Episode #33 – VA Back Disabilities

Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin discusses VA back disabilities. Robin breaks down how a veteran may medically qualify for service connection for a back pension, how the VA rates back conditions, how a veteran might qualify for additional secondary disabilities related to a back service-connected disability. Tune in to hear Robin discuss more on […]

Episode #15 – Can I get a VA rating without a C&P exam?

A C&P examination can be stressful. Many Veterans as the question, can I get a VA rating without a C&P exam? It is tough for a veteran to go through the process and not get called for a C&P exam. The VA doesn’t want Veterans to worry when going in for an exam. If you […]

Episode #14 – What are VA Presumptive Claims and How Do you Qualify

Episode Description A presumptive claim is when the VA presumes that certain medical conditions or disabilities are related to a type of exposure or their type of service. In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks with Sara Marsh about VA presumptive claims and how you may qualify. Sara Marsh has years of experience providing medical consulting […]

Episode #13 – What is the easiest VA Claim to Win

Episode Description What is the easiest VA claim to win? Veterans are asking this all the time. They want to claim something easy to not to risk a denial. In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks about the easiest VA claims to win. The easiest VA claim to win is always the claim that’s supported by […]

Episode #32 – Are Guard and Reserve Service Members Eligible for VA Disability Benefits?

Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin will discuss Reserve and National Gaurd service members and if they are eligible for VA disability benefits. The 38CFR states Veterans are eligible for compensation if a disability occurred on active duty military service, so when do Reserve and Guard members qualify for benefits? Active duty members are on […]

Episode #30 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon talks about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) disabilities. IBS and GERD are commonly overlooked by Veterans. Many Veterans suffer from these chronic conditions and may not be aware that their condition could be linked to active duty service. on a secondary basis. Tune in to […]

Episode #29 – Upgrading Less-Than-Honorable Discharges

Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon is joined by Veteran Epi to discuss upgrading less-than-honorable discharge. Epi is an Army Veteran who worked directly with a law firm that helps Veterans with character discharge upgrades. If you are a Veteran and have received character discharge, you may potentially be able to upgrade your discharge […]

Episode #28 – Can I Get a VA Rating Without a C&P Exam?

Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon discusses if Veterans can get a VA rating without a C&P examination. This is a common question many Veterans have asked us. A lot of Veterans don’t like C&P exams; they don’t trust the VA system. Veterans assume that the VA will be doing the C&P exams; however, […]