Learn How To Write A Personal Statement For Your VA Disability Claim

Do you recommend, a statement for each condition?

Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How should apply here.

The people that wrote these personal statements are idiots.

Straightforward and clear, thanks for your help.

I've condensed mine to what (condition), when did it happen and subsequent symptoms, how did it happen and diagnosis, and why it should be rated.

What advice do you have on filing a BDD claim?

Hi Dewayne, is your VA Claims Success available as ebook? I was trying to order and my Puerto Rico address is NOT accepted for shipment.

Awesome video l. Thank you

Hello, where can I buy your book? Also, thank you for this informational Video!Thank you!
Each one, Teach one!

GOMAB FRAT! I messed up really bad. I was awarded 70 percent initially and my MDD symptoms increased and awarded 80% last year. I then filled a claim for secondary sleep apnea with my MDD due to VA stating I have sleep apnea. My initial ratings were for MDD and atopic dermatitis. The VA sent a letter in December stated an error in service connection due to me being in the guard/ reserve. My C&P exams verified strongly about my diagnosis. I am freaking out and have had suicidal ideations off an on the past two months. I have lay statements from fellow soldiers and my wife. My counselor, psychiatrist and dermatologist are concerned about me losing my rating. My civilian records are gone due to Alabama not keeping medical records past 9 years. The VA wants new and relevant evidence. My VA medical records or DD-214 has little evidence. I scheduled a predetermined hearing last month. I would be in a financial crisis if they take away my compensation and I am scared that my MDD will worsen to suicide. On the shield MAB what do I do???!!!!

Hot can I order your book. I could use the helpful tips and advice when submitting my claims and to prepare for my C&P exams. Thanks

DeWayne, what's your thought on the purposed changes to Tinnitus, Sleep Apnea and Mental Health!?!? Will the VA reduce retired veterans that are 100%P&T!?!? What if that same veteran applies for Aid and Attendance!?!?

What form is the correct one to submit a personal statement

lawyers, I believe, will advise NOT to submit personal statements. Because you will be a witness against your own self.

What is the difference between form 21-4138 Statement in Support of a Claim and form 21-10210 LayWitness Statement? Is 4138 your personal statement and 10210 for buddy/family member statement?

Thank you

Clarity please
If the VA does not go through our medical records why do they always say we do not need to submit things that are already in our medical records?
Do I misunderstand this?

Raters don't give a shit about statements. So tired of channels talkn bout statements like they hold any weight at all. Lame

I just received a deferred rating for my PTSD claim, reason states, examination. I had a nexus letter from a psychiatrist when submitted my claim and VA never scheduled me for a C & P exam before giving that decision. Is this normal?

Isn't the person in example 2 allowing the VA rater to state that his/her issues are not military-connected? When I got out in '96, the VA denied my claim on Asthma which I was diagnosed on active duty. I noted that I had hay fever when I joined. Then a decade and a half later, when filing a new claim, they reversed that decision as asthma and hay fever have nothing to do with each other. I got paid $23k in back payment. I used it to get out of debt and stay out.

This a great video! Thanks for the advise!

Some videos say this is your time and really only time to tell ur story then others say keep it under a page or they’ll skim through it .. I have no idea what to dk

Great info.

I am super new to all of this. Who goes through the medical records if not the rater?

Good morning DeWayne! I just received my HLR back from the VA and they said I’m in a “Duty to assist error” it must be a VA ERROR. I’m set up with another C&P Dr. appointment. Reading the letter sent, looks like I am going to get all four things claimed on my HLR. I guess the C&P appointment is just a formality. Thanks again for all you do! Keeping us informed! Be safe & be smart!

Thank you for this video

So many negative comments about letters not being helpful. It’s a better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Hey that 1 statement can be what gets you rated.

VA sucks, VSO sucks. get a Lawyer

The system is rigged regardless, these “people” don’t give a damn about us.

When rating is TBI and PTSD rated the same or are they to be rated separately!

Very Helpful,,,, Thank you

Insightful, as always! Thank you

I'm service-connected at 0% for my lower back. I do have that I experience pain in my personal statement. How do I file for min compensation--supplemental or high level review?

I wrote a 6 page personal statement with respect to my experiences for PTSD and symptoms. I'm assuming that is too long?

I wrote my own personal statement. It was direct and precise.. I spoke on the issue or issues at hand only. I was rated the first try.

I submitted a claim for increased PTSD. I am currently at 80% total. My symptoms have gotten worse. Meds have doubled, therapy etc. I was denied. I appealed. They sent me a letter stating their was an error on THEIR part. Claims rep didn't reference my medical records when they denied me. I was notified of that in April 2024. So, I have essentially been on hold since December of 2023. I received a letter today , 7/2024, stating they are still reviewing my claim. Any suggestions?

Thank you!

If a personal statement is one page, is that too much? I'm trying to tell when & what base my symptoms originated, hit on what symptoms I have, how they have negatively affected my quality of life, and how the claim, compounded with other medical conditions that occurred while in service have left me incapacitated.

I recently submitted my initial claim and it’s in step 3 (Reviewing Records) of the 5 step process. I didn’t know I needed a personal statement, can I submit it to the existing claim although a decision hasn’t been reached yet ?

Is it possible to request the name of your reviewer if a previous claim was erroneously denied? For example, they stated in the denial letter that there wasn't an lod but you can verify it was sent abd received. After receiving my c file I saw it.

I'm 61 now, wondering you can get a claim, if had a pre existing condition before service, never was brought up in service or went to sick call about it. It has always been severe enough fir limited motion in joint, x rays could prove injured at 16 years old. Only have a letter to parents stating feelvon that joint, had PFT next day and thought about going to sick call, to get out of the PFT. I don't think I did. Stillnhave painnand loss of motion.1. Could a statement like this get an exam? 2. Is this letter considered a nexus letter?

Do i just write a letter on a white sheet of paper for my personal statement or is there A form for that?

My injury happened outside of military service while being an active reservist. I fractured my tibia and fibula and permanent and stationary disability and though turning the documents to my unit I was still performing training and conditioned worsened during the service, would this still be something I can claim?

If you have 8 different claims in your first VA claim, and someone writes a buddy statement, can the statement have an example of all the things you’re claiming if it’s short, clear and to the point?

I wish you had an ebook of your paperback. No time to wait on one coming through the mail.

At the end of the statement can you say i will not be attending a C&P exam, because I have submitted all Diagnostic and Nexus paperwork for the claim. And then site the M21, lol🔥🔥

ENOUGH!!! Book has been purchased. I will read and NOT share. They buy their own..lol😅

Hello Dewayne. Was it you or theCidDiv that made a video saying that physicians can write a statement in support of an IU claim? I can't seem to find it again.