought a VA disability rating. I'm posting this for them – or anyone else who might fall into that category.
Attig says that for a service-connection VA claim, you must make sure you have three elements clearly represented:
An injury, illness, or event acquired while you were serving in the military.
A current diagnosis or disability, or recurring or persistent symptoms of a disability.
Competent and credible evidence that shows the injury is related to the current diagnosis.
And this does not necessarily mean that a disability has to show up right after serving. It can take decades for symptoms to appear.
Read the story @ 3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim
Attig says that for a service-connection VA claim, you must make sure you have three elements clearly represented:
An injury, illness, or event acquired while you were serving in the military.
A current diagnosis or disability, or recurring or persistent symptoms of a disability.
Competent and credible evidence that shows the injury is related to the current diagnosis.
And this does not necessarily mean that a disability has to show up right after serving. It can take decades for symptoms to appear.
Read the story @ 3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim
